As we sat there, I kept seeing people walk by covered in mud. Kids were running around with big balls of clay mud, and since I hate being out of the loop, grabbed Mariah and told her we were going to find the source of it.
We ventured off the beach, walking through a little stream into the woods.
But we hit the jackpot within a few minutes of walking time. Remember those obstacles? You need to watch out for the roots in the water too. Mariah tripped over one and fell in, getting soaking wet. Being the great mother I am, I laughed and laughed at her. Karma didn't like that because I tripped and fell in on the way back :)
Of course, the best part of digging all that clay mud up is putting it on! I even brought a stash home to use for myself. What could be a better beauty treatment then clay mud straight from the earth?
How did you spend your Labor Day weekend?
glad there weren't any gators in the swamp :)
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DeleteA stream in the woods...how awesome is that! This looks like it was a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteBack where all the clay mud was, there was a house right in the middle of those woods. Kinda felt bad for the people who live there having strangers digging around that close to their back yard. Then again, it would be cool to have a stream right in your back yard!
DeleteLooks like a great time indeed, can't say I'd be big on mud though haha
ReplyDeleteBut that's the best part!
DeleteI spent my labor day weekend performing labor.
ReplyDeleteThen you did it all wrong Adam ;)
DeleteLOL at Adam.
ReplyDeleteThose are fun pics. Did your daughter laugh at you when you fell? buahahahhaha
But of course! Tit for tat, you know lol.
DeleteHow fun! I'd love to play in the mud!
ReplyDeleteI tried getting my hubby to play in the mud too. It was a no go :(
DeleteI haven't been Muddin in quite some time. I did have some clay that I used to put in my bath because it helped pull toxins out of my body... but I was afraid it would clog my drains. You found a better mud source than out of a box.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely better than a box. No additives, just pure mud!
Deletehaha i love it---certainly a labor day you won't soon forget---we spent our day--going to nearby colonial williamsburg, where i purchased three beautiful baby dolls for my three youngest granddaughters for Christmas :)
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a lot of fun Lynn! I am sure the granddaughters are going to love them!
DeleteThese pictures are very nice, I like that nice place to enjoy your free time!
ReplyDeleteOkay, I find this whole thing very hilarious. #1. Where do you have a beach near Ohio? Ocean beach or lake beach? Huh? #2. I am so glad you fell in too! Hahahahaha. #3. I would not have my camera near that water OR mud. How did you take those photos? My goodness gracious.
ReplyDeleteYa, that dress has that strange seam but trust me, it isn't the first dress I have had like that. But, when I tried in on, my ydd was with me and I declared, "I'm a little school girl!" Crazy huh? Trust me I started with the less appealing item from that sale to be the first item posted about. We only go uphill from there. Eeeek, bomber jacket for $5 will be the Finale!!!!! (you saw on IG?)
That looks like a wonderfully adventuresome mix of forest and beach. I wish I had a place like that nearby. Glad you got some souvenir clay mud too. It's good stuff.
ReplyDeleteKeep smiling, Theresa.
xoRobyn
Karma can come back around
ReplyDeleteThese pictures look great and it looks like you all had so much fun. I love the nature aspect of it and all the learning involved for the kids.
ReplyDeleteNow you know where to go and get your "spa treatments" for free heehee
ReplyDeleteAi @ Sakura Haruka
I loved that statement about how you laughed and laughed. I would have done the same thing to my daughter. Having natural mud can be quite an advantage--spa treatments and mud fights too. :)
ReplyDeleteNow that is a lot of mud. Reminds me of a farm I visited on Saskatchewan where I had to walk in knee deep mud. Too funny!
ReplyDeleteI can see how much you guys enjoyed :)
ReplyDeleteHaha I would have done the same thing too (laughed) except I would have been the first one to fall! Love the mud pics!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, that looks like WAY more fun than going to the beach. How awesome and I love the pic of you with mud all over your face :)
ReplyDeleteFinding new places is the best! We actually opted to avoid the Labor Day crowds this year and stayed home to rest from everything else we'd done this summer.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like so much fun! x
ReplyDeleteWhen I was a teen this would have been fun, but I would not be walking around in unfamiliar water and most certainly would not be happy if I feel in and got muddy. Guess I'm official old now :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like both the kids and you had a great time! Love the pictures! Glad you took some of that home for later!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a blast! My kids would have loved it when they were young too!!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I would have loved to play in the mud....but I so don't do water I can't see my feet in...snakes scare me too much :/ I'm a crappy country girl huh?
ReplyDeleteThat really turn into a fun day! My kids loved to play in the mud!
ReplyDeleteI love the beach idea for labor day. We had family over and lots of babies to play with.
ReplyDeleteWe went to Warren Dunes YEARS ago when I was still in college. It was so much fun! We spent most of our times on the dunes and camping though. I don't remember the mud at all!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness this sounds like a lot of fun. My oldest daughter would enjoy this. Guess what? I would have laughed at her if she fell in as well. :)
ReplyDeleteNow that looks super fun! I laughed at your Karma comment...things like that happen all the time...lol. I didn't really do anything over the weekend, at least that was fun or exciting.
ReplyDeleteYou look like a warrior with mud on your face. :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to spend Labor Day! Looks like you guys had so much fun!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a great time! Even though you didn't get to go to your favorite beach, you found a new place to visit! :)
ReplyDeletewhat fun and great memories. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I have a little guy who would LOVE to spend the day playing in the mud!
ReplyDeleteWow that does look like fun and mud combined. I think that is wonderful that you are able to do that with your children.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots! I am glad you had an enjoyable Labour Day weekend Theresa!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a lot of fun! I didn't do anything special for Labor Day.
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