Busy and bit crazy but thankful that My Father's World is so versatile. We were able to take some time off for Thanksgiving and not get behind in our study of Brazil. The weekly schedule helps me so much in organizing my brain but allows the flexibility that I want for a relaxed Charlotte Masony lifestyle of learning that I love. We didn't do anything creative for the holiday but just spent time with Grandma, Papa, and family from out of town.

We've been reading tons of books about Brazil and the Amazon rainforest. and the kiddies have enjoyed drawing animals fom Draw Write Now that live in South America. We were watching Animal Planet at Grandmas house and  they were rescuing animals from the rain forest in SA. AND It just so happens that Amazon Organic Frosted Flakes were on sale this week and in buying a few boxes we get to help save the rain forest. I love it when stuff like that happens. As the weather has been getting colder here, my creative ingenious begins to wane and I begin to hybernate. So simple little things like a box of Amazon Cereal and Grandmas cable TV I count as such a blessing. We talked about the greenhouse effect as we planted bird seeds in 2 separate cups and covered one with saran wrap. The kiddies guessed which one would sprout and grow quicker. They were surprised to see. DD and I have been dancing the Samba and maybe we'll make ourselves some costumes and have Carnival. (if it doesn't snow...)

DD's Toucan