The two main selling points for our house were the neighborhood boat ramp (now we just need a boat) and the woods behind our property. We often take walks with the boys on the many trails in the woods, a few of which lead to the creek and are incredibly beautiful. I love the fact that the boys will have such an amazing place to play and learn about nature. We've spotted raccoons, opossums, deer, and otters (plus two house cats that usually follow us). When the boys go walking with dad, they always bring me wonderful treasures--hickery nuts, leaves, sticks, acorns, and pinecones. Recently we began going for "flashlight walks" at night. We usually don't go far, but the boys love it.
A few weeks ago, we learned that the property owners (who, by the way, are OK with the neighborhood's use of the woods) made part of the woods conservation land and will never develop it. That is definitely something our family is thankful for this holiday season!
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3 comments:
That's GREAT news about the woods. I just just image the "forts" they will build when they get a little older. :)
I am so jealous. The woods sound so exotic. I wouldn't know a hickory nut if it dropped on my head! We have wood lake nature center in our neighborhood and we've gone there a few times, but haven't made enough use of it. I'm inspired.
Wow - it's great that you live near woods. They are just sooooo fun when you're small. Exploring is just awesome no matter what you find and it is just as exciting.
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