I'm doing some research on a Bible study and came across this quote which I like:
"A woman's heart should be so hidden in Christ that a man should have to seek
Him first to find her." -- Maya Angelou
Friday, July 25, 2008
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Kids and pets
This was my new kitchen helper. He had been around for about a week. I decided he was too cute to worry about but the little ones caught him today and lost him in the living room. I had directed them to take him to the garden but they wanted to show him to me first and got sidetracked. Now he's on the loose-he better hope the cat doesn't notice him!
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We drove around today and stopped at a beach park to walk/play around. I had three children who were happy to pose for me and one little rascal whom I caught anyway.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Shave Ice and Ponies
I think these were the favorites of the night. #3 rode the ponies 3 times. #2 rode them 4 times. #4 would nod his head wildly with a huge grin if asked if he rode the ponies. #1 got too busy playing in the bounce house to stand in line for the ponies.
I think #4 had 2 shaved ice-I saw #2 with 2 different ones also. I was helping serve food so everyone was in care of dad, running from place to place. All had a great time but were ready to come home and crash into bed, I heard not one word of protest.
When we were eating lunch out on the deck today #3 told me that the trees were moving because they were thirsty. #2 tried to explain that no they were moving because the wind was blowing them. nope says #3 they are thirsty. I guess they were trying to wave to the rain clouds 'come here and give us a drink please'
I think #4 had 2 shaved ice-I saw #2 with 2 different ones also. I was helping serve food so everyone was in care of dad, running from place to place. All had a great time but were ready to come home and crash into bed, I heard not one word of protest.
When we were eating lunch out on the deck today #3 told me that the trees were moving because they were thirsty. #2 tried to explain that no they were moving because the wind was blowing them. nope says #3 they are thirsty. I guess they were trying to wave to the rain clouds 'come here and give us a drink please'
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
What I want to be
by #3, I think his favorite letter is D because included in the things we wants to be when he grows up are: A dinosaur, donkey, or now a dolphin. I'm thinking maybe he will work with the animals instead of being an animal but he insists "No I will BE a dolphin!" Yesterday he was showing me how he could swim like a dolphin in the pool.
Car has been repaired and now needs to be picked up. It sports a new starter and battery.
Car has been repaired and now needs to be picked up. It sports a new starter and battery.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Most of these pictures have been stuck in my camera for the last week so I thought I'd let them out;)
updated:
#1 & 2 found these scooters by the dumpster a couple weeks ago. So exciting as this was to be gifts for them this year. I bought some elbow and knee pads yesterday as #1 has many many owies from falling. They are quite the stunt devils, #2 must have a bit more coordination because she is not as scratched up as #1 but believe me she's probably the more darish of the two.
We watched some boats leave as RIMPAC kicked off last Monday. I think we saw 2 destroyers and two subs. We watched some leave at the channel by the park and then watched some more leave by the beach, where we cooled off in the water for a bit.
When #3 saw the first sub leave he says "Bye Daddy". So I guess he really knows that daddy works on those but silly boy-doesn't he think we'd give him more notice when daddy leaves!
The last pictures are from the park up the street. We walked to it the other day-good sweat equity in the exercise!
Keeping busy this week. We have VBS at night and this weekend is an Anniversary Celebration at our church. We are also working with one car again as are 'new' car is not starting. This is James last week of school for the semester. We have another birthday on the horizon-the big number 8!
I'm not sure if I mentioned but we are tying to grow an edible garden again. We have 2 upside down tomato plants. Bought a strawberry jar and have about 6 plants in that. Lots of lettuce growing and trying to get some cucumbers and squash(or eggplant-think we mixed up on that one) to grow vertical.
updated:
#1 & 2 found these scooters by the dumpster a couple weeks ago. So exciting as this was to be gifts for them this year. I bought some elbow and knee pads yesterday as #1 has many many owies from falling. They are quite the stunt devils, #2 must have a bit more coordination because she is not as scratched up as #1 but believe me she's probably the more darish of the two.
We watched some boats leave as RIMPAC kicked off last Monday. I think we saw 2 destroyers and two subs. We watched some leave at the channel by the park and then watched some more leave by the beach, where we cooled off in the water for a bit.
When #3 saw the first sub leave he says "Bye Daddy". So I guess he really knows that daddy works on those but silly boy-doesn't he think we'd give him more notice when daddy leaves!
The last pictures are from the park up the street. We walked to it the other day-good sweat equity in the exercise!
Keeping busy this week. We have VBS at night and this weekend is an Anniversary Celebration at our church. We are also working with one car again as are 'new' car is not starting. This is James last week of school for the semester. We have another birthday on the horizon-the big number 8!
I'm not sure if I mentioned but we are tying to grow an edible garden again. We have 2 upside down tomato plants. Bought a strawberry jar and have about 6 plants in that. Lots of lettuce growing and trying to get some cucumbers and squash(or eggplant-think we mixed up on that one) to grow vertical.
Friday, July 11, 2008
Public School like adoption
I've run across this guy a couple times. What he talks about intrigues me. There are many other videos on youtube as well.
John Taylor Gatto
and I just found his website.
John Taylor Gatto
and I just found his website.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Double Free Books!!
Who likes to get free books?? Usborne is once again offering Double Free Books go to www.good2read.com and start making your wish list! I know I'm working on mine:)
I've been thinking of our back to learning plans(although really learning never stops). We are going to stay with My Father's World. I just love how it's all put together yet easy to tweak if needed. I really love Math*U*See, I've been learning right along with #1 and he's only 8! #1 is really interested in learning to write in cursive so we are going with that and we're looking into Abeka for language arts for him.
So if you are looking for books to supplement your child's learning-now is a great time to be adding to your collection:D Be sure to check out the specials if you don't wish to get them free, at least you can get a discount!
I've been thinking of our back to learning plans(although really learning never stops). We are going to stay with My Father's World. I just love how it's all put together yet easy to tweak if needed. I really love Math*U*See, I've been learning right along with #1 and he's only 8! #1 is really interested in learning to write in cursive so we are going with that and we're looking into Abeka for language arts for him.
So if you are looking for books to supplement your child's learning-now is a great time to be adding to your collection:D Be sure to check out the specials if you don't wish to get them free, at least you can get a discount!
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