activities, backyard birding, learning, outdoors

Peanut, Peanut Butter – And Birdseed!

Today’s messy project with Claire was for the birds – literally. Every year (see here, here, and here!) we put out feeders for our feathered friends and watch as they feast from our own warm perch indoors. There’s usually a nice assortment of species: downy woodpeckers, nuthatches, tufted titmice, chickadees, black capped chickadees, bluejays, mourning doves, cardinals and the occasional (and very cool) piliated woodpecker. … Continue reading Peanut, Peanut Butter – And Birdseed!

Regina @ Chalk In My PocketDecember 5, 2009September 1, 20152 Comments

activities, outdoors

My Little Tree-Hugger!

Claire and I have been busy with end of season garden maintenance, we’ve repotted oodles of plants, brought in the rosemary to overwinter (fingers crossed) and we’ve started a nice compost pile (by we’ve I mean that I did the work and Claire dumped water and shouted at the birds). Come spring, I’m hoping for some “brown gold” enrich my veggie beds. It hasn’t been … Continue reading My Little Tree-Hugger!

Regina @ Chalk In My PocketNovember 6, 2009Leave a comment

outdoors, playtime

Jump! Splash! Play!

I’ve sadly packed away the bathing suits, towels and beach toys but Claire seems to have found another body of water to enjoy: Love those boots Kelly – thanks again! Nothing makes for happy kid portraits more then being covered in mud – here’s my favorite photo from today (and one in black and white for you, Grandma Caca). Continue reading Jump! Splash! Play!

Regina @ Chalk In My PocketNovember 4, 20091 Comment

outdoors, playtime, travel

Camping with our Kiddo

As Claire is getting older, we’re finding it easier and easier to camp with her – less stuff to bring and definitely less worrying about what she’s going to cram in her mouth next — oh dear God, did she eat ANOTHER bug! Our stash of kid stuff seemed huge last year (see here and here), but we pared things down this year and stuck … Continue reading Camping with our Kiddo

Regina @ Chalk In My PocketSeptember 28, 20094 Comments

activities, food, outdoors

Excitement in the Living Room

I’ve torn my rotator cuff somehow and have been grounded from driving while on some drugs that make me just a bit loopy. Not being able to lift my arm up has been a challenge, but keeping Claire occupied hasn’t been too difficult. Earlier in the week we collected TONS of acorns outside in a wicker basket and when Claire woke up from her nap … Continue reading Excitement in the Living Room

Regina @ Chalk In My PocketSeptember 17, 2009Leave a comment

independent, outdoors, playtime

Bubbles!

The word “bubbles” is one of Claire’s favorite things to say. She loves to watch bubbles floating down the creek near our house and is thrilled to play in tons of foamy bubbles in the tub. Claire squeals “BUBBLAS!” whenever she sees ‘em. Claire was really desperate to try blowing some of her own bubbles outside. As a result, I got to see a little … Continue reading Bubbles!

Regina @ Chalk In My PocketAugust 4, 20091 Comment

activities, messy, outdoors

Paint!

View Full Album Well , check another item off that parent to-do list! I broke down and let Claire dive into some paint and I was so surprised at her dainty painting skills. It’s hard to believe that the kid whose food finds its way behind her ears can hold a brush and keep most of the paint on the paper. If you look closely … Continue reading Paint!

Regina @ Chalk In My PocketJuly 24, 20096 Comments