Pond Life

This week we took a day off from "school" to spend a day studying nature. We hiked, collected leaves, caught tiny minnows, waded in the pond, did leaf rubbings, and had a picnic lunch. I think we're going to go again next week and the week after. Its so much fun to watch the changing of the trees during this season. This week was probably the last one warm enough for wading, so next week we can concentrate more on the trees along the trail.

 Wonder what lives in that hole....

 turtle, crayfish, snake???

 Checking out the minnows.

 Levi shed his jeans to go wading.

 Trying to catch his own minnows.

 He lost his shirt and diaper along the way too. Call me a horrible mother, but I enjoyed watching his innocent delight in running naked in the sun by the pond. I think its sad how seldom kids get these opportunities in this day and age!

 A couple pics to show off baby's chub rolls....he's getting so big!

Apples, Airplanes, & Autumn

A quick update here on my busy little crew. School this year is going well so far, it's been getting real, very real! When you think you have all the answers try teaching a six year old to read....no the word "you" doesn't follow any of the rules! A shout out to my mom and mother-in-law, this was no small or easy thing you did, thanks! A couple weeks back we had one of those perfect fall weekends, when the sky is just the right blue and the air is just crisp enough. My grandparents were here and we spent a fun Saturday in Owensboro going to the orchard, playing at the park on the river, and watching the air show. I've got a new hobby recently too! Soap making, as well as learning about herbal medicine and essential oils. Lots of fun and so much to learn!

Reid's Orchard

 We asked for a big smile....we got one!

 My little pumpkin.

 Airplanes!

 Seven months and almost five teeth! He's really trying to crawl, but so far only reverse is working.

Our finished tree for all seasons.

 Pumpkin and orange spice soap with oatmeal.

 She butter and Crisco soaps

Workin' man.

Second Field Trip

During out current school unit we are studying Orderliness,  1Cor. 14:40 "But all things should be done decently and in order."  We are covering sequencing, the order of building, the order of seasons, measurements, etc. Konos suggested a trip to a factory to see orderliness in action and we just happen to live down the road from Toyota! The tours are free and Aaron and Rebecca had a great morning exploring the world of car manufacturing. Levi is also into building cars, but his are, of course, the toy variety. New in Isaiah's life, tasting watermelon! For Aaron the new news is crossing the decade line, I'm now married to a 30 year old!

 Hands on in the visitors center was her favorite.

 A machine demonstrating how metal is stamped, she brought home car doors made from cardstock.

Lots of pieces put together orderly makes a Truck.

 Little man has learned to "cheese".

 Helping out in the kitchen.

  My happy, chubby, lovable, baby boy!

 Brand new Bible and cover.

 Waiting for the show to begin at the drive-in.

 Hard at "work".

 He takes this very seriously and is needing less and less help to complete.

 Okay, tasting watermelon......

 OH ITS SWEET!......

 BRAIN FREEZE.......

 That's pretty good mama.

My old Man. ;-)