<font color="purple"> I know I posted a very similiar post last year at this time, but anyway.......

Yesterday my girls and I went for a walk. They both had already started their annual rock collection, but as we walked, rocks were again the tool that brought us together. A spring breeze, a sunny afternoon, a walk, and some rocks.... Looking for the one that seems unique in shape ( a heart, an arrow, a snail, a turtle) or color (green, pink, orange, marbled).... During these walks some of the most interesting conversations take place. It really was a pleasure to be in the company of great little minds whith huge ideas and deep thoughts of wonder.... Such as, my youngest, Becca, who is 9 was intrigued by the white crystal looking rocks who earlier that day came in the house hollering how rich she was because she found a diamond! She would not take my counter thought as an absolute "no it can't be"....

Her logic in questions which lead to her theory:
"long ago, could this land we live on, once been a volcano that exploded?"

I said , "Why I suppose it could very well have been."

Becca: "Then how do you know that these rocks couldn't be diamonds mom?"

The only reponse I could give was a simple, "I don't......"

I just love this time of year and the exploration that comes with the simple things.....
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