February 29, 2008

Just a fast post here. My 4 yr. old came running into the kitchen saying, "Mommy, there's someone at the door." All the while going to hide under the kitchen table. She said, "I think it's a human!." Wow! I hope so....I wonder what she thinks we are. :0)

If anyone reads this blog, do you know if Jan Brett and Molly Brett (childrens book writers/illustrators) are related?? I found two paperback books by Molly Brett in my basement wedged between others and they both have a hedgehog, a badger, owl, mole and maybe even other animals the same. Or look the same. Someone gave these to me, (I have no idea who) and this is very interesting. It doesn't hurt to ask. :)

February 26, 2008

Can't think of anything to write at the moment so have a happy day.

THE GIRLS SNOW DAY

We have snow today! It's about time. The kids will be going out in it soon. I was thinking of walking to the park and taking some pictures. Hopefully I'll make it without falling. :)
Tomorrow we have a wedding to go to and from what I've read, it's supposed to be snowing then also.

The 'BabyBolte' Family is having their baby today; actually this morning. I've been praying for them. I do believe this is somewhat earlier than expected. If you go to their blog...(listed under my prayer list on the right), you can read what is going on.

Today should be an easy day. Most of my wash is done, the dishes are almost done, and we have no school today. Well, Tom will be doing something for his snow lapbook...he has to collect a cup of snow and measure it before and after it melts. Then he has to write about this. I might have him finish his short report on William "Snowflake" Bentley. this site is interesting:
http://snowflakebentley.com about 3/4's of the way down the page there is a video clip about him.
www.Bentley.sciencebuff.org/collection.asp
The photos of his snowflakes are beautiful.

We will try to catch snowflakes on black paper and look at them through a magnifying glass. We've tried before but it didn't work. This paper has been in the freezer for a long time so it is definitely cold enough.

I'm now going to get the kids dressed to go outside. Maybe I'll post some pictures later.

KATIE AND PUPPETS

HI, DADDY! HERE ARE THE PUPPETS I MADE... LOVE YOU, KATIE.

HI DADDY! DO YOU KNOW WHERE I AM?

Yes, I'm on top of my dresser. Oh Boy! That was fun! Mom just had to take a picture. But, she did take me down. Oh well, it was fun while it lasted. Love you Daddy.

Praying for these families

I have been checking on the 'BabyBolteFamily' Blog. She will most likely have the baby on Monday. Please pray for peace for her/family and also that the doctors will do everything they can for them and especially for 'Happy'.
Also, for Nathan, Tricia, and Gweneth (Cfhusband), we think of and pray for them everyday. Now when I get my cappuccino from Wawa I remember them also.....Cystic Fibrosis has a spot on their cup holders.
Have been checking on 'EvaJeanette' blog and haven't read any new posts. I know she wrote that she was in alot of pain...I believe that was on Friday.
Please continue praying for all of these families. They are a great testimony for God.
If you don't know where to find these blogs...go to the right of this page and scroll down. :0)

February 17, 2008

Hope everyone is enjoying their Sunday. Today I was in with the handicapped dept. during church. This was my 2nd time and enjoyed it very much. They are fun, loving people who are learning about the Lord and it is such a blessing to see. Some can be very stubborn, but can't we all? :0) I do believe I will be doing this for a long time. I do have to get to know their personalities.

Wow, my 4 yr. old just ran down the steps asking to go to church so she can do her singing. That is wonderful!

Early this afternoon little Ana ran right into the wall with the left side of her head. Ouch! Did it make a loud bang. I thought she would be knocked out. She laid down on my lap for a few minutes, (with some ice) went to her Dad for another few and then off she went like nothing happened. She is always banging her head into something...She needs to slow down.

I haven't painted my dragon yet. I'm not sure what to use. I don't want to ruin it. Tom has to finish his also.

I'm sure you saw the post of the cow's eye dissection we did. God is amazing. His creation is awesome. I do believe we will be doing a sheep's eye along with a cow's eye to see any differences...probably this week.

Time to get ready for church again....

February 14, 2008

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY, ED!
I am so glad God put us together.
I'll Love you Always and Forever........

Cow's Eye Dissection February 11, 2008

February 10, 2008

Good Morning everyone. I do believe we may have a slippery morning. It's getting windy and it's supposed to rain/snow shower. Please pray for Ed and 2 of the kids. They will be on one of the Sunday buses to pickup kids for church. (Ed drives). Now we never know if the weather will change because the weather forecasting hasn't been correct at all this year. :0)
Have a good morning. JESUS LOVES YOU!

