We have rearranged the science units to adjust for the Oregon weather. Today we decided to walk down the street to observe the logs from some Ponderosa Pine Trees that were cut down. (At least that is what I was told they were). We were hoping to count the rings, look at the logs and take some rubbings of the bark. When we arrived, we found that the men were there to load the logs onto the trucks that would transport them to the mills. What a treat!
For posterity sake, here is a picture of what the game board looked like today. Dacia Grace and Daddy TIED at checkers. Actually by the time they were done playing, Dacia Grace had tied him three games in a row! Watch out, her checker skills are really coming along!
You thought it was a picture of Dacia Grace didn’t you? LOL! Sorry no pictures of her in a bathing suit will be posted on our blog. :)
For her birthday she received Bolt as a gift from a dear friend. Bolt accompanies her everywhere! (Think Baba and then you see the picture.)
Anyway, the other day Dacia Grace was told to get ready for swim class. When she came down ready to go, she had Bolt ready as well. What do you think? Pretty classy, wouldn’t you say?
I-Goo was kind enough to send Dacia Grace a Crayola Crayon Maker for Christmas/birthday. Today we decided to use it for an all in one class of science and art. Here are some of the fun times.
Most Sunday afternoons Arthur will take a nap in a recliner that we affectionately refer to as “The Grandpa Chair.” Tia usually always joins him. The other Sunday I was able to take this series of photos. It clearly shows the progression that occurs and the “conversation” that ensues!
With very little encouragement from Arthur, Tia joins him.
Ahhhhhh! Sunday afternoon nap time!
Heard at dinner tonight......
Dacia Grace: "There are only three things that I want to be when I grow up."
Mom and Dad: "What."
Dacia Grace: "A swim teacher. A barista. A doctor."
Dad to Dacia Grace: "What kind of doctor?"
Dacia Grace: "A kid's doctor!"
Mom: "A pediatrician."
Dad: "Like Dr. Ruby or Dr. Drake?"
Dacia Grace: "Dr. Ruby."
Mom to Dad: "Guess we better start saving our money."
Dacia Grace: "I'll get in for free because I'm cute!"
Smirk. Smirk. Smirk!
It is hard to believe that seven years have passed since Arthur and I welcomed Dacia Grace into our lives. I am currently listening to Arthur recount her birth story. It never ceases to amaze me and humble me. God performed so many miracles that day.
Happy birthday to Arthur and to Dacia Grace! I love being your wife and your mommy! I am so blessed each and every day by each of you!
