Fall and Field Trips

We have been on three official field trips this year so far! Another perk of homeschooling them. We went to the butterfly conservatory where butterflies and birds flew all around us! Then we went leaf hunting. Bill knows all about the trees and leaves. His father was a guide in the Adirondacks. Somehow Judah remembered EVERY tree he learned about. We took pics of each one (only a few here.) I remembered a few, but Judah is like a little encyclopedia! We gathered the prettiest leaves we could find and preserved them in wax. They now hang on our window for fall.

 It was GORGEOUS, and the kids loved every minute!

 Ummm, forgot what this was, but Judah will remember.

 Ironing the leaves in wax paper.

5 year old with a hot iron = nervous mommy and grandma. 

 Then last week we went to the cider mill and the farmer's museum. We were so happy to have Vic and Tim with us. We were in for a big surprise at the museum. We didn't know what to expect, but it was amazing. It was like stepping into the 1800s. It was a complete town. Women were cooking and baking. The blacksmith was working on guns and axes. Everything was in  working order just as it would have been. We had a blast!

 This carousel was at the museum. I have never seen a more beautiful one in my life!

 The blacksmith shop.

 Nanny gobbling with the turkeys. Judah doing his impression of Nanny.

 Art project for an early Thanksgiving with Vic and Tim:)