'Tadpoling'

The kids have been having a grand ol' time out in the seasonal creek exploring for tadpoles and other water bugs.  They've spent quite a bit of time out there and it does a mother's heart good to hear their squeals of discovery and laughter.

The 'dock' that can barely hold them up.

The water is receding, but it is still deep enough to test the height of their boots!

Even Lane is getting into this whole business.  He had quite the bucket full of furiously swimming tadpoles.

Logan caught himself a frog even.  It escaped past his mother.  Now there was a squeal for you!

Did I mention the height of those boots?  There have been a few outfit changes and some extra laundry ... but boy is it worth it!