Wells Branch Park

We have made 2 trips to Wells Branch Park this week. On our first visit, we stuck to what we're familiar with--a serene pond and nature walk with lots of places to stop and investigate. The kids found some reeds with a center that feels exactly like styrofoam. Perfectly natural packing material! Of course, Kenneth found good bow and arrow candidates. We fed the ducks some old hot dog buns and one of the males got upset when we ran out of bread. He hissed and started following us. Evelyn reacted by jumping away. After that, she was sensitive to any duck activity. On our second visit, we took a walk down one of the many paths. About .5 - .75 miles down the path we came to a traditional playground in the middle of a neighborhood. This park is a great find because it has playground equipment, a 3-story playhouse, a huge dished field, and best of all, clean restroom facilities. Such facilities can make or break future visits. We will have to bring the kids' cousins here next time they visit.

Other than that, this week we've done a lot of lounging mixed in with activities like the Austin Children's Museum, Pfluger Park, Half-Price Books, Central Market Park, and seeing The Waterhorse movie. Tomorrow we've GOT to start and finish (or almost finish) Science Fair projects for both kids. I don't know why it is always scheduled to be completed over the break. I suppose we could start and finish prior to the break. Sigh.