The last days of summer that toe the beginnings of fall are always a special time for us. Soon come the crisp, misty mornings, mushroom towns, visiting bird flocks, and rainbowed leaves that are our favorite. But, for now, there are soft, warm, bright, summery things that envelope our beginning-school days: grapes and sand and lake sparkles, sunny porch mornings, familiar-wet tree walks, and garden veggie-feast dinners. The muscadines aren't as plentiful this year, but we've been picking what's come in to snack on and freeze for later treats. And an occasional breakfast :) Lake sparkles and water striders at Green Mountain Sweet, old tunnel-tree friends at Halmony and Halabaji's house on a shimmery wet day. This was our daily wagon walk to the mailbox when they were babies. There's a little beach at Camp Honeycomb, nestled amid the gentle blue hills along Lake Guntersville where we spent a warm afternoon. The last time we were here we were saying farewell to dear friends. This time we shared a beautiful evening with visiting family, all of us two years older since we'd last been together. First time making jelly thumbprint cookies for afternoon tea. They're really good and cute! Here's the recipe: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a56358/easy-jam-thumbprint-cookies/ Feast of treasures from Halmony and Halabaji's garden. Some day I hope to cook like Umma :)
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We like to start our new year the first full week of September, and it's become tradition to have a little celebration the Friday before. Down the rainbow path, back to school they go.... A collection of new supplies and books for the journey of the coming year waits at the end of the path, on the good old table that carries us through so many dear things. Some anticipated needs, a few requests, and some surprise treasures and treats. This year had a very magical touch :) Mr. Hufflepuff studying a new narration notebook. Miss Gryffindor skipping with a surprise bottle of more ink for the quills. New familiars are met and named. Adventures await! Spellbooks ... ...And wands (these came about a week ago, and we've been up to a lot of silly fun with them) The Marauder's Map We solemnly swear we are up to no good! And the traditional 'stack of this term's books' pic. ;)
We're looking forward to meeting all of these new friends, as well as continuing the journey with some of our old ones from last year. We splurged on a physical copy of Nil's and our first term's poetry this time, which is exciting because while we truly appreciate and enjoy ebooks, having the physical ones is always a treasure. We've also just begun to work through the Hobbit Literature Guide by Hearthmagic this past week to ease into our lessons, and I had to include it because not only is it lovely in appearance, it's a joy to do, and stir in. It's a perfect autumn tale and includes so many scrumptious-looking recipes! We spent the rest of the day eating cookies, doing spells, making mischief, and practicing with their new quills (which I didn't take any pictures of, because we were busy with the figuring out of strokes and ink and sealing stamps, but hope to show better in the future. We've fallen in love). *Links to the shops/sites of printables and things pictured. We're so grateful to them for adding that extra special to our day* Wands: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Here4ThePartyShop Harry Potter bookmarks: https://www.artsyfartsymama.com/2016/07/free-printable-harry-potter-bookmarks.html Marauder's map: https://www.deviantart.com/littlefallingstar/art/The-Marauders-Map-389921556 Hogwarts House notebook covers: https://www.polkadotchair.com/diy-hogwarts-house-notebooks-a-harry-potter-craft-idea/ pdfs of 'A Wizard's Guide to Spells' and 'Book of Potions' found on google and printed :) HearthMagic's Hobbit Guide: https://www.etsy.com/listing/497721189/the-hobbit-family-learning-adventure Quills were just from Amazon, here's the specific ones we ended up choosing, in case you're on the hunt ;) They are *lovely*! https://www.amazon.com/Quill-Pen-Feather-Calligraphy-Replacement/dp/B089GY5FJ2/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=quills&qid=1630771599&sr=8-3 |
AuthorsHello! We're Maya, Lucas, and Miri. Welcome to Whimsywhispered, where we share our days as a Charlotte Mason and Waldorf inspired homeschooling family living and growing in Alabama. We hope you enjoy your visit and return as often as you like :) Archives
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