There is a lot of fun to be had, right in your own backyard!
Our fun usually turns into a home school lesson, with our inquisitive 6 year old. We played in our creek for quite a while today.
We explored under rocks and found one covered in what appeared to be fly larvae. We found flat rocks to begin building our fire ring (summer campfires are right around the corner!). We excavated some larger rocks from a section of the creek to make a wading pool for the kids.
I love just standing back and watching their imaginations and curiosities run wild. They slowly lift a rock, to peek underneath. They try to pick up the heaviest rocks they can find, they find rocks with bits of color throughout them and some that they believe are the fossils of a long, lost creature.
So go find a creek or stream the kids can cool off in and explore. They may find some interesting rocks, newts, minnows, or crayfish and they'll definitely find some fun!
Pure and simple fun, provided by God's creation.
Enjoy our pictures from this afternoon!
Posts
