Christmas gift ideas

Maya and Max

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Maya and Max series follows these twins during their 5th grade year of school. The books are enjoyed by 8-12 year olds and have discussion questions for family discussion. I, also, recommend the series for Sunday School, homeschool and private school classes.

Back in the Saddle

It has been awhile since my daughter and I have been around horses together. Had an enjoyable time at the farm as the grands are now able to ride their Grandpa Pugsley’s horse. Of course, their mom and I had to check him out first. (You might notice the stirrups are kid length.)

Seeing What Rusty Can Do

Curious Critter

Entertaining Wildlife

Living in the city doesn’t mean we don’t have critters around. We have seen fox, coyotes, raccoons, woodchuck, deer, snakes, rabbits and numerous squirrels in our yard. We feed birds, also, which provide color as well as entertainment and lessons for the grandkids.

The curious critter in this picture came to the door and stood for several minutes.

Back at the Cabin

Grandchild #3 has turned 8 years old. At 8 each grandchild gets their first solo visit to the cabin with us. For two weeks they get to hang out with us to do the work and fun of cabin life. This guy likes to fish, chop wood and ride the tractor with Grandpa. On rainy days we play Carom and Dutch Blitz. Funny thing…he doesn’t seem to miss “technology” at all.

We came early to the cabin this year. The trillium are blooming, the birds are singing and we are getting some good spring rain for the garden. I have seen an orchard oriole, black and white warbler and scarlet tanager so far. I must get the hummingbird feeder up. We’ve had one coming to where the feeder was other summers.