Homeschool in the back yard

 We have a large pond behind our house.  It is not unusual to see cranes, geese and even an occasional turtle out there.  Two days ago the kids were exploring around the area and shouted that we had to come see THIS!  Can you tell what it is? 

 I couldn't tell.  Now don't get all huffy with me, I did not grow up playing with things like this.  Mom, don't worry; you're still my favorite.  :D 

 Aren't tadpoles just adorable??  The water was actually frothing up there were so many.  I think in a few weeks, we're going to have a plague of frogs.  Those cranes need to get to work thinning the herd.  (Can you call it a herd?  Kate called it a heap so I guess herd is ok right?)

While out there, we noticed a little fishy caught in some net (why is there a net in there??) so Daddy-o got some scissors and cut the little dude free.  He's just awesome like that.  He then set 4 more free... and yes, I did call the pond people and report the netting situation. 

 I think it's pretty great that we get to stop life and have school when the opportunity presents itself.