Christmas at Dakota City Heritage Village

This afternoon, we went back to 1900 to see how Christmas was celebrated. The boys were able to write letters to Santa, complete crafts, and enjoy simply decorated Christmas tress. 

We enjoyed this nativity scene before going into church to sing some Christmas Carols.

Hair was cut, checkers played, model trains watched, and ice cream enjoyed.

We had fun putting on old fashion coats to have a family picture taken.

Kneeling Before the King

(Not the greatest picture, but it was what you get when kids suprise you!)

Photographer in Training

Science Center of Iowa

We decided to take a mid-September vacation. Not wanting to go far, we decided to go visit our friends the Faust's in Iowa for a few days then head to Omaha, Nebraska.  On our way to the Faust's, we stopped at the Science Center of Iowa.  What a wonderful Science Museum, we did not schedule enough time to be there. There were so many hands on activities, they were not sure where to head to.

Bryce thought the Ball Wall was really cool. He would get a ball started then run from spot to spot to make the ball go where he wanted it to. When, he did succeed in making the ball go where he wanted he would jump up and down with joy.

We also watched a presentation on Crazy Chemistry. Bryce and Micah were each able to help with different experiments. It was fun to watch their faces and listen to their guesses as to what would happen.

We hope to be able to visit the Science Center of Iowa again. This time planning more time for the visit.



Cottage Grove Public Works Open House

Thursday, September 15th Cottage Grove Public Works held an Open House.  The boys loved climbing in the big trucks, pushing the buttons, and talking on the CB's.

Matthew thought it was important to put on his seat belt.

Bryce and Micah had fun driving the front-end loaders.

Matthew fits inside the tractor tire.

Waiting in line can be tough, but the wait was worth the climb into the trucks.

The boys were also able to make a non-toxic cleaner.  I told them I have new bathroom cleaners. (Now, I just have to teach them how to clean the bathroom:)

Morrill Hall

Ideal Open Space

The boys and I decided to finish school after lunch one day and head to the playground.  I am hoping to do this a few more times before the snow starts to fly. The boys had fun exploring the different equipment at this playground.

Climbing was a hit.

Bryce was nervous but he did make it to touching the top.

We had fun. I love the flexiblity that homeschooling is allowing in our lives.