Inuit Carving

So, I am having the worst time getting a good picture of Dante's soap carving, but I hate not to add it.

Did you know?

The Inuit live in areas within and near the Arctic, from the northeastern tip of Russia across Alaska and northern Canada, to Greenland. The Inuit call themselves by words that mean "the people." In Canada they are Inuit, Yupik in Alaska and Yuit in Siberia. Historically, they carved images of the animals they've hunted or in traditional myths and stories they told, or as toys for their children. Today the Inuit carve to make works of art to sell and support their families. Most Inuit carvings show polar bears, walrus, seals or Inuit hunters and are carved from soapstone, a soft, talc-based stone that easily accepts carving techniques.

The fruits of my labor...aahhhhh!

The perfect homeschool in MY home this morning.

I slept in until 6:50, so missed my opportunity to grab a shower without the children being awake before Rich left for work. Dante says, "It's okay, mom. Go ahead and get a shower and I will tend to Izzie." HHMMMM?, my first thought. But considering my other options (not getting a shower and being stinky all day), I go for it. Quick. Quick. Quick. Because I hear no bickering, arguing, yelling, or screaming. I have not been interrupted, so I am sure someone is locked in a closet or um, maybe tied up with a lasso and a bandana around their mouth? As I walk out of the bathroom, what do my wandering eyes should appear?
Three children all cuddled on the couch, under a big blanket while big brother reads Ducky Goes to the Zoo.
Life is good. I am thankful God has been SOOOOO forgiving of my mistakes in raising my 10 year old. If only I would be more patient and know that my Savior is faithful even in the little things.
Love,
Amy

Homemade pinata

Well, we wrapped up our Mexican study with a fiesta. Rich stopped by the local Mexican joint and grabbed some goodies and I whipped up a few things to accompany the tortillas. We had planned on making them from scratch, but time got away from me. We talked a bit about what we had learned about Mexico over some good food and the kids couldn't wait to bust open the pinata they had made.
Unfortunately, the pinatat had split, so Rich had to do a little repair with his Army tape. Although it didn't look beautiful and we didn't have time to paint it, the kids had a blast hitting with a bat and gathering the treats from inside.
We travel to Canada for the next couple of weeks and then WE ARE TAKING A BREAK !! We have been moving full speed ahead, missing one maybe two days of school since the middle of August. We started when Rich went back for teacher training week. I will post of few photos of our Canadian art projects and then will be MIA for a bit.
Love,
Amy
So........maybe I will not post a pic. It seems that we have lost a few photos over the last couple of days and our ghetto pinata was one of them. No redoing of that craft. :O)