River and Canyon

 A couple fun outdoor activities we did this spring. . .

several walks along the Little Calumet River which meanders a few blocks from our house.  It is very woodsy and seems to be far away from everything when you are right by the water.  
We found a great tree fort in the flood plain, and upgraded it a little.

 and we had a great canyon hike at the only canyon in Cook County, which also had the only cave
in the county. . .it was a very beautiful walk.  And a good place to wear our rainboots

Easter Baskets

On Easter morning, Jeff picked up Steve to spend the day with us . . and Douwe wanted to hide rather than find easter eggs.   So Douwe and I hid about 100 plastic eggs all over the yard and when Jeff and Steve arrived, they did the search.  Lots of jelly beans for all of us.