SL Core 100 Week 6
(High School American History Year)
Feb.18-24, 2018
Our local county was declared "state of emergency" this week,
and Dd working on sax duet with Olivia
Hello, Friends!
We had rain and rain and rain here in Michigan; so much that flooding has been a huge problem locally. So glad we chose to live up on a hill, on a hill! We've had to take alternate routes into our town, to go to the library and other shops, because the flooding has covered roads.
Doc's Office/Illness:
Dd's swollen tonsils were still bothering her, so on Thursday, I took her in again to have them looked at. We didn't get the same person, but, the RN that we saw was very clear that Dd was out of the woods. Dd asked to get her flu shot as she is so tired of being sick! Hopefully, she will be healthy for a while!
Friday Night Sleep-Over:
Dd spent the night with her friends on Friday night---the goal was to practice for a competition coming up, but they also had a lot of fun!
Chickens:
Happy to report with the warmer weather, although wet, I've had the chickens outside in their safe, small, Inner Sanctum coop. The chickens mostly look horrible; especially the Black Sex Link girls---they really have been molting a lot and their feathers look poor. I'm still hand feeding Ms. Lemon and the other weak looking girls. Zeus, is still being a bugger, but, I still somehow like him too much to do anything than keep trying to let him know I'm the boss to his attacks, but he seems to have too small of a brain to remember for more than a few days. I'm impressed with how well all the girls have laid all winter long! The man we use to buy eggs from, when we had to live in the apartment, has a flock that decided to stop laying in late fall. He is still having to buy eggs.
Satyr horns:
Dd and her two band friends are wanting to make satyr costumes, for fun. Dd has already made one set of horns, and had a *great* time making them!!! How fun!
German Shepherd Puppies:
Friday, Dd spent Friday night with Olivia, to practice their duet that is coming up. Meanwhile, her church buddy texted asking to borrow a nose syringe; their dog was in labor! She asked if I could go over and help deliver since her mother was home alone and not an animal person. Well, I had the best time! As I approached the door, two feet came out! After the second was delivered the rest of the family came home. I wasn't sure if I was needed anymore or not, and decided it was probably better to not wear out my welcome and left at that. It was a great experience!!!
Barred Owls back:
I refilled the neglected bird feeder this week and by Friday we had a Barred Owl perched 10-20 feet away from it---hunting our friendly friends. I enjoyed watching it and think that it might not have been lucky, as I didn't see any attack. I *think* I heard a robin this week; which would be a wonderful sign of the upcoming spring.
Academic Accomplishments this Week:
(High School American History Year)
Feb.18-24, 2018
Our local county was declared "state of emergency" this week,
and Dd working on sax duet with Olivia
Hello, Friends!
We had rain and rain and rain here in Michigan; so much that flooding has been a huge problem locally. So glad we chose to live up on a hill, on a hill! We've had to take alternate routes into our town, to go to the library and other shops, because the flooding has covered roads.
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| This is normally a green field, under the water is another white fence! In the summer it is part of the 4H grounds. |
Doc's Office/Illness:
Dd's swollen tonsils were still bothering her, so on Thursday, I took her in again to have them looked at. We didn't get the same person, but, the RN that we saw was very clear that Dd was out of the woods. Dd asked to get her flu shot as she is so tired of being sick! Hopefully, she will be healthy for a while!
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| Lots of flooding in our area. |
Friday Night Sleep-Over:
Dd spent the night with her friends on Friday night---the goal was to practice for a competition coming up, but they also had a lot of fun!
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| This is another green field that flooded so much it cut off the main road to our house; luckily there is a second way back to our home. |
Chickens:
Happy to report with the warmer weather, although wet, I've had the chickens outside in their safe, small, Inner Sanctum coop. The chickens mostly look horrible; especially the Black Sex Link girls---they really have been molting a lot and their feathers look poor. I'm still hand feeding Ms. Lemon and the other weak looking girls. Zeus, is still being a bugger, but, I still somehow like him too much to do anything than keep trying to let him know I'm the boss to his attacks, but he seems to have too small of a brain to remember for more than a few days. I'm impressed with how well all the girls have laid all winter long! The man we use to buy eggs from, when we had to live in the apartment, has a flock that decided to stop laying in late fall. He is still having to buy eggs.
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| They actually look great on! |
Satyr horns:
Dd and her two band friends are wanting to make satyr costumes, for fun. Dd has already made one set of horns, and had a *great* time making them!!! How fun!
