Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Life in Connecticut: Love the outdoors

I love the outdoors.  My kids also love being outside playing, hanging out, relaxing, taking care of the animals and it makes me so happy.  I am not a big fan of electronics but all in moderation. I would rather my kids play outside and use there imagination, get some exercise and fresh air then stay inside on the TV, internet or playing video games. The older boys found a old tire so they decided to make a tire swing.  They did a great job and everyone loves it.








Sometimes kids just need a stick to entertain them.

The kids decided to make a sledding hill out of the pile of woodchips from the clearing of our land. The next day they got out the sleds and used them.












Can I just say it has been hours of entertainment.. The older boys starting working on a tree house. Yesterday they got Jeff's tools, nails and scrap wood we have and were outside working on it for hours.  Pictures to come when finished.

The animals are getting so big.  I love the goats so much and they are really bonded to us since we have been bottle feeding them. I can't wait till the chickens start laying eggs. And Charlie keeps a watch over all of them.





We still go to Lake Compounce a couple of times a week and it's such a cute, clean, fun park. It's nice to cool off in the hot summer.







We also have the nicest neighbors where we live. One of them has a great pool and lets us swim whenever we want. We feel so lucky!



I wouldn't be my blog if I didn't put in a few projects we are working on.  Jeff is making me a goat pen and he rocks.  He always does such a great job and I can't wait till he is finished.


Lucky goats!!!!
I have been working on the inside of the house one room at a time. I finished painting the living room and I really like it.  My new favorite color is grey in all shades.




The color is really calming.
That's it for now until next time.