tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20792281063280086742024-02-20T08:26:52.808-08:00Not Before 7 TeachesMary@notbefore7http://www.blogger.com/profile/17294717852179643696noreply@blogger.comBlogger145125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2079228106328008674.post-47009468121755790812011-12-22T04:00:00.000-08:002011-12-22T20:33:49.012-08:00Field Trip: Police Station<p>We took a trip to the local Police Station with a group of homeschooling friends.  The kids really enjoyed McGruff the crime dog.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0AoDuCwG8yE/TvQEOV_FOGI/AAAAAAAA_Fs/fcRk8lWnqK4/s1600-h/IMG_86754.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_8675" border="0" alt="IMG_8675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0_5R9T1z1eK2LGgTyzsPblLkAaeUFWPPaKZYXtrMIVjtG9gXW4fKfQOVk8FFgf34SQ80qJs-zWu0nHCphiGhQuDteYAODFIVvmyfcIEGvLWgomFmbFMY0PFNRMN57nFMAmSc-ZFGPFKNJ/?imgmax=800" width="484" height="324" /></a></p> <p>We learned about the motorcycle “your parents were so nice to buy me”.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--LdUgV92rEw/TvQERrb529I/AAAAAAAA_F8/zKm6qUf-P_k/s1600-h/IMG_86815.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_8681" border="0" alt="IMG_8681" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-aXeA7AvrAMc/TvQESSrnzrI/AAAAAAAA_GE/bpISjBdIwP8/IMG_8681_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="332" /></a></p> <p>Then we each took a turn sitting on the motorcycle.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-hdZSryfCUqc/TvQEUvjzN-I/AAAAAAAA_GM/N6ooYzpcVm4/s1600-h/IMG_86824.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_8682" border="0" alt="IMG_8682" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-vhGe736VkSg/TvQEVNoJy5I/AAAAAAAA_GU/fSoeYid7UlA/IMG_8682_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="324" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-h6o1vtdkNQI/TvQEWtitmWI/AAAAAAAA_Gc/HHSTFxm2AbA/s1600-h/IMG_86854.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_8685" border="0" alt="IMG_8685" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-6I0JyD0NGh8/TvQEXV3qmbI/AAAAAAAA_Gk/vt3g9BaPlp8/IMG_8685_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="324" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3mSH33Vo3yI/TvQEZS3rftI/AAAAAAAA_Gs/70RnY4gIn2g/s1600-h/IMG_86875.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_8687" border="0" alt="IMG_8687" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-gChlZcHU0LU/TvQEaBZCjtI/AAAAAAAA_G0/90PAFgVKVyU/IMG_8687_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="324" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-cxXFKVjEjW4/TvQEceEClWI/AAAAAAAA_G8/Y6Qsmh9xwY8/s1600-h/IMG_86914.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_8691" border="0" alt="IMG_8691" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaKPiKJxBPCxIYxldJB-GXvnd3yb5FITauEeFXfd-W7HGdL5NzwwpAMrvbbqeg1I2G-fNP-RCCoQ3iL-rT4X20y_hnRPxQ-koMEqqgPdRe3oc1vfFFMYPqgarwu4JZIjsKjSetmeAgLHVy/?imgmax=800" width="484" height="324" /></a></p> <p>Then it was a look at the undercover police cars that “your mom and dad bought us this year” as well as “pay for the gasoline to drive”.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bv-5iN55NlY/TvQEeH7Ic3I/AAAAAAAA_HM/9E61Oxzfp0o/s1600-h/IMG_87004.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_8700" border="0" alt="IMG_8700" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2NmqAZRBk9M/TvQEey5Y0II/AAAAAAAA_HU/8GHKjOfdZRQ/IMG_8700_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="484" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO-DEZ6QiDsYlP_X7jpwJJgaiNP7OfOo5AmUI1frj-lrbx8WOjIxS-WdXZ6yEmrGxCiw0oX9kZWJOoQhqZxPNpUTvEEZmliThMz5YSyINm4UxVvz8b4lNWZEF7KUAwW2hAe9_y_9AdoqUB/s1600-h/IMG_87054.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_8705" border="0" alt="IMG_8705" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-kDSA9PM1wB8/TvQEgxTC1PI/AAAAAAAA_Hk/wGF7nB1iyog/IMG_8705_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="324" /></a></p> <p>And while the policeman was talking, the boys began to congregate on the other side of the car.  I have no idea what they were all talking about and looking at, but it was funny to me.  They were examining the car and loving it.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_qyiC0n-2SA/TvQEh6khKJI/AAAAAAAA_Hs/TPZfj5_5Xfw/s1600-h/IMG_87094.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_8709" border="0" alt="IMG_8709" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-vJfzKlpC9ZI/TvQEiX4X7gI/AAAAAAAA_H0/lLC6aTwZkaA/IMG_8709_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="324" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-EkNDoVt6oak/TvQEjzwAQrI/AAAAAAAA_H8/YV2O1GzMh-4/s1600-h/IMG_87104.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_8710" border="0" alt="IMG_8710" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-FBsr3c_VRxE/TvQEkuLag6I/AAAAAAAA_IE/eduzM2eqrAo/IMG_8710_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="324" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-9gX1U7gYLbY/TvQEmiD174I/AAAAAAAA_IM/QoJkuYcUT7o/s1600-h/IMG_87114.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_8711" border="0" alt="IMG_8711" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-okBOB4HzDn0/TvQEnDxF3gI/AAAAAAAA_IU/OKkC8tlrEAM/IMG_8711_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="324" /></a></p> <p>The ONLY time we hope to find D (age 4 – on left) in a holding cell.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-WkKjBdAwNco/TvQEoIV5fII/AAAAAAAA_Ic/08zlHjbtfJI/s1600-h/IMG_87164.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_8716" border="0" alt="IMG_8716" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_t-zlv8s4kM/TvQEojGCY5I/AAAAAAAA_Ik/XAkPlohJF6s/IMG_8716_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="324" /></a></p> <p>Then we learned where you get the “cheap” gas….you know, the one that the tax payers purchase <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" alt="Smile" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1p5yHj9OYdw/TvQEozlIPSI/AAAAAAAA_Is/UX46JfB-nX8/wlEmoticon-smile2.png?imgmax=800" /></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-6NsgCIq7Hy4/TvQEqROO65I/AAAAAAAA_I0/KRF8Ts7WVUo/s1600-h/IMG_87194.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_8719" border="0" alt="IMG_8719" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-RRaOi1FUsKo/TvQErKHmFUI/AAAAAAAA_I8/Eu2FFrFfY8Q/IMG_8719_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="324" /></a></p> <p>The kids had a great time.  They immediately went home and made our bathroom into the “holding cell” and played “jail” all day!</p> Mary@notbefore7http://www.blogger.com/profile/17294717852179643696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2079228106328008674.post-56414490254673431022011-10-10T04:00:00.000-07:002011-10-10T04:00:01.136-07:00Our First Science Center Trip<p>Every year in September, the Maryland Science Center offers $2 admission for homeschool families.  They also offer a variety of wonderful lab classes, IMAX movies and planetarium shows for $5.  Needless to say, we find ourselves at the Maryland Science Center at least twice in September.</p> <p>This was our first trip.  I had all four kiddos with me on this trip.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-kWplX4QXWWA/ToKQ79chdDI/AAAAAAAAywc/gW16fuR5gNE/s1600-h/IMG_7737%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7737" border="0" alt="IMG_7737" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-URfn8HNIPIM/ToKQ8JB1hgI/AAAAAAAAywg/xoEg4Q7AFn8/IMG_7737_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="204" height="304" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-efHwADs6UDc/ToKQ84rJPmI/AAAAAAAAywk/GPmJIBCIWqM/s1600-h/IMG_7744%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7744" border="0" alt="IMG_7744" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ccsOGypD1QU/ToKQ9BtzynI/AAAAAAAAywo/pxmwHHkR3Lc/IMG_7744_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="204" height="304" /></a></p> <p>Digging for dinosaur bones is always fun.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-v7sHFDDukeM/ToKQ_D_I_mI/AAAAAAAAyus/addz4vGjPQo/s1600-h/IMG_7752%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7752" border="0" alt="IMG_7752" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-sVDzCwZlQvg/ToKQ_gFAEYI/AAAAAAAAyuw/DciFParfru8/IMG_7752_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="494" height="331" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Ma4YK0g3QQ4/ToKRAx8q2nI/AAAAAAAAyu0/uBus4u-qseU/s1600-h/IMG_7758%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7758" border="0" alt="IMG_7758" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-KTixDA-p8Ok/ToKRBik9WeI/AAAAAAAAyu4/5I6zOTYBbDM/IMG_7758_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="494" height="331" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-1RbKxA8xTm8/ToKRCuJyYpI/AAAAAAAAyu8/UHnINaFY_4E/s1600-h/IMG_7765%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7765" border="0" alt="IMG_7765" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OEKEiyhit7M/ToKRDc-4w2I/AAAAAAAAyvA/c6UHM1PkA1Y/IMG_7765_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="494" height="331" /></a></p> <p>Our little crew of students hanging out in the dino tracks.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-J7GPFUZqUoQ/ToKREQFPKOI/AAAAAAAAyvE/YQ8SRgviOKw/s1600-h/IMG_7779%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7779" border="0" alt="IMG_7779" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-pBan9KmaWqs/ToKRE88ExVI/AAAAAAAAyvI/cJVIlgi6fvc/IMG_7779_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="494" height="331" /></a></p> <p>These gals were only a few months old when they met….*sigh  </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfN648vSMJokrTzQfjpmSU7rwXtu2zZUduMGtdqwGYl2cu1C-yDt7Dv2GhVoJJDlr1asptskhZVG-gQw1VqeAREono2UVxtxjza6oqJHqFNJwzcC3llAhUQTQXWTvceGFG-NYUZAPU2kqv/s1600-h/IMG_7757%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; 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border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7786" border="0" alt="IMG_7786" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-90S1ewtMNEo/ToKRJikavEI/AAAAAAAAyw4/bhKNBa24DRo/IMG_7786_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="494" height="331" /></a></p> <p>The girls headed to class and I took the boys to the room for kids under 9.  This is one of my kids favorite spots to play in the Science Center.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-qpXM1jtTLmg/ToKRLcZItjI/AAAAAAAAyw8/YHcsd-xa788/s1600-h/IMG_7801.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7801" border="0" alt="IMG_7801" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DchxsgTxnOE/ToKRLnhM5OI/AAAAAAAAyxA/a1Cspsxim2Y/IMG_7801_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="494" height="331" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Guik03-V5Gk/ToKRMxWyuoI/AAAAAAAAyxE/Kil-KLycfEc/s1600-h/IMG_7813.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7813" border="0" alt="IMG_7813" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-hp5gfBUtk5s/ToKRNY9rjdI/AAAAAAAAyxI/ahDGTRlD0sc/IMG_7813_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="494" height="331" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpiGgmRcJ1f_y6AamwbJfZ82v_oU4Fv-NbL__5lXXZWQF7deNFJOR1hCClh7mdQ4H4GgoN9UBjI9rfmp0_uZXpUmreZ15adkAZW5_G_pVtyMcoPZr3v73G6Kj92hWpD4WCtmv_ZjC88xUV/s1600-h/IMG_7805%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7805" border="0" alt="IMG_7805" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-f31jjYTj7O0/ToKROy-O-AI/AAAAAAAAyv4/75n_CFndhBE/IMG_7805_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="331" height="494" /></a></p> <p>My favorite part of this trip was watching this fabulous 4 year old boy…</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-uMvXDpJh-eI/ToKRP0VYXjI/AAAAAAAAyv8/z-B90THpZXY/s1600-h/IMG_7814%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7814" border="0" alt="IMG_7814" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Begu2UVW-C8/ToKRQQwz5aI/AAAAAAAAywA/YGXwGHfs4gU/IMG_7814_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="494" height="331" /></a></p> <p>He was playing in the submarine area and had created an entire imaginary game.  He was the ship look out and was watching the electric eels on the screen in front of him.  He was set off the alarm and had gathered some other kids to set into action after his alarm. </p> <p>He was having such a good time and was devastated when it was time to leave.  I was so heart broken for him that I brought him back the following week, even though my original plan was to only return with the girls on our second trip.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--L8XTAobidg/ToKRRNFbIDI/AAAAAAAAyxM/SqJNhOZUrOo/s1600-h/IMG_7821%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7821" border="0" alt="IMG_7821" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfKh5WiUDnmi-sGqX1lSsxpVGrmzF4a9KFt3cHBPPOU4OCZ5kBL4mNDIQR07YGNYWGcHIGAeI6kOjEcQBKFT1nsSRorlVV6Q6we8BoZSLE2OHqA4TElg4MZFcm0lD1NEiPm8UzyYwvGYI6/?imgmax=800" width="204" height="304" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PoEAaQjiCLY/ToKRSOAaFoI/AAAAAAAAyxU/1g0o-aKdHnw/s1600-h/IMG_7822%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7822" border="0" alt="IMG_7822" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_MFlombgX2B_Jyx3HlqldPEFZbBm8FN1EHVlCwPb6KACdSUDuF_Wmr2My5K1PgFMaeu_3O8Ty9cEaPYZkCcOBTVzktmu-34nFeV5-YsePE6k4eb_k73q_hGkH1j6y0gXctj5zNdhUH-Td/?imgmax=800" width="204" height="304" /></a></p> <p>And of course, a certain two year old likes to do what his big brother is doing…</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ld_fCn2zOvM/ToKRTm_kHTI/AAAAAAAAywU/KR5g_uN5i1w/s1600-h/IMG_7823%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7823" border="0" alt="IMG_7823" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tEl-wNSab5k/ToKRUO9DjFI/AAAAAAAAywY/FEGTagn1r7c/IMG_7823_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="494" height="331" /></a></p> <p>Good fun.  