Dino Dig

Today Fletcher and friends had fun digging in the dirt to uncover dinosaur 'fossils' and 'treasure.' We used spoons to dig, brushes to clean, and magnifying glasses to identify. It was a big hit! What could be better than dirt and dinos?

Boyhood and Rubber Boots

After our adventures in the woods and the creek the other day, Fletcher and I decided he needed some rain boots appropriate for tromping in the creek and creekside mud. So today we headed to Target and found just the right thing for a little boy. As soon as we got home we had to go try them out and headed to the creek. As I sat on the ground and watched Fletcher dig and splash, I thought "what a perfect boyhood experience this is."

Monday and Mommy

Monday Fletcher was out of school for President's Day and so he and I went to the library and the playground in the morning so we could stay out of Daddy's way for a little while. Here are a few pics from Holbrook park where we enjoyed reading a library book on a bench, playing, and exploring.

A Walk in the Woods

Yesterday Fletcher and I went for a walk/bike ride down to the neighborhood playground and on the way back, tromped in the woods for a little while. Today after church and some lunch we went back because Fletcher wanted to build a dam near the creek. We had a great time tromping, listening to the birds, digging in the mud, and getting completely dirty. Just what a little boy (and his Mommy) need! I have the best childhood memories of going to my Aunt Linda and Uncle Dale's house on the Brushy Mountains and doing the same sorts of things. There is not a whole lot of undisturbed nature left anywhere, but we are lucky to have just a little bit within walking distance.

Tub Fun

Here are some funny shots I got of Fletcher last night in the tub. He has learned the joy of laying back and feeling the water in his hair and all the sounds seeming foggy. Do you remember doing that as a kid?

Charlotte at Play!

Today we went with Sophie and Mrs. Julia to Charlotte at Play in South Charlotte. The kids had a great time in all the exhibit areas: construction zone, pirate ship, dinosaur dig, vets office, and more. We had lunch before heading home. Fletcher and Sophie play so well together and get along great (and Julia and I love to talk!). It was a very enjoyable Friday outing for everyone!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Hope you all had a very Happy Valentine's Day! Last Saturday Fletcher and I went to Children's Arts Project to make Valentine's. It was a lot of fun. Fletcher enjoyed making a Valentine's wand and other cool projects. At home we made a necklace from heart-shaped pasta, Valentine's cards, and more. Love to you all!