Tag Archives: Nature

Chipmunks and Nail Chewing

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

Carter and I were leaving the bus stop the other day after getting Cody safely on the school bus when we startled a chipmunk.  It leapt into the air, grabbed the nearest tree and scampered part way up.  It clung … Continue reading →

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The Little Blue Robin Egg

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

On our walk home from the school bus this afternoon I spied a small light blue egg shell by the side of the road.  It was really only half a shell and it led to the following discussion. carter: If … Continue reading →

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Bioluminescence and a Badge for Beating up a Hippo

Posted on April 9, 2013 by

Over a lunchtime bowl of mac and cheese, Carter and I got to talking about what he wanted to be when he grew up.  It was a toss up between a botanist and a garbage man. The conversation started with … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – An Almost Spring Bouquet

Posted on March 10, 2013 by

The birds and plants all speak of the arrival of spring but the chill in the air tells me that it is not quite time. The boys collected some dandelions, mini pinecones, and a fall leaf which made for a … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – The Liquid Land

Posted on February 24, 2013 by

This weekend we went on our yearly trip to the ocean.  It was the first time we witnessed the power of an ocean storm (from the warmth and safely of our cabin).  There were predictions of waves thirty feet tall.  … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Studying and Solitude

Posted on January 27, 2013 by

I have been studying.  A lot. We spent the weekend at my mom’s house where everyone but I went bowling.  I stayed at the house and studied.  I did take a short break from the books to go on a … Continue reading →

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Taxonomic Classification of Mud puddles, of Course

Posted on January 8, 2013 by

This morning the sky was gray and promising rain but from my quick glance out the door the drops were few and far between.  Dexter knew it was time for the bus stop walk and he was eager to go.  … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Views and Visits

Posted on January 6, 2013 by

Every time I go for a visit to my parent’s house I take pictures.  This is not all that unusual except that every time I go I take pictures of the same things.  I can not have enough pictures looking … Continue reading →

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Collections

Posted on January 3, 2013 by

Cody and Carter, like most children, are collectors.  It used to be mostly rocks and leaves, little pieces of nature that would end up on our bookshelves amidst the framed pictures, vases, and delicate glass candy dishes despite my best … Continue reading →

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These are a few of my Favorite Things

Posted on December 18, 2012 by

Because I can’t seem to actually take a break from blogging like I told you I would, I thought I would share with you a few happy random moments from the past couple of days. Carter continues to wow us … Continue reading →

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