Playing Chinese Checkers, more or less
It was fun to have our son and their three boys out over the weekend, although he had wrenched his back the day before, so I'm sure this wasn't his most favorite trip to the country. We were thrilled to see them and enjoyed every minute they were here.
Chillin' beside the fire
Wait a minute...
Take a picture of me upside down, Gramma
The Expedition To The Woods:
Lots of vertical, some horizontal, a few diagonal
Grandpa and the Boys
What's this big mound? Is it an Indian burial mound?
Nothing that exciting. It's just an uprooted tree.
(which actually would have been quite exciting if you had been standing nearby when it happened)
(which actually would have been quite exciting if you had been standing nearby when it happened)
Balancing on a mossy log
The cut end of a log and fungi
Okay, this picture is an optical illusion for me. Anyone else?
It looks one way the first time I look at it, then my mind changes it to another.
Every Time.
Okay, this picture is an optical illusion for me. Anyone else?
It looks one way the first time I look at it, then my mind changes it to another.
Every Time.
And this looks like nothing but a fallen birch with its curled bark,
but I thought it was pretty.
but I thought it was pretty.
Another 'Widowmaker'
The great sandstone souvenir to take home from the woods
Game's Over
There was also the trip to see the Chetek Fire Department fire training burn, not to mention the beautiful (albeit dead) wild turkey along the way, but that's for another blog post. I don't want y'all to be overwhelmed. :-)
Such sweet boys.
ReplyDeletePrecious memories with such cute grandsons. My grandkids would love to romp around in the woods finding treasures, your boys are very lucky to be able to enjoy the woods.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a wonderful visit! Such great memories you are creating for one another!
ReplyDeleteFamily is precious and it looks like you captured memories to last forever. Great pics.
ReplyDeleteThere is absolutely nothing better than time with our grandchildren. Love that optical illusion.
ReplyDeleteLaura
Fun romp in the woods. Chinese checkers - now that takes me back to my childhood. I bet your grandsons will always remember the fun times with you. Nice looking boys.
ReplyDeleteYour grandsons are cute! Love the pictures of the walk through the woods with them! Glad you had a fun visit. Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteYour grandsons are so cute - looks like they had a great time with grandpa there. Great photos!
ReplyDeleteRemember playing that board game when I was a kid...nice memories :)
Enjoy your day!
Eva
My awe moment of the day - that is so wonderful to see your grandchildren and grandpa playing outside. Love, sandie
ReplyDeletePS Did you get all those ingredients for the bread from like a health food store or a regular grocery store? lol I'm still on the bread. sandie
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had an awesome weekend!
ReplyDeleteFun post! I liked the adventure in the woods. Did you have to do a wood tick check? We went exploring Friday, Sam ended up with one stuck behind his head. Yuck!
ReplyDeleteHow fun for you! Exploring the woods can lead to all sorts of stories and adventures. Love the pics of the Chinese checkers too, especially the upside down one. Grandparents ROCK!
ReplyDeleteOh, what fun to have them over and to spend the weekend having adventures!!! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful boys, Judy, and so smart, too! Chinese checkers, huh? The ticks are out here in droves. We took the kids fishing and I got a tick bite. So yes, check them for ticks!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun to get out on the land with the boys! Nothing better...except maybe playing board games! ♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteHow fun!! I know you and Kevin loved every minute of having them there! Those boys are adorable!!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures!!! Looks like you and Kevin had a great weekend with the grandchildren. I know you love the time with them. I watch Daisy everyday while her parents work....I cherish the time I have with her, it's hard to believe that she'll be 5 in May.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite mememories of childhood is wandering and exploring in the woods with my Grandpa. He was a nature man and knew all sorts of things and knew where to find all sorts of things to check out. He once led us to a duck nest filled with eggs that he had found. Looks like a wonderful visit!
ReplyDeleteOh Judy, they are the most beautiful boys! What a fantastic time y'all had together! So glad y'all got to have some time and make some memories. My favorite picture is the upside down one!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness this looks just like when we visit my parents' house! The kids climb the hill in the leaves and trees. They really feel like they are on some kind of adventure. But I can still see them from the kitchen window! Love your pics!
ReplyDeleteI hope to be a grandmother one of these years. For now, I spoil my great-niece something awful. :)
ReplyDeleteYour kiddos are just adorable. Precious memories you're making.
Sounds like a fun and busy time; have you recovered yet? Hopefully, you've had time to sit with a good book......
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