in the swamp

We took my parents & the littlest kiddos out to a trail & bird sanctuary to see the swamp forest. While we didn't see many birds….. perhaps due to singing little ones?? We did have a lovely walk in the sun and when returning to the car we had the surprise of some forest friends……

with Papa

                     on daddy's shoulders…..

Raccoons!! We must have watched this mama with her four little babes for at least 20 minutes…. even Mr Three was quiet and entranced by these little creatures. They were quite curious and tolerated our closeness. It was a perfect ending to our walk in the woods……