Team Johnson decided that Saturday was a good day to pack a picnic and head out to explore Spring Brook Nature Center. While the kids have been there with their Grandma, we haven't had a chance to take them with us.
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The weather was a bit cool (I am totally shocked that we are wearing sweatshirts in JULY!), but it was still good for a hike on the trails and a picnic lunch. We started out inside the building to see the reptiles and look at the other nature things they have. It was fun to explore! We headed outside after that. The kids had a blast looking for things in nature, checking out the water, and talking to the ducks that came over to us. We walked for about 30 minutes, and they did pretty well. Just a little complaining from Myles, and Holly got tired so we had to carry her a few times. Oh well. Over all - it was super fun! I would highly recommend this wonderful diamond in the rough for some good family fun!
Andrea
Holly climbing on a rock (she insisted on bringing her Recorder out with her - there were times she was "making music" while we were walking. I half expected the rats to come running like the Pied Piper!)
There was this great window to watch the squirrels run around and eat seeds. It was cute!
Myles by the fish tank - He was amazed by the giant catfish. 
The kids looking at the animals - I had to try to explain to Myles that they used to be alive, but now they are stuffed and posed for people to look at.... that was difficult to explain to a 5 year old.
Holly and Myles take a little rest during our hike.
Erik with the kids - what a cute family!
One part of the trail has this floating bridge that was fascinating for the kids, but freaked us out because we thought one of the kids would fall off into the water. I was glad when we finally got to the other side an were on land! But I did get some cute pictures on the bridge!
Here we are looking at some ducks in the water.
The ducks were pretty tame and didn't really pay much attention to us. It made for fun animal watching! 
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