Holly Berries

Nature is beautiful. There are so many things to appreciate out in it. I don't even have to leave our yard to find innumerable wonders right out my door. My children agree. In fact, I'm sure they know this even better than I do, as they spend much more time outdoors.

DiceAFARI

For Family Game night this week we pulled out a game the kids had never played before: Diceafari. We came into possession of this game a year or so back. Cam and I had played it, and were waiting to introduce the kids. We finally pulled it out this evening, and it was a hit!

Chilly Park Day

Last week I did something I hadn't been able to find the energy to do for awhile. I took my kids to a park. Now, to be honest, I had external motivation. I was supposed to meet some friends from church there. Unfortunately, I was running late. By the time I dropped Cameron off at work I was an hour late for our park date. I was also on the other side of town. I double checked, but my friends were headed home by that time. Instead of giving up and heading home a complete failure, I decided I was going to keep the momentum and just hit a park by my husband's office.

Mayfield Park Nature Preserve

Last week the kids had their first Austin Nature and Science Center Homeschool class of the season. We were out of town for the one that took place in September, so we were extra eager to make it to this one. It wasn't held at the normal location. It took place on site at the Mayfield Park Nature Preserve.

Maddy's Family Home Evening

A few weeks back Maddy had an Activity Day with the girls at our church where they talked about planning lessons for Family Home Evening. As part of that, the girls helped prepare things for a lesson of their own to be given at our next FHE.