We recently went to the local Nature Center. We had such a great time! They had a bird blind and we were able to identify at least 10 different species of birds in a matter of 15 minutes. We also took a 1.5 mile hike through the watershed area, there was so much to see even though most everything is leafless. Here are a few pics!

A Fungi ! It was so pretty!

Some mushrooms!

Nathaniel with a leaf bigger than his head...he thought that was so cool!

My DH, Nathaniel (8) and Ezekiel (almost 6)!

For all you homeschoolers out there looking for a great phonics program that your kids will love listen up!

I have been using the online program Click n' Read with my kindergartener for about 6 months. We "played" with it last school year (Pre K) and two weeks after Kindergarten started he stunned me my reading three letter words on a restaurant cup and cereal box. Nothing is stopping him now. Click n' Read's systematic phonics, sight word, and reading instruction were the key. Check it out you have nothing to loose, they even have a money back guarantee! Better yet if you send me an email with your address I can email you information to get $10.00 off.

Visit ClickN READ Phonics for more information at http://www.clicknkids.com.

The link is also listed under the links on the right.

Marcia

We recently visited the  Cincinnati Museum Center and the Real Pirates exhibit! Wow! It is definitely a must see! It is developed by National Geographic and is the only verified "authentic" pirate ship recovery and salvage! We were treated to the entire ship story, artifacts lost at see in the sinking of the Whydah Galley in 1717. We even got to touch real pirate treasure that is nearly 300 years old. If that isn't enough you get a look at how the recovery is beeing done and the techniques being used! They are still recovering the largest portion of the find nearly 20 years after the discovery! Our boys were completely captivated by the "real life" history right before their eyes! (Their dad, mom and granny were equally impressed.)

Check it out if you get the chance! It is a traveling exhibit and may be in your area some time soon.Check it out at the following website.   http://www.nationalgeographic.com/mission/real-pirates/

And don't forget, Sept 19th was International Talk Like a Pirate Day!

Marcia