Some serious hockey watching going on! Go USA!
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
Day 58
One of our special visitors today.
Apparently, you need to talk while you are playing a game together.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
Monday's Mason
Volume 4, Chapter XVII - Integrity: Justice in Action
The Habit of Finishing. - What is worth beginning is worth finishing, and what is worth doing is worth doing well.
The Habit of Finishing. - What is worth beginning is worth finishing, and what is worth doing is worth doing well.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Day 53
Just a view of our "small" group hanging out tonight!
And some of Baby Girl - lovin' the outfit (a hand-me-down from our small group friends!)
And lovin' the celery! Working on some teeth?!
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Day 52
Academic Fair day!
L with his art project - he received a blue ribbon!
J with his science display - he received a red ribbon!
M with his literature project - he received a white ribbon!
Friday, February 19, 2010
Day 51
Today was a crazy day! We were finishing up academic fair projects, cleaning house, getting Baby Girl back on some sort of schedule,making birthday cards, meal planning and grocery shopping and oh, yeah our regular school work! All that and I had to grab the camera and snap a picture of the boys hanging out this evening so I would have something to post! Do you ever wonder where the day goes to? I am thankful that everything was accomplished with some time to spare! Well, I still have to go shower . . .
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Day 48
The boys finally used their Zappos gift certificate from Uncle W! They made some great choices and had fun shopping online! M's is still yet to come.
This dog continues to crack me up! Really, who does he think he is?! D was trying to take a nap!
Monday, February 15, 2010
Day 47
J started his science project for our homeschool academic fair coming up. Which diaper will be the best?
Monday's Mason
In reading through the Charlotte Mason home schooling series, I have come across many quotes, ideas that I have marked. I am going to start posting one a week (on Monday's) for myself and anyone else who might be interested. These are only tidbits - tiny morsels to chew on.
Volume 4, Part III, Chapter 1
"Love - Love, like a king, has his Lords in Waiting - Pity, Benevolence, Sympathy, Kindness, Generosity, Gratitude, Courage, Loyalty, Humility, Gladness. Have you ever thrown a stone into the water and watched the circles about it spread? As a matter of fact, they spread to the very shores of the pond or lake or sea into which you have thrown the stone; more, they affect the land on the further side. But those distant circles become so faint that they are imperceptible, while those nearest the point where you have thrown in the stone are clearly marked. So it is with our Love. It is as if, in the first place, our home were the stone thrown in to move our being; and from that central point the circle of our love widens until it embraces all men."
Volume 4, Part III, Chapter 1
"Love - Love, like a king, has his Lords in Waiting - Pity, Benevolence, Sympathy, Kindness, Generosity, Gratitude, Courage, Loyalty, Humility, Gladness. Have you ever thrown a stone into the water and watched the circles about it spread? As a matter of fact, they spread to the very shores of the pond or lake or sea into which you have thrown the stone; more, they affect the land on the further side. But those distant circles become so faint that they are imperceptible, while those nearest the point where you have thrown in the stone are clearly marked. So it is with our Love. It is as if, in the first place, our home were the stone thrown in to move our being; and from that central point the circle of our love widens until it embraces all men."
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Day 46
Happy Valentine's Day!
This was the second year of celebrating Valentine's with a special meal. We get out the fancy dishes, light some candles and have a romantic family meal! Steak is always on the menu and this year we also had salad, twice baked potatos, asparagus and a heart cake for dessert. The boys started asking at the beginning of February if we were going to have our steak dinner again this year - I think it is officially a tradition now!
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Day 45
Today, we went to B-man's first birthday party!
Why does he get the good stuff and all I get is squash?!
How else are you supposed to get all the air out of an inflatable palm tree?
Just wanted to throw in another one of Baby Girl, because she is lookin' so cute!
Friday, February 12, 2010
Day 44
Today we went to a Valentine's Day party with for our homeschool group. Overall, it went really well. M didn't participate in any of the group activities or games, this is not unusual for him. He doesn't want to and it doesn't seem to bother him that he isn't participating, so I try and not let it bother me. Here the older boys decorating their treat bags.
All ready to be filled!
M enjoying his cookie he decorated!
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Day 41
Runnerdan coming in from a snowy run. I tried to get all the ice and snow before it melted off of him.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Day 33
This dog cracks me up - he really thinks that I lay out a blanket on the floor for him!
N is thrilled because then she can reach out and touch him!
Day 32
On Mondays, Grandpa takes L to BSF. They usually go out to dinner first, so we had Grandpa and Grandma over for dinner. Grandpa's favorite - Cherry pie. Made with cherries picked from our trees last June. And, I got to make it in the new pie plate I received for Christmas!
Day 31
Sunday afternoon: playing some games. M is the Sequence champ (but would NOT be good at Poker)
J bought this game recently - Laser Battle. They love it and are great at it!
