Explorer day!

So yesterday was explorer day for us. We are two people that will drive each other crazy if we stay in the house too long. We decided to get out and explore. It was a perfect day. We went to the old golf course on campus and walked around, played in the dirt, collected leaves, twigs and acorns for a little craft. There's a pond on the course. Benjamin has always loved water...a fear of mine. Last year, he tried to dive in the pond in No. GA at a youth rally. The only way we got his mind off of it was leaving.

I prepped him on the procedures (the not running and jumping in the pond procedures) as we walked down the hill, but I was still a little concerned. He didn't jump in, or even try, guess he's getting it. He did, however, remember that the last pond we saw (in California), had turtles, or "tur-lels." So to him, every pond should have them. They may have some on the golf course, but we never saw them. Needless to say, he was a little disappointed. He just walked around staring at the pond asking, "Tur-lels, where are you?" Pretty sweet.

Last night we went and watched the band practice. I don't know what we'll do when football season is over. He is really going to miss the "and."

Uncle Brian is coming today! We are so excited. Benjamin has asked for him about 100 times since we told him he was coming.

Random fact: The Karate Kid is one of the best movies I've seen in a long, long time. A "must see" in my opinion.

Blessings today,