This morning we enjoyed a nature walk around one of our local lakes. It is a favorite lake of mine because I released my pet snapping turtle there in 2003. I had raised him from a hatchling. When I found he was about the size of a quarter, by the time he went to live at the lake his carapace was the size of a dinner plate! Every time we visit I hope he is still alive and well. There is a good chance he is as snapping turtles are believed to live thirty or more years in the wild.
The weather was perfect for our walk, warm but not too warm. The nights have been cooler lately and fall is starting to come in. My daughter enjoyed counting fish in the lake and admired the Queen Anne's Lace growing along the paths. She also looked high and low for the perfect pinecone to bring home. She loves collecting things. Rocks, shells and flowers are often brought home to add to her treasure box and be played with later.
When we returned to our house we hung up the new alphabet letters she selected for our school area. They each measure an impressive 8" x 10" and really brightened up the room. The cards can be found here on Amazon: Eeboo Fairies in the Garden Wall Cards.
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