Monday, November 23, 2009

A Walk Amongst Trolls



While enjoying a walk around Ekebysjön one day a while ago, we had the feeling that we were being watched...We stopped and looked around more closely, and sure enough, we were.  Nestled in tree roots and on logs, hidden by fallen leaves and hanging from branches, were trolls!  We delighted in finding them and pointing them out to each other...they were made from shells, wood, rocks, buttons, yarn and paint.  I had the idea then that we should have the kids create a troll of their own and leave it in the forest.  This past weekend the kids began early to paint their rocks that we had collected from the area.  Graeme made a troll holding a sword, Renee painted a Canadian flag and Elise made a funny face.  We carted the rocks back to the forest and scouted out the perfect spot to leave them.

 

Graeme decided to put his on a log and the girls followed suit so that they would all be together.




So, there are a few more eyes watching people walk this trail.  I hope they are there for a long time for others to enjoy!