Bug has to do an art sketch every week for Art. This was free choice or a sketch of 3 leaves- depends on which schedule from the art teacher you look at. So I forced Bug's choice and made his sketch be the 3 leaves. Our yard only has 3 small apple trees and Bug needed some time outside the house, so I packed a backpack and we headed to the local 'woods' to collect leaves.
There is a small pond in the woods and Bug spent some time looking for turtles. Unfortunately, I think it is a little late in the year to see turtles out for most of the day.
Pablito came along. He spent most of time sniffing EVERY SINGLE thing along the path. He was determined to find every smell out there and mark every single thing he could. He is a silly little dog. But he had a good time too
I like this area- definitely a beautiful place for pictures. It is hard to believe that this woods is right next to a shopping district. It is a place I forget about and we are definitely going to see more of in the coming months.
The boys resting. Pablito found some friends and had a great time visiting with them. Bug met a friend from church and had a good time walking and talking. We ended up taking home 11 leaves. At home, Bug was so inspired, he spent an hour drawing leaves and coloring them. Art project was a great success.
Bonus was finding a great place to take the boys walking that they both liked.
Tonight was the annual school roller skating event. I told Bug ahead of time that I was not skating this time and he was not getting money for video games/games to play instead of skating. I expected we would spend about an hour at the skating rink. BOY was I wrong.
Bug spent a few circuits hanging on to the edges and getting the feel of skating again.
But every time he came by, this is the face I saw. He was loving it.
We had a coupon for pizza and soda, so we had dinner while the skaters who were more confident played games or raced (breaks in the all skate sessions)
After a slice of pizza and a drink, he was off again. 
he skated almost 2 hours. When I finally told him it was time to go, he was not happy with me and ignored me for 15 minutes. I think skating was a success for him. 
I think this is something that we should plan for the winter as a great activity on a snowy day. Maybe we can convince J and N to join us.
The last few days have reminded me that we need to get our and enjoy our local community. We have lots of hidden gems around us and I tend to get into a routine and miss these opportunities.
Love and hugs,
Deb
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