Soaking in life with a grandson

Tuesday's Grand Connection Thought
by Mary May Larmoyeux

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Our oldest grandson spent this past weekend with Pops and me. Although it was cold in the mornings, the temperature in the afternoon was perfect to go outside. Our grandson made some special memories building part of a fence with Pops.  

He also had fun "walking the plank" —a downed pine tree that may soon be part of a fence. It was fun to carve out time to just relax and watch my grandson in action.

How do you soak in life with your grandchildren? Do you have any favorite memories of being with them outside?

Have a wonderful week,
Mary
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Your name, Lord, endures forever,
your renown, Lord, through all generations.

                       —Psalm 135:13

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Outdoor summer fun

Friday's Grand Connection Fun

by Mary May Larmoyeux

Looking for some fun things to do with the grandkids this summer? The National Wildlife Federation's website says that today's kids spend more than seven hours a day in front of electronic media, and only four to seven minutes a day outside.That's why it's asking parents and grandparents to join their Be Out There™ movement.

If you sign the Be Out There pledge, you'll receive an email with a link to download a Summer Survival Guide. It's filled with games, ideas for outdoor activities, and more.

And, while we're "out there" with the grandkids, we may want to have an outdoor scavenger hunt. The National Wildlife Federation gives an example of one on its website. They suggest that the kids collect items such as "a blade of grass longer than your finger, an acorn cap, a leaf on the ground, a pine cone, etc." Of course, you and I could design a scavenger hunt based on what's available in our unique backyards and neighborhoods.

We could also ask the older grandkids to plan an outdoor scavenger hunt for their younger brothers and sisters. And we could help our grandkids design one for their long-distance cousins—mailing clues and scavenger hunt objects to them.

What fun things have you done with your grands outside?

Have a great weekend,
Mary
Mary May Larmoyeux
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