February 23rd, 2016

Yesterday, E’s school celebrated their 100th day of Learning by encouraging the students and staff to dress up as 100 year olds. He was very excited to participate! As part of our endeavor to age our seven year old an additional ninety three years, we purchased some babypuder and shook copious amounts into his hair. When we were leaving the house, a strong wind met us at the door creating a cloud of baby powder around E’s head!

 

 

A little later that morning, S and I met up with Amy and her son. We went exploring along a trail that hubby had told me about. Eventually, we came upon this carved rock, cross and labyrinth. The rock is engraved with the verse, John 14:6…”I am the way, and the truth and the life.”

 

 

The labyrinth is one of several stops along a 4.5km Life Path created to encourage wandering and reflection. According to a description I read, the labyrinth is 24 meters in diameter with a path length of about one kilometer. Throughout the labyrinth, tree stumps have been carved into pieces of art. S became invigorated as he entered, turned each corner, and eventually found the center first. He thought he had won the race!

 

 

I found this picture online that gives a better overall view of the labyrinth.

I’m interested in walking the entire Life Path with the family one of these days.

We picked up E from school later that afternoon. Here he is with his wonderful teacher who had also aged for the day. She’s great!

and with his friend, Kaelin…

 

…and Mrs. Amy, who loves a good photo bomb. She works at E’s school, is part of the PTO and adds a lot of cheer to the place! Mrs. Amy has reached out to us since we first came and quickly learned E’s name, helping him feel at home.