Fun Outdoors
Our kids love being outdoors and one of the reasons for that is because my husband and I do too. My own childhood influenced the way I decided to bring up my own children. I had a carefree childhood, my parents invested their time in taking us on forest trails, mountain hikes, scavenger hunts, rock hunting on the beach, introducing my brothers and I to the magic…nature has to offer.
Bertram Creek Park
We had planned to go for a short forest walk before making some treats for Halloween but decided to head for the Lake instead. We spend a lot of time at the lake out of season when all the crowds are away.
Today we had the park and lake all to ourselves.
The pictures tell the story.
The stresses of modern day living can get to us all, especially our children. Mountains of homework, tests every week, teenage blues…..
Taking time outdoors, the stresses are left behind as your senses are stimulated with new sounds, new smells, new views…….
Can’t Catch Me!
Even Teenagers love to play…..
Who can resist the swings……
Down to the Lake…..
Stimulating……
Finding Footprints….
Spotting Bugs…..
Photographing Critters…….
Invigorating……
Pure Joy…..
I want to grab every opportunity I can to be outdoors with my family for I know that these days will be over too soon.
I don’t want to look back and say, I wish I’d…………
Time to head back…
Can’t wait to do it all over again.
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I love the sense of joy and abandon you’ve captured in these photos. Thanks for sharing your grand adventure!
How fantastic and what beautiful photos! Glad to have been a tiny part of the inspiration for such a lovely time outdoors!
Lovely, Marghanita. Thanks for sharing your joy-filled day. The photos are wonderful!
Beautiful. I can smell the air. Love the shot of your son jumping from the swing. Love, love, love this post.
You always have the most amazing photos! Thanks for reminding me that even teens (or maybe I should say, especially teens) can benefit from playful times spent outdoors. I’ll have to remember that as my boys get older. Thanks for sharing your wonderful day with us!
Gorgeous photos! Thanks for sharing them with us!
Amazing shots, my friend! Thanks for sharing. What a lovely part of the world you live in. – Bethe @balmeras
Can I come? These pictures are wonderful and beautiful and it looks so fun! This playfulness fills be with joy! Thanks for sharing!
I love this post and the pics are amazing. What a great reminder that we ALL benefit from time outside!