Pre Blizzard hike

We do a lot of hiking these days. Today we walked 1 mile to my PT and then made the 4 mile journey through the woods home. A blizzard was on the way so the snow began falling on the stroll through the forest.
 

 

As long as you are wearing the right clothing you can stay put a long time and enjoy all the seasons.

 

Big hill conquered!

 

Natures playground offers a surprise around every turn! HUP

 

 

"Thank you Mother Earth for this great playground", Scout.

 

 

Watch out for the hiking Ninja!

The Secret Garden

What is more exciting then a secret place all your own? A place in the forest, just far enough away to feel like your on an adventure with no grownups in sight? A place for giggles and creating  and dreaming and playing and friendships. A place made more special because you built it yourself.....today such a place became a reality.

Scout's Secret Garden

gear loaded and ready to go

 

the troops head out

 a dump find will be a focal point in the garden

 

teamwork gets the job done

team Secret Garden gets to work

they are small but MIGHTY!

YES, he did that all by himself!

Their hard work pays off

they are already planning a camp out! Stay tuned

 

Spring growth...HorseKids style

Spring is a time of growth. The HorseKids are blossoming as well! 

They are, of course, physically growing taller. But that is not all I see. There is a new pony and 2 children are learning to partner up with her.... their second partnership.  

They work great together in pairs and groups. Older ones always helping and teaching the younger.

 

Pride from a boy and love from a thankful pony (look at those attentive ears!).

 

The "little" HorseKids may still be small in stature but they are big on capability!

 

Taking care of their own equipment and 

 

 riding alone with reins.

Graduating to trail riding without a sidewalker,

 

is the dream of all the children when they begin. Today one little girls dream came true as she rode the trails with her friends for the first time without a side walker.

Spending time with friends they have missed.

Reconnecting with each other.

 

Life is Good!

Winter Hike with Friends

I haven't posted in a long time! We have been enjoying all the snow...and recently took a hike with friends. 

 

imaginative play, a big boulder and big imaginations!

Queen of the hill!

 

Big jumps building big confidence!

 

After we talked about what kind if tree this was, and the others, they set out to try to climb them all.

 

Heading out to find the secret woodland fort!

 

 Fun with friends in the woods...

Life is Good!