One of the art classes that the girls take at their homeschool electives program contains creative art projects. This week, Bree and Cate brought home “Fashion boards” that contained a study on the human form. The girls made a “Fashion Show” on the table, that included additional art, pencils and markers stood up on end […]
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Christmas Party
Today was our homeschool electives school’s annual elementary Christmas party. They have it at the local rec center every year, much to my girls’ delight, because that means swimming! Adrianna was hoping some of her middle and high school friends who also have younger siblings would be in attendance, but sadly, they were not. But […]
Dancing With the Birds
Knowing the girls’ love of birds, we watched Netflix’s new documentary, Dancing With the Birds. It was all about birds’ courtship rituals, from dancing to elaborate nest building. The girls loved it! And then I saw this interesting picture on our whiteboard the following day: I asked Bree what the two birds were doing, and […]
Snowstorm
We got a little over a foot of snow in 24 hours. It was a good day to relax at home. (And thankfully Greg was able to work from home!)
Aquarium
We love to visit the Aquarium when they are having a homeschool day (mainly because the prices are cheaper!) We also got to see the Angler Fish right after they were fed. The volunteer put live crickets on the branch above their tank. Watch the fish swim around below and shoot streams of water at […]
Hi, Dad!
Greg had to fly to Seattle for a week of meetings. When we found out the approximate time his plane would fly over our house, we hung around outside so we could wave. The girls had fun shouting, “Hi, Dad!” to two possible planes that could’ve been his flight.
Sammie
The girls’ horseback riding program has a new horse. Sammie is a beautiful, stocky horse – look at those hooves! The girls took turns riding her at their last session.
Pronunciations
Bree and Cate still have some cute ways of pronouncing certain words that I just love. I know the days of hearing these are probably numbered though. Napkin – nap-can Cupholder – cup-folder Mozzarella Sticks – monster-ella sticks
Cate’s Drawing
I am just amazed at Cate’s drawing skills. She definitely learns a lot from observing Adrianna and Bree. Her drawings of ponies tend to look very similar to Bree’s and her girls tend to look a lot like the style (Manga) that Adrianna draws.
Apples
Tonight after dinner, Greg cut up some apples (as he often does with whatever fruit is in season) for all of us as a healthy dessert. When Bree received a portion, she commented, “That’s a lot of apple!” Greg replied, “That’s a quarter of an apple.” To which Cate piped up, “That’s a PENNY of […]