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Finding Nature...Again!

8/7/2011

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One of my blog posts with the most comments was entitled Finding Nature…about my visit to Chicago,
where I found nature with my 5-year-old niece and 7-year old nephew.

This summer, I found nature with my niece and nephew again – this time in the St. Louis area!
For my nephew’s 7th birthday, I gave him (and my niece) 3 one-hour horse-back riding lessons.

I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to continue fostering my niece and nephew’s love of nature!
Their reverence, respect, and admiration for nature is apparent in these photos, too.
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Sprinkles meets my niece.
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My nephew shares a quiet moment with his horse, Chico.
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I love the confidence with which my niece leads Sprinkles.
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Joey and Chico continue to bond after their ride.
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My niece gazes at Sprinkles after her ride.
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After a lesson, another horse studies my nephew!
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Lastly, I had to include this photo of a Silkie guarding the horse stables. I had never seen one before! After further research, I learned that the Silkie is a breed of chicken with dark blue flesh and bones, blue earlobes, and five toes on each foot (most chickens only have four). Because of their calm, friendly temperament, Silkies even make ideal pets!
Have a great beginning to what I hope will be an inspiring week for you!
Mary
10 Comments
Christie Cottage link
8/7/2011 08:32:44 pm

I love these pictures!

Looks like they had a great time and the horses look gentle.


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Hilary link
8/7/2011 08:36:12 pm

I took my daughter for a lesson just a few weeks ago, her first real ride - she loved it. I had horses as a child so it's great to see her enjoying riding - although unlikely she'll ever have her own pony like I did!

Lovely photos,

Hilary

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J.Crabbit link
8/8/2011 01:03:15 am

That is great that they are so into it. I love that they are wearing helmets too. The fuzzy chicken could have a blog post all his own... that is a great shot.

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Memories for Life Scrapbooks
8/8/2011 01:17:15 am

They look so happy! They are very blessed to have an aunt that nurtures their love for nature :)
Love the last photo too...I've never seen a cuter chicken!

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Heather Liebler link
8/8/2011 03:58:34 am

Love this! Thought you might get a kick out of a book titled, The Last Child in the Woods: Saving our Children Suffering from Nature Deficit Disorder.

PS I'm ClementsEye from the ShabbyLife giveaway. Nice to connect!

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Shelley (EvenAndy) link
8/8/2011 08:09:14 am

I think that it is awesome that you are sharing your love of nature with your niece and nephew! I love the pictures! That is such a cute chicken:)

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Elysia link
8/8/2011 08:27:01 am

What a CUTE chicken!
Love it!
And .... I think horses are so beautiful, but sadly I'm allergic to their fur ... or something about them :(

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Gaby Bee link
8/8/2011 09:14:35 pm

Great shots! Looks like they had a wonderful time! Love that chicken pic!

Enjoy the day!
Gaby

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Katie link
8/10/2011 05:49:30 am

Niece and Nephew Time is the best, isn't it!? I was just up in Michigan to see my 5-year old twin niece and nephew.

How cool is that Silkie - I would love to see one in person one day!

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Judy K. link
8/11/2011 11:27:13 am

Hi Mary, love these pictures but then I'm a horse lover! Adorable kids! My dog is a chahuahua. Sometimes people think he's a min pin.
It gave me goose bumps when I read this story. I had no clue the story was going to end like that, just had to share it. And.... I almost didn't read it! See you on the blog team and thanks for coming by and following. I think I'm following you, if not let me know.

Judy K.

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