Jan. 26, 2009 - Beaks, nature walking, fish and some crystal hearts.
We've been trying our best to get back into the groove after the holidays, vacation and adjusting to watching a little boy 4 days a week for 8 hours. Although we've been getting back on track with school I'm still lagging behind with blogging! Here's Mason's drawings of the next three bird beaks we have learned.
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We took a nature walk with friends last week when it was 65 degrees. Here's the 9 kids between us throwing stones across the frozen lake---they made a really cool noise.
We saw some prarie dogs--here's ones home.
This is a dead fish that was very decomposed. We could see each individual round scale.
Always a beautiful view!
We did some learning at the Sportsman's convention in Denver. They had learning stations set up for kids as well as an indoor catch and release tank, bike course, and casting center.
Yesterday we did an experiment to make 'crystal hearts.' You can find it here.
Aren't they pretty? We used red food coloring, but must not have used enough. If you are going to do this experiment the amount of Borax is not specified, you need quite a bit. We used close to half the box.
Comments
Jan. 28, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by kimalita
Love the vacation pics! I have not been over to see them til now. LOVE the skyline pics......BEAUTIFUL! Darling photos!!
Mason did an outstanding job drawing the bird beaks. That is factastic. Way to go!! And your crystals, seeing them in person is the way to go. You did a phenomenal job, lady! Way to go!!
I'm glad you are back at it over there......lets plan another nature walk for next week?? But this time without the break in. =o)
Jan. 29, 2009 - Congrats!
Posted by godslilcountrygirl
Great Job on your blog! I hope you keep up homeschooling!!! My mom has homeschooled me all my life, and it's really paid off! (I'm in 8th grade) I love it and I'm sure all your children will! God Bless and never forget that "Even in the hard times God is with us."
~Em