Great day.  We love this trip every fall.</p> Mary@notbefore7http://www.blogger.com/profile/17294717852179643696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2079228106328008674.post-36233769778621404722011-10-06T04:00:00.000-07:002011-10-06T04:00:01.005-07:00Field Trip: Williamsburg<p>We started studying US History as a family this year and decided to take advantage of our fairly close proximity to Williamsburg, VA.  </p> <p>Every year in September, the colonial town of Williamsburg hosts special days for Homeschoolers, jam packed with excellent programs as well as DEEP discounts!  We decided to take our two girls and head south for three days.</p> <p>We had a great time.  (as did the boys with grandparents)</p> <p>First, a little background…we told the girls that we would order them some colonial costumes online that they could wear on our trip.  K was so excited and couldn’t wait!  </p> <p>T (age 7) did exactly what T would do…and picked an Indian costume.  And the folks in Williamsburg find an Indian in their village to be a pretty amusing sight.</p> <p>Here are our colonist and Indian learning a few Colonial dances and games:</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLYcYrU3U38OSjxBELw69YfBov28T_CDdIEMFPThX4XVW2RaHeMLpMOrG5Fg1pM-XAugjDsMKiVMkx5zrs7NK04m6FN9c7yGUWEpUimwUplocmDRCvapTAr6_bjijTf1lJGnWFzbcTijtc/s1600-h/IMG_7432%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7432" border="0" alt="IMG_7432" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-c9OfuBCoeY0/Tn6Sukwnx6I/AAAAAAAAygg/nlhSxkK_tYg/IMG_7432_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="249" height="167" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCqx-SMcHERrlgOMx362TXdycPl2AGZkcXi6bmY51YpWgk0YGaKvn1rP0b1Uepf8MecBdcYh8GWlI3Yjpgkp5h01Fz00lHyxAFYLLrXt-5o5436i6r4VfUpNkrSNQ3CnNsftynp9diP_lW/s1600-h/IMG_7433%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7433" border="0" alt="IMG_7433" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-kTBVqeHAPMc/Tn6SwiDVSuI/AAAAAAAAygo/FzeRJgIECMw/IMG_7433_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="249" height="167" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DmIHowT13VQ/Tn6SzKdSmkI/AAAAAAAAygs/KB-SdwKQOIo/s1600-h/IMG_7438%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7438" border="0" alt="IMG_7438" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wu0WOznpYaA/Tn6Sze1UVjI/AAAAAAAAygw/7fAv09I3u00/IMG_7438_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="249" height="167" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0amsEWiv1hA/Tn6S2d33WzI/AAAAAAAAyg0/ZYJcLhoiECU/s1600-h/IMG_7441%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7441" border="0" alt="IMG_7441" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-YQQUPO3fAkM/Tn6S2zLku7I/AAAAAAAAyg4/d1SVO-5TDyM/IMG_7441_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="249" height="167" /></a></p> <p>Then it was time to get some water for the garden:</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-R39PphrKjTE/Tn6S43vEk1I/AAAAAAAAyg8/47IvXt1oPtk/s1600-h/IMG_7448%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7448" border="0" alt="IMG_7448" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-psF-3XTrLrI/Tn6S5nOpVBI/AAAAAAAAyhA/J7efBKf0JmU/IMG_7448_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="454" /></a></p> <p>There were great little activities for kids, like this one, all around the town.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-qz0_dPnc_ac/Tn6S6ygf0AI/AAAAAAAAyhE/ws5pu9Zz1E4/s1600-h/IMG_7461%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7461" border="0" alt="IMG_7461" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0RuHnLBZLAA/Tn6S7dHHR1I/AAAAAAAAyhI/x6cy2do0OfM/IMG_7461_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="304" /></a></p> <p>A little lunch at the outdoor Tavern.  And I HIGHLY recommend these souvenir mugs if you go to Williamsburg.  They are $10 and you can have FREE refills during your entire stay.  We used three cups for the 4 of us to provide enough drink options.  </p> <p>They will NOT fill it with water.  But they will fill them with ice and you can find a water fountain or sink pretty easily.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-yKXqQ3OCd-k/Tn6S9CtzVrI/AAAAAAAAyhM/nD591Pqy3zE/s1600-h/IMG_7463%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7463" border="0" alt="IMG_7463" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3QdZ34xFik4/Tn6S99MWo-I/AAAAAAAAyhQ/YbrUWSJuljY/IMG_7463_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="494" height="331" /></a></p> <p>Still part of England…</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4leEvhZtgyjzr-A3nTMN-wdpMaY2J93VBeptxqz26KEzzm5tpVbbV6r5KAWNMzFB7A7aotJM6FkMJ3aa48G_MO2MfDTzpCCgwIAkTFT-4y62ZC8hMuHpMRg7As-WC29ev06hLjMnJgbli/s1600-h/IMG_7464%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7464" border="0" alt="IMG_7464" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-L2FM0fC-PwM/Tn6TBM8cw0I/AAAAAAAAyhY/O2GUv8hquko/IMG_7464_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="249" height="167" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OE3VqULvls0/Tn6TEHMLlNI/AAAAAAAAyhc/NS0W7p8MuSQ/s1600-h/IMG_7465%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7465" border="0" alt="IMG_7465" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3wJF20R7Nf4/Tn6TEQZGQUI/AAAAAAAAyhg/2gf2iCM2g0g/IMG_7465_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="249" height="167" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ltZYro_Jtdo/Tn6THTvA2yI/AAAAAAAAyhk/Gj4X0-eIt5w/s1600-h/IMG_7466%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7466" border="0" alt="IMG_7466" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-VgJTNWGTHyk/Tn6TIIOB7uI/AAAAAAAAyho/tUxPuWOnDxc/IMG_7466_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="494" height="329" /></a></p> <p>The tradesmen all around town were great.  I do wish I had spent more time preparing the kids for the various trades and brainstorming some questions with them.  We haven’t quite hit the 1700’s in our studies, so this was jumping ahead of ourselves a bit. </p> <p>But with or without background knowledge to draw from, they enjoy this.  I think their favorite was the wigmaker shop.<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-i5W0edqX7GU/Tn6TJAe-hFI/AAAAAAAAyhs/k9LaEqL-bqA/s1600-h/IMG_7470%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7470" border="0" alt="IMG_7470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKSrCujrftoQPI3_lp-ha7MqUltUqNwDem1tCFNUbIBk_d9S4rL_-QwUVtQllYAiWX_5WKBFSuY56du1hu9KKadRnFP-Ui3YZ_C1KtZOEiqo9xZb-WlgkNTtEVeo2SASpDp0xl_cEw7bZE/?imgmax=800" width="494" height="331" /></a></p> <p>The local gentry women taught us about their typical days and leisure moments.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-rlvXf2P_dRE/Tn6TK2CszZI/AAAAAAAAyh0/mvHkcBGIygA/s1600-h/IMG_7492%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7492" border="0" alt="IMG_7492" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-3jM5a9_L7mU/Tn6TLm02Q3I/AAAAAAAAyh4/QUOnVhnizac/IMG_7492_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="494" height="331" /></a></p> <p>We took a class called, “Crack the Code” at the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum.  It was AMAZING and SO informative.  The girls decoded and deciphered codes and ciphers using methods from the Revolutionary War.  </p> <p>We learned all about the <a href="http://www.history.com/topics/culper-spy-ring">Culper Spy Ring</a>.  It was fascinating!  I wish that had been the kind of stuff I learned during my history classes, but it seemed absent from the textbooks.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DhqeMYFmi1c/Tn6TMaWph2I/AAAAAAAAyh8/Ph8XZyUfJ74/s1600-h/IMG_7471%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7471" border="0" alt="IMG_7471" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-y-eVszUdseU/Tn6TM24SCAI/AAAAAAAAyiA/JdWs-eE3NK8/IMG_7471_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="364" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-HXfq6ia4w2E/Tn6TN2cEdDI/AAAAAAAAyiE/dHAei6ApCd4/s1600-h/IMG_7472%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7472" border="0" alt="IMG_7472" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-qXcoIqRysCg/Tn6TOZzQQWI/AAAAAAAAyiI/vq2Ao7dxw80/IMG_7472_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="364" /></a></p> <p>The people of Williamsburg have updated their activities, making use of texting technology these days.  We decided to try one of their RevQuests and met our mystery friend for our instructions.  The Quests are great fun and make use of their own cipher book, so it was a lovely follow up to our Code Class.  </p> <p>But they require quite a bit of walking on a day we had a full schedule, so we only completed two of the three challenges.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-qMRcmIc58iA/Tn6TPG2eqfI/AAAAAAAAyiM/lsedFbccSPk/s1600-h/IMG_7474%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; 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border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7501" border="0" alt="IMG_7501" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8M4DK4rRUqk/Tn6TTx6rgBI/AAAAAAAAyig/-BGlTpHkR7w/IMG_7501_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="364" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Geovwyyxh7I/Tn6TVK9c82I/AAAAAAAAyik/6EoaEHvDJyM/s1600-h/IMG_7502%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7502" border="0" alt="IMG_7502" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-cgpYA5C37WU/Tn6TVkE4T2I/AAAAAAAAyio/tMMf5p_74Ac/IMG_7502_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="364" /></a></p> <p>Of course, in order to get those pictures, I stepped out of my line.  I was REEMED out by the Sergeant.  My girls found that quite hysterical and it eased their tension about the whole situation.</p> <p>We were back at the DeWitt Wallace museum again for a tour and activity on Folk Art.  The tour was informative, interesting, and fast paced enough for kids.  Then we were able to make our own piece of folk art, also called “memory art” by the docent.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-74b2I0cqwlE/Tn6TWV22OmI/AAAAAAAAyis/fu2oSjcyUc0/s1600-h/IMG_7513%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; 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border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7526" border="0" alt="IMG_7526" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-_daWk40RhWM/Tn6TeX7EMdI/AAAAAAAAyjQ/ad2hMYG2CjE/IMG_7526_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="249" height="372" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wGs8acpygHs/Tn6TfFDikQI/AAAAAAAAyjU/BDoA244YisE/s1600-h/IMG_7528%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7528" border="0" alt="IMG_7528" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-px_JBRHjmHw/Tn6Tfd23nZI/AAAAAAAAyjY/aCQMYtO_kJE/IMG_7528_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="249" height="372" /></a></p> <p>And mommy captured our trip too, avoiding any attempt to draw people.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-gnxgWynmk30/Tn6TgRNhzWI/AAAAAAAAyjc/rZ_V3nhL-O4/s1600-h/IMG_7530%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7530" border="0" alt="IMG_7530" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-SXYjm8nrUd4/Tn6Tg97QBxI/AAAAAAAAyjg/4ohrBJwW4PI/IMG_7530_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="494" height="331" /></a></p> <p>Then we played with some quilting pattern blocks and enjoyed the quilts on display.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YuCSbX54dAc/Tn6TiB_pA8I/AAAAAAAAyjk/CQxKzT5Bpl8/s1600-h/IMG_7533%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7533" border="0" alt="IMG_7533" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ATdtHJNAoEg/Tn6Tipz47wI/AAAAAAAAyjo/8idrA9OPORU/IMG_7533_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="494" height="331" /></a></p> <p>My girls LOVED the Governor’s Palace, especially the gardens.  They played in the little maze for a LONG time, enjoying some time to run around carefree!<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-hmJo7vU67KU/Tn6TjxBVoXI/AAAAAAAAyjs/A_FAdxpWIVg/s1600-h/IMG_7534%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; 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border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7537" border="0" alt="IMG_7537" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Kn7Hs7wePPA/Tn6Tnj00jVI/AAAAAAAAykA/PLLtwMmjcSg/IMG_7537_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="331" height="494" /></a></p> <p>We ended our day and stay in Williamsburg with the Fife and Drum Parade.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga1f1lzaRZm60FHikGU8CwllCPsb-fRmV7oNFOIq42MDdgMiFEMx19QqunWnWY1eeYuk7swxnQ2HTxdGg6ahim_9Q51Cum0rfRfivXy-p4EDVmSIFthsATVuF1IG2gpJlY-knTwRiM5hvy/s1600-h/IMG_7555%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7555" border="0" alt="IMG_7555" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKKyiy_g6R0P-WruT5y99CZvzTeI3IzS1BaBB0lbcBVx4yGHT5GfhwySkHnd3d99H3l-lnYWuKDo-UOUD2ohvAiFWVHd8obtseJXK2IfYpfpYZZ-QtbOfI0emET_TSBDEHPKnNltLcZy72/?imgmax=800" width="494" height="331" /></a></p> <p>And my I suggest that you take some time to walk to one of the earlier bus stops on your way out, like the one by the capitol or immediately after that.  