Squam Lake Nature Center

Squam Lake Nature Center

On saturday, we all headed out for a fun day full of nature.

Clara Rose and

Emily admiring the little mice.

Jie Jie caught a baby snake and Ge Ge held it for everyone to see.

A nice picture of Gabrielle and Wim.

Josis and Nate spent most of the day skipping

along the path holding hands.

Everyone had a good time checking out all the

fun interactive stuff throughout the center.

One area had lots of tunnels to crawl through

that were filled with fun animal facts!

Even the big kids and parents were getting in on the fun!

Wow!

A spider web ladder!

Whoa!

Look at that big spider!!

Are we glad it isn't real!

Josie and Cousin Emily listening to

calls of the wild!

Josie and Nate hanging loose.

Ge Ge keeping an eye on the

younger set.

One of the most exciting displays!

Real life, honest to God,

Mountain Lion Poop!

What a fun day for everyone!

NH Fall Weekend

Columbus Day weekend we headed up North to NH

for a fun few nights.

Josie and Clara Rose were super excited about the trip

and were waaaayy happy when we arrived.

The girls and I were the firt to arrive at the Barn and we had fun exploring the property.

They both were mesmerized by the tall trees.

We did a little bush whacking through the forest.

Back near the barn-- Clara Rose is checking out the chickens.

Night-time came and we figured the rest of our

group got stuck in weekend traffic.

We settled in for a yummy dinner of

Pizza Rolls and tomatos and yellow beans from the garden.

At long last, the arrival of the cousins!!!

WoooHooo!

The big slumber party weekend begins!

Cousin Em's B-Day Blast!

A couple weekends ago we headed across the way for a very special occasion . . .

Cousin Emily's big FOUR!

What a pretty birthday girl!

She treated all her party guests to a fun pumpkin painting craft.

Crafts are always a big hit with our crew-- throw in a few pumpkins and

a good time is sure to be had by all!

Cousin Abbie is a seasoned crafter and takes

her projects very seriously.

Next was some bounce time in the bounce house.

Look at those little girls fly!

Oops!  Looks like we lost one!

A quick shot with four of the cousins.

Josie and Cousin Ethan playing their own

version of horseshoes.

Time for cake!

Followed by presents!

Cake. Presents.

What's next?

Smores of course!

Clara Rose was very proud to roast her

very own marshmellows under

the carfeful watch of big Cousin Ethan.

After all that sugar, the younger set burned off

the extra energy running around

the back 40.

Regular at Home Fun

Just a few cute pictures of the girls from the week.

Dancing to their new Mei Mei video.

I think they like it!

A rain saturday makes for a fun craft day!

After painting the girls made

some 'minoculars.'

They came up with this idea all on their own.

Glow in the dark sunglasses!

Popcorn with a Mickey Movie to cap

off the night!