We've been studying the medieval knights and lords and kings. Making our very own coats of arms seemed the thing to go (especially since we had a book that told us all about it.) It is quite a technical pursuit. Each color has a meaning. Each design has a meaning. You cannot use certain colors on each other (because you might not be recognised quickly enough on the battlefield, for goodness' sake!) Each person or family has their own coat of arms. We learned that, even now, families can have a coat of arms. In the process of our studies we learned that some of our relatives even have an official one on record. We're still trying to obtain it, but in the meantime, the kids made their own. The above is Mr. Blueberry Eyes' coat of arms. The red stands for courage in battle, the blue, loyalty and truth. The lion stands for courage in battle, also.
Girls also had coats of arms, but since they did not go into battle, it generally had a more decorative, diamond shape. If the girl was unmarried, a blue ribbon was tied at the top. Towers represented protection or safety. This is Laughing Water's coat of arms.
We finally started getting back into our art curriculum and had lots of fun making color wheels last week.
It was a review for Laughing Water because when she was in third grade, she took an in-depth art course. It was, however, new for Mr. Blueberry Eyes (and me, too!)
Here's a funny picture of Hong Kong kitty, sitting in her castle atop the entertainment center. Yes, she always has a 'tude on her face!
A few weeks ago, The Mighty Hunting Hound ate chocolate. We had to get activated charcoal down her and monitor her heart rate for three days. Mr. Blueberry Eyes made a great little veterinarian!
Life has been confusing and up in the air for us lately. We're not sure what our future holds and it has had me in a bit of a dither, hence, the lack of posts. Maybe I'll make up for lost time soon! - Nanette
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