August

The month of August brought us back to co-ops, classes, and books.  After the first few weeks of running in circles things seem to be developing a rhythm.  Choir, archery, study, parks, 4H, etc.  We have a lot of fun things to look forward to this year!  I'm trying not to put 17,000 miles on our car again.  

4H!  We're looking forward to learning about aerospace engineering and entomology this year with our group.  As well as field trips, volunteer trips, and plenty on our own. 

Math. . . or at least, it's supposed to be.  The blocks end up being used for things like this as often as they are used for anything involving calculations.  This kid is going to have to be a builder of some sort.

Museum field trip with friends.  They designed race tracks and fashion.  Bug is such a good sport about jumping in with the girls; I guess that's the bonus of having an older sister.

A very cool lego journal for quotes!

Math, math, and more math.  Her book is huge and we'll need a celebration when it's done!

Zoo field trip with more friends. 

I started an art class online, Lise joins in occasionally.  It's been so much fun to learn and also to share the learning.

Lise's 'essential bird'.  The objective was to paint a bird and not get sucked into details.  Look at those fabulous wings and perfect feet!

My 'Jay'.  Obviously I didn't do such a good job of not getting sucked into details. :}

And what would life be without pig fashion?  They were tormented before being shaved, poor piggies.  Truth be told though, they smell much better with short hair and they are pretty good sports.

Somebody is very jealous when the piggies get so much attention.

August was also punctuated with a birthday.  I guess this is the point where I'm supposed to freak out, buy a race car, and chase someone younger?  Or is that just the guys?  The biggest change I foresee is a possible haircut. . . because it's loooong overdue and I want it short again.  Boring by mid-life-crisis standards, but I'm pretty happy and count myself blessed to be so.

They got creative with the watermelon at breakfast. :) 

And finally-- look how grown up they are!  Holy cow.  Where does time go?  There are moments where I catch a glimpse of my daughter out of the corner of my eye and it startles me, because I think some wandering adult has made their way into our house.  It's an odd and exciting phase of parenthood.

And one day those empty frames will be filled. :)  They are not a statement of anything except my ability to forget things.