Friday, March 23, 2012

What's Next?

Well, after a short study on the reproductive system, which involved learning about glands and hormones and genes, and reading this book . . .

Sorry it's sideways, I'll try to fix it later

we are done with Anatomy and  ready to start learning about the Solar System with . . .

In the Young Explorers Series
Our study of the human body was fascinating and fun, but it's so exciting to begin something new. I've been looking through this book and there are some really cool hands-on things we will be doing. Can't wait to take pictures and share those with y'all.

Also, we just finished another one of our read-alouds.

Yet another sideways book
It was about a young boy who was to be a squire, but became sick and could not walk. He was cared for by monks, who helped him to regain his strength (learning to walk with crunches) and taught him how to carve and play a harp. This book helped us to get a picture of what it was like to live in the Medieval Times.

Now, we look forward to reading . . .

Last sideways book
This book has alot of color pictures in each chapter. It should be fun to read. We've already heard this story and even seem a video of it, but I'm still thinking it will be new and fresh.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

What do you see?

Eyes look out into pollen filled day. Chatter of excitement coming from their lips.


What could be so fascinating? Their gaze is held as she downs Ibuprofen and nurses a stubbed toe.
My curiosity won't let me wait another minute.



With camera in hand, I come closer and see that the window is open a bit at the bottom to allow for exchange of conversation, . . . but with whom?


"Oh, it's just a squirrel", I think. Yet to them, it seems an old friend. He even has a name. Is this why some refuse to eat the crust of their bread, so that I will put it on the railing to wait for a moment like this?


To see nature up close. Wild eyes looking at you. Studying each other. Fascinating creatures God has made. Looking at us in our house with windows. Taking what we offer without complaint.

Help me to see with fresh eyes, Lord, what you have for me today.




Monday, March 12, 2012

Great to Be "8"

Josiah turned "8"  today and to make it special, he got a donut cake for breakfast with a candle stuck through the hole.



He also got to go to Alexander Park to fly a kite that he got for his birthday at an early party he had last month at Grandmother and Grandfather's (at which I did not take my camera).

a boy and his kite

"Come on, go up!"

"Success!"
Others also enjoyed flying kites. It was a cloudy day, but the wind was just right. We chose Alexander Park, because they have such a big open field with very few trees.

Three friends flying kites
Can you see all three?

a girl and her "bird" kite
"Whee, this is fun!"

 We ate a picnic lunch with our friends and had cupcakes under the pavilion. They had even brought cards and gifts! Josiah was so excited.
Hannah's excited, too.

a T-Rex shirt!
Josiah loves these little animals

Playtime!
When Theron got home, Josiah opened his family presents. Then it was off to Martial Arts.

"Peek-a-boo, here I am!"

More excitement
Thank you, Lord, for a wonderful day with my JOY BOY!

Saturday, March 10, 2012

Spring!

Talking Clock


Tulip and Lady Bug



Row of Pansies

Bluebird saying "Goodbye" to Winter

Friday, March 9, 2012