What A Great Day!

Emmy called and her kids want to have a MudRace...like the one Emmy, Cassie and Brooke were just in.  So they decided on Cincinnati Nature Center's PlayScape.

On the way we saw one lone turkey in the big field at the bottom of the hill.

Looks like we better keep a close eye out for when the berries ripen so we can get to them before the birds do.

I see one monkey in the tree waiting patiently for Emmy and her crew.

Getting ready for the race.

Stopping to smell the green onions.

Checking out the water temperature.

Fiona sporting her new camel back.

The big E balancing his way across the log.

First honeysuckle of the season.

Indigo bunting

Luke taking a break.

One of Michael's favorite things to do is design a course for us to race on.  He has shortcuts and he is always there directing us which was to go.

across the bridge....

around the bend...

with Emmy's team bringing up the rear.

This way to the finish line.

Ernie running toward the finish line.

And the winner is Ernie....

with dirty Doodles coming in second.

We got to see a little girl catch some bullfrog tadpoles.

My dream home.

I think Mark has already moved in.

I'd call it Cattail Flats

All the monkeys up in the tree.

Luke looks like he is trying to fly.

a baby bird

Next trip we are looking for treasures and playing in the creek!