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So... the last couple weeks we have been imaginary visiting Norway and Scandinavia.

For those of you just joining us we are going around the world in 180 days, studying World Geography and cultures.

Norway has been fun. Today we took a little field trip to Ikea. Bet you didn't know that some of the largest forests in the world occupy Norway, Sweden and Finland. Hence, furniture is a major export. Hence, Ikea. Plus, they have a Swedish market so I could pick up some authentic eats.

The other day we did some Rosemaling, which basically means painting roses. I found a great pattern and instructions at Teach art at Home.

We spent two days studying Lapland and reindeer herders. I got two great books, Welcome Back Sun and Far North, to compliment our studies. We also made a Lapland felt square from the book Global Art.

Next week it's on to France...so stay tuned.

This is the kids painting their rosemaling projects. Except Asher is painting a crocodile he calls a lizard, and I promise there are no roses on it.


Rachel's Lapland felt square. The clothing in Lapland is bright and has many patterns. This way they are very visible against the white snow.



Nothing like a big plate of Swedish meatballs! Yum!