Imagine Childhood : Magic & Memories That Last a Lifetime

... quilt sailing

... a tumultuous sea...


... and a sturdy ship...


... sometimes you don't even have to get up...


... to go on an amazing adventure...

Wishing you a weekend full of exciting travels... whether in your living room or out in the world!

More Sailing Fun:

... puddles as lakes ... currents and waves ... knotting

Sailing supplies:

Skipper Pirate Boat Knot Tying Kit Pond Boats

** Last time in Imagination: autumn leaf cape

... tell me a story: wind child

The wind is a powerful invisible force.  There are many stories, legends and myths about where it comes from and who creates it, but one of our favorites by far is The Story of the Wind Children by Sibylle Von Olfers.


Soft...


... playful...


... endearingly classic...


... we could read it over and over again... and we do... especially when those fall leaves start to whirl around in the sky. Take a magical trip with a little boy and a wind sprite and see for yourself! Happy Adventuring!


“… tell me a story” is a new series where we share reviews of books we love, unpublished or new children’s books in audio or written form, and stories parents or kids have made up themselves and would like to share. If you would like to participate, we would love hear any and all of your tall tales! Simply send submissions to [email protected] with the subject heading “tell me a story.”


**Last time in Tell Me a Story

... barn stories: wonder and gratitude

Cobweb is a five year old Jacob ewe. When she was born she had been oxygen deprived and was barely alive. She ended up with cerebral palsy but through shear determination learned how to walk with a wiggle or two in her behind. One morning this summer, I think it was late June, she could not walk. Since then it has been a journey of caring.  Getting a little better then falling back, each time inching closer to recovery.  It has not been a straight line.  I have a deep bed of straw in her stall so she is well cushioned and can almost experience standing from time to time.  There have been signs she might someday become ambulatory. I keep my mind on the "now" and have tried to experience her journey with the same hope you can see in her eyes.


But on Sunday morning as I was letting out the ewes, she got very excited...


... when I opened her stall she stood up and got going, walking!... she was determined to get outside.  You can just imagine my surprise.


She spent the next hour walking, you could not get her to stop. I think she was re-wiring her brain, or was afraid if she stopped she would not start again. Monday we rested Tuesday she stood for her meal each time, not quite ready to walk a great distance again. I think we are on the mend!


**Last time in Barn Stories

... leaf shuffle

...  no more rain at least for a little while...  sun trying to come out from behind sluggish heavy clouds...  an afternoon walk in the woods spent shuffling feet in crisp crackling leaves ... perfect.

Enjoy the nature near you!
**Last time in Nature

... nature walk: bowling green kentucky

This week's beautiful nature walk comes to us from Lost River Cave in Bowling Green, KY.  There Beth and her family went for a hike and even made a trip inside a greenhouse where they found some lovely hidden treasures.  Thank you so much Beth for sharing this fun adventure!

If you would like to contribute to our weekly Nature Walk series, you can learn more about submitting photos here, or you can also visit our new Nature Walk Group Pool on Flickr to add your adventures to the collection.

Thanks again Beth for sharing!


**Last time in Nature Walks