30 x 30 challenge.....and beyond

As soon as the weather gets warmer and the sun is shining, I just want to be outdoors. Me and the kiddies spend our time at parks, walking to school and around the neighbourhood. There is lots of research on the benefit of being outdoors. I don't really think we need research to tell us it's good for us, but here it is from Harvard and this has interesting facts from the National Wildlife Federation. Being outdoors makes us happy, increases focus and concentration, boosts our immune system, gives us a healthy dose of vtm. D and keeps us healthy and fit. Accordinng to the American Academy of Pedatrics, the recommendation is for kids to spend 1 hour outside, everyday.
David Suzuki foundation for the month of May has a 30x30 challenge. 30 minutes outdoors for 30 days in a row. Piece of cake in May. Let's try that in January.....
So here are a bunch of Iphone pictures taken so far this month. (I have been using instagram and you can follow me there at rachelsnd)

on the toronto island

wychwood barns

 on a stroll through wychwood park

 walking to school

working in papa's backyard

 dancing

 ball hockey at hillcrest park

 planting pea seeds

 smelling the sweet blossoms

mini skateboarder

not sure if you have been foloowing this challenge, but it's never too late to get on board.