Today in Nature

Mayflies were skimming the pondand so was Maya for tadpoles and toad eggs
I like them I like them a lot

and yes a toad, as ifKyle's ready for a hike! and to help a baby snapping turtleback to his watery homeKobe's holding fossils

flowers are bloomingI'm playing with my cubs It's a good day :o)

Bird Boy

This day he was a birdHis beak was drawnHis wings were leaves

and he soared with his imagination

Photorealism

Needed:

Paper

Paint

Glass or plastic sheet

Photograph

Place photograph of choice on flat surface

Lay clear sheet on top of photograph

paint directly onto clear sheet

before paint dries, lay paper onto clear sheet

lift and you've made a print!


Megan~11 yrs

Kobe~8yrs
Maya~6yrs

Kyle~5yrs

Sunset Swallowtail

She curled around Maya's fingers

I loved how they matched with
the golden light of sunset
My little nature girl releasing her swallowtail...

Maya's Magnolia Tree

Maya bathed in light

Pas de Banjo~ Le Corsaire

xoxo

Let us see...

My allergies are in full swing but Spring is so worth it!The park is buzzing and my little one's think they OWN this swing

Kobe's learning to play his guitarand working on an original song

Meg's been dancing

(her spring ballet is this weekend!)

Maya's been acting

Here she is "walking through a field of bees"

She see's meeee!

Acting class will resume in the fall
but yeah.. for Maya
All the world's a stage..

We explored Ancient Greece at the art gallery for the
"Heroes" Exhibit

Kobe being interviewed
Kyle's been on an Elvis kick :o)
he's already decided that's what he wants to be for Halloween
And he's been so interested in drawing,
he brought his artwork to homeschool show and tell day
and told everyone his inspiration is...
his big sister

And I take time for my homeschool mama friends

you are some fun ladies! xo

My Photoshoot!

All photos of me taken by my talented, awesome
precious and dearest friend since middle school, Michelle...

She knew me

before I was a homeschool mama :o)

We haven't seen eachother in months as she lives out of state,

and both of us being photographers

and loving the light in this little historic town..yep we started striking poses!

did I mention she's also gorgeous

So much fun, thank-you Michelle! xoxo

ok so I kinda liked them :P

If you've never pretended to be a fashion model with a fun friend...you should!!