This was the view from our hotel room. When we arrived last Wednesday, we were bedraggled, tired, and hungry. However, the view was magnificent. This particular picture was taken on Friday. It was raining when we arrived. I was trying to get the children to look at the Falls and to notice the mist that was rising up from it. I was having great difficulty describing to the girls what mist was. Well, Brother solved that. "It’s water dust.", he said. Yeah. That’s right. I love his mind.
Well, we’re back from vacation. I’m so behind on everything now from email to blogs to boards, but will catch up eventually. One thing I wanted to point everyone to is the next installment in our Loveliness Fair. Michele is hosting this time and the focus is Autumn. So, sit back with a cup of something warm (or cool if you’re anywhere near us–it’s in the 80s still) and read all about it. I will post about our vacation soon.
We are taking a break from school to take a field trip. We leave tomorrow morning (too early to be sane–who booked this trip?) for Niagara Falls. I’ll tell you all about it when we return. In the meantime, please say a prayer for us for a safe trip.
I’ve updated about our house here. Come take a tour.
While driving to ballet this morning, I noticed this bug on the hood of the car.
It clung to the hood for miles. I was driving at a little over 70 mph (okay, so I speed a little) and it clung to the hood the whole time. It was amazing. Then after about an hour we were off the highway and drove slower with stops at stoplights. That’s when it started to climb up the windshield.
Look how much it looks like a leaf.
I wanted to get a closer picture once we arrived at ballet, but it flew away while I was parking the car.
Editing to add: My windshield is really dirty. My car sure needs a bath.
Dawn at By Sun and Candlelight has another Field Day up. Check out the many places where nature study abounds. You can find much inspiration–just what I need.
Sometimes you have to go with the flow. Today’s plans were to prepare for our visits from family in the next three days. Papa’s aunt is coming to visit tomorrow and my cousin from Korea is coming. My cousin, who is also Honey’s godmother, has been in the country since Saturday taking a whirlwind tour of Washington DC and New York. I ditched the school plans in favor of cleaning, haircuts and some nature study. We got out (more on that later) and spent about 2 hours playing in the dirt and having a ball. After baths (they were that filthy), I had planned on reading to them from some books I’ve had waiting for the month of September. I had a list of about 10 and I’ve only read 2. Well, after coming out of the bathroom with Brother, my sister had turned the TV on for her son.
I can read to them tonight before bed. Sometimes you just have to go with the flow.
Lately, I’ve not been inspired to blog. I’ve read many and everyone always has so much to say. I have to admit I’ve always been a bit taciturn, but I feel like I’ve crawled deeper into myself. It seems I don’t have a lot to say but…I know I do because my mind is always in overdrive. Maybe I just need to organize my mind as well as my surroundings. Maybe I just need to get into my own home with my own rules and schedules.
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HT: Dawn
One team is big name. One is not. The players on one team have their names on the jerseys while the other does not. One team has players who will most definitely deploy to war zones within a year or two. The may have some who will.
The West Point Cadets are playing the Texas A&M Aggies right now. Of course, the Cadets are the underdogs, but their fighting hard. They are not expected to win, but you can’t help but cheer them on. I’m even praying for them. I feel a bit guilty because there are more important things to pray about, but I really want the Army team to win.
Go Army!!!
UPDATE: Texas A&M 28, Army 24. It was a great game. The Cadets played a wonderful game where they showed determination and grit. It was 3rd and goal with 9 seconds to play. They didn’t make it. Anyone who watched the game should be proud to know what kind of men will be the future leaders of their military. I’m just awed by their performance. This also shows me, that well, we’re ready for the next important ones: Air Force and Navy.
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