Its decided

Sorry to all you hopefuls out there, but Caden has now announced that he will marry a girl named Alice. I think that will narrow the field by quite alot. No, we don't know any Alices.

Daniel Boone's Homestead

A couple of weeks ago, we went on a field trip to Daniel Boone's homestead with our Homeschool Group. The night before we went, I went online to find out a little bit about Daniel Boone so we wouldn't be totally in the dark. But, turns out, he was barely mentioned. Instead, the interpreter talked a lot about the Revolutionary War! He asked the group if anyone was studying it. Caden loudly announced that, no, we aren't. Too bad he wasn't feeling a bit shy just then! After the talk, we did a little militia training. Here, I'm helping Alyssa hold the musket.

I think daydreaming was looked down upon for those in the militia.

Caden with his good friend Caleb. They were definitely ready for some action!

My friend, Jen, and her little boy, Noah.

Well, Daniel Boone, whoever you were, you had a very pretty farm! :)

Indeed

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8fSjtPLuBQ&feature=related

Philadelphia

Last weekend we took the train Philadephia with my mom and dad! We ate lunch in the Reading Terminal Market. No one got pictures of this, but it was very fun. We'd seen that market on Man versus Food on the Food Network and had to try the sandwhich the host had at this place! Pork, cheese, and brocolli Rabe. Very good. We also had a couple of great Giros!

Lots of fun pictures with these game pieces in this square!

Trying to push it over!

Sitting on a bingo piece.


I didn't recognize this wheelbarrow piece...maybe monopoly?

Definitely monopoly!

We also walked through the Historic district and went into a few of the buildings around Independence Hall. By the time we got back to the train, we were tired! Lots of walking! Unfortunately this sweet picture is very blurry, but I still had to include it! This is on the train going home!

Apples

We went apple picking on Friday with lots of warm homemade applesauce in mind! Peeking through the hedge! Caden rejected many of the apples Grandma picked, declaring "I am a particular one"!

Lissy tries to haul the cart down the row... A bit easier with Grandpa's help

Lissa takes a break to eat one.

How many did we pick, anyway? 10 bushels??? Ok, no, I guess just 2.

The washing, cutting, boiling, smooshing/straining, jar filling, boiling and cooling seemed to stretch ON! Caden helped too!

BUT, we did have Some entertainment!

And we made 35 quarts! That should last us awhile! Yum!

Myrtle Beach Park

A morning at the park in Myrtle Beach! Feeding the turtles.

Trying to keep my balance while others help me lose it!

Spiderman on his web.

Reid has the best ride of all!

G & G

G & G has been on our calendar for weeks, and finally the day came yesterday! Grandma and Grandpa were coming! All day long Caden and Alyssa asked how long until they came. I used all sorts of time measuring implements, such as "as long as your YMCA class", or "as long as Roary the Racing Car show", etc. Caden declared that they must be hitting many red lights. Then about 15 minutes before they arrived, he decided time must be going backwards!
We're so happy they've finally come!
Soon I'll be posting some pictures from our apple picking this morning. Right now we're in the midst of applesauce making, so I must go help!