Happy Birthday, honey!

Yesterday was daddy's birthday. The kids gifted daddy with "toys" that they thought daddy would like. J also picked out a pot of flower she liked and thought daddy would like. They also each made a card for daddy in the morning and spent days prior finger knitting a long rope for daddy. J had originally wanted to make it into a scarf but guess she ran out of time.


W's card for daddy (w/ no help from me or J). He's really coming along with his handwriting. J and W thought it was hilarious when daddy pressed on the toys and they made noise. :)

Later in the afternoon, after cake, we went to a conservatory (lucky for us it is free on Wed) where we just all marveled at God's creations. The kids also brought their sketch pad but mostly they loved exploring the place by themselves. Here are a few of my favorites.


Making their own herbal bath bag with lavender, oats, and chamomile. They also try to guess the smell bottles. I think W got all of them except Geranium.


Later, they took a hike in the woods. After they were told by another hiker that she had seen beaver further along the trail, the kids dashed off in excitement in search of beavers. Unfortunately, we didn't see any. But they did have fun looking and trying to throw snow ball to the other side of river. We ended daddy's birthday celebration by going to a new Chinese restaurant. It was a very full and happy day. :)