Saturday, January 23, 2010

A Nature Walk In The Snow

The snow has finally melted here in Kansas, but for weeks, it was everywhere. A beautiful blanket of white......I always think it's so pretty.

I took the little ones out to the Ernie Miller Nature Center.

Only part of the trails were plowed, so we walked where we could.

Went inside to see the animals and talk to the park rangers.

They love these little exhibits......with the magnifying glasses to get a closer look at the critters.



Bird watching.

Boot watching.



No worries with the lack of trails plowed. The kiddos preferred to drudge through the snow, anyway.

They ate plenty of it, too!



Time to go home.....punkin Laine wants to stay. And, eat more snow.


We have a couple of little spurts of snow expected in the next couple of weeks. Hoping we get a good amount so we can hit the slopes again! I'm anxious to hear giggly Laine......she's so silly on skis. Loving the Kansas winter. Hope you're enjoying yours!

19 comments:

The Jones Family said...

Boot watching... too cute!

Joe. said...

I love the "I wanna STAY!" look, she has that down pat, lol

Anonymous said...

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timmonstimes said...

I love the magnifying glass pictures :) So funny! Hope you're having a good weekend!

Rob Webster said...

I am so incredibly impressed that you took the kids out in the snow. We have been holed up in our house dreaming of summer. Good job, Mom.

HeartsMakeFamilies said...

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Jodee said...

Cute pictures! Hope you have a great weekend!

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Julie said...

Isn't it great to see the world though little eyes? I love it. Last year Mike and I took Rachel and Abby to the Duluth aquarium and to see the girls look, watch and see everything was so much fun. To watch Mike watch the girls was almost even better. Kids, such great creatures.
Have a great weekend. Take care and God Bless!!!

Kim said...

Looks like fun! Our snow is quickly melting too. I would love a fresh coat. I really like the picture of Lainey and the magnifying class, so cute!

Amy said...

Love the winter photos

Dee Stephens said...

love these! a friend of mine(one of the ones from Plano)told me about a book last night that you would totally like. It's about nature and kids.
Have to find the name and send. Also, love the lift ticket still On L's jacket.
:)
so very chic :)

Sara said...

Awesome pictures! Kansas may need to hire you to do their PR.

J said...

Love the magnifying glass shots! Winter is over here in Austin, and I'm thrilled. I do love pictures of snow, however...

Shannie said...

A-stinkin'-dorable!!!!!

The Rand's said...

Laine's little pouty face is adorable.
Love that you don't let the weather stop you from taking your outings!

Merry Mack said...

Great pictures! The magnifying glass and the boot watching. Snow pics are great too! Go skiing again so I can be jealous that my family and I aren't going.

FROGGITY! said...

you always have the best activities! that looks so fun. :)

merrilee said...

OMG--that first picture of Lainey is hilarious! Love the one of the two holding hands--pure sweetness.