Geocaching

Went geocaching today. The kids were able to find this one all by
themselves. It was the third one of the day.

Solving the crime...

State Police Museum

Today for "family fun" we visited the PA State Police Museum. It was
pretty small but had a lot of stuff in it. The kids really enjoyed
trying to solve the mock crime. The section on Al Capone was also
pretty interesting.

Did you know that to get into the academy in 1905 and 1955 you could
not be married and had to be at least 5'6"? In 1905 you also had to be
able to ride a horse.

It is sometimes fun exploring in ones own backyard.

Bird Eggs

As project of M's cub scouts, he checks on bird houses. To do it, you
approach from the back or side and knock on the door so the birds can
fly out. Then you can open the door and look inside. Today we found
five little eggs.

C's PJs

On our trip to get M's glasses dad noticed Callie was wearing her PJ
bottoms. (they had gone to the car before us) Callie said "But, dad,
they look so cute."

M's New Glasses

We picked up M's new glasses today. His guitar teacher noticed he
couldn't see the music. This should help if the dog doesn't eat them...

Helping Auntie A

C. is helping get the word out to VOTE for her Auntie A.

Guitar Lessons

We are at M's guitar lesson. He both loves and hates it. If I could
figure out how to get him to practice more...he probably would be
pretty good. He does ok now. He picks it up quickly and enjoys singing
to his playing. He is working on "How To Save A Life" by The Fray.

Sahara Mystery

Today M. learned about fennec foxes. They are the smallest foxes in the world and are found in the Sahara Desert. Part of his assignment is to write a short fictional story based on facts about fennec foxes. Here is his story.

Once, at night, Digit, Code, and Cracker were walking around the Sahara Desert. They found an oasis. Neji, Hall, and Tunnels popped up out of the ground. They also got to the oasis. They heard an animal stuck in the mud. At first they tried digging under the ground but Tunnels found some rodents and got distracted and started chasing them. Instead they tried to run over the mud to grab it out but then Hall got stuck in the mud. Then Neji found something the they could use for a bridge. They stuck it out in the mud but it wasn't long enough. Digit, Code, and Cracker found some other things and stuck them together to make the bridge longer. They rescued Hall but the other animal was too big for the bridge. They tried putting sticks out and having the animal grab on while they pulled but they were not strong enough. Digit, Code, and Cracker threw Neji out with something that could float on the mud. He almost got to the animal but as soon as he got near it, he started to sink a little bit. Hall found the water for the oasis. Digit found Tunnels. They got Tunnels to dig a hole to get the water to the mud. The mud started to decrease and they all got out and saved the animal. They lived happily ever after for now.

The End.

Sugarlin Forest

C. in the Sugarlin Forest...a place by our house named by the kids.
One of there favorite places to play and imagine.

C. told we that the blooms were the most beautiful thing she has ever
seen and that she can save money on her wedding day by using those
blossoms instead of rose petals...

C's11

How did that happen? Her birthday wish...a pedicure (this is her at
the salon) and highlights. She has a busy day planned. After the
pedicure, it is off to lunch with Auntie A and then tonight's special
trip is to the Fractured Prune for hot donut with ice cream!

Staring Contest

M. is into having staring contests. So he decided to have one with
himself. I am not sure who the winner was...

New Book

I am reading a very good book that I found in Best Buy of all places.
It is by Jennifer Fox and entitled "Your Child's Strengths".

Restarting...

We have had a good start since our spring vacation. Our focus is on math and reading...but we are still doing the "fun" stuff, too.

Will post some new pics soon of our Rock Cany making adventure.