Otherwise every bus that passes you will be full.  Folks do get off the bus at the shops (Market Square?), so that is another option if you want a ride outta there!</p> Mary@notbefore7http://www.blogger.com/profile/17294717852179643696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2079228106328008674.post-46905962701145399002011-09-30T04:00:00.000-07:002011-09-30T04:00:01.484-07:00And our study of US History begins…<p>Our tepee…</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hpEqY7Ibfe0/Tn5R-_XK07I/AAAAAAAAyWI/SUp7ly4SSWo/s1600-h/IMG_7198%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; 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border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7205" border="0" alt="IMG_7205" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-aczbBsWB0CU/Tn5SLat5t5I/AAAAAAAAyWs/ok5opNCxzn0/IMG_7205_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-eFNjK1nzeIo/Tn5SMtxiNQI/AAAAAAAAyWw/UYnGwin0j_Q/s1600-h/IMG_7211%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7211" border="0" alt="IMG_7211" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gIl31_aiNsY/Tn5SNke90-I/AAAAAAAAyW0/lCMkICM5WWI/IMG_7211_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a></p> <p>Just a happy homeschool classroom!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-nsHL71WhwQM/Tn5SPYCZ_EI/AAAAAAAAyW4/CEG8xdU6mRI/s1600-h/IMG_7214%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7214" border="0" alt="IMG_7214" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-yUjcOk5lPvk/Tn5SQhNKv6I/AAAAAAAAyW8/-9jFg6kZ4ZM/IMG_7214_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="304" /></a></p> <p>(The outfits were purchased for our three day trek to Williamsburg and Jamestown…post to come soon!)</p> Mary@notbefore7http://www.blogger.com/profile/17294717852179643696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2079228106328008674.post-57241371476399510002011-09-24T18:15:00.001-07:002011-09-27T19:21:20.371-07:00Family Field Trip: National Zoo, Washington DC<p>We kicked off the school year with a family field trip to the National Zoo in Washington DC.  Although I grew up in Maryland, I have NEVER been to the National Zoo.</p> <p>It was AWESOME!  Big.  Lots of walking.  All uphill.</p> <p>But AWESOME!</p> <p>The students were excited.  Especially enthusiastic was the littlest one who was getting to miss his nap for this day!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-MkY0YR-9InM/Tn6AN1lJa3I/AAAAAAAAyaM/T2rhNScBDSw/s1600-h/IMG_713014.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7130" border="0" alt="IMG_7130" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--axhxuEJGjw/Tn6AOz0FpYI/AAAAAAAAyaQ/smB9orRuv8w/IMG_7130_thumb18.jpg?imgmax=800" width="485" height="323" /></a></p> <p>And of course, Panda girl, my T was super enthusiastic that this zoo has Giant Panda Bears!</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAykGsKRpV1OO68K44_hLZ-z9sOtxZmc3SqjmJ3nQ-oIO66jRjcsWfMbyCyMIPkJuFQw0YvmkP2KOKx86dOq5sAmDGAZL32vt9hW8hNXi0Pn1OxUS-ieHLCUJyUyTErd2CWCO7nBD3yBOP/s1600-h/IMG_71295.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7129" border="0" alt="IMG_7129" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-qmKMB3s378I/Tn6AQqNpLlI/AAAAAAAAyaY/y11wXLY0vfs/IMG_7129_thumb8.jpg?imgmax=800" width="323" height="481" /></a></p> <p>First, we saw the panda indoors.  But since that wasn’t good enough, we promised her another check later in the day.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgukstN-3fBSrEX-lJ6QbAbZuyMfW2O3Ek3lTGtleGIE3qNaAcEhdaNKG9dd3ZHt4Qd4uGoeijOCPHCVgimLOWXgOTMkDdwykeBr22spoA84YI43PLq4ruty1sUafppm6Xnb9kA-KgLiH7W/s1600-h/IMG_71224.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7122" border="0" alt="IMG_7122" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-shR1ajUQ4nU/Tn6ASefZR-I/AAAAAAAAyag/nPG5VfPEitk/IMG_7122_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="342" /></a></p> <p>And thankfully, she got her wish!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-5_Wk3ceE49o/ToKEMVkQf0I/AAAAAAAAypc/DdgxbWNkccc/s1600-h/IMG_7150.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7150" border="0" alt="IMG_7150" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wGdm-VA58HA/Tn6AUB3-SsI/AAAAAAAAypg/Pwbu83pSitM/IMG_7150_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="342" height="454" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-dGdGmKtO_QE/Tn6AVc6v4DI/AAAAAAAAypk/lqC2dGYEVN8/s1600-h/IMG_7151.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7151" border="0" alt="IMG_7151" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-MHYkNFoVTY4/Tn6AV7cRNDI/AAAAAAAAypo/WL_cRLTg-hk/IMG_7151_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="342" height="454" /></a></p> <p>The reptile and small mammal houses were absolutely amazing.  I have to say that this zoo was really impressive!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-IIiZdp0mMlI/Tn6AW8zTAbI/AAAAAAAAya0/gMkXa9VtBCs/s1600-h/IMG_71204.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7120" border="0" alt="IMG_7120" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizaPZFV34iPOBkB03PzlXZxxS9Y25Vx7Q5A60OdNKxkh9d099vRdWKp3OYTLreW3Pd2F85TlpP6Ec4w_pEzXq15AV6pvJnZwuOlqWfiOzum-W3Joca22jnIh8glUWYJTpgO70-mw0vxrr0/?imgmax=800" width="454" height="342" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-IIq5WzTOm3M/Tn6AZZOQ9TI/AAAAAAAAyps/MTuxu7dKdQ0/s1600-h/IMG_7126%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; 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padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7140" border="0" alt="IMG_7140" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBA6Oqk4H3JrE0-eclJa7I4KXOempuAIg4R7OcT7pmAIHMb7PTll4HH5SP56YCYaTWSKEKDY8BsgdCKKtm2GTidFWVYDLOum3FvNJtZtu9Q9CXjl9r2a5j9k_9AFIWYBjjoJNEwqiA6iQY/?imgmax=800" width="494" height="372" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zJ-vV8672dk/Tn6AgHfX1oI/AAAAAAAAyqE/yqFyuKEDJAU/s1600-h/IMG_7142.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7142" border="0" alt="IMG_7142" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaERlPNbka8HxzsZWNsNbEwcOVeCRqPEBVGiDoP1vpP07Z6nKW8UTnip96mHD5pYOiL-XsM2EBWpfbViOExm0dnOoDn0wXLDzm26cb7nw0ig9Es6PJJYVweEsMuhaXB06yaGxj3RZ1CLr3/?imgmax=800" width="494" height="388" /></a></p> <p>I wish I could describe for you the gleeful squeals of one VERY TIRED C (age 2) as he watched these creatures.  The creature was walking back and forth along the glass and C would watch in amusement…</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2zxUDH6B_sk/Tn6Ah91l75I/AAAAAAAAyqM/yipqal44YBY/s1600-h/IMG_7159%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7159" border="0" alt="IMG_7159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXxZXJEL7NCd9X0nOMlkxqq0U3jVOBNlKEqp5kleGrjAom1bTHkYNHwhrFBSj0T8W0j10yhkAso1ct16DUx-o378ZAzuYt9tMQXRNtz0Goyseo6Uojz3jIvLSTAadc_RYdQdZLrPM20E-N/?imgmax=800" width="494" height="372" /></a></p> <p>jump back from the glass laughing…</p> <p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-CAoFqidbQBk/Tn6AjdYUz0I/AAAAAAAAybk/Cc4sM8gaTpw/s1600-h/IMG_71582.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7158" border="0" alt="IMG_7158" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pAmAFB40IvA/Tn6AjxoLg6I/AAAAAAAAybo/IwKbL1SKWw8/IMG_7158_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="342" height="454" /></a></p> <p>squealing and giggling with delight…</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-t28jCfzHI80/Tn6Ak3Ozt9I/AAAAAAAAybs/QGUJ7bAsASQ/s1600-h/IMG_71621.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; 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border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7168" border="0" alt="IMG_7168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijwnGdHfhhS1fdHlheuZ0T-ahiHZXPx9ESQeB6bLDVkUsj_oUWedzaUGIUJHYEdPeybPQK9UslgVfIgTpjJAIJkRj0sREBCT_DJS6MRT20o8uBNOKlsdhNHK-cxfaM7MkeDlPflj8b12PX/?imgmax=800" width="494" height="372" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zzt6wtIZT7Y/Tn6Aq-idWkI/AAAAAAAAyqk/d6-s0HO3FQ4/s1600-h/IMG_7171.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7171" border="0" alt="IMG_7171" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-lt2pms1D0gU/Tn6ArCohNKI/AAAAAAAAyqo/-4yMbPY8Jzo/IMG_7171_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="494" height="372" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-IuYGW732cJw/Tn6AuJhtxmI/AAAAAAAAyqs/eIM55tzR0O0/s1600-h/IMG_7174.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7174" border="0" alt="IMG_7174" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-XtzaO7ZE_tY/Tn6Aud6IuiI/AAAAAAAAyqw/wlBBrPVQoj4/IMG_7174_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="494" height="372" /></a></p> <p>It was a wonderful day!  Everyone returned home thoroughly exhausted and full of stories to retell.</p> <p><em>*HINT:  Folks told me to park at the bottom and then walk all the way up to get started.  Visit the animals on the way down, so at the end of the day you are at the bottom by the car.  The only thing I would change is to have your hubby drop you and the kids off at the top, then park at the bottom, where he can run uphill to the top…because getting the kids to walk up that HUGE, LONG hill without stopping constantly wasn’t easy.  But having the car at the bottom at the end of our long day was wonderful!</em></p> Mary@notbefore7http://www.blogger.com/profile/17294717852179643696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2079228106328008674.post-30766848556857772282011-09-24T14:00:00.000-07:002011-09-24T19:25:38.152-07:00The craziness that is our homeschooling journey<p>Homeschoolers often join co-ops or tutorial programs for their children so that teaching duties can be shared.  These groups basically involved paid tutors/teachers or cooperative groups of moms who sharing in the teaching of certain subjects.</p> <p>Our first year of homeschooling <a href="http://notbefore7teaches.blogspot.com/2008/10/day-at-classical-conversations.html">we were involved in Classical Conversations</a> and I was a paid tutor.  We met once a week for a half day and it was great fun with an amazing group of women.</p> <p>For various reasons <a href="http://notbefore7teaches.blogspot.com/search/label/co-op">we joined another group</a> the following year and for two years remained with this co-op.  My kids attended grade level classes for art, music, science, language arts, and PE.  I worked in the nursery, taught 2nd grade language arts, helped with middle school research paper and drama, and taught 2nd grade science at various intervals during the two years there.  This was another great group, but I began to think we needed something else.</p> <p>Not knowing what to do because there wasn’t a co-op in existence that was everything I wanted, I began talking to some friends.  Slowly, an idea began to form.</p> <p>What if the 6 of us (6 families) with our 21 total children made a group that was EXACTLY what we wanted?  </p> <p>Conversations began and  our small little group was born:  King’s Table.  </p> <p>It isn’t a formal co-op that will grow and involve more moms.  And it isn’t a tutorial because sadly, none of us are getting paid!  But it is a group of 6 moms, invested in a creative, energetic education for their kids based on many of the principles laid out by Charlotte Mason.</p> <p>Every Friday we meet for three 45 minute session, including art, music and science/nature study.</p> <p>And where did we decide to meet?</p> <p><strong>My House.</strong></p> <p>This decision was exciting and overwhelming all at the same time.  And it involved a few house projects this summer to get ready.  This was good because it was about time to finish unpacking the boxes in the basement!</p> <p>So the garage became the classroom for our 10 students in 3rd-7th grade.  Shower tile makes a great white board and portable tables work well!</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu72VBfnfEZTJXa_mEHt3sOzOqok_zXYDX0oz2S2VrvMyyErY0IslaijiK0Rjkq5c5Sd-TMfBCm_JDqwiZqnJ9AT14CE-lKZqzwrT9Pru_bn_XUrEU1CUWdmOcp9Hr1IKzCRSb9ro0Gh6t/s1600-h/IMG_71849.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; 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border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7311" border="0" alt="IMG_7311" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-QWGrKjWEKfg/Tn5G-QohS1I/AAAAAAAAyRc/0STnKkkBts0/IMG_7311_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="304" /></a></p> <p>And an area in the basement, formerly filled with boxes, unused furniture, and a closet that needed to be knocked down, was transformed into a classroom for 6 eager K-2nd grade students to have science and art classes.</p> <p>(No, we don’t have them all sit in a row like that…there are two tables in the room, but when I came down on the first day, this is how they had situated themselves and it was so darn cute)</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-_6jG0yM6tIA/Tn5G_19iD5I/AAAAAAAAyRg/382RYGlqqr4/s1600-h/IMG_73134.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7313" border="0" alt="IMG_7313" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VkB9tlWKVkA/Tn5HA04IN6I/AAAAAAAAyRk/wOTU3QAKjac/IMG_7313_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="304" /></a></p> <p>So how is it working out after three weeks?</p> <p>GREAT!  AMAZING!  Better than I could have hoped!  It is EXACTLY what I wanted for my kids and the house situation is working out beautifully!</p> <p>The 10 older students stay in the garage for all of their classes.  Yes, the wall décor isn’t your typical set of “classroom motivational posters”, but racks of tools and bikes will have to do.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKP7yT11iySEySGoBlIRwLg_Uh2zYPg6B-Q29vxxZS_sX91eLk350mrjKyDO5Z8MOoOQm_p3PWPmhjT5YDzxqgBFrDvZ1HatOp5NHF2cUEY7RJiOIRwmkV2AYZBdOSp6i4nVl47zsSPVF-/s1600-h/IMG_73884.