Let's Go Fly A Kite

One of the many advantages of living in our current home is that I can send my kids out to the "backyard" and they have the space to do this:

We finally broke out the kites on Thursday and the kids have been flying them every chance they can get (including a grand attempt in the pouring rain - what better way to learn about the effect of raindrops on butterfly wings?).

This windy time of year can be so much fun when children have a tangible way to explore it. It was quite exhilarating for all of us - even just us looky-lous.