Anna had Greek Day at school in November. Kenny & I both volunteered to help that day, knowing it was our last curriculum day for the elementary years. The students decorated their shirts according to a Greek god. Anna’s class chose Poseidon – the Greek god of the sea – so she & her classmates drew waves. The students rotated between classrooms for various activities and then enjoyed a Greek feast of pita bread, grapes, olives, spanakopita, cucumber slices & dates. The kids have so enjoyed these curriculum days in elementary school & we will miss them!

Weeks earlier, Anna completed a board game project that mirrored their study of Odysseus from Homer’s Iliad. She designed the game, Homebound, the layout of the board & the challenges along the way as you roll the dice. We sat down & played it with her which was fun. She did such a great job! 

Our mum lasted through part of November, & I managed to keep the pumpkins & geranium alive through Thanksgiving. I moved them all into the garage almost nightly in November which became quite a pain, but it was worth it to have something pretty on the porch on Thanksgiving Day. 

We had a lovely Thanksgiving Day celebrating with Mary Jo & some friends from church. We have so, so much to be thankful for!