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7388" border="0" alt="IMG_7388" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lsyIUSeV_Kg/Tn5HD8JhmBI/AAAAAAAAyRs/U-bk_ft3YWI/IMG_7388_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="304" /></a></p> <p>Four boys.  Six girls.</p> <p>Five third graders.  1 fourth grader.  2 fifth graders.  1 sixth grader.  1 seventh grader.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCqLpzruO5NlV4JqJ-bbN1NOYTNZIJWX2mDd7z1g_EmLeQZc0eEPczi2x1XCHDuKykvyIAC3n3a0tbROis3ZvbJ29TNmxjOEVtGYMxwWjnHAvsi-xL7cx3NSQOIE9QtDSqHVB3MnmYPveJ/s1600-h/IMG_73425.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7342" border="0" alt="IMG_7342" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-y4PfUtpKCRE/Tn5HHDlwI4I/AAAAAAAAyR0/xdgIoTgKAIs/IMG_7342_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="304" /></a></p> <p>Eager to learn.  Excited about education.  And just plain fun kids!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Bs3u5JeJ10M/Tn5HI3QRy4I/AAAAAAAAyR4/qzAdsLI9qWY/s1600-h/IMG_73644.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; 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border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_8003" border="0" alt="IMG_8003" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-VcDbY4fpMUk/Tn5HPjL0DXI/AAAAAAAAySM/Cs9zGeW5zS8/IMG_8003_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="304" /></a></p> <p>Or Nature Walks outside…</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ir7Jx_258Qw/Tn5HRV-Id7I/AAAAAAAAySQ/kupzAKTTdOY/s1600-h/IMG_73744.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7374" border="0" alt="IMG_7374" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ooC5fBWC6W8/Tn5HZ9CcWKI/AAAAAAAAySU/3t2UJZXGB5w/IMG_7374_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="304" /></a></p> <p>or music class…</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Fpkcv6YHxTA/Tn5Hb-O9lgI/AAAAAAAAySY/67zG8eTslw0/s1600-h/IMG_74014.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7401" border="0" alt="IMG_7401" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCMKLo7uV72uuruyk3HG6XfNI3EWRHermja1HlWEtUfdICim2-FV1HOyzrs6Vmt2UyFA6eovuZy0p7aePVoKY4dUxgRnu11b_vFTCowek_U7lJHuVf44I5ADL7YSHXHCRV5l3GIMIdvx6X/?imgmax=800" width="454" height="304" /></a></p> <p>This group of students is wonderful!  I love their enthusiasm  for learning, the friendships they are developing, and their love for the outdoors!</p> <p>Then there are our energetic students in the K-2 group who are down in the basement classroom.  What a fun crew!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-MSBjfjM_Io0/Tn5HfoBE1CI/AAAAAAAAySg/3Fh38Ju-t-U/s1600-h/IMG_7983.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7983" border="0" alt="IMG_7983" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6s68RPOCRnA/Tn5HhoKyHbI/AAAAAAAAySk/OfTN2XEbVnQ/IMG_7983_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="304" /></a></p> <p>Six of them if D joins, five of them if he runs off to play.  (non-kindergarteners have the choice).  Three girls.  Two or three boys.</p> <p>Working on art projects…</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-b4-O4_ZnRNA/Tn5HjHuUS8I/AAAAAAAAySo/49aaOLMaDYk/s1600-h/IMG_7399.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7399" border="0" alt="IMG_7399" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-EhmeRV2L-Ms/Tn5HkIHZwrI/AAAAAAAAySs/YJSC2fXkxoo/IMG_7399_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="304" /></a></p> <p>Creating parts of their family weather station…</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6PmZafR1y8ttGIQtwLLYg1JAeQ2XXusuFMP2ksivjEGY4P8-i7Cx2mrp7isLO-BprljpdEvKahvkK0wkPEjyN_U1LlthyffaI7zYJgbnGJb1VRQJtFydcIOYW6vHJ4fLwkzIOcj1dmj0a/s1600-h/IMG_7989.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7989" border="0" alt="IMG_7989" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-53TC6vMo_Wg/Tn5Hm5-XaqI/AAAAAAAAyS0/rBp-zEVAF_g/IMG_7989_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="304" /></a></p> <p>And not blinking an eye when we have to use the utility sink in the laundry room!  Yep, they are a flexible and fun crew!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8vXxY93F4Zc/Tn5Hob_9jpI/AAAAAAAAyS4/_zQjvyru_zs/s1600-h/IMG_7316.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7316" border="0" alt="IMG_7316" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-6scl3SwbUug/Tn5HphmQPkI/AAAAAAAAyS8/GNYKTQHNLow/IMG_7316_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="304" /></a></p> <p>And what about the babies?  </p> <p>There are six little ones (when D joins this crew).  One hasn’t attended our school yet, but has been able to nap at home for his AM nap while his daddy works.  The other five are here and kickin’!</p> <p>First they romp and roam in the former gymnastics room till the K-2 class kicks them out for music.</p> <p>(Yes, excuse the ceiling.  I could have cropped it out, but why.  Houses don’t have to be perfect for GREAT things to happen in them!)</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9piTC7E1oTc/Tn5Hq5mxq-I/AAAAAAAAyTA/GzT_aL7pqig/s1600-h/IMG_7984.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7984" border="0" alt="IMG_7984" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3Uw8I0RrGpA/Tn5HsXLk2yI/AAAAAAAAyTE/aU72MpGHd_c/IMG_7984_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="679" /></a></p> <p>Then they move upstairs to the playroom for some fun.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-LvP6gMIN78Q/Tn5HuJZkJDI/AAAAAAAAyTI/xVtQyq2hGsA/s1600-h/IMG_7390.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7390" border="0" alt="IMG_7390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_6GjcV46O-nCgjIejYDn70ZaHTCkW8ulp5nBBmLnJzbfpsHQ0GMJRLWW4L7d0PD4fR_Al9ZLVANJ4eknrYqYTkAtSexM36fUDZbOjQCoeh98Cuo4wm2i1s2RRahBXimHlCoyUk6lO-V2e/?imgmax=800" width="454" height="304" /></a></p> <p>Their final destination is a snack and a little show while the moms who are watching them can do some clean up.  It is such fun watching how much they interact and enjoy each other.  This little crew  is heavy on girls, so the Barbie time is a BIG HIT!</p> <p>Overall, my house is a delightful, energetic, organized group of potential chaos every Friday and we love it.  </p> Mary@notbefore7http://www.blogger.com/profile/17294717852179643696noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2079228106328008674.post-54693725217281301972011-05-16T04:00:00.000-07:002011-09-24T19:25:07.903-07:00Our journey to Guatemala<p>Guatemala was a special study for our group because it is the birth country of two of our friends!  We had a great time learning about their birth country and concluded our study with a get together at their home.</p> <p>We began with clay pots:</p> <p> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/Tc3lPWHm4AI/AAAAAAAAnSc/Ev7SwAYYS0A/s1600-h/IMG_4680%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; 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border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4694" border="0" alt="IMG_4694" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8SGzqGHEbpm6Hp8GuqWUEEdfZVTZaNEVnk42MFqXM5M1FGFdsFlZCLIJtCUbs5uk4a1-jHQ7CN80r-Fn8WYBnNaHCwYQxsnrzysSW0TTPDhRpmHIdK_5VpATYfMkGcFiwQx9e9DoWBqlu/?imgmax=800" width="189" height="282" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/Tc3lYIcDdII/AAAAAAAAnTk/usIlixzFBh8/s1600-h/IMG_4696%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4696" border="0" alt="IMG_4696" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/Tc3lYS72dnI/AAAAAAAAnTo/jPc48YjidqA/IMG_4696_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="189" height="282" /></a> </p> <p>We got to have a bit of hands on experience with actual instruments and keepsakes from the Fauth Family’s trip to Guatemala.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/Tc3lZG876_I/AAAAAAAAnTs/kxerAutGVBw/s1600-h/IMG_4697%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; 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border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4706" border="0" alt="IMG_4706" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/Tc3leCkjkxI/AAAAAAAAnUQ/4jpX9KlscCw/IMG_4706_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="274" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPlqrWf78KpAeBlAeb1gqmZd2bQDblA7AZzLURXP75XHCoV3NQi7XIyfpPDHcysYpU0mmGe3l9LFyGKHX2YJsbfAXTgKdutBgtr59v2RK4FPf7E6tvCwfBPQ6Z9Q_N4TW470mfACV9N0-d/s1600-h/IMG_4702%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4702" border="0" alt="IMG_4702" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/Tc3lfUeFFjI/AAAAAAAAnUY/-EVzG6dIrLA/IMG_4702_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="379" height="254" /></a>   </p> <p>The girls gave a joint presentation on the historic city, Tikal.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/Tc3lgL5KYPI/AAAAAAAAnUc/7sHDfeMl5Rw/s1600-h/IMG_4711%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4711" border="0" alt="IMG_4711" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/Tc3lglUa-MI/AAAAAAAAnUg/YEg51Z6eGIw/IMG_4711_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="379" height="254" /></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/Tc3lhHMM37I/AAAAAAAAnUk/_DpGGs_Ov-U/s1600-h/IMG_4714%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4714" border="0" alt="IMG_4714" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/Tc3lhhqi3mI/AAAAAAAAnUo/bVZlHj33Vcc/IMG_4714_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="379" height="254" /></a> </p> <p>Then it was time for some yummy eats with friends!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/Tc3liGhTGOI/AAAAAAAAnUs/MCt1MWgky1I/s1600-h/IMG_4718%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4718" border="0" alt="IMG_4718" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/Tc3lixvwEKI/AAAAAAAAnUw/cbwh-SrjyaE/IMG_4718_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="254" height="379" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/Tc3ljjaXGxI/AAAAAAAAnU0/FksnS-bgmAY/s1600-h/IMG_4717%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4717" border="0" alt="IMG_4717" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/Tc3lkKJ4hXI/AAAAAAAAnU4/L6U0kP0fKtk/IMG_4717_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="379" height="254" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Another wonderful country study with friends.</p> Mary@notbefore7http://www.blogger.com/profile/17294717852179643696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2079228106328008674.post-12114295922140810822011-05-13T18:26:00.001-07:002011-09-24T19:25:07.904-07:00Brazil with Kids<p>The kids had a fun time at our Brazil get-together:</p> <p>Presentations</p> <p> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/Tc3aLwYG6iI/AAAAAAAAnRU/34B8s8JKsOc/s1600-h/IMG_4373%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4373" border="0" alt="IMG_4373" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/Tc3aMsHXooI/AAAAAAAAnRY/6fmr8RuUQ-M/IMG_4373_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="254" height="379" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/Tc3aNH3e4RI/AAAAAAAAnRc/gRD4DC7Ab88/s1600-h/IMG_4379%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4379" border="0" alt="IMG_4379" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/Tc3aNQtwp4I/AAAAAAAAnRg/NaWy4UDWuXA/IMG_4379_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="379" height="254" /></a> </p> <p>Making masks for Carnival:</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/Tc3aOKm8oBI/AAAAAAAAnRk/roDBY1cFlOs/s1600-h/IMG_4382%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4382" border="0" alt="IMG_4382" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/Tc3aOleY02I/AAAAAAAAnRo/ckPrbvbSFO8/IMG_4382_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="379" height="254" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/Tc3aPAmvfoI/AAAAAAAAnRs/PMEFESq6lds/s1600-h/IMG_4386%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; 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border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4400" border="0" alt="IMG_4400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCzSxAqGDLntV318DOuw0kbWbu5Wsec_w1Oi-W1NKV7O1KkDaGGc0YVRr6zLJhjxgdz-6ZHDUMqJf3CA-1k4QZ9gTlWfge6hXjwiVmNvEtGXmn-sqcCtixtloN3hHsfiifjNM0DO9pIPV7/?imgmax=800" width="379" height="254" /></a> </p> <p>Food!  Chocolate, lots of chocolate because it comes from the rainforest!  And lovely fruits.<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/Tc3aUTkN83I/AAAAAAAAnSQ/pZ4HnxFu4No/s1600-h/IMG_4414%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4414" border="0" alt="IMG_4414" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/Tc3aUvJIIbI/AAAAAAAAnSU/okK9p1UpNek/IMG_4414_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="379" height="254" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p>Another fun journey with the kiddos and our friends.</p> Mary@notbefore7http://www.blogger.com/profile/17294717852179643696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2079228106328008674.post-42194737481384175282011-05-11T09:04:00.000-07:002011-05-11T09:04:00.212-07:00Wordless Wednesday: Reading Class<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TcQcNa8kRPI/AAAAAAAAmAE/Yc1Qz9IgQ_U/s1600-h/IMG_4621%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4621" border="0" alt="IMG_4621" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TcQcN0rTvGI/AAAAAAAAmAM/jL7ja9nIP6Y/IMG_4621_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="454" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TcQcOapFaDI/AAAAAAAAmAQ/ljC4ZTeODsw/s1600-h/IMG_4625%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4625" border="0" alt="IMG_4625" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TcQcPK0AOhI/AAAAAAAAmAU/lp_6kvEaTEI/IMG_4625_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="304" /></a></p> Mary@notbefore7http://www.blogger.com/profile/17294717852179643696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2079228106328008674.post-76568327271208445122011-05-05T21:59:00.000-07:002011-09-24T19:27:15.021-07:00Field Trip: Science Center<p>Our annual trip to the Science Center (back in February) was with a small group of friends.  