Weekends in Kodachrome (Play)

That is what I wish for you. I wish to give you the opportunity to grow up experiencing simple, family-oriented games and activities that our grandparents have in the past. I interviewed several family members and friends from another generation and asked them what were the simple joys they experienced as a child outside? I had so many wonderful responses that I decided to make the next several Saturdays and Sundays our "Weekends in Kodachrome." We will be experiencing these games or activities that they played when they were young. We will be reliving their nostalgic moments in childhood. And so it begins a new series.

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Day 55

Duration: 15 minutes 

To wrap up our celebration of National Backyard Games Week, we decided to try out a favorite childhood game that a family friend shared with us...Kick the Can!  We found an empty soda can in the recycling bin and asked Grandma to join us outside.  You loved the way the can sounded as it danced around on the pavement.  After a few kicks, you decided to stomp your foot down and crush it as your way to end our little game.

 

Day 56

Duration: 30 minutes

Even thought this wasn't out backyard, we still spent some wonderful moments swinging together on the playground this weekend.  This was one of Mama's favorite activities when she was in school!

Day 57

Duration: 15 minutes

Hearing the clinking and clacking of marbles is one precious memory that I cherish about my grandfather.  He would always let me get out his yellowed, worn bag that had the most beautiful colored marbles in it so that I could play.  Now, I'm sharing that memory with you.