Science Fair

Did I happen to mention that we also participated in our local home school group's Science Fair on Aislinn's birthday? So after a morning party, an afternoon of butterflies, we scarfed down a quick dinner and drove over to set up for the science fair. We did most of the work for our project the day before, but the girls did a great job of choosing and magnifying the household items they found, and doing a huge amount of writing.
What it did show me, was just how far Tara is coming with writing her letters, and her huge interest in learning to read (following in Aislinn's footsteps). The fair itself was great fun, as the girls enjoy the hustle and bustle, and the interaction with all of their home school acquaintances. Grammie, Aunt Jenn and Uncle Jay also came down to check it out which the girls greatly enjoyed.
The fair itself was run really well with about 30 projects set up, and ranging from nature collections, including bones, shells and rocks, right through to in-depth projects describing diabetes, optical illusions and light refraction.
The fun part was the community aspect, and the overall feeling of encouragement and success. Everyone who participated received an award, but regardless of that everyone displayed a true interest and sense of pride in what they had brought to share.