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Title Insurance with WFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY

On Saturdays my wife works so my two daughters (7 and 5) and I like to get in some Daddy Daughter time.  It has become tough  to find unique things to entertain them, and make the day special.

We have been to the movies, but I feel that we are wasting away in the theater because there is no interaction.  Some of our favorite activites are going to Lifetime Fitness to climb the rock wall or play in the pool.  I discovered about 10 days ago that the both enjoy going to one of those pottery places, painting a piece and coming back in a week after it has been fired up in the kiln.  I like it beacuse we can do it on rainy days,and  days that are too hot.  I also think that it is great for their creativity.

Last weekend we did a 4.2 mile walk / razor scooter ride.  I am kind of looking for suggestions here as well as other ideas to spend quality time with my children.  We have been to the Zoo, Wild Animal parks, museums. 

Maybe hike South Mountain from the back?  Does any one know if that is a good idea with two youngsters?  Is there any easy trailhead with stuff to see.  Any other hikes nearby that are fun/ educational?

 

Thank you inadvance for your feedback.

 

Paul Guenther

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Paul G. Guenther
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WFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY

Paul@MyTitleGuyPaul.com

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Ian Niquette
Square One Home Inspection - Markesan, WI

Paul, if yo fish that can be great fun. A friend of mine takes his  daughters fishing all the time and have a blast. His  girls are even learning to put their own worms on. Give it a try some time, they might like it. Have fun whatever you do.

Jan 27, 2009 03:12 PM
Paul Guenther - WFG Title
WFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY - Flagstaff, AZ
The Extra Mile Is Part Of My Regular Route!

There is a new urban fishing hole less than a mile away!!  I never thought of that.

 

Great idea thank you!!

Jan 27, 2009 03:28 PM
Justin Ukaoma
Vizion KC - Kansas City, MO
Kansas City Real Estate Investments

How about some gardening when it get warmer.

Jan 27, 2009 03:48 PM
Anna Hunter
AMH Creatives - Solon, OH

Sorry, I'm not local but here's a few generic ideas...

Bowling, roller/ice skating, visit the local Animal Shelter - just make it very clear you are JUST VISITING to give the animals treats and attention, go to the local craft store to pick out a craft project and finish it at home, have lunch at a restaurant that has an indoor play area or a Toys-R-Us with one, in our area we have these places where you can jump and play on all the air filled things, get a cookbook for kids and make something(Mom would love that!)  Ask them what they think would be fun, you'd be surprised how simple it can be.  Take all the ideas and put them on small pieces of paper and put them in a jar.  Each week take turns drawing from the "Fun" jar.

Jan 27, 2009 09:42 PM
Stephen M. Wigg
http://4114Info.com - Omaha, NE
4114Info.com

Blogging... That's NOT a family sport. I was "blogging" when chat lines first came on board, back when we had 24 baud modems. It was a real time-sucker. I just watched my girls like a fly in the corner for hours. Then I played tea-party. Then I bought them some trucks! We loved the trucks!

Jan 28, 2009 12:39 AM
Doreen McPherson
Homesmart ~ Scottsdale ~ Tempe - Tempe, AZ
Phoenix Arizona Real Estate ~

Hi Paul,  How about a drive to Canyon Lake or Tonto Natural Bridge.  Boyce Thompson.  Those are things that can be done in a day.  Or, down to Tucson and the Desert Museum. 

Jan 29, 2009 04:50 PM
Doreen McPherson
Homesmart ~ Scottsdale ~ Tempe - Tempe, AZ
Phoenix Arizona Real Estate ~

Came back with a link to Mike Jones in Tucson, he is doing a ten part series on the area. 

Jan 29, 2009 04:52 PM
Mike Jones
SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ
Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Paul,

Thanks for commenting on my blog; I came by to reciprocate.  The Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum is rated one of the ten best zoos in the world, and Tucson also has a fantastic Children's Museum near downtown that our grandkids really like.

Mike in Tucson

Jan 29, 2009 11:44 PM
Andrew Monaghan
The Monaghan Group - Glendale, AZ
CRS, GRI, EPro Associate Broker

Congrats on making the time

Jan 31, 2009 01:51 AM
Chuck Willman
Chuck Willman - Alpine, UT
NewHouseUtah.com

Ian beat me to it... the urban fishing is sort of the modern equivalent of sitting on the boat with grandpa.

Feb 05, 2009 12:33 AM
Theresa Bolin-Alberico
Chicago Title Insurance Company - Mesa, AZ
Chicago Title Gilbert

Paul,

 How was your outing this last Weekend?  didn't you go off roading with Bill and your daughters?  How come there isn't a blog on this?

Sep 27, 2009 04:17 AM