a beautiful day

Today we spent yet another day outside, at a farm, with animals and friends.  I seem to be setting up quite a bit of activities lately that involve animals.  The boys haven't tired of these dear ones; don't think that I really tire of them either. 

I can live vicariously through these programs.  You see in my own mind I picture us having our own little farm one day.  Although I don't think that will actually happen.  The land part is where our goal is at the moment.  Animals would be the icing on the cake.  We'll see how it all pans out one day.

As for today, we toured this beautiful farm.

 We then experimented with washing fleece,

 carding it,

 and spinning it into a piece of yarn.

It was a wonderful day with a huge group of amazing people.

Farm and Forest

A few weeks ago I spent the morning making phone calls trying to set up some field trips.  I happen to luck out and was able to put together a weekly program at a local agricultural high school for 15 kids. The ages range from 4- 7 and it is a totally fun group.

Day 1: We spent in in the garden picking vegetables and making our own salad.  The rain was an added bonus.

We also got to play with chicks.

Sunday Smiles

We've discovered Fusion Beads!

back in time

We went to the Renaissance Faire today where we..... 

spent time with our fair ladies

 

partook in games

rode war horses

saw battles

 and jousting

 took lessons in proper fighting techniques

practiced

 then battled ourselves

shot arrows

 and crossbows

learned what brave knights do

became knighted

an awesome day in King Arthur's time.

Sunday Smiles: creating

what we have been creating lately.....