I arranged it this year and DEFINITELY prefer when someone else does!  But it went well and we had a great time. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TcOAUSTeuvI/AAAAAAAAl2A/NHvpdqJv_5E/s1600-h/IMG_4456%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4456" border="0" alt="IMG_4456" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TcOAVdVAChI/AAAAAAAAl2U/iChhpyAmh68/IMG_4456_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="304" /></a> </p> <p>The kids love the exhibits and it is fun to see their excitement.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TcOAWDcBVeI/AAAAAAAAl2o/Ixf6bhkfz5A/s1600-h/IMG_4469%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4469" border="0" alt="IMG_4469" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TcOAWg_q4nI/AAAAAAAAl20/_4G956xbY0A/IMG_4469_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="304" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TcOAXXJDvoI/AAAAAAAAl3A/UzGgUy7Tcbo/s1600-h/IMG_4473%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4473" border="0" alt="IMG_4473" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg02-XqxDxyqDO-tocTCQv9-eenzeIsgonB7GOIG4d3QzfBs2YMEToIE-FX8kgpQCDNhcaDX71P8k0Rl06ZcY1R6J4P_a4ayaWeTzzkpLDeF6e4iFqGBXbOVtd4vzTgQPBCVvB0CJ7dRbUl/?imgmax=800" width="304" height="454" /></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TcOAY1pfVaI/AAAAAAAAl3c/crepnalU1EY/s1600-h/IMG_4491%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4491" border="0" alt="IMG_4491" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TcOAZsiLyeI/AAAAAAAAl38/hkrOxWM--s0/IMG_4491_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="304" /></a></p> <p>The rainforest exhibit is worth taking binoculars to, as well as the Australia exhibit!  My kids have a great time with them.  </p> <p>Of course, you’ll notice the BIG purse I have to take so I can carry all of that stuff…(in the prior picture)</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TcOAasISNiI/AAAAAAAAl4M/bfWGlh67bzg/s1600-h/IMG_4499%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4499" border="0" alt="IMG_4499" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TcOAbK1JhkI/AAAAAAAAl4c/sTComzEoaaE/IMG_4499_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="304" /></a> </p> <p>I do seriously LOVE being their teacher.  Crazy as it is some days, there are other days I realize how fortunate we are!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TcOAcMVTNGI/AAAAAAAAl40/zUWLhBuVuDc/s1600-h/IMG_4505%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; 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border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4514" border="0" alt="IMG_4514" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TcOAfU21RoI/AAAAAAAAl6I/GCYcekFilWY/IMG_4514_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="274" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TcOAf82cLsI/AAAAAAAAl6U/kSAAJMjfyMg/s1600-h/IMG_4515%5B6%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4515" border="0" alt="IMG_4515" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TcOAgfG-duI/AAAAAAAAl6o/MVM2sUKNrZw/IMG_4515_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="274" /></a> </p> <p>And yes, I take  numerous photos of the jellyfish.  </p> <p>But seriously, they have got to be the coolest display at the aquarium.  I could watch them float for hours!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TcOAg3h6EPI/AAAAAAAAl60/X42jjp7A1xM/s1600-h/IMG_4577%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4577" border="0" alt="IMG_4577" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TcOAkpncLjI/AAAAAAAAl7I/wZ8ZKYEH-LM/IMG_4577_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="454" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TcOAmFuMhQI/AAAAAAAAl7c/1QL19N0rjIA/s1600-h/IMG_4545%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; 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border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4574" border="0" alt="IMG_4574" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TcOAqVgHjaI/AAAAAAAAl8g/zyCS7jwexu0/IMG_4574_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="304" /></a> </p> <p>I believe I mentioned that these were good for the Australia exhibit as well.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TcOAq_d485I/AAAAAAAAl8w/HBxLGejDxjw/s1600-h/IMG_4584%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4584" border="0" alt="IMG_4584" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW9UiTmd6-jIuPqC4AJ_GUkU7_lq-kEvyA5IwkXHSGEgUaeAGM1C3d2FLZ2_z3dIutJ18FFgTY70DIF_aAgKDIGKU4uCmtD2sra_KBn7G6qIIhR47LgeqsUzPbNWHc6Zkcwzo1-Hv2NX8T/?imgmax=800" width="454" height="304" /></a> </p> <p>And our traditional photo with our friends, Heriberto and Jose'.  D (age 4) insisted that NO ONE help him climb up on the rock, so he is there struggling to get on. </p> <p>It is hard being the littlest one in the crew.  I remember back in the day when we had to put them all on the rock…but now the “big ones” can climb up.  </p> <p>Poor D.  And it was complicated by the fact that we took this at the END of the day when he was so tired.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TcOAsr_7GFI/AAAAAAAAl9Y/7Alt5Ma2Mcc/s1600-h/IMG_4587%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4587" border="0" alt="IMG_4587" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFIFtGjH66qr0mcqntBvXI6Y6kAxd9E5e84osaBAaAkjbz6mOHiBzVn9wwHiD1WF8hyphenhyphentba5bNqz_E9OMtCp1WQUhXQq8nXl1lDIAyPl0QdKL2VZBGNjIPnIPrqopBCIKwxKPvHsVLB0Des/?imgmax=800" width="454" height="304" /></a></p> <p>But we had a GREAT time and we’ll definitely be back next year!</p> Mary@notbefore7http://www.blogger.com/profile/17294717852179643696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2079228106328008674.post-87938755895146736062011-04-20T04:00:00.000-07:002011-09-24T19:26:58.195-07:00Wordless Wednesday: Outdoor Education<p>  <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/Ta5LD9tsmzI/AAAAAAAAk3s/Ay_4iwFt7K8/s1600-h/IMG_4780%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4780" border="0" alt="IMG_4780" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiLavHroF3oD3ebdchv9oMt2Phzhuw9vhBEuUw_tF2EMg_54K7DAFpyuZJWV0dZuY1vk4RjWq3fbYoISO7EkTzJLoqhnHhXXpqwXxIVICZSa-z6SVQpW1bpO4x_mUffGgY0vgeVPAi7Z8A/?imgmax=800" width="364" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/Ta5LGHbC8TI/AAAAAAAAk30/ntib_B3fJtc/s1600-h/IMG_4767%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4767" border="0" alt="IMG_4767" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/Ta5LHMY2AFI/AAAAAAAAk34/CbG7Lpb7jFY/IMG_4767_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="364" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/Ta5LIa4reGI/AAAAAAAAk38/SUecijloyms/s1600-h/IMG_4768%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4768" border="0" alt="IMG_4768" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/Ta5LJfGYM4I/AAAAAAAAk4A/L1XALQ92OoM/IMG_4768_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="364" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/Ta5LK_miFqI/AAAAAAAAk4E/Ex0HVbu191s/s1600-h/IMG_4769%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4769" border="0" alt="IMG_4769" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj_6-Pd5EUMZyQ2lP15KqYdjwC2qEgT2VC3wCBMkjcxmrs_Y4rC6U1yEy9qC5ES2gYmBmcLWaL-qWcoP1A_PYBSnj6CTuvN3gjJd3tqV1eMi9LKA2FkcytXw1BogM77UGL63nZ47vcr_0G/?imgmax=800" width="364" height="244" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGB2l2FfRgb9aW0uSBL8cUwlLDjVGmUvk9hqZ1bB11du-sGv2ZjhTAE8N2PO_spWzBEnUnlsiBuiRJGzO157U23jxnWmWsaRXNrq-0cKGHTenTp_8Uhk0_pGtGw7mLqUYbd-kQR9Oasn6d/s1600-h/IMG_4770%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; 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border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4776" border="0" alt="IMG_4776" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/Ta5LU9o-3KI/AAAAAAAAk4o/sYIX-71nyQc/IMG_4776_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="364" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/Ta5LWCrzQdI/AAAAAAAAk4s/GmZNfz5ATTM/s1600-h/IMG_4777%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4777" border="0" alt="IMG_4777" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/Ta5LXJJhWRI/AAAAAAAAk4w/6icRVHhIXPE/IMG_4777_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="364" height="244" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/Ta5LZKB88PI/AAAAAAAAk40/PpBmmLXO4ik/s1600-h/IMG_4774%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4774" border="0" alt="IMG_4774" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/Ta5LaNk5N7I/AAAAAAAAk44/uvPp4JXbC_w/IMG_4774_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="364" height="244" /></a></p> Mary@notbefore7http://www.blogger.com/profile/17294717852179643696noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2079228106328008674.post-36969544208483033902011-03-23T20:08:00.000-07:002011-03-23T20:10:10.625-07:00Wordless Wednesday: Reading Class<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px"></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEAvAf0nf71fmMTDwHr12wXOx3B9anFZtZm_8FXMi_ThvNuLhR_IIExNrHOK39DpOvOVwFAnDBCoh0jCouq6MkTj2u7WVDlXEsHVMRtvWBru-Unj99MjjOOI_aoDrXkuFikivkf-hhDYhb/s1600/IMG_4724.JPG"><img border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEAvAf0nf71fmMTDwHr12wXOx3B9anFZtZm_8FXMi_ThvNuLhR_IIExNrHOK39DpOvOVwFAnDBCoh0jCouq6MkTj2u7WVDlXEsHVMRtvWBru-Unj99MjjOOI_aoDrXkuFikivkf-hhDYhb/s400/IMG_4724.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNIwV6yzrj-Xm8r2D3R92_MxWMuCgrtUmPJphXusWMC9Qu9Uz1boQE53BK4U1CWmI1o8d6Im1ie3w5VaWREXXcX2UwsJK8NPOfJ-mSFuuTYUODdie6xEEDEiaC1mlFrRN3POjajT7gfqsN/s1600/IMG_4731.JPG"><img border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNIwV6yzrj-Xm8r2D3R92_MxWMuCgrtUmPJphXusWMC9Qu9Uz1boQE53BK4U1CWmI1o8d6Im1ie3w5VaWREXXcX2UwsJK8NPOfJ-mSFuuTYUODdie6xEEDEiaC1mlFrRN3POjajT7gfqsN/s400/IMG_4731.JPG" /></a></div><div style="clear:both; text-align:CENTER">*sofa cushions propped up on croquet mallets<a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" alt="Posted by Picasa" style="border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div>Mary@notbefore7http://www.blogger.com/profile/17294717852179643696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2079228106328008674.post-46269228377836016392011-03-09T19:37:00.001-08:002011-03-09T19:56:16.285-08:00Walter’s Art Gallery Visit<p>One Sunday afternoon, we decided it was time for D (age 4) to experience his first trip to the art gallery for an art activity.  We hopped in the car and headed to the BMA.</p> <p>Unfortunately, after finding parking and getting all the kids into the museum, I realized that I had read the schedule wrong and we arrived on the day of the family tour.</p> <p>I knew that was not going to be a good choice for my four year old and his first experience at the museum, so we headed back to the car.  I grabbed directions from the front desk on our way out so we headed to the OTHER art gallery downtown, The Walter’s Art Gallery.</p> <p>Thankfully we made it with 45 minutes to spare in order to do the family fun activity of creating your own animal mask.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TXhHCRBENcI/AAAAAAAAkYk/toHNffl-0I0/s1600-h/IMG_4197%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4197" border="0" alt="IMG_4197" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TXhHDLrQuMI/AAAAAAAAkYo/obiA2zWiRBw/IMG_4197_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="274" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TXhHEM10YkI/AAAAAAAAkYs/_glyjR4knKg/s1600-h/IMG_4199%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4199" border="0" alt="IMG_4199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEMdeQ97bn1VQ9lHgyGQcNbzwozh6po_GgpamoBrFsAgZcKbigJYkyT8nza2axXuA1ib9VyMDotO_YgkKMM1fA6xjBQgOT4s-DmtO6DslE0TwBxri1socMQet-fLsWPCAqZ-X2oUfgKQPM/?imgmax=800" width="184" height="274" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TXhHGDRKDpI/AAAAAAAAkY0/6ktU1LVW_TM/s1600-h/IMG_4200%5B2%5D.jpg"></a> <p><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4200" border="0" alt="IMG_4200" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TXhHHjwtVoI/AAAAAAAAkY4/wEj1LdS6g8M/IMG_4200_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="274" /></p> </p> <p>D joined right in, having a blast!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TXhHI_8FUUI/AAAAAAAAkY8/9j33JrfQQIk/s1600-h/IMG_4207%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4207" border="0" alt="IMG_4207" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TXhHKj6IKMI/AAAAAAAAkZA/ljIYfD1zLJ0/IMG_4207_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="364" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>I love the variety of materials that the kids are given to use.