Over a meal of crackers, a nice conversation with a lady friend while out on a hike...


Sam and his friend Noa exploring the hiking trails at Lost Brooke Reserve, in Tenafly, NJ.


Later, Sam and Noa stopped by the nature center's visitor center to see some live animals and play with wooden toys.


Sam is checking out the science table. Oil and water don't mix in this texture bottle.

Hiking enthusiast

Sam really enjoyed running around the hiking trails in this nature preserve in Chatham, NJ. He did a complete trail of more than half a mile :)


Checking out the visitors' center. The most interesting part of it for Sam turned out to be the front steps.


Sam, like any serious hiker, needs to take breaks to preserve his strength!


Sam is always running so fast his parents are barely catching up with him...


Checking out a little forest stream from the boardwalk.

Museum of Early Trades and Crafts in Madison, NJ

Sam visited the museum and tried to do some chores colonial children used to do in 1700-1800's.

Sam: "Before I can get cooking, I need to cut up some wood for the fire..."


"Now I need to clean the pot. Hehe, I need to get myself one of these spooons in case I am only allowed 1 spoonfull of something yumm"


"Churning butter is hard!


"I think this needs more salt..."


"After making dinner, I need to sweep the floors!!! Phew! I am so glad they outlawed child labor!"