We had a huge rainstorm this morning with a little bit of thunder. Boogs and I decided to grab a few blankets and settle-in on the back porch to watch the rain. We eventually went and brought a few books to read while we listened to the rain.
Then Boogs remembered how much he enjoyed the walks we used to take in the rain. So, we suited up and headed outside. The first thing we had to do once we got in the rain, was find the perfect leaves for leaf racing. Leaf racing never gets old.
We stopped by the little park on the next street for a few minutes. The playscape was too slippery to climb on.
Next, we took the trail to the bigger playground. It was very, very muddy.
Boogs managed to stay upright and not get covered in mud.
We stopped by the bee tree to see what the bees were doing in the rain. They were covering the opening to their hive. We were able to get really close to observe them.
The rain had pretty much stopped by the time we made it to the big playground. Boogs enjoyed climbing up and down on its slippery surfaces. The park was closed last week. They just put the big awning over the playscape.
We wanted to see if any water had accumulated in the big ditch. Usually, there is only grass here.
The water was just deep enough to wash all of the mud off our boots.
We found a lot of snails enjoying the wet weather.
Boogs took off his wet weather pants off for the walk home. Yes, he was still wearing his pajamas. That is what Saturdays are for.
About halfway home, Boogs decided to put his jacket over his face and let me lead him home. I only ran him into a couple of wet bushes. :-)
We had a great time on our two hour rainy walk. I was ready to get home and eat lunch.
I am just happy this walk did not turn out like one we took last year after a rainy day.
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Oh my goodness that last photo!! LOL ;) You know what?...walks can be OK even in the rain! Looks like great fun! Jess x
ReplyDeleteI like to walk in the rain. It is so quiet. Most people stay in so Boogs and I have the park and trail to ourselves.
Delete2 hours?! Well done you. This looks like such fun! Bees are fascinating aren't they? Can't believe you managed to get up so close.
ReplyDeleteThe bees were very still today. We usually can't get that close.
DeleteThis looks like a lovely morning out. Sometimes walks in the rain can be more fun than walks in the sun, although when it's cold and windy too it's sometimes hard to get the motivation to go out! I love the little adventures you and Boogs had out watching the bees and hunting for massive puddles, thanks for linking up with me on Country Kids.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Fiona. We had to shed layers as we walked. We were much warmer walking in the rain than sitting still on the back porch watching it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful walk! I am so glad he didn't get muddy until the end of the walk.
ReplyDeleteWe mostly stayed out of the mud. The temperature was too cool to want to get hosed down in the backyard after our walk.
DeleteSo wonderful! It has been awhile since I walked in the rain. Need to do it again soon.
ReplyDeleteIt is a wonderful time to explore outdoors.
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