Art Show 2013

The kids had a fun night at the art show.
They were able to enter 2 pieces each and won the following awards.
Avery
Koala World (pencil, oil pastels)- Honorable Mention
World Of Fireworks (crayon, watercolor, salt)- Honorable Mention
Jasper
Raging Volcano (oil pastels, crayons, markers, watercolor)-3rd
Evening (Watercolor, acrylic)-Artist Choice
Tullaia
White Stallion (pencils)- Honorable Mention
Embroidered Garden (embroidery on linen and silk)- 1st

Thanks to Bill for taking the photos!

Things Found On A Spring Day

Asparagus

Snow Peas

Lined Snake

Midland Brown Snake

Strawberries

On this day, we found several snakes and the kids were delighted to put them in buckets.  There were 3 different kinds represented, Midland Brown, Lined, and Garter.  

Most of the snakes we find are Lined, and they primarily eat slugs.  We have an abundance of slugs, so i love having them in the garden.  

My posts are often months behind, because this week it has been "summer" in regard to temperature.  The snakes are surely in the shadiest place they can find and the peas are turning yellow with fright.