Birthday party!

Molly and I went to her friend Carson's birthday party Sunday afternoon at the Waterman Center in Apalachin. In the 9+ years we've lived here, I am ashamed to say we've never been out there, but it turned out to be such a find!! I know that they have summer camps, so we'll be looking into that for next summer. But, meanwhile, we enjoyed two hours of a nature hike, playing inside, looking at a variety of animals, playing games, having treats, all hosted by the woman who worked the party, who turned out to be one of the teachers in Molly's UPK class!! The kids were so excited to see her there!! She works there in the summertime and does weekends when they need the help, like with parties. So double bonus for the kids!!

Molly in the beaver dam

Molly sliding out of the beaver dam

Good shot of the beaver dam. This is very cool!!
Molly with two friends, Carson (birthday boy) and Dante, both in her class at school.

Looking at the Barn Owl in the, well, barn.

Out on our nature walk, looking for frogs in the pond.
Playing fishy in the water outside. Gorgeous day for November!!!
Petting some very small turtles.
Ted the Tortoise.

Eating his lettuce right in front of us.

Playing a game where the kids are birds, finding worms, taking them back to the nest.
Molly and Karen with the Buggo Bingo cards. They thought this was funny that I couldn't see their faces.
Intently looking for the next bug called.
Gummy worm cupcakes!!