We checked out Westwood Hills Nature Center this afternoon--it's just a few blocks away from us. It has a lot of trails; we first explored the center. The boys liked the live snakes, frogs, turtles and birds inside, as well as the stuffed mammals and birds; the displays of furs, skulls and bugs; and the books and puppets. As we got to the center, we were surprised to find some wild turkeys in the path, eating the seeds that had fallen from the bird feeders. And the boys enjoyed a little chipmunk that wasn't too shy. It was a fun educational place--we'll be back for sure.
After a short hike to the lake, we spent some time at the playground. Nils is quite the climber--and has little fear, so we keep our eyes on him (and our hands close, too).
It's nice to have lakes, woods and marshes around us. It would be hard for me to live in a big city and not have a good connection to God's creation nearby. I think it's good for all of us. Jesus spent His time in the city around the people who needed Him, but He also got away--to the lake, to the mountain, to the wilderness.
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