Raising Arrows

March came and went in a flash! Wow, I can't believe it's over already. It was a delightful month that helped usher in spring and more sunshine. We spent a lot of time working hard at home with school work and then celebrated our hard work with, you guessed it, outdoor adventures! And with great joy, in the last week of March, our Stay at Home orders were lifted and we were able to explore outside of our town. What fun that opens up. We also can now have one family over, outside ... so we were able to enjoy the last week of March with others and boy, oh boy, did that ever lift our spirits.  This kid broke me down and began his Kindergarten work this month!  So proud of his hard work and dedication  we've tried very hard to keep our dates with each kid a top priority.  This month I had a date with this little girl and we got some take out and went to the park.  The sun wasn't shining too much, and it was a bit chilly, but it was a joy to be out and alone with my ...

 February. What a mix of sun, snow, outdoor adventures and indoor learning. I'd say adjusting to life in Stockton is going alright. We've had our days of homesickness but we are learning a new normal. Lockdown continued through February so we had did a lot of local trails and outdoor adventures. It was so nice to get out and see rolling hills and even some sheep! We've discovered that there is always another trail to follow here in England! It's a dream come true.  We spent each week in our homeschool learning about England's history and studying nature. We learned about worms, evergreens, spring flowers, and the vernal equinox. Such fun times learning together! We are doing well with our new routine and enjoyed a full month of class time each day followed by outdoor adventure and exploration.... even in the snow and cold!  February went quickly but it was a fun and full month of family time!  Oh and WE GOT A NEW VAN!!!! That REALLY helped our adventure time. :)...