The boys did well at the Youth Bird Competition, placing 2
nd in the High School Division, 1st for the most money raised in the same division, and
Stennes won 1st for his bird journal. They identified 132 species, which pleased them greatly because their original goal was 115. They've come a long way.
The Girl moved into a 3rd grade math book; she's just whizzing along.
Josiah is
imitating a...what? Cossack in pain?
Poppins wrote a love song for our anniversary. The tune was interesting, with strong overtones of "Chopsticks".
ChubChub wanted to show you his rabbit. What do you mean you can't see it? Gotta have lots of imagination around this kid!
Another birthday/anniversary gift from Poppins. We were married on my birthday. Can't forget that one, can you, Poppins?
ChubChub diligently re-filled the pepper mill. It kept him happily occupied for a good while.
Working on Greek and Latin. We're trying to catch up a bit, and Mean
Ol' Mama was pleased to see how much they retained. They're in the same level in Greek and Latin, but different levels in Spanish and English.
This Greek is getting hard, yes?
Do you think Branch could use another pair of shoes? These are his absolute favorite. Well broken in, that's for sure.
Look what we finished today with Branch and The Girl! Mean
Ol' Mama read aloud and explained when necessary, but they have quite a bit of Science and History knowledge due to field trips and other life experiences.
When we finished school today, they decided to play....MORE school????!!!! Can't figure these kids out (Yes, I ended this sentence with a preposition). Sorry.
ChubChub enjoyed his play time during school hours. A big mess, but quickly picked up. (Look! Another preposition on the end!)
The Girl and Branch gave the ice cream churn a few turns. Yummy!
Don't be fooled, folks. Anders did NOT cook the burgers. His cousin did all the work.
Poppins drilled Anders on multiplication facts while we waited for supper next door with Pop and the others. We really enjoyed that meal.
Youth and Age Meet
Youth and Age Pass
Load, Haul, Move
Tea for Six
Potato Pride
Violin Teacher in Negative
View from My Chair
Branch in Black
Beauty in Full Color
Beauty in Black
Glass Fruit on Old Wood
Lone Girl
Final Band Concert
Musicians Toe the Line
Branch, a Friend, and a Conspiracy
Amazing Grace Sung under the Stars
Brother, Can You Spare a Bite?
Critters on Both Sides
Just a Bit Left
"Not My Finger, Pal !!"
Upstanding Youth
We've been busy these last days. The kids are finishing up Band, guitar classes, performances, gardens, and some bookwork. There's definitely a shift in our direction as we look toward the next few months. We'll keep you updated.
