Sunday hike. Raffi was very proud to be wearing his own backpack. (Thank you for the awesome little ladybug backpack, Morwenna!)
Our destination on that fine, sunny day.
Some leaves were moving in a corner of the playground. When I lifted them, I found these mating toads. First time I've seen this. Glad I had my camera!
Frog eggs. Laid in the same tiny pond every year. Nature's calendar.
Wild chives growing on the side of the hiking trail. Raffi tasting lungwort blossoms.
Exploring a big, magnificent playground in Tulln.
Peek-A-Boo! Hello, Spring!
This season is renewing my gratitude for a life in the countryside. I am so grateful to be able to share all of these tiny wonders with my son.
Today we wandered around the woods, birds singing, warm breezes. Raffi threw stones down the side of the hill and picked flowers; stomped in shallow puddles and watched a furry caterpillar crawl in the palm of my hand. It feels like the ultimate luxury to walk down a sunny forest path aimlessly, with little snacks and a bottle of water, and tree stumps to rest on. My heart is so happy when I think that we have many more such days ahead!
xoxoxo
Hhahahha...those toads sure are a childhood memory for me too:). There used to be hundreds of them all over the streets and trails. Nice pics!!!
ReplyDeleteRaffi looks as though he's having fun - love his ladybug backpack:)
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! That ladybug backpack is perfect!
ReplyDeleteHe will always have these wonderful memories!!
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