A few weeks ago the two youngest asked if we could please start school again. How do you refuse that request?! We've been easing back into a school routine with them and the girls will start next week.
This afternoon we dissected owl pellets after reading about owls for the past few days. Ian took part in the activity for a bit, but Jonathan really enjoyed searching through the pellet and identifying the various bones. He told me that I was the "bone archeologist" and he was the "bone-ologist" (I got to do the fur removal using special tools and he would put the cleared bones to a clean bone identification area.) I remember doing the same science activity with the two eldest and it left quite an impression on all of us as to how many 'pests' owls take care of in one meal.
Tomorrow I pick up Matthew for the long weekend. He's looking at purchasing a used car and is taking it for a test drive while home. It would be great if he could drive it back to Bath next week.
We had the first corn on the cob of the season--unfortunately, it wasn't from our crop. Our corn didn't produce well and is destined for the goat and sheep. At least it's not going to waste, but it was a disappointment to have to buy corn.
I made a batch of pesto from my basil tonight. It was quite good with the summer squash stir-fry. I love having fresh grown veggies from our garden! We're researching how to expand the harvest by putting hoops over our raised beds.
This past weekend we had a great visit with Kathy and Jim. They brought lobster for those of us who love it (only 3 of us--silly children!) and we went to Pie in the Sky on Sunday for home made ice cream. They went to church with us and heard Katelyn play a violin solo. The 2 boys were supposed to have a special part in the service, too, but the schedule was changed at the last minute so they didn't get to see their part.
All too soon the leaves will fall and we will be dealing with cold weather, but for now we're cherishing the last few days of summer.
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