Monday, October 11, 2021

Here and There

 We did some nature study today and journaling. It's one of my favorite things to do with the kids. It was cold today, but worth it!

I love these paint brushes that hold water in them so you don't have to carry water with you when you do nature journaling outside.

My oldest drew a banana tree. No, we don't live anywhere near a tropical place, but they somehow grow here- not well though. 

Mushrooms! 

My youngest one found an interesting bug. 

My daughter also drew a little.



Friday, October 1, 2021

History of China, Part 2

 I just finished the History of China book, part 2. The first part goes from ancient history to the Tang Dynasty and the second part goes through after the Tang Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty. Both parts 1 and 2 are available as PDF on lulu.com. here: https://www.lulu.com/en/en/shop/rachel-bubb/history-of-china-part-2/ebook/product-pmm4nm.html?page=1&pageSize=4.   




Yurt Stay at the Beach

 A few weeks ago we heard that there were yurts you could stay in at a beach close by (5 minute drive from our home). We knew they had camps...