Mackenzie’s science project on Dead Zones was presented at the Learning Showcase at Davenport Public Works today.  The mayor of Davenport arrived around 1:30 and toured all of the presentations.  Mackenzie presented to several folks who stopped by.

Our new front door and storm door were installed today!

We had a great Easter Sunday out at the new house.  We had ham loaves, green bean casserole, corn, macaroni salad, veggies/dip, rolls, pretzel salad, angel food cake, and brownies.  The we had another egg hunt outside, flew kites, and ran the remote control car for Bogey to chase.  It was a beautiful day – […]

The kids FINALLY got out of bed to hunt eggs this morning!  More egg hunting will happen this afternoon!  But it will be outside on this beautiful day!

Making preparations for Easter – decorating the trees and dying the eggs.

Another ferry ride back to the hotel after an educational day of touring the city.

Our final destination was The Grand Bazaar with over 4,000 shops!  But first we sat through a presentation on REAL Turkish rugs – apparently many of the vendors of rugs in The Grand Bazaar are selling fake Turkish rugs that are actually made in Afghanistan, China, and elsewhere and oftentimes they will “deliver” it to […]