Sunday, August 19, 2018

Our very own Jenny Wren

Jenny Wren, that sassy mama bird who likes to chat (and scold!) with Peter Rabbit has become a frequent tenant on our front porch during the summer months.  I suppose she prefers the coziness of a basket of begonias to the hollow of a tree in the big Green Forest. If you have no idea of what I'm talking about then check out the Burgess Bird Book for Children by Thornton Burgess especially if you have little ones.

This is the first time that we were able to see the babies, although from inside the house. We try not to disturb them except when watering the plant. If we're seating on the porch swing reading and she flies by, we promptly go inside so she can tend to her babies. You're a good mother, Jenny Wren!



Field Trips - Crayola Experience and Legoland

Field trips...  They make homeschooling a lot more fun and fortunately our local homeschool group is awesome with coordinating them. They of...