Everyday observations, streams-of-consciousness, and less-than-conscious moments of a homeschooling mom of two. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/KimMurphy/ en-us Homeschool Blogger Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:08:00 -0500 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:08:00 -0500 I've moved my blog HERE, but need to keep this one current so I don't lose the posts before I figure out how to backup. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/KimMurphy/549441/ Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:08:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/KimMurphy/549441/ It's so great to be back online!  We've had some computer "upgrades" that have been giving me a rash!  But I think we're good to go now, so sit back, relax, and enjoy the sights and sounds (and not the smells) of this weekend's horse show that Horsegirl partcipated in. This was a "schooling show," so I think the competition was somewhat friendly and relaxed.  Everyone was practicing getting ready for the more serious shows to come.  This is Horsegirl's first foray into competitions (outside the fair, which isn't very competitive, at least in her division), and frankly, we didn't know what to expect.  She entered three events in the "13 and under category."  Here are some of my favorite photos: He's standing square...he RARELY does that.   There were about 12-15 competitors in each of her events. How cute is she?!!!! In her 3 events, she placed 8th, 4th, and 1st.  For some reason, this is the only picture I have of her with a ribbon (I guess I was wearing the other ones): Even though she enjoyed the competition, what she REALLY wanted to do was to go on a trail ride in the woods that adjoined the equestrian center.  But her events were so late in the day, we couldn't pull it off.  Plus, it was wicked cold!  Next time, girlie! Are they starting to look alike? Nah! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/KimMurphy/287483/ Mon, 19 Feb 2007 07:58:00 -0600 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/KimMurphy/287483/ Our local homeschool support group organizes a Father/Daughter Valentine Dance every other year...and THIS was the "other" year!  Here are Horsegirl and DH: I just love her sparkly dress!  She didn't want me to buy it because it's black, but it was $8, so it would have been WRONG not to buy it! I have no pictures of the actual dance, but I'm hoping to get some from a friend.  I know this is a rather lame blog entry, but my mom has been on my back, and I need to get her off! Love ya, Mom! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/KimMurphy/287283/ Sun, 18 Feb 2007 14:57:00 -0600 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/KimMurphy/287283/   I just wanted to make a quick mention, late in the day, that today begins Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Great Backyard Bird Count!  It's not too late to participate!  Our family has done this for the past 2 years, and have really enjoyed counting the birds in our yard and posting our surveys online.  Check out their website here. Participating in this bird count is a fun way to get familiar with the birds in your area, and dare I say, you could definitely count it as "life science!"  Let me know if your family participates, and be sure to post your link in my comments if you blog about it! We've already seen 5 White-throated Sparrows, 2 Northern Cardinals, 1 demented Northern Mockingbird, 2 Carolina Chickadees, 1 Tufted Titmouse, and a Carolina Wren. Happy Birding! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/KimMurphy/286471/ Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:50:00 -0600 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/KimMurphy/286471/ I've had computer problems as of late, and have been largely unable to post pictures from all our "Be a Tourist in your Own Town" field trips.  Not much time now, but I wanted to post a couple from downtown Charleston.  You may recognize these locations if you're watching Wheel of Fortune this week.  They are broadcasting shows filmed in Charleston recently. In front of the pineapple fountain in Waterfront Park: Horsegirl and Gameboy in front of the other fountain in Waterfront Park  (too cold to play in it....but he was tempted!) http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/KimMurphy/282161/ Thu, 8 Feb 2007 09:20:00 -0600 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/KimMurphy/282161/