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TXhHL-rePfI/AAAAAAAAkZE/UBlnslbLieI/s1600-h/IMG_4210%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4210" border="0" alt="IMG_4210" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TXhHNO-KhwI/AAAAAAAAkZI/j7Wjvgg04t4/IMG_4210_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="364" height="244" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5m2tggIB40XTo8-oauWO2EFWl7E7UXS8zVZ5oEciGwfau_8np7JYrTFRE8nNBbfwGE2yRvA16MMlCVpUNMwMZcNIuccbyv4zvsQzqxZeZoa123oZDPO1t6J5ABjAyh1Xxc_QV8W82HKrb/s1600-h/IMG_4247%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; 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border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4223" border="0" alt="IMG_4223" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TXhHWMoDb_I/AAAAAAAAkZo/C8zCPbc32Uo/IMG_4223_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="364" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>They also created matching tails.  T had a great time with her tail!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TXhHYzBm45I/AAAAAAAAkZs/zxLEcAOasd8/s1600-h/IMG_4227%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4227" border="0" alt="IMG_4227" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TXhHbSagc3I/AAAAAAAAkZw/Qae5iHER1kY/IMG_4227_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="274" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TXhHeufOBlI/AAAAAAAAkZ0/HnJnRgxWmz8/s1600-h/IMG_4229%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4229" border="0" alt="IMG_4229" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TXhHf-rzdgI/AAAAAAAAkZ4/G9_MhiP7umc/IMG_4229_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="274" /></a> </p> <p>The Walter’s Art Gallery has a wonderful play area outside of the family art/craft room.  There were puppets, costumes, and books available.  We had a great time playing different characters.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TXhHhhh_mwI/AAAAAAAAkZ8/CX_9ZPVJe2g/s1600-h/IMG_4232%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4232" border="0" alt="IMG_4232" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TXhHiNyWIbI/AAAAAAAAkaA/_8g83jF_anc/IMG_4232_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="274" /></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TXhHjptLFqI/AAAAAAAAkaE/s0itqm_tWWo/s1600-h/IMG_4234%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4234" border="0" alt="IMG_4234" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TXhHkRVLa3I/AAAAAAAAkaI/tyZIi8FOEeg/IMG_4234_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="274" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>It was a great day and all THREE of the “olders” had a great time.  It was such fun to see D join in on the “older” outings now!</p> Mary@notbefore7http://www.blogger.com/profile/17294717852179643696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2079228106328008674.post-5311294857574046402011-01-05T04:00:00.000-08:002011-01-05T19:07:44.654-08:00Wordless Wednesday: Reading Class…at breakfast…<p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TSUxwmZzBqI/AAAAAAAAgC8/7d7MNSIfBxY/s1600-h/IMG_3354%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_3354" border="0" alt="IMG_3354" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TSUxx2pe4rI/AAAAAAAAgDI/zOOfwKwuPqA/IMG_3354_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="365" height="243" /></a></p> Mary@notbefore7http://www.blogger.com/profile/17294717852179643696noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2079228106328008674.post-2337273287962286522010-12-29T04:00:00.000-08:002010-12-29T04:00:04.112-08:00Wordless Wednesday: Reading Class<p><em>K’s growing booklist 2010 – 112 books, 5 months</em></p><p>Also known as…</p><p><em>She’s her momma</em></p><p>OR</p><p><em>Why mommy lives at the library</em> </p><p>OR</p><p><em>Someone please help me with more titles and authors!</em></p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPsy_iZtP2uY-sa2QJ521XZ-beRQOMSCaeUciC4cFGflH6qWDonvl0CcEIBKn2yiCDEnv3s1n26XGPxM3dxjBiE2A9K5gaWQul3qFb9ds-RuawctONIB8Z-SzWj4LWd5ZsdCx0frHTYkuU/s1600-h/IMG_3333%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; 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BORDER-LEFT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px" title="IMG_3336" border="0" alt="IMG_3336" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TRjjaCD4g_I/AAAAAAAAf1A/Q8EKM2qM5lo/IMG_3336_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="364" /></a></p><p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TRjjbLBrk-I/AAAAAAAAf1I/XSGPDLEw7Fo/s1600-h/IMG_3517%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px" title="IMG_3517" border="0" alt="IMG_3517" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TRjjb5GsKXI/AAAAAAAAf1Q/_91xTa7bWZY/IMG_3517_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="364" /></a></p>Mary@notbefore7http://www.blogger.com/profile/17294717852179643696noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2079228106328008674.post-30649100934390519282010-12-27T11:06:00.001-08:002010-12-27T11:07:31.880-08:00My little learner<p>Dear D (age 3),</p><p>I did not plan to do “school” with you this year. I believe most learning comes through play in the early years and was quite confident you would gain the knowledge you needed for kindergarten through the books we read each day and our daily life.</p><p>YOU have thrown a curveball into my “laid back” plans. Clearly, you desire more formal teaching so you had to begin it yourself.</p><p>Each day, for weeks, you sat at your desk and wrote every letter on the ABC write-on flashcards. Very quickly, you learned the name of every letter and how to write it.</p><p>“<em>I am doing my school</em>,” you would tell me.</p><p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TRjjxTUIpFI/AAAAAAAAf1Y/-XtXyDfQPCo/s1600-h/IMG_25921.jpg"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px" title="IMG_2592" border="0" alt="IMG_2592" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TRjjxzffb4I/AAAAAAAAf1g/-TZwvDseuDg/IMG_2592_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="364" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TRjjygutX7I/AAAAAAAAf1o/-GB5hU1dDXo/s1600-h/IMG_25941.jpg"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px" title="IMG_2594" border="0" alt="IMG_2594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqmR2bJl19V2Ippl65gftSd5fdxcxyzWJ1cah6oaDTJoF1zWb0siYPmU86j3aHB34883cnNDmwiJyiXln7SRgcKykuN0qWAs3ytq2seyfG-yozYsy8uha2xAZCi8vW3aSuIDmJvEUa2nQL/?imgmax=800" width="364" height="244" /></a></p><p>Your sisters, excited to have a pupil, have taught you all sorts of things in the preschool they run. They read to you, play games with you, and even make crafts for you to complete.</p><p>Of course, I have had to change my way of thinking and include you in all of our Galloping the Globe activities. If they girls are making a book about daily life in Egypt, then you want to hop right in there with them.</p><p>And it is a joy to watch.</p><p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TRjjz_CxQ7I/AAAAAAAAf14/zoP4DRzZyxM/s1600-h/IMG_32623.jpg"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px" title="IMG_3262" border="0" alt="IMG_3262" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TRjj0pIh-JI/AAAAAAAAf2A/2gQDdNZRLQM/IMG_3262_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="364" /></a> </p><p>Admittedly, it has been hard to adjust to stimulating your mind with learning opportunities because I am still struggling to balance your sisters educational needs. Yet, each day we work it out one way or another and you continue to learn, grow, and get excited about the world around you.</p><p>It is a joy to have another “pupil” in our school. I love watching the excitement on your face as you write your name or copy words. You are such an enthusiastic learner and you bring that enthusiasm to our little homeschool. </p><p>I love you buddy and I can’t wait to watch your world continue to expand.</p><p>Love,</p><p>Mommy</p>Mary@notbefore7http://www.blogger.com/profile/17294717852179643696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2079228106328008674.post-5136453948574112482010-12-15T07:00:00.000-08:002010-12-15T07:00:01.941-08:00Wordless Wednesday: Reading Class<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs7Ifawl7-4ktIBbzWyWOp9Ri15R3eKPiAE8UtMUp5MAIi2q920fwVtdcWfC3z4VgJdi4Z0tHM666bmhijgR1HM3GB0CEC50JotZCiSJEncPZjsxFPK0uBIfwQUNA854k2UA9mkPS_Hjw7/s1600/IMG_2965.JPG"><img border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs7Ifawl7-4ktIBbzWyWOp9Ri15R3eKPiAE8UtMUp5MAIi2q920fwVtdcWfC3z4VgJdi4Z0tHM666bmhijgR1HM3GB0CEC50JotZCiSJEncPZjsxFPK0uBIfwQUNA854k2UA9mkPS_Hjw7/s400/IMG_2965.JPG" /></a> </div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXIHOwUpdyQCKc0cVTin3tIFoOqXBYwFt7rn4_X89HUPNCj4swSmoWHORCR9JCUtI0MEFkUQASAeOkQt-KG-9sOuh8gFhZU1ZWpc1jeDbrTivVUUsZP9ktBlqrbjgU8JUaqmYrXObVRa9d/s1600/IMG_3042.JPG"><img border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXIHOwUpdyQCKc0cVTin3tIFoOqXBYwFt7rn4_X89HUPNCj4swSmoWHORCR9JCUtI0MEFkUQASAeOkQt-KG-9sOuh8gFhZU1ZWpc1jeDbrTivVUUsZP9ktBlqrbjgU8JUaqmYrXObVRa9d/s400/IMG_3042.JPG" /></a> </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; CLEAR: both"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial" border="0" alt="Posted by Picasa" align="middle" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" /></a></div>Mary@notbefore7http://www.blogger.com/profile/17294717852179643696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2079228106328008674.post-41676679700799962442010-12-08T04:00:00.000-08:002011-09-24T19:27:38.373-07:00Studying South Africa<p>Sickness hit.  And many of our kids missed our South Africa get together.  My T (age 6) was home sick, so I went ahead and left her brothers there as well.  One of the other family had a house full of sickies, so she remained home with her 4 kiddos. </p> <p>That left a small group of 5 compared to our normal group of 12 kiddos running around.  It was kinda nice in some ways, though we missed our friends!</p> <p>During our time together, we used an audio CD of music to learn some South African dances and games played by traditional South African tribes.</p> <p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPnFXOLm3KI/AAAAAAAAeXc/LHJz2UyTUZA/s1600-h/DSC_1864%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC_1864" border="0" alt="DSC_1864" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj99NqnW6YSQvPUg7Cy9NHOpYYSpKO76Y8jsVh5FBz_GNjDeAQcz_CyNK2dXCsL5rIDJuZuXQLs_bALKUpeiKcE8S3eMYzBAnQLRQjv8tI4GDkCU4cwMF06J1sEAoCx4r29rhynIsFSH7DC/?imgmax=800" width="366" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPnFZHLKOuI/AAAAAAAAeXs/B6kdntagl8w/s1600-h/DSC_1868%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC_1868" border="0" alt="DSC_1868" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPnFZzVu22I/AAAAAAAAeX0/hO1jTbhwG0w/DSC_1868_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="366" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPnFayUyVPI/AAAAAAAAeX8/lo4Og0V22f4/s1600-h/DSC_1875%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC_1875" border="0" alt="DSC_1875" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPnFfmspFaI/AAAAAAAAeYE/1XvgjrXyZ4U/DSC_1875_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="366" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>Then we prepared our snacks before we had to grill them.  We cut wedges out of bananas and stuffed them with chocolate chips, craisins, pecans, and raisins.  They were going to be grilled in their foil wraps for 10 minutes while we worked on crafts.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPnFldh87uI/AAAAAAAAeYM/sn2PJr-8260/s1600-h/DSC_1898%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC_1898" border="0" alt="DSC_1898" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPnFodp3AzI/AAAAAAAAeYU/zLiwm-X1WpE/DSC_1898_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="366" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPnFqE8k4cI/AAAAAAAAeYc/hEt7JX8bQAs/s1600-h/DSC_1900%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC_1900" border="0" alt="DSC_1900" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPnFq-F6cyI/AAAAAAAAeYk/hOz2PirptSk/DSC_1900_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="366" height="244" /></a></p> <p>Our first activity was the creation of “Rainbow People”.  We painted the various parts and then put them together with brads.  This <a href="http://belladia.typepad.com/crafty_crow/2010/03/hello-crafty-crow-readers-all-the-way-from-south-africa-which-is-a-country-at-the-very-bottom-of-africa-we-live-in-a-countr.html">idea was swiped from this site</a>.  It’s a great idea and she has very detailed instructions as well as more decorated rainbow people.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPnFr-1c17I/AAAAAAAAeYs/dIZm59WJIXI/s1600-h/DSC_1849%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC_1849" border="0" alt="DSC_1849" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPnFtKuh8AI/AAAAAAAAeY0/brZX0mBw3gQ/DSC_1849_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="366" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>We also made South African shields.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPnFuRLNTCI/AAAAAAAAeY8/vFTG3axJgK0/s1600-h/DSC_1912%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC_1912" border="0" alt="DSC_1912" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPnFvCGmvLI/AAAAAAAAeZE/hSDszm7wn5k/DSC_1912_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="366" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPnFwLmmj1I/AAAAAAAAeZM/yOol2Wzv5dw/s1600-h/DSC_1918%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC_1918" border="0" alt="DSC_1918" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr0WK6i0Xzd5nBHmEDinbREot5Rn0YroXHiGMEXXbrfFV8m9cbkYTQTIhwmbWimz-qiIbWGcFCcNv4TAS3oYB6lMJXXZo8wGFgxcofw6kez2xBgiYw0MseSUSlphcpdSMOcgymR0SDHSq8/?imgmax=800" width="366" height="244" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyPFfw7iJ6TqmHclqYjCBfUZuSynpelvjfXQJIAE9vEIKpJoaU2QCz_dtkYSaYzD3qDnx9g4SM8v3l6AgPFMos7RYDzZMHcFGTcKXrntdNBXm738pYhPC3cHN_uZbQ5QYbjTinSjDwkG4Z/s1600-h/DSC_1913%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; 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border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC_1924" border="0" alt="DSC_1924" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPnF3DrqoaI/AAAAAAAAeaU/28s14_61syo/DSC_1924_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="366" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>Another great day of learning!