It's here.

First day of spring. And not a moment too soon.

Artwork: Odessa

Scientific Achievement

Today was our first Science Fair. It was a lot of fun. The kids have worked hard & learned a lot about weather over the last couple weeks. They have been out collecting weather data every day (that also involved a lot of sledding) & Dessa filled out a weather report each day. They built a wind vane and an anemometer. We read about weather and clouds. Max especially enjoyed cutting out felt clouds and raindrops & drawing his weather picture with chalk. They did a great job on the display & set it up beautifully. They both answered questions about the devices & how they work. They also had a good time seeing some of their friends & meeting other kids. They each (all 3) got a certificate for participating.
I am so proud of them!

Here's what happens when I say - "Smile at me!"
Also a challenge to take pictures while holding Horatio.

The funniest thing - tonight we have the first strong wind since building the anemometer. We may have to take it outside again tomorrow.

Not a bad way to spend my Fortieth birthday!

And he's off!

He started this on Wednesday. He's got his siblings beat on the earliest steps, but I figure they had a hand in his learning this - he loves to try to keep up with them. He makes it look so easy.
A good reminder - everything starts with baby steps.

Another.

Pretty Pages

I'm trying to catch up on getting some of our school projects scrapbooked. I really like having pictures of science experiments & field trips. I hope, as time goes on, the kids will enjoy looking at these as much as I do .