A trip to the jungle

Yesterday morning I took the kids on a nature walk in the Cedars of Lebanon State Park, which is practically in our backyard. The weather was beautiful and we were tired of being cooped up in the house.

Jacob and Emma found many treasures! We even found horse tracks, which Jacob was pretty excited about. Little Miss Emma did not want to be left out. She walked the majority of the time and picked out "treasures" just like her brother. Hers consisted mostly of rocks. She very excitedly put them in our bag.

That night I helped Jacob rinse off our acorns, chestnuts, sticks, and rocks. He was very excited and worked very diligently. He was so proud of his treasures and told Daddy all about our trip to the "jungle".

Their treasures are now sitting in wooden bowls on the dining room table. Jacob visits often and plays with them all. Who would have thought acorns could provide so much entertainment? My little man is such a nature lover!

I think we'll be making more trips to the "jungle". At least once a week.