Helicopters and Trains

Today we saw a few more Bare Necessities for little boys,  

helicopters at the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum at Camp Shelby and a 

train on our way home. All-in-all, I believe Little Mister is ending the day satisfied.  

And this Mommy got to learn a few new things today as well. I love museums and hope to pass this interest to my son. I would definitely recommend this museum, it flows great and has wonderful displays inside and out and it is free!

Soldiers of WW1 created trench art between actions

Woman Welder Champion at Ingall's Shipyard

A Country Zoo

On our way to Aunt Tina's house, we pass by a virtual country zoo. Absolute bare necessities for a little boy who loves animals. First, we saw goats and chickens. Then, we passed cows and horses. Little Mister wanted to get out and ride the cows. Yes, I said cows not horses! When I told him that the cows would probably not appreciate that, he announced we should "open the gate and cows go to beach." As you might imagine, this sparked a few interesting story lines that you may hear about at a later date.

His favorite part of this particular visit to the country zoo was mooing at the cows. We all laughed until our sides hurt and cheeks ached. Our impressions ran from sick to mad to psycho. Not one of us can boast of speaking fluent cow. However, we had a great time trying. Best of all, it was free.

chickens running for cover ... it started to rain

Bare Necessities

Sometimes in life, it's the bare necessities that seem to sooth the soul or make a merry heart! 

As parents, sometimes we get trapped in the buy-a-toy craze to make our children smile! We want them to have the latest gadget or the newest fad! When in reality, a big box would do just as well... or often times, be of much greater fun! So, this week, I encourage you to put aside your schedules, turn off the technology and just play! Bake cookies, make a wooden boat and go sailing, build a tent in the living room or chase birds on the beach! Have some family fun! It's the simple pleasures that will make the most lasting memories! Cherish the times you have with your little ones ... much too soon they will be grown!

Chasing birds at Paw-paw's beach

Colored flashlight under out living room tent

  

Boat Racing with Daddy!

Bubbles, Boxes and a Bucket

What do bubbles, boxes and buckets have in common? 

They are all Bare Necessities for a 2 year old Little Mister! They can bring joy and happiness on a level unparalleled by plastic toys or paper money! Make today a simple pleasure day! Be in the moment and take every opportunity to laugh and make a cherished memory for your little one and yourself! It's alright for a grown-up to play; so, bust out the bubbles, build castles from a box and throw water from a bucket! Just have fun!

Chasing bubble at the park

buckets of water