From The Schoolroom...

I mentioned in an article I wrote for this months OHC newsletter, that I wanted to encourage my girls to take more ownership of the nature table and nature board. Well, today I shared my desire with my daughters - and they responded better than I had hoped!  The girls immediately got to work creating this gorgeous autumnal display, and Miss V-L made a lovely paper sunflower and blackberry for our nature board {seen above}

They also included an autumn book basket which we will add to as we move through the season...

Miss J-L has also been expressing a desire of late to learn how to sew. Last week Friday her sister had a friend over, so it was the perfect time for the two of us to sit down together and get sewing. She knew exactly what it was she wanted to do - make an apron. She even knew what she wanted it to look like, so she drew a sketch and then I helped her draw up a pattern. It was a long, lovely afternoon of cutting, pressing and sewing. The delight on my little girls face and the sense of accomplishment she felt after completing her apron - I can't tell you how lovely it was for me to see! Here she is, modelling her lovely apron...

Granny's - you can be very proud of your granddaughter! She did all the sewing herself!

Have a blessed week-end everyone, I will see you back here very soon!