Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Picnic in the Woods

    Our couins came over today & we had our picnic in the woods! 


    We don't really have much of a backyard...VERY TINY....so this year, I decided I would make some more play space in the woods behind our home.  I have been trampling a path daily & snipping a lot of dead vines...but now, we have this little magical place to play.  So today, the kids headed down the path...

                        Cousin Isaiah
And found something special!



The kids quickly took their seats with squeals of delight!
And dug right in!

     Cousin Zadie
There was lots of talking & laughing as our kids REALLY do enjoy each other.
Soon, even the babies joined in.
Cousin Cal tried his first cucumber!
And Bo & Isaiah toasted..."Cheers!"
Where do they learn that? :)

And of course, Rach (my lil' sis) & I took lots of pictures!
Smile!!!
And then...the kids trampled down the path home again.

I am sure...picnics in the woods will be quite popular around here this summer :)

Come on over!!!

40 comments:

Bunnym said...

Oh Libbie, this is TDF. You have such a great imagination and it looks like the kids ate it all up. The woods behind our house? I wish I had a woods behind my house. All we have is a teenage girl who thinks she can sing like Christina Agulera...but she can't. Sooo Cute!

bunny

Cathie said...

i want to come & play too!!!!

Anonymous said...

Wouldn't that be a nice place to have a romantic dinner??? Or a family meal??
Love your post...so cute!!
Love,
Marilyn
xxoo

Unknown said...

Oh, How Sweet! This is so adorable!! I love how you put pretty healthy foods too! When you wrote about the embroidery...I have to tell you I started on my first one too! I loved That one so much by Amy Powers that I had to make one!! Do far, I have abput 5 squares...slowly but surely!! Have a great day.
Daisy~

Unknown said...

Sorry, I couldn't spell too good on the last few words :)

the old white house said...

Libbie that was sooooo sweet! It looks like they had the best time ever and like they were in their own secret special picnic place! You are sooooo getting Mom of the Year for sure! You make everything so special the last little details, they will talk about this as they grow and remember the best childhood ever! Theresa

karen said...

Hiya hunni
Wow that look's amazing I bet they all had a great time.
I'm so sorry I havent been in touch latly I promise I will catch up with you as soon as I get a bit more time.
Hope you are all well
(((hugs)))
karen

Obee Designs said...

Libbie,
I seriously thought the images of the table and lanterns were from a magazine! WOW!! Have you ever considered staging as a career?! :) What a cute treat for your kids, right down to the lanterns in the trees!! What a great mom you are. Hopefully your kids will remember that kind of stuff for the rest of their lives. What precious childhood memories :)
Can you be my mom??????????
Have a wonderful day in the woods!
XoXo
Gail

wm said...

So cool! What lucky kids.

ilovemyhouse said...

Your children are very lucky to have a mom like you! xx

Anonymous said...

Okay.... Now it's official. I want to adopt you (or at least borrow you) as my daughter-in-law!!!
I guarantee you that the effort (although I kinda think that your love proves the effort is really 'effortless') is SO WORTH it when it comes to being THAT Mom who children rise and call her 'blessed'.
May the hearts of more mommy's be turned toward their children as they read about what you do 'naturally'.
Beautiful gift, beautiful children, beautiful day, beautiful mommy!
Hugs,
Deb

Auntie Cake said...

Looks fun. Now why wasn't I invited???

Two Shades of Pink said...

I actually squealed in delight when I saw this fun little picnic! Such fun and you create memories that stay with them. Just precious.

{all things tickled pink} said...

Absolutely adorable!!! The table set-up was too cute! The kids are all gorgeous... beautiful family, and great day for the cousins!

koralee said...

So magical....they will remember this forever! I want a magical forest in my yard...what fun it would be. Hugs for a sweet sweet day...have I told you lately WHAT A GREAT MOM YOU ARE.xoxo

Anonymous said...

How creative you are! You are helping make such wonderful memories for the kidos. Looks like they had great fun. Love the pictures, they are all adorable. Hugs!

Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise) said...

How special it that??? I don't know how ya pulled that one off but I can't even imagine the flutters in those little ones heart when they spotted such a wonderful picnic. Kudos to you. The kiddos are just precious. Great pics girl.

You have yourself a terrifically blessed day!!!

Debby@Just Breathe said...

What a sweet idea. It looked so pretty and magical.

Kristin said...

This is precious.
Your blog is very inspiring.
You my dear are full of hope and I love that.
I wish to thank you for your prayer.
God is so good and I know this.
God has grown me in ways I did not
know possible in my soul.
So for this journey of mine I am grateful
beyond words.

{all things tickled pink} said...

I'm back, just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate your kind words about my blog. I am having a blast with it, my only regret is that I didn't start it earlier :-)

Thank you from the bottom of my <3

Karen said...

Libbie, your imagination just blows me away! I envy your kids! :) Are you sure you've never thought about writing a book. You should do a mom/kids idea book.

christy rose said...

Oh my goodness how fun!! I am sure that you just made some of the best memories of their life!! The pictures were just awesome!!!

Brynwood Needleworks said...

Libbie:
Aren't you just the sweetest mama? Your kidlets and their friends and cousins will remember these days for the rest of their lives. How special you are to have created this magical place - and day - just for them!
Hugs,
Donna

Olivia said...

Oh my heavens this is the most adorable thing ever! I am going to do this for my kiddos how sweet! If you have a moment stop by
http://shabbychictreasures.blogspot.com/
I am new to blogging!
Hugs,
Olivia

Rose said...

Libbie, that is the most precious thing I have every seen. I cannot imagine how thrilled those children were to see the wonderful surprise you created for them. I just love it! Of course the photos are priceless. Thank you for sharing all the wonderfully creative things you do!

GardenOfDaisies said...

How adorable is this? LOVE it!! Perfect finger foods for the kids, cute pom pom toothpicks, bright colors, and a traipse through the woods to make it an "outing". Not to mention that these are some of the cutest kids ever! :-)

MS/AC Fan said...

On the way home Isaiah said, "I hope we have a picnic in the woods EVERY time we go over to Annie's house."
That's a big switch from the kid who just wanted to stay inside to play "Cars & Princesses!"

La Burbuja Rosa said...

that's a wonderful idea !Love pic nics and parties!
Well done Libbie!Thanks for sharing these beautiful pics!!!

Marla said...

Are you kidding me!!! This is brilliant!!! You are amazing, Libbie. I am stealing this idea for the grandkids. They'll think I am wonderful. But I'll know the truth about where all this wonderfulness came from. Thanks, Libbie!

Jessie Thompson said...

Come I come be a kid at your house? I am not sure if there is a better place on Earth...:)

Two Shades of Pink said...

Hey Sweet Libbie,
Can I post a photo and link from this fabulous post for two tips next week? I have been meaning to ask you. Just shoot me an email letting me know! Thanks!

Holly Lefevre said...

Saw you over on Two Shades of Pink and HAD to come see this! Lovely, beautiful, gorgeous! What a special treat! I am a new follower.
Holly
www.504main.com

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