Kids thrive when given free playtime outdoors after a day of school… Photos taken January 15th, 2013 Shannon Park, Dublin, California
More Fun with Animal Tracks
This past weekend, we attended a fun nature class at Coyote Hills Regional Park in Fremont. This free class for children aged 5+ and their family, called Family Nature Hour, is held on Saturday afternoons throughout the year. Each week a different concept from the natural world is covered. The one we attended on SaturdayContinue reading “More Fun with Animal Tracks”
It’s been icy!
Photos taken January 12th, 2013 Las Trampas Regional Wilderness
Weekly Photo Challenge: Illumination
The view from the parking lot before a morning hike at Dublin Hills Regional Park To see the challenge… Weekly Photo Challenge: Illumination
Silent Saturday: Stream Trail, Redwood Regional Park
Photos taken January 2nd, 2013 Stream Trail Redwood Regional Park
Weely Photo Challenge: Resolved
I don’t really do resolutions, so this challenge has been a tough one for me. Philosophy When I was twenty-three, I had a month of solitude. During this quiet period, I came up with my “meaning of life.” I was able to distil the meaning of life (for me) into two parts. One is toContinue reading “Weely Photo Challenge: Resolved”
Mamatography 2013, Week 1 – Here we go!
This is my first post for Mamatography 2013 (a 365 day photography project). If you don’t know what I’m up to, check it out here… Mamatography 2013: A 365 Day Photography Project. Since I’m new to Mamatography, those of you participating probably don’t know much about me yet. In a nutshell, I’m the mom ofContinue reading “Mamatography 2013, Week 1 – Here we go!”
Outdoor Play: Lightsaber Battle
My son asked for one thing from Santa this year… a lightsaber. A blue lightsaber, to be exact, so he could be just like Luke Skywalker. Santa must’ve thought two lightsabers might be more fun, as, in addition to the blue lightsaber, he also brought a red one (like the one Darth Vader uses). Doesn’tContinue reading “Outdoor Play: Lightsaber Battle”
Animal Tracks: Mountain Lion?
Large print, no claw marks… Photo taken January 5th, 2013 Sunol Regional Wilderness
New Experience: Travel by Train
In 2013, I’m going to steal an idea from Danielle over at 52 Brand New. If you haven’t checked out this blog and you have kids, I recommend you visit it soon. Each week, Danielle writes about an experience that’s brand new to her children. It’s a fun, inspiring blog! Check it out… 52brandnew.com. Now,Continue reading “New Experience: Travel by Train”
Hike: Indian Joe Nature Trail, Sunol Regional Wilderness
This lovely one-mile loop trail is one of my favorite hikes in the San Francisco East Bay to do with little kids. My son and I hiked this regularly when he was three. On Saturday, I walked the trail alone… a rare treat. I enjoyed walking at my own pace, taking the time to stopContinue reading “Hike: Indian Joe Nature Trail, Sunol Regional Wilderness”
Silent Saturday: Spiderweb
Practicing web shots… Photo taken December 30th, 2012 UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley You may also enjoy: Spider Webs
He Rides, I Run
I started running three years ago in order to keep up with my son. I wish I were faster!! How do you keep up with your kids? Photo taken January 2nd, 2013 Redwood Regional Park
Keeping things in perspective… a kid and a cactus
I think it’s important for kids to see how tiny humans can be compared to other living things on this planet. Here’s my boy contemplating a saguaro… Photo taken December 30th, 2012 UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley
Nature Walk: Animal Tracks
A fun activity to do a few days after a good rain is head to a nearby creek and look for animal tracks in the mud. We went on this kind of walk yesterday in the nature area near our home. As we walked to the area, I asked my son what animal footprints heContinue reading “Nature Walk: Animal Tracks”
Mamatography 2013: A 365 Day Photography Project
I’m excited to be participating in Mamatography (or, if you’re a dad, Papatography) 2013, a 365 day photography project co-hosted by Diary of a First Child and Momma Jorje. My goal is to take a photo each day of my son, not just doing outdoor or nature stuff like I usually share, but also toContinue reading “Mamatography 2013: A 365 Day Photography Project”
Have a beautiful new year!
Wishing you all the best in 2013! Looking for color on a winter day. Photos taken December 30th, 2012 UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley
Weekly Photo Challenge: My 2012 in Pictures
Weekly Photo Challenge: My 2012 in Pictures
Silent Saturday: Donlon Loop Trail, Dublin Hills
A gray, overcast day, and a muddy, mucky trail… Photos taken December 28th, 2012 Donlon Loop Trail Dublin Hills Regional Park
Sleepy tiger + discount to the Oakland Zoo
During our Christmas Eve visit to the zoo, we mostly ran around and played, but we did check out a few animals along the way. We enjoyed watching this beautiful tiger napping (and waking up) in the warm afternoon sunshine. For anyone in the Bay Area who may be interested, I noticed this morning thatContinue reading “Sleepy tiger + discount to the Oakland Zoo”
Suburban Nature Explorations 