German Shepherd Puppies:
Friday, Dd spent Friday night with Olivia, to practice their duet that is coming up. Meanwhile, her church buddy texted asking to borrow a nose syringe; their dog was in labor! She asked if I could go over and help deliver since her mother was home alone and not an animal person. Well, I had the best time! As I approached the door, two feet came out! After the second was delivered the rest of the family came home. I wasn't sure if I was needed anymore or not, and decided it was probably better to not wear out my welcome and left at that. It was a great experience!!!
Barred Owls back:
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| Can you see him above the fence? He, the owl, is in the middle of the picture and up a tad. |
I refilled the neglected bird feeder this week and by Friday we had a Barred Owl perched 10-20 feet away from it---hunting our friendly friends. I enjoyed watching it and think that it might not have been lucky, as I didn't see any attack. I *think* I heard a robin this week; which would be a wonderful sign of the upcoming spring.
Academic Accomplishments this Week:
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| Look how much snow has melted in one week! |
Bible:
Bible Study Sampler:
pg 34-37
Why Pray?
Day 26-30
Church, Sunday School, Volunteering/Games for Olympians, and Strings Group at church
Math:
Saxon Geometry through Grace HS Academy:
Lessons 67-70 and class
Writing:
IEW Continuation B:
Lesson 8 and 9: Report on Charles Dickens completed
Fun Reading:
Band of Brothers by Stephen E. Ambrose
Art:
Home Art:
Made a pair of satyr horns--cardboard, glue, paint, wire for head-wear.
Art Classes: Through Grace Academy
Painting Studio: 2:00 hours (finished watercolor, barn & winter deciduous trees)
Botany Art Class: 1:00 hour
History:
A History of US, Book 2 by Joy Hakim
ch.'s 29-42
(Already Finished Week 6th History Reader: Traitor: The Case of Benedict Arnold)
Literature:
Amos Fortune, Free Man by Elizabeth Yates: Completed
Bible Study Sampler:
pg 34-37
Why Pray?
Day 26-30
Church, Sunday School, Volunteering/Games for Olympians, and Strings Group at church
Math:
Saxon Geometry through Grace HS Academy:
Lessons 67-70 and class
Writing:
IEW Continuation B:
Lesson 8 and 9: Report on Charles Dickens completed
Fun Reading:
Band of Brothers by Stephen E. Ambrose
Art:
Home Art:
Made a pair of satyr horns--cardboard, glue, paint, wire for head-wear.
Art Classes: Through Grace Academy
Painting Studio: 2:00 hours (finished watercolor, barn & winter deciduous trees)
Botany Art Class: 1:00 hour
History:
A History of US, Book 2 by Joy Hakim
ch.'s 29-42
(Already Finished Week 6th History Reader: Traitor: The Case of Benedict Arnold)
Literature:
Amos Fortune, Free Man by Elizabeth Yates: Completed
Science:
Apologia Biology:
Apologia Biology:
Apologia Module 3, Text and Student Notebook: In Process
Completed the DVD sections for Module 3 this week
Completed the DVD sections for Module 3 this week
Music:
Private Lessons: A VERY Musical Week!
Piano Lesson with Wendy: 30 min
Continuing to perfect The Entertainer, theme song from The Sting
Violin Lesson with Christie
Music Classes:
Intermediate Orchestra: violin: 1:30 hours
Intermediate Band: alto sax 1:30
Fun:
Strings Group at Church: Ukulele: 1:30 hours
Practice:
"Festival" Competition is coming up next month, so Dd and her sax buddy Olivia have begun practising for their duet again this year. Dd spent Friday night at her house to get some good practice in--they practiced 1:30 hours Fri. and 1:30 hours Sat. morning. Off to a great start!
Dd managed a lot of piano, sax, and violin practice this week! Only 7 more classes in her band and orchestra classes for this year!
Private Lessons: A VERY Musical Week!
Piano Lesson with Wendy: 30 min
Continuing to perfect The Entertainer, theme song from The Sting
Violin Lesson with Christie
Music Classes:
Intermediate Orchestra: violin: 1:30 hours
Intermediate Band: alto sax 1:30
Fun:
Strings Group at Church: Ukulele: 1:30 hours
Practice:
"Festival" Competition is coming up next month, so Dd and her sax buddy Olivia have begun practising for their duet again this year. Dd spent Friday night at her house to get some good practice in--they practiced 1:30 hours Fri. and 1:30 hours Sat. morning. Off to a great start!
Dd managed a lot of piano, sax, and violin practice this week! Only 7 more classes in her band and orchestra classes for this year!
