My Father's World

Third week of school in the books and the first family field trip. We fit in a nature walk again this week with some sketching and craft time in the woods. Spotted the first changing leaves! It will be a while yet before we feel autumn temperatures, but the sight was encouraging. Friday Aaron took off work so we could visit Wilmington, NC. A Spanish Galeon replica ship was docked at the marina and I wanted Rebecca to see it! It is an exact copy of the ships in Captain Menendez's fleet that brought 2000 settlers to begin St. Augustine Florida. We've also covered Leif's discovery of northern Canada, Columbus's claiming of present day Cuba and Haiti, and the English settlement of Jamestown, VA. Rebecca seems to really have her imagination sparked by all this history and I couldn't be happier! Also this weekend we met some friends for a pizza picnic in the park in honor of our newly turned eight year olds.
       

 This park is next to the train track and Isaiah just LOVES watching the trains!

 First leaves of Fall

 WWJD bracelet craft.

 Port City Marina

 Imagine climbing this rigging!

 Nicest room....the captain's room.

 The metal hull is not quite accurate, but the rest was cool!

 The kids want this pink boat.

 Checking out the beach because the boat tour wasn't actually that long.....20 min?

 Right in the face....they came up gagging on the taste of sea water.

 Just letting the waves wash over him.

 Pizza picnic party in the park.

 Two eight year olds to celebrate.

 He won't play in the splash pad, because he wants the train so badly!

 Levi saying 'hoo hoo'.

 Isaiah saying 'chugga hoo hoo'

 They can't leave without ringing the bell.

 the 'train station' at Village Park