The Hidden Trash Can....

So, Owen decided to make his own, "Hidden Trash Can." It's actually a trash BOX. lol He connected the tube to a hole in our counter, where electrical cords can usually go down to reach an outlet. At the bottom of the tube was a shoebox to collect trash. It's "hidden" because he then put our rolling 3-drawer cabinet in front of the below part. Creative, but was best for little pom pom balls that could be the only kind of trash to go down the tube. lol Maybe some day we'll see this as the beginning of his "Inventions." What do you think?

Easter Pictures

1st Annual Talent Show!

Our family attended the 1st Annual Talent Show for Fellowship of Christian Homeschoolers last night.   We preformed at Our Savior Lutheran Church, in Grand Rapids.  There were10 participants in performances,  (Piano, Voice, Poetry, and Cello), and many others who brought displays of their work  from throughout the school year.  I saw artwork, Lego creations, 3-D puzzles, an erupting volcano, Science books of birds, etc.  Owen played his piano piece, "Pumpkin Eater," from Music Tree, Book 1.   He did a great job, with no mistakes, and he bowed with confidence afterwards.  I was really proud of him!  Afterwards, we all enjoyed some punch and cookies.  I made my "Strawberries and Cream" cookies.

Bibles International

Owen and I had the opportunity to visit Bibles International today. Dr Hantz Bernard is the Director there. They were putting on display many ancient Bible texts, some over 600 years old. The most interesting part to me was seeing an actual scroll from the 1400's, hand printed on sheep skin. There were 38 or 39 sections of text sown together by thread made from sheep parts. They scored lines that appear white on the skin to make sure the alignment of the text was perfect. When the scroll was falling apart, or too hard to repair the text anymore, they put the scroll into a pot and stored it some place, or sometimes put it into the temple walls. Later texts were written on dried sheep bladder, which apparently resisted moisture well.
1400's Complete Torah Scroll.

See the stitching between sections?

Hard to see, but I tried to focus the "white lines" they scored for perfect alignment of the text.

Example of "printing."

Pressing...

Final product!

The lady who helped Owen print his own name. :)

Snacks.

Our speaker, Mr. Mike Grant,who had the scroll collection.

Turkey!

LOOK at what flew into our back yard yesterday! Of course, it flew off as soon as I captured these pictures.