Freedom!

Noah let his butterflies go free today...such a beautiful day for it!  We raised these 5 guys from the tiny caterpillar stage.  One is still in the chrysalis stage, we don't think it's going to make it.  It hasn't turned dark and black like the others, it is still gray.  Anyway, 4 of them are healthy and active!  They seemed to love it outside in the sun and air.

Noah taking Painted Lady # 4 out of its home 

Saying goodbye...

Matthew saying goodbye...

Seacoast Science Center Field Trip

On Friday, Noah had his end of the year field trip for his Ocean Adventures co-op class at the Seacoast Science Center in Rye.  Al took the day off from work and we made it a family day (except for little Matthew, who we left with Mimi and Gigi!).  He had a great time!!  We didn't know what to expect with the rocky shore, but I think he would do fine the next time.  Enjoy the pics!

Walking in...

Lobster boat

Checking out the indoor tide pool

Kadin found a periwinkle

Noah found a dog whelk

Aaron

Our group

Aaron found a periwinkle

Baby crab

Baby lobster

Noah

Daddy and Aaron

The boys with their friend Josh

Mommy and her boys

Daddy and his boys

Boys guarding the artillery and fort!

Little piano player...

After Noah finished his practicing this morning, Matthew hopped on the piano and started tapping away.  So cute!  Noah is so patient, and will be such a good teacher someday!  Enjoy the pics...

Little Matthew

Matthew and his big brother Noah

A favorite homeschool perk...beach day, school on the road!

Yesterday the boys and I spent the day at Mimi's beach and it was an absolutely beautiful day!  The day started out chilly, but by noon it was in the 80's and sunny!  There was a little breeze, which later turned to gusts...but we were ready to head home for Matthew's nap. It was so nice to see Mimi and Dede again!  Enjoy the pics!!

Matthew in the sand...

Building a choo-choo...

Beautiful view...

Not crowded here, but mobbed in Hampton!

Kadin's mussel shell

Noah and his findings...

Some of Noah's findings...

Kadin in the tide pool

Aaron & Kadin checking out a little shrimp guy in the shovel...

Noah

Wading in the tide pool

Trying to get a good shot of all of them...yeah right!

Aaron and Matthew before lunch...playing so nice!

Now this is my idea of a nap!  He looked like this in the driveway as we left Mimi's!