Over Thanksgiving we went camping near Newport. One day we took the kids to the Oregon Coast Aquarium. While there, I snuck a peek at Yaquina Bay to look for birds. I know there was much more to see than what I saw, but I still managed to add 2 new birds to my list. …
I’m sure I’ve mentioned that I love That Artist Woman. She has fabulous crafts that are made in such a way that young kids can make them & look amazing. When I saw her Steller’s Jay portrait I knew it was something we would try. Well, we did try them & they are one of …
This post contains affiliate links. Back in November we learned about Life in Plymouth Colony using Evan Moor’s History Pockets. This was a great way for the kids to learn a little more about the pilgrims. There was reading, vocabulary, crafts & activities with very little prep from me, which was nice.
Thanksgiving morning the kids, hubby & I completed the 4 mile Turkey Trot at the Oregon Zoo. The race began near the World Forestry Center. Then continued through Washington Park, down the hill towards the Portland Rose Gardens, back up the hill and finished inside the Oregon Zoo. It was a good event with great …
I have nearly nothing to report bird-wise from the last couple weeks. I haven’t had the chance lately to visit my favorite birding spots. I haven’t even stepped outside my house lately to look for birds. Thankfully, one of my kid’s is crafty & likes birds as well. He made two feeders for the birds. …
I love having farm fresh eggs. The taste, the shell color, the lovely ladies who produce them. However, it took me awhile to figure out how to hard boil them without shredding the white part during the peeling process. The trick is…
I participated in a number of 5k’s throughout the summer & the Ugly Sweater Run will be my last one of the year. The first time I ran/walked a 5k in March was horrible. I was so extremely exhausted by the end. By November, at the Ugly Sweater Run, I was able to run (jog …
I have always wanted to make egg geodes with the kids. We finally did it! It’s a fairly simple science project & can be done in a day or two. Most of that time is waiting for the crystals to form. We remade our mix 2 extra times, so it took us about a week …
One day as I was driving to town I passed some birds along the road. I pulled over to check them out & there were 6 female pheasants. I was so happy I stopped because they are a new bird for my list. Yay!
I began running in February & wanted to sign up for a few 5K’s to keep me motivated. I talked a few friends into doing it with me and we had a fabulously colorful time.