We wandered in the woods near our house with the boys over the weekend, accompanied by some warm drinks to keep the hands warm. It’s one of our favourite things to do as a family. There is just something wonderful about being surrounded by nature, don’t you think? Towering trees have a way of making worries seem smaller.
Besides running and jumping and balancing on fallen trees in the woods, the boys play a game that they created, called Faces in Places. The game consists of watching for faces in nature, whether natural or man made. Whoever sees the face first shouts “Faces in Places!” Do you see the face that they saw?
How did you spend your weekend? I hope it was a good one!
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That’s awesome Rosa! I too have memories of playing with my sister in the woods of our back yard, so much fun!
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Agreed! Being in nature is so calming and nurturing for the spirit. I can never get enough walks in the woods. (or the beach.)
Have a great MOnday!
I couldn’t agree more. I take the dog out several times a week to the mountains behind our house and it just puts me in such a good place to be out in such beauty.
I love being outside, especially in nature like this – nothing can replace the smell of fresh air, and what it feels like to breathe it in! My hubs and I go for walks, and I love it when we take this one quick little route through the trees… and yes, saw the face! Very cool!!!
What a beautiful place!!! I love all of the tall trunks and I do see the face in the big trunk. I find these types of simple trips inspiring. I love how your boys use their imaginations. I’m sure they are as creative as you are!!!
your woods are beautiful! I need to get out more often this winter..it is mild outside this week so I have no excuse!
dont do this enough. in fact the last time we went for a walk in the woods was the day before lu was born. i love this: “Towering trees have a way of making worries seem smaller”
Beautiful Shots! Beautiful sentiment. Next break in the rain I’m going to suggest a forest walk for my pack
Thanks Nicole!
When we started this we didn’t tell the kids where we were going, just that we were going on an “adventure”. If we said we were going for a walk they instantly thought it would be boring. Ha! Now they jump at the idea because they have so much fun!
Very Awesome!
Lovely! We had such nice weather here in Ontario over the weekend; perfect for some time outside.