Falconry

We're studying the Medieval Times in history this year. One week, a suggested study was falconry. Lucky us, I happen to know a falconer! Nate graciously agreed to come to Sterling (and bring his Golden Eagle) and give a talk about falconry to our homeschool co-op group!! It was so fascinating and the kids loved it.

And that would be my son, on the front row, that raised his hand and asked, "Can you get on with this to the interesting part?" Oh my gracious. It's a good thing Nate is a friend or I would have been completely mortified!!! Hilariously enough, about 3 minutes later when Nate tried to put the eagle down on the step, he tried to fly away (the eagle was tethered to Nate's arm) and flew about 2' from the front row! We asked Jacob if that was interesting enough!! Ha!

More Renovation Pictures

 Found some more reno pictures on my camera. Maybe I've already shared some of these?? Oh well!

 Jacob cracks me up...

 Papa always includes the kids if they want to help. So as he was hanging drywall in the bathroom, he had them draw out the bedroom and then take measurements and write it down on their drawings. 

 They thought that was pretty awesome! Anna even did math *gasp* and liked it *me passing out*!! Ha! She said she'll do math anytime if it's on drywall!

Anna's Final Softball Game

This shows you how long it's been since I downloaded pictures from my camera card!! Anna's final game-they tied for 1st place if I remember correctly?? She had a blast and played her little heart out! I think some of the dads/coaches were just as intense during this game! It was a good one.