The Falcon's Nest

We have moved over 1300 miles away from our families and friends and I thought that this might be a great way to keep in touch!

Monday, November 20, 2006

Field Trip to Lowery Nature Center, November 2006








Hammining it up for the camera!



















Gabriel and Jacob enjoy the bus ride!

















In the nature center, everyone sorted and identified seeds.

On the nature trail



Feeding the birds


Finding animal lairs


The lakes beginning to freeze



Cold hikers hurry up the trail

100 Questions that Americans should be able to answer

What are the colors of our flag?
How many stars are there in our flag?
What color are the stars on our flag?
What do the stars on the flag mean?
How many stripes are there in the flag?
What color are the stripes?
What do the stripes on the flag mean?
How many states are there in the Union?
What is the 4th of July?
What is the date of Independence Day?
Independence from whom?
What country did we fight during the Revolutionary War?
Who was the first President of the United States?
Who is the President of the United States today?
Who is the Vice-President of the United States today?
Who elects the President of the United States?
Who becomes the President of the United States if the President should die?
For how long do we elect the President?
What is the Constitution?
Can the Constitution be changed?
What do we call a change to the Constitution?
How many changes or amendments are there to the Constitution?
How many branches are there in our government?
What are the three branches of our government?
What is the legislative branch of our government?
Who makes the laws in the United States?
What is Congress?
What are the duties of Congress?
Who elects Congress?
How many senators are there in Congress?
Can you name the two senators from your state?
For how long do we elect each senator?
How many representatives are there in Congress?
For how long do we elect the representatives?
What is the executive branch of our government?
What is the judiciary branch of our government?
What are the duties of the Supreme Court?
What is the supreme law of the United States?
What is the Bill of Rights?
What is the capital of your state?
Who is the current governor of your state?
Who becomes President of the United States if the President and the Vice-President should die?
Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
Can you name the 13 original states?
Who said, "Give me liberty or give me death."?
Which countries were our enemies during World War II?
What are the 49th and 50th states of the Union?
How many terms can a President serve?
Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.?
Who presides over your local government?
According to the Constitution, a person must meet certain requirements in order to be eligible to become President. Name one of these requirements.
Why are there 100 Senators in the Senate?
Who selects the Supreme Court justices?
How many Supreme Court justices are there?
Why did the Pilgrims come to America?
What is the head executive of a state government called?
What is the head executive of a city government called?
What holiday was celebrated for the first time by American colonists?
Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
What is the basic belief of the Declaration of Independence?
What is the national anthem of the United States?
Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner?
Where does freedom of speech come from?
What is the minimum voting age in the United States?
Who signs bills into law?
What is the highest court in the United States?
Who was President during the Civil War?
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
What special group advises the President?
Which President is called the "Father of our country?"
What Immigration and Naturalization Service form is used to apply to become a naturalized citizen?
Who helped the Pilgrims in America?
What is the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?
What were the 13 original states of the U.S. called?
Name 3 rights or freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.
Who has the power to declare war?
What kind of government does the United States have?
Which President freed the slaves?
In what year was the Constitution written?
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
Name one purpose of the United Nations.
Where does Congress meet?
Whose rights are guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights?
What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
Name one benefit to being a citizen of the United States?
What is the most important right granted to U.S. citizens?
What is the United States Capitol?
What is the White House?
Where is the White House located?
What is the name of the President's official home?
Name one right guaranteed by the first amendment.
Who is the Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?
Which President was the first Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?
In what month do we vote for President?
In what month is the new President inaugurated?
How many times may a Senator be re-elected?
How many times may a Congressman be re-elected?
What are the 2 major political parties in the U.S. today?
How many states are there in the United States?

Sunday, November 19, 2006

Gabriel at Play




Halloween Day 2006




Mommy and Gabriel visited Daddy at work to show off their costumes!

Halloween Night 2006


































Even the dog got in on the Halloween Act!

MEA Weekend October 19-22



















I was fascinated by the stands of yellow evergreens and white birch that we passed on our way to Duluth. These pictures were taken near St. Cloud, MN.

My first view of the North Shore, also known as, Lake Superior

Bonsai checks out the playground


The playground at Best Western Egdewater, Duluth, MN



We're taking over this playground, see, and you can't do anything about it, see. So wise up and get out of our way!


(Whispered) "Christian steps up to the tee. The pressure is intense. If he makes this hole this unknown will have stolen the Putt Putt Classic World Championship Title away from an entire field of more experienced players! His caddy and his coach, who also happen to be his brothers, are right on the green with him. Everyone is holding their breathe, waiting to see if this is a Cinderella story in the making."




I'll get you my pretty, and your little dog, too! In fact, I think I'll get the dog first!











Gabriel, as usual, has to find a different way to play with the toy. "What do you mean I'm supposed to go in the house?"

Saturday, November 18, 2006

Waiting for the Big Splash!


Having Fun at the Water Park



Monday, November 13, 2006

George, George, George of the Jungle...




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The bigger they are, the harder they fall!


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William A. Irvin

Once the flagship of U.S. Steel Great Lakes ore boat fleet,
it is now a reportedly haunted museum.
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The Train Museum


These three always look like they are up to something.


"I've been working on the railroad,
All the live long day!..."


This train has a special snowplow on the front of it.


This one just has a BIG snowplow!
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Having a Grandpa Starr Moment...




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