Nature Walk at Cat Hollow

I decided to finally take a walk in the woods yesterday and ended up at Cat Hollow, a little wooded park in town. It was a bit chilly first thing in the morning but I really enjoyed myself. I was able to walk on top of the snow which was very helpful in keeping dry. I wish that I could have spent more then a half hour by the water, but my little fingers were getting too cold. It would have given me a chance to check out the other two dams that are along the river that runs along the walking trail. With all the snow that we have been getting and the warmer temps, the water level in the river is just high enough  to make some beautiful waterfalls. I'm just disappointed that I wasn't able to capture all of them.

Winter Wonderland

 Finally the first real snow storm of the season. No more small flurries here or there that only left a small dusting that was gone the next day. It is time to get out the boots and snow pants, the shoves and the sleds and let the real fun begin.

 Just enough snow to go sledding, dry and powdery. Not right for snowmen or snowball fights, that will have to wait for next time.





Bundle up with wool hats and hoods pulled up and pulled tight!



The Exarhoulias and Desilets Family

Last Saturday I was finally able to meet Yianni and his entourage. We spent a little time at a local park, Owen Bell. It was cold and very windy, but little Yianni seemed to be up for anything. I have never met such a happy baby before. I have heard many stories about how happy he is all the time and they were all true. All ways a smile on this little mans face.

Yianni and Mommy



Yianni and Daddy




The Exarhoulias Family



The Deschenes Family

Sunday we went to Old Sturbridge Village with our friends Will and Julie. Their 18 month old daughter kept us all moving. I forgot how active a toddler can be.

Chasing after Emma!

Checking out the map, what should we do next?

Our Day in Boston

The first Saturday of fall has come and gone and with it our first family trip to Boston. We spent the morning at LEGO KidsFest, which was held at the Hynes Convention Center. Jonathan was thrilled to see a life size replica of R2-D2 made out of Lego's. He also loved the large scale Venator Star Destroyer.

After all that excitement we took the T to Quincy Market for some lunch and shopping. It was nice  to walk around, but it sure did not feel like fall. The leaves might be changing but the temperature was still in the 80's!!

We ended our day at the Boston Common and the Public Gardens. Mom and Dad enjoyed the shade while Jonathan played with the other children at the Tadpole Playground. Then it was off to find the famous bronze ducks from one of our favorite books.







An Egg-cellent Trick

One of my favorite parts of my job is that I always learn something new. Yesterday was no exception. How can a hard boiled egg fit into a bottle that is smaller then it? Have an adult light a match and drop it in the bottle and be careful you don't accidentally burn your fingers!! Immediately cover the mouth of the bottle with the egg. In just seconds the egg will start to slide down the neck of the bottle, the fire will go out, and some invisible force will literally “pull” the egg into the bottle. That’s amazing!

Football

Today we took Jonathan to his first football game. We went to the old high school field to watch his good friend Jackson as the starting quarter back for the micro Steelers.



Kyla



Rylee



Jackson #30