A Very Lovely Couple of Days...

My spirits have been lagging, I am truly missing my beloved and the more he says "I don't know yet" to my question as to when he is coming home again, the harder I work to not drop lower.

So Sunday we headed to Denver for the FREE DAY at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. We had a great time looking at mummies, eating lunch and discovering more about ourSELVES in the Discovery Health area.

We arrived home plenty tired and had a campout in the living room.

Since I required that each of the girls document something about their field trip, that made a full 5 hours of "schooling" for Sunday. Not something I normally do, but after worshipping together we seized the opportunity for fun learning.

Today we made some lists and I took Chica out for lunch (free coupons to Chick Fil A) and to run some errands, which included her finishing her Christmas shopping. It is always so great when I get some one on one time with the girls.

We arrived home and stowed away our purchases while Petal Rose got ready for her turn. As we were inbetween mealtimes we decided on a TREAT and had Tall Peppermint Hot Chocolates! WOW are those YUM! Petal Rose and I did a bit of shopping, she is now nearly finished with her Christmas shopping and after a quick run to the grocery store we headed home. Once again I was blessed to have that one on one time!

Very soon I hope to take Mae out, it's a bit harder for her and I, as she is the oldest. Hopefully Builder Man will be home soon and we can cover for each other.

Mae had chili ready for us so we ate while Barbie & the Three Musketeers sang and sword fighted across our tv screen. These were two very good days. While things are a bit hard right now, we do have so very much to be thankful for.

God is good, all the time, God is good.

Just Because...

I was reminded that I have not posted any chicken pictures in awhile and these are pretty cute.

Chica came to the back door this afternoon to show me how cuddly Blanca was...




And then she was able to grab Thunder Bird.

Thanksgiving in the School Room

This week and probably next, we are reading about the Pilgrims, Native Americans and the first Thanksgiving, as well as having a little fun. Some of our resources this year are:

The Legend of Squanto, Radio Theater Production
Living Principles of America, William Bradford
The Thanksgiving Story by Alice Dalgliesh
Thank You Sarah by Laurie Halse Anderson
The 1621 Harvest Feast by Kate Waters

Hands of a Child Thanksgiving Lapbook

The Story of Squanto at Weekly Reader, Thank you Kendra!

An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving by Louisa May Alcott
Cranberry Thanksgiving by Wende & Harry Devlin

Simple Woman's Daybook

On this morning, November 17, 2009


Outside my window...a beautiful snowy mountain.


I am thinking...about our school lessons for today.


From the learning rooms...math, swimming creatures, nature readers and the First Thanksgiving. We'll listen to a little about William Bradford this afternoon.


I am thankful for...life!


From the kitchen...Turkey Soup and Fresh Bread.


I am sewing...actually, I am machine quilting the Christmas quilt.


Needle twirling...today I'll transfer Petal Rose's hat to double points. Hopefully I'll just about finish it today, then I'll get started on Mae's.


I am reading...the Gospel of John, Stepping Heavenward and A Charlotte Mason Companion.


I am hearing...the hum of the furnace.


One of my favorite things...laughter


To Be Fit and Healthy...nothing new, more exercise, more veggies


A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week...We've finished all of our outside activities so we'll be spending more time here at home. I'm going to encourage the girls to finish their handwork projects, and then teach Petal Rose and Chica to crochet.


Scripture I am thinking on this week...Trust in the Lord with all your heart, Lean NOT on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge HIM and He will make your path straight. Proverbs.

GRATITUESDAY

What am I thankful for this Tuesday? Let me count the blessings!

Seven years ago I was pregnant with my youngest daughter and very short of breath due to Congestive Heart Failure and a bad valve. Tonight, with a fully healed heart thumping hard in my chest, I pulled the top front tooth from that sweet baby's smile.

Fifteen ago this week I became engaged to the love of my life, my best friend, my rock.

Today the girls and I put in a full day's schooling, then went to the park to sled...before school was out for the day.

This weekend we hosted an early Thanksgiving celebration with a great grandmother, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, adult children and 1 unborn wee one :)

The freezer, fridge and pantry are full of good things to please the tastes and satisfy the hunger of those around our table.

Our closets are full of warm soft clothing and bedding for the winter ahead.

My children are cheerful and helpful, compassionate and delightful.

I have friends who call to check on me when my beloved has returned to work, out of town.

You know, I could go on, and on. But I will stop for now...

WOW! She is growing way too fast!

We Made Them!

Cutting out the cookies!

Being goofy and having fun!

Slushy Monday...

The first thing Petal Rose said to me this morning when she peeked out of her bed..."Momma, can we go sledding?" Made me smile as it was only about 30 degrees out and 7am. We started schooling about 8 am and finished a little after 1pm.

The girls were worried all morning as they watched the icicles in the back drip drip drip, but they scrambled into their snow clothes quickly and we headed back to the park after lunch.




Things were a little slushy, but the girls made their way down several paths left from yesterday. It was a great time in the bright sunshine.