Silent Saturday: Yellow Flowers Everywhere
Photos taken March 29th, 2013 Martin Canyon Creek Trail, Dublin, California
Month: March 2013
Rainy Day Fun: Snail Watching
After a night of rain, my son usually rushes outside to see if any snails came out. He found this
Thank you! Top 25 Outdoorsy Moms 2013
Thank you to everyone who put in votes for me in the Circle of Moms Top 25 Outdoorsy Moms 2013
Weekly Photo Challenge: Future Tense
First light on the hill behind our home… a prelude to a beautiful day. Photo taken March 23rd, 2013 ***
In the Bird House
It looks as if House Sparrows have moved into the bird houses in the front of my son’s school. I
Dublin Hills: Spring
I enjoyed a lovely hike yesterday morning along the Calaveras Ridge Trail in Dublin Hills Regional Park. The wildflowers are
Silent Saturday: School Flowers
Photo taken March 22nd, 2013
From the Window: Hawk
I saw this beautiful hawk land on one of the oak trees behind our home a few days ago. I
Kid Science: Owl Pellet Dissection
Owls are fascinating creatures. They have a special organ (gizzard) that stores the undigestible parts of their prey, preventing these
Little House in the Big Woods…
I started reading Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder to my son before bed last night.
Sacramento: Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park
If you’re ever in Sacramento, Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park is spot you must visit. Growing up in Sacramento, this
Great book! Friends of the Earth: A History of American Environmentalism
In preparation for Earth Day next month, I’m currently reading a wonderful book… Friends of the Earth: A History of
Signs of Spring: The Return of the Turkeys
Early yesterday morning, my son ran into the living room and screamed, “The turkeys are back! Come look at them
Silent Saturday: Neighborhood Walk
Neighborhood Walk (Run and Climb) Photos taken March 11th, 2013 Related articles Looking for Signs of Spring: A Walk Around
Sausalito: San Francisco Bay-Delta Model
Apparently, back in the 1950’s, engineers were considering building two dams in the San Francisco Bay to create fresh water
Photography for Kids: Fun with an iPhone
I enjoyed a fun walk around our neighborhood on Monday with my son, looking for signs of spring. My son
Looking for Signs of Spring: A Walk Around the Neighborhood
After school on Monday, we went for a walk around our neighborhood to look for signs of spring. As an
The Golden Gate Bridge: From Tiburon
What a beautiful weekend! Photo taken March 9th, 2013
Phoneography Challenge: My Neighborhood
A walk around my neighborhood… Photos taken March 8th, 2013 *** WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge.. Phoneography Challenge: My Neighborhood
Silent Saturday: California Poppy
Lawrence Hall of Science Photos taken March 7th, 2013
Please vote for me! Top 25 Outdoorsy Moms 2013 Contest
I’ve been entered in the Circle of Mom’s “Top 25 Outdoorsy Moms 2013” contest. In order to be placed in
Play: Alamo Creek Park, Dublin
Love this park! It has a huge field for play, paths for bike riding, an awesome play structure, and a
Weekly Photo Challenge: Lost in the Details (2)
Photos from a hike in January at Redwood Regional Park… where I became “lost in the details.” My second take
Weekly Photo Challenge: Lost in the Details
Soccer Class Photo taken March 5th, 2013 *** WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Lost in the Details
Hike: Bollinger Creek Trail, Las Trampas Regional Wilderness
Yesterday, I hiked this section of the Bollinger Creek Loop Trail in Las Trampas Regional Wilderness with some friends. It’s
Silent Saturday: Spring?
Shadow Cliffs, Pleasanton Photo taken February 28th, 2013
Shadow Cliffs: Pleasanton
Yesterday, my son had a school field trip to Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area, a large park located in Pleasanton,
