Johanna’s school book has us reading through a lot of early American history, including learning more about the experiences of the early pioneers. One day the book suggested we make some Johnnycake muffins because colonists relied heavily on corn. We decided this would be a good idea for a morning, instead of an afternoon. So we were up early to make some muffins. Although I don’t usually love messes in the morning, this one was worth it. 
Katriel finished her Kindergarten reader. We celebrate things like this. As we got closer to the end of the book Katriel asked if we could go to McDonald’s for ice cream once she was done. She also asked if Johanna could celebrate with us.
So even though it was about 13○F we went for ice cream.
In looking through this blog, I came upon this entry from 2011.
See Johanna in the stroller? Yeah, that was the last time we had been to the George Eastman house for any reason, least of all the Gingerbread display.
So after CBS we regrouped a bit at home and headed over to see the Gingerbread Display.
We did the scavenger hunt. At first we were sort of laid back about it, then we all got into it and started to really put forth effort to figure it out.
What a difference 100 years makes. Not to mention extraordinary wealth…
She was both pleased and horrified by the animal heads.
Katriel wanted to take a picture of me. At first I balked. I am sleep deprived and underwhelmed by my appearance. Then I thought, “Why, YES! Do take my photo with my family.” Sometimes doing life tired is beautiful. Rest is good – very good. But sometimes digging into reserves to give more is a gift you can give.
So glad we went; it was the last day of the exhibit for another year!
Johanna, Katriel and I bundled up for a field trip to Wild Wings. Katriel did her own hair.
We met an owl in the office before we headed out to see the rest of the animals.
It was colder than these images suggest, but the girls didn’t grow tired of meeting so many raptors. Johanna had some very intelligent questions and was quick to share that she knew all about how vultures make themselves vomit to scare away predators.
I do NOT love fall, but I think this made for an excellent photo.
One of the hardest parts of homeschooling is getting it all done in a day.
One of the best parts of homeschooling is seeing fruit in my kids’ lives.
This picture shows fruit:
Not that Hanny is growing in her math skills, but that Marie invests in her sister and her mother. I love my people.
We’ve been so busy. I could FILL this blog with soccer photos.
Tab sweetly asked me today what her talents are. Before I could answer she suggested she was good at crafts, but that doesn’t really help anyone. I suggested she lead her sisters in some art projects from ArtProjectsforKids.org.
And she did.
Friends invited us to join them at the beach to celebrate “First Day of Not-School.”
We’d never been to a lake beach and I’d always wanted to give it a try. Although it poured buckets as we looked for the place, the skies cleared and we had a lovely time.
I’m shy on photos, but that’s because we were all having too good a time to take many.
I definitely want to do this again! Sadly, it will have to wait until next year at this point!
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