For the last several years, our homeschool group has hosted a Field Day near the end of the school year.
A different mom organized (single-handedly I believe) the events this year, and did just another fantastic job! (She must just have lots of time on her hands, because she only has 7 children, ranging from 6 mos-13 yrs old...yes, that must be the explanation :)
One event that Elisabeth was greatly looking forward to, and even "trained" for:
And her training paid off! E won the competition (by ONE jump), having completed 89 jumps in one minute:
An Egg Toss:
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| (The eggs for G's age were hard-boiled (shhh!)...but the rest were not) |
There was also a great scavenger hunt, a pie-eating contest (that we passed on), and a relay race that even A participated in (with funny "legs" to the race).
I could kick myself for not capturing pictures of the 100-meter dash. G won in his age division...it was so precious to watch!
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We also were able to visit the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Center recently. This was our first visit, and it was really neat.
First, they had a class set up for us, about different reptiles.
And then we got to visit the pioneer cabin on the Chesser Island Homestead.
We also took a walk out on the "boardwalk" to a tower to get a great view of the swamp. Now I can't remember for sure, but the boardwalk was either a mile roundtrip...or two. (Probably one.)
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| I didn't used to be scared of heights, but this was a little scary to me! |
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| We all made it to the top...and were rewarded with quite a view! |
And of course, all along the way, as we walked and even as we drove, we spied wildlife everywhere.
Even ALLIGATORS!
G was beside himself!
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| A snake just beside the boardwalk...not far enough away for my liking |
We had a great time, with great friends....
....out learning about God's great creation!
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