This morning we were treated to a gorgeous sunrise. It was so freaking orange you’d think it was sunset… after a huge fire or something. There was even a rainbow.

After lunch we went on a listening walk. That was Jessie’s idea. We caught a leopard frog. Or at least I think it is. Could have sworn I ran across an entry for a frog that looks very similar… somewhere. The kids climbed the cedar tree. I’m going to make rabid tree climber out of Sam yet. I really enjoyed watching them climb. I think every kid should have a tree to climb.

Read a rather disturbing post today about the NEA (National Educational Association) and their current resolutions against homeschoolers. There is an online petition here that gives some of the details.

“The National Education Association believes that home schooling programs based on parental choice cannot provide the student with a comprehensive education experience. “

There sure is a lot of evidence to the contrary. Colleges are actively seeking homeschooled kids too. The petition link above includes a link to some impressive stats and more information (that I need to read).

Not exactly sure why this NEA resolution bothers me so much. I’ve seen other such things and ignored them successfully. Will have to spend some time thinking and reading more on it. Exactly WHY do I homeschool…? What makes ME think I AM qualified? Stay tuned….

Meet Freddy, Frankie and Bertha. They live in our pool. Jessie and I figured since they were so big, they needed names. This was one of the fun things we did today while Sam was at camp. I do not know if these are bullfrogs or green frogs. I am assuming the big one is female. But I could be wrong.

Today, Sam got to explore Devil’s Icebox home of the pink planarians. Couldn’t find a picture of those. Sorry. I’m rather jealous because I haven’t been there yet.

Tomorrow Sam gets to go to a candy factory. I think Jessie and I will go to the Chocolate shop.