Fall

Because of our altitude (and other unique factors), our trees start changing later than trees just 30 minutes away. It shouldn't be long until our trees are fully showing their fall colors.

Jacob's Saturday Morning...

...has consisted of playing with the backyard wildlife.

I am still too much of a city girl, however, as the mere sight of these photos sends a chill down my spine.

Years ago, I picked up this book in hopes of finding a good way to teach the history of how the Bible came to be to my children. I was also hoping to educate myself on this topic. However, while this book did discuss the writers of the books and some information on the life and times of Biblical writers, it never did clearly answer my questions. Hannah also said she didn't find this book helpful.

I read this book last night and was so excited to read a concise, clear and logical progression of how the books in the Bible were chosen and why (depending on one's religious tradition- Catholic, Protestant, etc.). The author is careful not to include a sectarian or theological slant, so it is appropriate for all people interested in Bible history.It also includes a chapter about Bible translations throughout the years. This book came from papers found after the death of Charles Merrill Smith, who was writing to answer questions from his teenage granddaughter.

The only place I felt the book was weak was on the last page, when the author was explaining how modern Bible translations seek to help readers today to understand the author's original intent. I felt the wording was poorly chosen even though the point was a good one.

I look forward to sharing this book with my kiddos this week. This may be a book to buy for our library since it it so very well written.

Happy Birthday Grandpa!

65 years ago you were born! Happy Birthday!

Uno

Enjoying the waning days of summer- growing so quickly!

Another reason why my children need their father...

Because I am *not* the person to teach them how to drive. Much weeping and wailing would ensue if I were the parent in the passenger seat.

Fortunately, they have a father who has much patience and energy for this task.

And in about another year, maybe I'll get in the car with them, too.

Really Old Fairy Tales

In group reading today we were continuing our study of ancient Egyptian history. The book "The Ancient Egyptian World" from "The World in Ancient Times" series detailed a story very similar to our present day Cinderella story that was being told in 63 BC! I knew that fairy tale was old, but I had no idea *how* old it was!

Little "Uno"

"Uno" is the newest furry creature at our house. While we were at the wedding, the "bunny lady"/ breeder we work with bred two of our bunnies. Based on previous gestations, we expected we would end up with around ten babies total from these two mamas. However, we ended up with just one baby.

Since one of Hannah's bunnies died while we were on vacation, we had promised that she could keep one of the babies. Having just one made for an easy choice.

Uno is related to her favorite bunny Oliver who died in the spring. I have a feeling Uno is going to be special to her, too.

Every Princess Needs A Castle...

Glen Erie, Colorado Springs (on the grounds of the Navigators)

Brian and I stayed in the honeymoon suite here for our tenth anniversary.

Grandma and Grandpa attended a conference here last week.

The kids had fun exploring the castle grounds.

The castle offers programs at Christmastime, which would be wonderful to see.

But just walking around in the summertime is great, too.