Lowes Build and Grow

I am some what handy, my dad made sure I knew what the different screw drives are.  I want to kids to  know how to take care of things for when they move out.  I have started looking for projects and things to do that allows me to teach the kids basic skills. Lowes offers build and grow clinic, the best part is it's all free!!!! So the kids got aprons and little hammers with googles.  Our first project was Iron man's Jet and they turned out amazing. We did not take pictures as we made the project because it was 3 kids to the 2 of us and one of them were in constant need of help. Maybe one day as they feel more comfortable  and we can take pictures from the beginning. But for now I will just tell you how much fun it was and the after picture. It is also a solid project and simple enough for the kids to figure out the only thing was hammering was difficult for them but once they get use to it I think it will be a breeze.

Hidden Gems : Clifton springs

I love living in the Finger Lake region because their are hidden gems everywhere and not just wineries. We spend  a couple hours Mondays and Tuesdays in Clifton Springs for a speech therapy for Hulk Man. 

While he is in group Yasser and Mr. Man walk around with me exploring the tiny little creek area with the pound. This has lead to so really cool pictures since we have found tons of animals in that tiny area. 

 I have not looked into the whole story or history behind the pond but I have read that a grateful patient donated the mute swans in 2007. We have been waiting paitenly for the cygnet (baby swan) to hatch. 

  

 We also found some turtles and they have Koi fish in the pound as well. 

 The pond also has mallard ducks. 

One day after group we took Hulk man to see the swans and ducks. I swear he has to be some sort of animal whisperer because the swan was eating out of his hand and following him. Later he did it with a few ducks as well. I am looking forward to trying these walks more with the kids and learning the history.  

Hidden Gems: Sonneberg

When I tell people I live in Canandaigua NY first people think I live in NYC. I do not. Also I would never want to, there is way to many people and I can not have all of the pets I want. The second thing people think of is wine country. People are correct on the wine country thing but they fail to see or even know about all of our hidden gems. One being Sonnenberg Garden. I can only picture how gorgeous it was back in the day. It is still pretty but I wish the state would restore the bath house and fix the gardens further from the house.

It's Pan!!

I hope to get pictures for the moon light stroll soon. 

If you are in the area check it out:

 Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion

151 Charlotte Street • Canandaigua, NY 14424 (585) 394-4922 • (585) 396-7433 Fax: (585) 394-2192

Business/Administration Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm www.sonnenberg.org