Snow plant
In the summer this is a small rock island we have kayaked to
Playing on the beach
Splashing in the water
Zane really enjoyed playing in the water
For Mother's day we drove up into Sequoia National Forest and played some disc golf on an old logging road.
Disc Golf
Working on our throwing skills
So blessed to be a Mom to this great kid
On a trip down the hill we spotted a tarantula and stopped to check it out. It was much bigger than the ones we saw in Colorado. Zane enjoyed getting an up close look at it.
A size perspective with Casey's fingers
Getting closer
For some projects around the house we bought a special wagon/cart that has a dump bed. It has become Zane's favorite new toy.
We have done many walks around Hartland picking up sticks
It's a great place to hang out
Collecting water to make mud
And it works as a swimming pool on hot days
We celebrated Zane's 5th birthday this month. We had a walk by birthday party. All of his camp friends came by and sang happy birthday and enjoyed a dirt and worm cupcake.
Puzzle and legos
Dirt and worm cupcakes
Hiking backpack and cowboy boots
He got some clay eggs that you have to break open;
And in the middle are dinosaurs
A hammock
Zane is Five!!!
His big gift from Mom and Pop is a tree house. Casey is milling the wood from a large Ponderosa pine that is down behind our house and they are building it together. More pictures to come as the building progresses.
Building the tree house
Using the drill
The month ended with Zane and Casey doing a short backpacking trip into the National Forest to camp overnight. Zane was very excited about his new hiking backpack, he wanted to try it out right away. He carried his sleeping bag. Zane loved the s'mores, sleeping in the tent and being up with the birds the next morning. We are sure there will be many more trips in their future.
Getting ready to hit the trail
Eating a s'more
The campsite
Hot cocoa in the morning
Finding newts on the hike home
We did some more local hikes in the national forest and around Hartland during the month. We are getting plenty of outside time. The pond was just filled this last week and we have been out canoeing twice this week. Praying everyone is staying safe and healthy during this time.