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPnF4P5sncI/AAAAAAAAeac/ikw2NDDStns/s1600-h/DSC_1934%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC_1934" border="0" alt="DSC_1934" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPnF5J1OdII/AAAAAAAAeak/ibUJLdr6Gqo/DSC_1934_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="366" /></a></p> Mary@notbefore7http://www.blogger.com/profile/17294717852179643696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2079228106328008674.post-44552041287368051832010-12-06T04:00:00.000-08:002011-09-24T19:28:23.772-07:00When creativity explodes…<p>Sometimes creativity happens…</p> <p>and dinnertime interferes.</p> <p>But on causal “breakfast for dinner nights”, mom might be OK with letting the “spur of the moment” writer’s workshop continue…</p> <p> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm9gmUZ5YI/AAAAAAAAeV8/16WJRT_-1_A/s1600-h/IMG_2686%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_2686" border="0" alt="IMG_2686" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm9hYVJaqI/AAAAAAAAeWE/BGC7dZrck2c/IMG_2686_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="364" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>in spite of the eggs being served…</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm9iHAeGdI/AAAAAAAAeWM/ObEUXNui05w/s1600-h/IMG_2687%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_2687" border="0" alt="IMG_2687" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm9i9c3LJI/AAAAAAAAeWU/2yAhlzPsq4c/IMG_2687_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="364" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm9kEq7c-I/AAAAAAAAeWc/gSGM-r5qFt8/s1600-h/IMG_2690%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_2690" border="0" alt="IMG_2690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_bsmpMJTYxqhraSHKbQWVhCfkZHlqxGgPFRH8h8WlbU8r09DEu8vHr-rA6N1oIFYMZ_3JSVm-PHax3cqzMYj0ris-G0jIkFkVqvHiAQHK5kG7yiBOw4-kAcSXhuWQ5DPXDp6v0IxTBxI-/?imgmax=800" width="364" height="244" /></a></p> <p>because who wants to stop the flow of creativity?  </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm9lkuHCZI/AAAAAAAAeWs/KNOmCXjSLIE/s1600-h/IMG_2689%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_2689" border="0" alt="IMG_2689" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm9mOTxBGI/AAAAAAAAeW0/SWPZLikycys/IMG_2689_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="364" /></a> </p> <p>So dinner might just look a little bit like a newsroom, with reporters working late.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm9nSqj3-I/AAAAAAAAeW8/sjIL_tkvPHI/s1600-h/IMG_2692%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_2692" border="0" alt="IMG_2692" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm9n0gxPtI/AAAAAAAAeXE/1PqgtEsVl-A/IMG_2692_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="364" height="244" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Of course, I wish we were all eating carry-out during our overtime…</p> Mary@notbefore7http://www.blogger.com/profile/17294717852179643696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2079228106328008674.post-56561261391831411102010-12-04T04:00:00.000-08:002011-09-24T19:28:44.288-07:00Artist Study<p>We studied the artist, Mary Cassatt, these last 12 weeks.  After doing 4 picture studies, we got together with some friends for a group picture study followed by an art activity.</p> <p>We did a print making activity, to imitate the print making technique often used by Mary Cassatt.  </p> <p>First everyone painted their own “original” image.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm5hfsUHkI/AAAAAAAAeSY/xlpnBzvuFdw/s1600-h/IMG_2555%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_2555" border="0" alt="IMG_2555" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6RYaaMAimdUyMWdieml9ms1F3rwCQI4kRhEm-syrC6hgZl8Yx52vGF5Zg3mRSEphyphenhyphencwY0OzdeL-XjzNdrSvyDsHIgLTz1rDtPW6LAkgNwJzMMRMvpElzYTA8Gj78QIbOuv7ZkvByggoyQ/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="364" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm5jMtNTeI/AAAAAAAAeSo/EFbnve8IdzQ/s1600-h/IMG_2556%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_2556" border="0" alt="IMG_2556" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm5kMDaitI/AAAAAAAAeS0/wrMDWJG3qjA/IMG_2556_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="364" height="244" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX3gy1pZRnip1rM4nlTVTm79KN6Tm_vMF0b4Q7yq61X7Fi08nLsJNDWYq3m0tLM-O56MlBV1LeDzS7QQ1DbJGLWUKf_5187E7b07UNFnUd-_HXBIYQPpgHUMVZFdKozG_K-hvJlimpUl9P/s1600-h/IMG_2557%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; 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border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_2561" border="0" alt="IMG_2561" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm5oH0zXbI/AAAAAAAAeTk/PGAdT7zDGY0/IMG_2561_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm5o5TuYVI/AAAAAAAAeTs/2CVCl2FrSvE/s1600-h/IMG_2563%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_2563" border="0" alt="IMG_2563" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm5pk47qgI/AAAAAAAAeT0/FNk-7AoqGJE/IMG_2563_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>Even my little D (age 3) was having a blast drawing the letter “I” over and over again!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm5qCZdg6I/AAAAAAAAeT8/AFvcb-mtf7g/s1600-h/IMG_2564%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_2564" border="0" alt="IMG_2564" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm5qj-SvQI/AAAAAAAAeUE/WDMFazTfooA/IMG_2564_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="364" /></a></p> <p>Then we put a blank piece of paper on top, press down and pull up…VIOLA…a print.  </p> <p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm5rqtGAlI/AAAAAAAAeUM/kI9S3k2UCpw/s1600-h/IMG_2565%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_2565" border="0" alt="IMG_2565" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm5sLKH6SI/AAAAAAAAeUU/AL7SSSXU3uM/IMG_2565_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG4MOQHxxZdCxk8t4ifI8iMjauECZPLnOO7nvGOwH4NL233qMBzEx4KiaTjjsTfCbPTPU1xsd3wlFs30Pm0zUgSoiQoWq2plUDNRIuGsQw-QtWKp1oNDZjI3NqRW-wHogkv1TI7-pduSFP/s1600-h/IMG_2567%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_2567" border="0" alt="IMG_2567" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm5tWITzyI/AAAAAAAAeUk/zBg-trkJMcQ/IMG_2567_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>(It will work better if the original is painted on a cookie sheet so that the paint isn’t absorbed, but with a group of 12 kids we didn’t attempt that because it will also be messier and harder to clean)</p> <p>K’s print…</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ8IF7F05n9DgNmPzbX1MIgOcjLH3JHNY8JusQuhP7LzZS5PpTzik1iJx8KQQRM4zzKsFjEy75ZyFRV_XEwvOYp_xVXBCMzuPTcGbO_7sELytd71C-2Vyfm1v_edlEN9QfvVuRNuyQre9l/s1600-h/IMG_2568%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_2568" border="0" alt="IMG_2568" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm5u5AzjSI/AAAAAAAAeU0/fEiDJywXs8c/IMG_2568_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm5vdWhC1I/AAAAAAAAeU8/0GGZigADW2s/s1600-h/IMG_2572%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_2572" border="0" alt="IMG_2572" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm5wE4FxYI/AAAAAAAAeVE/Nq5SgLnAP-I/IMG_2572_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>And T’s print…</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm5wxeGDoI/AAAAAAAAeVM/NJru0QIkwBo/s1600-h/IMG_2573%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_2573" border="0" alt="IMG_2573" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm5xdeK7KI/AAAAAAAAeVU/42TBG8l0UOc/IMG_2573_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm5yHZw71I/AAAAAAAAeVc/bpBpNHMmEFY/s1600-h/IMG_2574%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_2574" border="0" alt="IMG_2574" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm5y2JuzmI/AAAAAAAAeVk/LJ62WnHjQ98/IMG_2574_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>It is always more fun to work in a group and we al had a great time!</p> Mary@notbefore7http://www.blogger.com/profile/17294717852179643696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2079228106328008674.post-65874401879294046232010-12-03T19:25:00.001-08:002011-09-24T19:29:06.353-07:00Walter’s Art Gallery: Meeting Walter Wick<p>We were so excited about the new Walter Wick display at the <a href="http://thewalters.org/default.aspx">Walter’s Art Gallery</a> downtown!  (October 22, 2010) Walter Wick is the writer and illustrator of all of the “I Spy” books, which we love.</p> <p>We took that day to head to the festival at the museum on the day that Walter Wick would be there to sign his books.  We made it just in time and were able to get three of our books signed!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm0Hxn31pI/AAAAAAAAeOg/BClx_CsM3n4/s1600-h/IMG_2494%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2494" border="0" alt="IMG_2494" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm0PMUkRLI/AAAAAAAAeOs/Asycg_6k3Bw/IMG_2494_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="364" height="244" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm0QWJoHGI/AAAAAAAAeO0/LSMxKVtJw5M/s1600-h/IMG_2490%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2490" border="0" alt="IMG_2490" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm0RHfMSDI/AAAAAAAAeO8/et4_veVqAEU/IMG_2490_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="364" /></a>  </p> <p>Then we created 3-D designs and looked at our drawings in 3-D.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm0R_1kuWI/AAAAAAAAePE/zZIbgr-GZ90/s1600-h/IMG_2498%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2498" border="0" alt="IMG_2498" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm0S6_5IeI/AAAAAAAAePM/OwCPHBO-EJw/IMG_2498_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="364" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>Then it was time to see the Walter Wick display in the museum.  Many of his photographs from pages of his well known books were blown up on display.  It was so fun to try to “spy” the objects in the “big page”.  (The objects were listed on the photo description)</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm0ThnhLPI/AAAAAAAAePU/SeQA5kU4qGg/s1600-h/IMG_2502%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2502" border="0" alt="IMG_2502" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG2F_Onk3Fz9LwQzix5zQWIJrRGPNOn2x31ATS69Lt9ROWBR1CMPWpWkUdoszCOH7EWVLYfybS15I_eeE5qHfF0yYvLGV090cQy52wvrgJlg8IsWrNoBbuG7uMfUxJBONpftMtrLG_TNqF/?imgmax=800" width="364" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>It was an interactive display with mirrors set up for creations and peek holes to see how things were done.  </p> <p>One of the neatest things to see were the actual models that Walter Wick uses to photograph his pages.  About 5 of the 3D designs were on display so you could see what he created first…</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihGQKQWQSkSvtlhfu4nuAJOtPlg1z1t38oz50uiJLLsmlHXXtsjYtXzwFlVK-cawxElQu0iVQphMY6LxVoiVS9yJPs9So7IqmfKyFH4Xl4YPaMuyiPomNz9H7M3nnzBVEyQN052yPTNsma/s1600-h/IMG_2503%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2503" border="0" alt="IMG_2503" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihYLyqNm_vH6XXZJxjJTwSijieOwF5TylmNaLoDG6xHqLOKZIlvn8LfgIZ0O09EYjhVjNHdjS5IN9nSMHszXjJoDURSuyiG70SyZ1Dg3f0Gf3kIR2h1qLZG9g6A4_Z7ZmLN11N7l9p1iDM/?imgmax=800" width="364" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm0WZHDMvI/AAAAAAAAeP0/D4OSbA3MMv0/s1600-h/IMG_2507%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2507" border="0" alt="IMG_2507" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm0XCiHPtI/AAAAAAAAeP8/KUMHVi4pbf8/IMG_2507_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="364" height="244" /></a></p> <p>and then view the matching “book page”…</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm0YD5JaOI/AAAAAAAAeQE/sk56iu_qiWw/s1600-h/IMG_2505%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2505" border="0" alt="IMG_2505" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm0Y4j1n9I/AAAAAAAAeQM/ac-b2sgCfaE/IMG_2505_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="364" height="244" /></a>  </p> <p>The 3D display…</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHjoZb2wNhIUAOdva45d8eIAcB-VmJdVcnH1QUX-9J8tmCEVTpUgjmuSVMckcKn5gXcNL3k4kBkcoYXCY2CDFCXKtBJeZxZvTGHNUt7a0SF9-VO2_0ANVHx9kt2JT_v_bt0X5yEgNiBNfv/s1600-h/IMG_2509%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2509" border="0" alt="IMG_2509" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm0aUXe4BI/AAAAAAAAeQc/VgGwmWL7CRk/IMG_2509_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="364" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>The actual photograph in the book…</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm0bJ835iI/AAAAAAAAeQk/fiGJj3Mc6N8/s1600-h/IMG_2511%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2511" border="0" alt="IMG_2511" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm0b9eJDVI/AAAAAAAAeQs/rlEleVzVxfQ/IMG_2511_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="364" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>The girls had a great time trying to find the “I spy” objects in the 3D displays first and then locating them in the pictures.  