Post Snow Nature Walk

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Today the snow stated to melt, and Bean and I went for a nature walk in the woods just off of our property. We noticed all types of foot prints, and saw yellow snow (we giggled about that, too). She loves tracking animals, my Dad taught me that as a kid- passing it on! She chose some beautiful items to collect for our nature table. She adored her table at Montessori School, she requests one here. More on that later. Happy 2011!!!

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Mommy on the go! said…
I love your site and wanted to let you know it!

Congrats!!!

Hey I was chosen to receive the Stylish blogger award and I got to pick bloggers I thought deserved the award as well and you were one of my choices :)

Check it out here:

http://weddedmommybliss.blogspot.com/2011/01/my-first-blogger-award.html
January 3, 2011 at 2:33 AM
Jessie, The Education Of Ours said…
Thanks!! I appreciate all the love :)
January 3, 2011 at 5:04 PM
Anonymous said…
Hi Jessie! I love love love your blog and all your wonderful ideas! I actually wanted to mention something to you about it though. I am having trouble reading the red font under the brownish swirls background. It makes it hard to see your post listings and the books you and children like. If I am the only one (my computer is a little bit old) please feel free to disregard this, but I'd love to read the rest of the information more easily. Maybe the font could be a bit darker? Thanks! And again, I love all your posts! : )
January 4, 2011 at 12:17 PM
Jessie, The Education Of Ours said…
Hi Karen,

Yes, tonight for the first time, I viewed the blog NOT signed into blogger, and I noticed the issue. I just changed a bunch of things :) I may be starting to understand this whole thing!

Thanks for showing me that. I could barely see it!

Jessie
January 4, 2011 at 4:47 PM
Anonymous said…
I have been on blogger for 6 months, and I still don't really know what I'm doing! lol. I'm glad my thoughts were helpful. : )
January 4, 2011 at 7:02 PM
Mommy Moment said…
Jessie,

Can you please send me your e-mail address. You can use the contact form at mommymoment.ca
I would LOVE to get in touch with you as soon as possible!

Blessings,
Jody
January 5, 2011 at 7:33 PM
Barb said…
Welcome to the OHC. I look forward to getting to know you and your family.
March 3, 2011 at 4:28 AM
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