Packing Up Some School Kick-off Memories

 As September comes to a close, I think I better pack some memories into the treasure box.

This year Sophie is taking a step off the homeschool path we have walked since she was four.  She is still homeschooling but instead of attending Classical Conversation Co-op she is loving every minute of Artios. Artios is a fine arts co-op where Sophie gets to focus her learning on music, art, history and that which has pumped through her since the day she was born... drama!

 Haleigh and Mackenzie are enjoying  their days at Classical Conversations.  I am enjoying watching their weekly presentations and learning along with them.

The weekend before we kicked off our first full week of school we spent some time with Gran and Meeps in Charleston.  We took the opportunity for our first official field trip.

 Patriots' Point was an amazing experience.

The Congressional Medal of Honor Museum is located on board the historic aircraft carrier USS YORKTOWN.

We toured the Medal of Honor Museum, it was a lot of fun watching the girls connect history they have learned over the years with the museum artifacts and information.

The USS YORKTOWN (CV-10) was the tenth aircraft carrier to serve in the United States Navy. 

 

 

We felt so small on the USS Yorktown aircraft carrier.  It was overwhelming to try to wrap my mind around being on this ship for months on end and living in the spaces and conditions we toured.  It made us all much more thankful and thoughtful of the men and women who serve our country!

 I ABSOLUTELY love this attitude and have reminded my girls often of this as when we come up against a hard day.  "The difficult we do right away.  The impossible will take a little longer."

CLAMAGORE is the only GUPPY III submarine preserved in the United States.

The LAFFEY (DD-724) was named for the first LAFFEY (DD-459), sunk at the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal in November 1942.

What a great way to kick off the 2013-1014 school year!!