Though we live in an older neighborhood with oak-lined streets, our backyard is pretty void of trees.  More than likely because of the pool.  We do have our Elm and three crepe myrtles in the front, and a large pine in the back.  Since Lance and I were young, we wanted a treehouse.  Well, now our dreams have come true.  My dad and Lance are almost finished building a treehouse with our pine tree coming up the middle. Here is a sneak peak.

Part of our Homeschooling journey is nature journaling.  Not only do the kids journal, but I get to as well.  Here is one of my entries.  The scavenger squirrel approaches the pool for a drink of water. The birds chirp. The squirrel stretches its neck down with his body hanging in a vertical position from the pools edge and tastes the brine. The birds soar overhead. the squirrel raises his head as to observe his surroundings for predators (namely for the dog and cat which usually reside on the property). To the squirrel’s delight, They are no where to be found…not even heard. The squirrel drinks. The dog rests under my feet. The cat probably hunting on the other side of the wooden pine fence. The birds call, tweet, chirp, coo, and sing. Nature is among us.
The pool’s gentle ripples. The blades of grass sway. The leaves of the Satsuma tree dance. The sky blue with grey and white clouds being highlighted with the setting sun’s rays. The crackling of leaves in the wind like the song of a campfire. The reminder…fall is now among us. Soon the leaves will change color… The trees will become bare. The Satsuma’s orange. But the birds will not lose their song, the scavenger squirrel will not go thirsty, and nature will remain in the same light, but in a different beauty. For tomorrow is a new day… A new beautiful creation waiting to open your eyes, enhance your spirit, and equip you to appreciate every moment of the life you were given.