Monday, October 31, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
North Georgia
Today the kids and I and a friend enjoyed an outing to Blue Ridge and Elijay.
What’s a visit to a quaint mountain town with out a little fudge?
The kids took turns viewing Amicalola Falls through this telescope, then we hiked to the base of the falls to view it up close.
Pumpkin shopping at Burt’s farm.
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Side note: Meg and Nate have accumulated a little money through allowance, acorn collecting, birthday gifts, etc. It is entertaining to see how they handle their newly acquired wealth. Among other things, today they funded their own telescope viewing, purchased their own pumpkins, and (they’re currently on a benevolent kick) also bought mini pumpkins for Kate and Caleb.
Nature Walk
On Tuesday Meg and Nate presented their Roman speeches at a homeschool group Social Studies Day. Then we took a picnic lunch to the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and walked through the woods. Nate was stepping across some stones in the creek when he looked down and saw a snake. I’m not sure but I think it looks similar to pictures of a Northern Water Snake (non-venomous).
Botanical Garden
Last week friends from church generously gave us passes to the Atlanta Botanical Garden. I wouldn’t have guessed fall would be such a nice time to visit, but we spent a wonderful five hours enjoying the pleasant weather and beauty of God’s creation.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Family Reunion
Over Columbus Day weekend Erik took all the kids to his family reunion in Michigan while I stayed in Atlanta to attend a women’s conference (and I had a whole day ALONE in my own house—extremely enjoyable and productive! Thanks Babe!) Everyone had a great time at the reunion. Here are a few photos taken by Erik’s cousin Kali.
Sand dunes at Lake Michigan
Game night
Good meals
Movie time
Fall festival
Deer sighting
Family time
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