Our Clemantis is growing by the shed and there were three beautiful blooms. It looks extra pretty this year! I thought the flowers were pretty, but I liked the design in the middle too.
Category: Nature
Robin Nursery
A Momma Robin built her nest over our front door. Audrey asked if we could climb up and see what was in the nest. She was so excited to find two babies!
We did not stay to admire them long, Momma was not too impressed with our interruption!
Courting Turkey
Occasionally, we have unexpected visitors in our backyard. Today a couple of turkeys were courting.
Tulips
Audrey and Megan enjoying Grandpa’s tulip garden!
Spring
The Crocuses are out!
In blue and yellow from its grave
Springs up the crocus fair,
And God shall raise those bright blue eyes,
Those sunny waves of hair.
Not for a fading summer’s morn,
Not for a fleeting hour,
But for an endless age of bliss,
Shall rise our heart’s dear flower
The Crocus (last stanza) by Harriet Beecher Stowe
Fun Picture
I have been searching for some pictures that we took this fall. I can not find them anywhere. But, I did find this picture taken in October 2009, and it made me smile. Can you tell who it is?
Another Reason to Homeschool
When you discover the snow coming down is packing snow, you can have “recess” and play in it right away.
Exciting Find
The other day we went to the park to play with some friends. The kids were playing hide and seek with a green container (great camouflage) and a bright yellow softball. It was fun watching them enjoy the game!
I found a neat surprise while we were out. I discovered two mantis egg cases (called an ootheca)! I had never seen one until the kids were given one last winter to take care of. So for me to find two in one day is exciting. I know where they are at the park, so will have fun watching them occasionally.
Now the challenge is to find one in our own yard!
Praise the Lord!
Psalm 117 (NASB)
Praise the LORD, all nations;
Laud Him, all peoples!
For His lovingkindness is great toward us,
And the truth of the LORD is everlasting.
Praise the LORD!
Birds
While in Colorado, we saw many things we do not see in Elkhart. One day while playing outside with Adrian, I heard some birds. We looked up and there was a huge flock of birds! I have seen geese migrating, but I do not remember seeing a huge row like this before. I am not sure what kind of birds these are, I assume some sort of crane.
Matthew 6:26 (NASB)
Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth much more than they?