Wild Kingdom: Raccoons

This morning Rosie sniffed out the lair of our resident raccoon family for the first time. I didn't think much of it.

This afternoon we looked out the window to see the mother peeking out very cautiously. After watching her go in and out, in and out, we realized that she was trying to coax her kits to follow her, but they weren't cooperating.

She finally carried one out and wandered off into the woods with it. We waited anxiously for her to come back for the rest, wondering what other safe spot she had in mind for the new den. She came back around 10 minutes later and carried out another kit. Came back again, pulled out one, and another followed her. I guess the last one didn't want to be left by him/herself and that was enough to make him/her come along!

I got some neat photos and video. We will miss watching them come out in the evenings. :(

Playing in our Creek

Before (dry):

Today we walked down to the creek to play. I had the kids wear old swimsuits and water shoes so they could go in as deep as they wanted and get as wet as their hearts desired. I hunted for arrowheads (no luck.) They trip to catch waterbugs, crayfish, and fish and collected all sorts of treasures.

After (wet):

Mother's Day

Breakfast in bed, thoughtful gifts, a six mile family bike ride, swinging on the porch swing, and a nice dinner almost on the table.... I have been blessed!

Waiting for Blogger to let me post a photo!

Field Day Fun

The Field Day we've been to the last two years is on the last day of our current co-op, so we couldn't participate. As the Field Trip Coordinator for our co-op, I decided to just plan our own Field Day, and today was the day!

We had to change the location due to flooding, but the new location worked out just fine!

Daniel and Emily are in the blue shirts. I especially like the sack race action!

Results:

Daniel:

1st - Sack Race, Back-to-back, Frisbee Toss, Jump Rope

2nd - Mile Run, Backward, 3-Legged, Hula Hoop, Shoe Toss

3rd - 50 yd Dash, Broad Jump

Emily

2nd - Back-to-back

3rd - Mile Run

Sack Race:

Back-to -back, the kids are by each other

At the end, with the car loaded!

The Flood