Butterfly

We are studying insects this summer and we started with the butterfly, we received our Painted Lady Larvae in a self feeding container, whew!
For about 7 days those tiny caterpillars ate, and ate, and ate and became big fat caterpillars, I have to admit the children's book about the very hungry caterpillar is actually true!
One by one they made their chrysalis's, hanging head down and shaped like an upside down "J" and at this point Laney could not handle them as much, we transferred the delicate chrysalises into the soon to be butterfly garden
WE have our first butterfly pet, can you see all the excitement, Ahhhh... to be a little girl and hold a delicate butterfly, such wonder and amazement at this incredible transformation


God you are the creator and sustainer of all life, thank you for the chance to watch these girls marvel and learn about you and your creation

S is for ssssssnake!

It's not a party unless you have a snake!
Eric and Christine had an end of the year graduation party for all these great homeschool kids, and what better for homeschool kids than a baby bull snake found in the grass!

Look aren't we brave!

Laney has had rollie pollies, grasshoppers, horny toads, caterpillars hidden in her bedroom drawer, you name it and she wishes she could keep the snake

What we've been up to

Oh so much fun, Michelle and I officially the Pink Posse
Future superstar...on "Dalton's Chop Shop"
Girls with grasshopper pet
and of course the graduated 8th grader to FRESHMAN, oh my!

Dillon Rocks at Chess

This weekend was the Southern Rocky FIDE Chess tournamnet two Grand Masters were present and played boards simutaneously with 20 other players, the Grand Master won all his games, getting his autograph
On Friday night at Blitz Chess Dillon beat an 1800 and 1600, Saturday and Sunday he won his class
Playing Simul boards

Dillon and GM Melikset Khachiyan, US Womens Olympic Chess Coach

Michael's Birthday!

Birthday Boy wears homemade birthday crown, from Vonne


Who knew Kunkle could braid!!!

Barn Owl: Science for a Homeschool Family

Dalton and Noah found a dead owl near our house.
We researched and found it is a Barn Owl, North America's only member of the, "Monkey-faced", Owl family The white breast and heart shaped face distinguish this owl from all others.
The call is not a hoot, as is expected with most owls, it is more of a hiss or screech.
The boys buried it to show honor to such a beautiful bird, and our AWESOME Creator!

Happy New Year!!!

Crazy Hat Picture a tradition
Fun ringing in 2011 with great friends!