I really enjoyed that aspect as well.</p> <p>Finally we attended the art making part of the festival.  The girls had a great time with these box lids.  Each girl was given one large shoebox size lid with three smaller lids, jewelry box size.  Then, available for creation on the table, was a box of “junk”, including buttons, springs, wire, bottle caps, pipe cleaners, packing popcorn, etc.  </p> <p>Let the imaginations unfold…</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm0cu172rI/AAAAAAAAeQ0/IgeslTr84Bk/s1600-h/IMG_2515%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2515" border="0" alt="IMG_2515" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4X6nIPN39ZQJCL5QeaCEj1MdsvulxTtqFIuFbanR9mwuC23eKzZlrTXgv9xIwZ3OKgV1sPu87KrAAPqC-5RlT9JpCzGpKSNm1CaIRnF84OLjq3gp0mlV5avdZd9hR1Et3C1qFKaQsO6dJ/?imgmax=800" width="364" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm0ee73uXI/AAAAAAAAeRE/MfZbtWFMxSw/s1600-h/IMG_2523%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2523" border="0" alt="IMG_2523" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo5j_b6K7TPSWaJ8aN7nGjSEWdfW0sAWchYpXh-Mb99hMDjO_lQSv2OZ047RwQdxL3lNoaGgWt5nx72KJGkBOcQ7Y8tPHgF8fEZdDX0mympDwstHuPxTVlvlTmE3duKgu-Cqw1wR0sHBhd/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="364" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibShahJ8WC8R8qp6GAK-WiptbmaDjp1KrS3AKr4Jk3tAUJxiU2ZFFsJ7CbMh4pBEH5cd6PcQipx-N4glvobESqJrpGHUiBfTPfMSjapnpz6gH0Mj3cWMqXzs3uHdZQ6m4NJO1uYIjXOkGj/s1600-h/IMG_2524%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2524" border="0" alt="IMG_2524" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm0heSpNUI/AAAAAAAAeRc/8TQb0AvLqSE/IMG_2524_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="364" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm0i3XPMSI/AAAAAAAAeRk/69ZFPeWYkiU/s1600-h/IMG_2576%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2576" border="0" alt="IMG_2576" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwn1gm3lvWpSr9BLbg6AhewdYbBs_wAQL5RNFHxaKDHRGCpABkCBMC5v8fmDag8xHjCBg649B1rVckQun5cIAZK91Yu9bwB72uUmQtUsb606K51reYk9CD0ICQIB1K14WtI_-F4KMatZq4/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="364" /></a> </p> <p>Then the girls used a variety of materials to make, “Jolly Roger Windows”.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm0mhKwb8I/AAAAAAAAeR0/5SgalKNotjI/s1600-h/IMG_2529%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2529" border="0" alt="IMG_2529" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm0nWay39I/AAAAAAAAeR8/4SoaWa8n1Tw/IMG_2529_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="364" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm0oKNQsNI/AAAAAAAAeSE/c5CQQ2N-1kA/s1600-h/IMG_2532%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2532" border="0" alt="IMG_2532" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TPm0o4uXfRI/AAAAAAAAeSM/GpL8JFBW1lQ/IMG_2532_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="364" height="244" /></a></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>The day was an absolute blast!  I can’t wait to go back to the <a href="http://thewalters.org/default.aspx">Walters Art Gallery</a> again.  They did a wonderful job creating a day of art for the girls!</p> Mary@notbefore7http://www.blogger.com/profile/17294717852179643696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2079228106328008674.post-76067695214040584802010-12-01T16:00:00.000-08:002011-09-24T19:29:26.307-07:00Wordless Wednesday: Reading Class<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TO6-5Wj2cPI/AAAAAAAAdOA/Z36YKCsrE6g/s1600-h/IMG_28244.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2824" border="0" alt="IMG_2824" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TO6-54ESFPI/AAAAAAAAdOI/l54Gl4GjSW4/IMG_2824_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="368" height="242" /></a></p> Mary@notbefore7http://www.blogger.com/profile/17294717852179643696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2079228106328008674.post-73608933490761192352010-11-25T04:00:00.000-08:002011-09-24T19:27:38.375-07:00Studying Nigeria<p>At our get together time with our friends,  I chose to read, <u><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Jungle-Drums-Graeme-Base/dp/0810950448/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1290714902&sr=8-2">Jungle Drums by Graeme Base</a></u> while we made it through a transitional moment.  </p> <p>It was our FAVORITE African tale.  My children loved the illustrations.  It was a cute story with a great lesson.  I will be adding this book to our permanent library!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TO7CFfqpbnI/AAAAAAAAdOU/lDheGzIP1CQ/s1600-h/IMG_23994.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2399" border="0" alt="IMG_2399" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TO7CF82Ce6I/AAAAAAAAdOc/tO0G8lXKQFU/IMG_2399_thumb5.jpg?imgmax=800" width="367" height="243" /></a> </p> <p>T (age 6), who adored the book, “Jungle Drums,” wrote an excellent 5 page narration of the story complete with her own illustrations.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TO7CGhHt4DI/AAAAAAAAdOk/FKbPyhUxBhw/s1600-h/IMG_24053.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2405" border="0" alt="IMG_2405" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TO7CHDBkFrI/AAAAAAAAdOs/VBF8XQH8YHg/IMG_2405_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="364" /></a> </p> <p>Kayleigh wrote her own presentation this time around, without any help or suggestions.  She wrote a first person presentation as if she was a little girl from Uganda.  (That was the information available in her book)</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TO7CIGVYMsI/AAAAAAAAdO0/_3OP3enrT6g/s1600-h/IMG_24083.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2408" border="0" alt="IMG_2408" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TO7CI9HmnmI/AAAAAAAAdO8/_8_R8IJtpi8/IMG_2408_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="364" /></a> </p> <p> Next, we created Nigerian huts.  These were the tops of soda bottles wrapped with masking tape and painted brown.</p> <p> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TO7CJ_gL0EI/AAAAAAAAdPE/shYqCP6TwuE/s1600-h/IMG_24193.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2419" border="0" alt="IMG_2419" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGjliBT8jcVz-O2k0DUOqT3zphD_ewmSfgAMcQQkfu3GP7zQfgNOxPmNUYPFiX4XKfg3r05DTS1hnNv4ZeLilglUFb8gEPSvTmYGH6HV-pCb8qaF5wB8tNE8OeUngRWC86yMaEpPUms9Ur/?imgmax=800" width="364" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>Then Mrs. Colette helped the kids put on a top with raffia.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TO7CLSWhwVI/AAAAAAAAdPU/3fa9RYfSCJQ/s1600-h/IMG_24273.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2427" border="0" alt="IMG_2427" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TO7CMNS__QI/AAAAAAAAdPc/m7miNYdNkQc/IMG_2427_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="364" height="244" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TO7CNSAIbXI/AAAAAAAAdPk/Age_-crwsx8/s1600-h/IMG_24323.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2432" border="0" alt="IMG_2432" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TO7CN6XyxdI/AAAAAAAAdPs/8Wa9bHQXiaE/IMG_2432_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="364" height="244" /></a></p> <p>Our second craft was an African mask made from newspaper and masking tape.  After the kids created these basic shapes, we wrapped them in aluminum foil for masks.  (These would be well created with paper mache as well)</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TO7CPBuZhWI/AAAAAAAAdP0/2O2ooXU_rXM/s1600-h/IMG_24233.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2423" border="0" alt="IMG_2423" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TO7CPuyaKfI/AAAAAAAAdP8/kEQVHoMt1M8/IMG_2423_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="364" height="244" /></a>  </p> <p>Meanwhile…D and C could be found playing in the other room!  Sometimes they participate, but after painting their huts, D was done this time!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TO7CRFXFEFI/AAAAAAAAdQE/XXaRZg_iHHA/s1600-h/IMG_24113.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2411" border="0" alt="IMG_2411" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TO7CSLVTBaI/AAAAAAAAdQM/yJ_AJeLH7M4/IMG_2411_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="364" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>Next we took advantage of the beautiful weather for some African playground games.  Here the head of each line is trying to chase the tail of the other line.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSYN10T0G15_JJqnvXJyyT-i1itDDwoKrobiSXDUMDlOEzRxynP7Xf5QDtTJvgQSEKK_3wIViqvokmEuTfe0gUc-EWryUzfIy5KwApQF4Sm-W-3Kna7TqV_xiJZq5bJPApI1UhRhDuomI6/s1600-h/IMG_24413.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2441" border="0" alt="IMG_2441" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TO7CVAraUdI/AAAAAAAAdQc/WeTOG7gTe_8/IMG_2441_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="364" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TO7CWSpRgsI/AAAAAAAAdQk/CvgQxIebtUE/s1600-h/IMG_24423.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2442" border="0" alt="IMG_2442" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TO7CXJwDlHI/AAAAAAAAdQs/E6oqyyxTXnY/IMG_2442_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="364" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>A circle game.  At the same time you both jump and put out a foot.  If you put the same, the person in the center has to leave the center.  If you put out a different one, the person in the center gets to stay and keeps going.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TO7CYcZfOVI/AAAAAAAAdQ0/vMKW00g2DWo/s1600-h/IMG_24523.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2452" border="0" alt="IMG_2452" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TO7CZOydKZI/AAAAAAAAdQ8/ZIxbgEQrNAw/IMG_2452_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="364" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TO7CaWqp18I/AAAAAAAAdRE/onZ9KSvgg0w/s1600-h/IMG_24533.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2453" border="0" alt="IMG_2453" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TO7CbRVArrI/AAAAAAAAdRM/uFWjhCs0f9Q/IMG_2453_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="364" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>Classic Hopscotch</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TO7CcclPfjI/AAAAAAAAdRU/vfWQcWxPyUU/s1600-h/IMG_24573.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2457" border="0" alt="IMG_2457" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivE2HM38XbU0G3GsqdpUwv1PC1urc6ew6u9iPev4XZp1gKwjfSrC7FdtFTXdzGTYqDfS21mje59rdebFmia5gK9-eRj8b5ocgwlgorfu1oYqicxL75BDz4Z5jAf79Zuxn1B5A2da-dG39x/?imgmax=800" width="364" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>And now for an African snack which included a yam bake, plantains, and a cookie.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TO7CeW3mAaI/AAAAAAAAdRk/Ru8notVIO5c/s1600-h/IMG_24783.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2478" border="0" alt="IMG_2478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiluMYki9Hw9tpvHxJK_cVAIYXKjUmtUnUZ0k1ywyFjO9epW1IkJGd_arTr2NT5a7feYj3Nd0JUPc3ZZQMytcZ4DSx3IPl-2Bwppahuljwr7_mLxyz20X8r4hKGIUmWxJFy_NKIaKHmBkn9/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="364" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAhXNnYWfvJHCUuuSsU_oDpXX7s5m9H9yPFcn_NSf3EmQxwXDc06iaO5HPM3W3nfI2Gk5OpOwAzmwP_jGvsbnoil1lwGpqvHs3AttnSLsm1SVx6Ix68nJNV0h6WIE1-FmOBqOIT_0mtHzO/s1600-h/IMG_24803.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2480" border="0" alt="IMG_2480" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TO7Cj4tnxRI/AAAAAAAAdR8/MRVXbVRhums/IMG_2480_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="364" height="244" /></a></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBjr2Q0i_ps9yr243WU6M7fyFSn9PQ-B0Gh6H07DF1LklVWmpSOSzYKHxQH4rUAFjqzLHfj3glTRnZN7cjLzX2o-lngjzYp3OQOh3gUKZmdrILaBc-fhyphenhyphen96Ho1tHg8DvjIGIPEKGWAggcY/s1600-h/IMG_24813.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2481" border="0" alt="IMG_2481" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IiKEiwrhPeQ/TO7ClAoldrI/AAAAAAAAdSM/MBRcBhp91XY/IMG_2481_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="364" /></a></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Another wonderful time of learning with friends!  </p> Mary@notbefore7http://www.blogger.com/profile/17294717852179643696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2079228106328008674.post-46001705608274000172010-11-24T04:00:00.000-08:002011-09-24T19:29:26.308-07:00Wordless Wednesday: Reading Class<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaTgOb7OzPtKjpagqfbri8eqHQy3cy0RcRdhFh8TUg4Y31QTs8KxLboMHMbZcTwP1pTJl8zYLLvOJWKiBQtqVLajk2pxq1HIOqVa_ss61lUFQa842iuc-7GSjXOkigQ8Pi0jWjgid0ju-8/s1600-h/IMG_27193.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2719" border="0" alt="IMG_2719" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT45oU10qswV7h7FeAeskjmD68S3_HyWv6SgMi3Ay53oZ4TyByc4qNFWMOpri0q0SzJa3jsxXapK-do4QZXQUY45axcf_MLkoRLjxk95SH9OigvbKbzZsGM0G9WkoGsO6Oop-HpZTfcROI/?imgmax=800" width="364" height="244" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1LcX6ts3Q_0YNGYWa5N8C0QshrQVUCpZoPYWoH2cynWYCiBwVck2ZCwlBRK0BC0kgAI0TCG5Fg51bIt6GKHv5O48TMbs_M-UTE9de17MOaDtRqkjgVWzj-CfSAJTXGEMUXNgJwGVDIDUS/s1600-h/IMG_27023.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; 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