February 9, 2008 Captain Hook, Peter Pan, and TinkerBell

I though some one would like these pictures. this is my son Ben and his classmates portraying, Captain Hook, Peter Pan, & TinkerBell. They did a pretty good job. Ben and Becca did the hair from thick black yarn. In some pics., like the top one, he looks like "M.J."!! Do you know who I mean?? LOL!!!

February 8, 2008

Today is going to be a quiet day. Ed took Becca and Tom to the mtns., 2 at school and the 2 little ones are with me. Katie was sick last night so she is laying down on the couch wrapped in blankets, crackers by her side and cartoons on. Ana is right by her....quiet. Wow...what should I do with myself?? I have alot of laundry, like every day. and I'll work on the dragon. I do need to figure out what to do with these toys. They don't have much but it's the sizes that don't fit into the box. We do have a large box of stuffed animals which they never touch so if I can get them into a bag without them seeing I'm good to go.

A little about myself. I do not like to be alone. When everyone is gone I just don't like it; I get nervous. I was thinking about this a little while ago and I thought how stupid. I don't know what my problem is. Maybe it's because I have such a big family that when they are gone I feel lost. I'm so used to the noise and always having someone by my side. Well anyway, my devotions last night were about David being hunted down by Saul. He didn't fear he knew God was with him.... Psalm 57:1-Be Merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast. I have no right to be nervous, it's silly. I need to get to my work and sing praises to God for all that he has given me (which is quite alot).

Have a good day .... and I pray that all of you going through trials will remember that the Lord is with you and will never leave.

Psalm 56:11-In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me.

Life Can Be Confusing (Written By Becca...My daughter)

Life Can Be Confusing
Sometimes things happen without us expecting it,
Our lives can change so drastically in one moment,
Our minds go spinning with questions,

Life can be Confusing but we need not fear,
Our God is here with us,
he's teaching us through everything that happens
in our lives,
He's building our Faith, Teaching us to pray,

Sometimes when things happen we get angry,
We cry and cry till no more tears can come,
We should not be angry we should pray,
We should trust our God will help us through it,

Life can be confusing but we need not fear,
Our God is here with us,
He's teaching us through everything that happens in our lives,
He's building our faith,

Teaching us to pray,
Because he loves us.

Written by Becca (14)
Dedicated to Dawn W.

(Please do not take this writing...she wrote it from her heart...she would like to some way get this to music. She has also written other poems/songs. She has dedicated this to her friend Dawn W. who has lost her dear husband this past year. She has never met Dawn but loves her dearly. She 'knows' her through a homeschool site I visit. She has been writing letters to her for a little while now.) Oh, and Dawn doesn't know about this yet...:0)
AND, yes I cried when I read it...she wrote it in less than 5 minutes...

February 7, 2008 (update on paper mache' dragon)

I started to do the wings but had some trouble. the wing on the other side needs to be brought up. I'll probably do that tonight. I will then do 2 more times around with the pm and then figure out the color. I did find some scrapbook paper on line (FREE) so I'm thinking of using that. But, I want to use a thin paper to print it out with. I will probably spray it with some stuff (can't remember the name) when I'm finished. I did that with a frog and egyptian mask we made and they are still really nice...I'll have to get them out and put a photo on here. Actually, you can find the egyptian mask on dltk-kids.com ... I gave the instructions on how to do it. That was the kids favorite craft.

Just a little note: I never do anything for myself. I used to do cross-stitching and now do not have the time. But, I told my husband last night that I'm glad I'm doing this. It gives me a little time (each day) to myself. Hope that didn't sound selfish but I'm always doing something for everyone else...I think I need some time alone. (even if it is just 15 mins.) Well, kind of alone...there is always someone questioning me or touching the project or just plain talking!

February 6, 2008

PSALM 46:1 ****GOD IS our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. ****
Last night I read Psalm 46 for devotions. It really stirred my heart. It brought to mind all the women I've been reading about (on their blogs), they are carrying a child with Trisomy 18 or some other disorder. Also, some other children with cancer, other diseases... The devotion asked what kind of situation could be compared to earthquakes, floods, and wars....I thought about what they are going through. But God is our refuge and strength and through him we can find peace and stability. We have to remember that when we are in turmoil to turn to God's word and keep reading it and praying. This will give us calmness. The song that is also mentioned in the devotion is, 'A Mighty Fortress is Our God.' Yes, he is...he will never fall. ....His kingdom is forever. "....Let goods and kindred go, this mortal life also-the body they may kill; God's truth abideth still: His Kingdom is forever." (Martin Luther)
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Well, today was an off day. Which in turn put my little K "out of order". She needs to be on the same schedule everyday or else we are in turmoil. Yes, that happened. She got so angry that she ended up taking a nap which rarely ever happens. Now she's wide awake way after bedtime. Tomorrow with be an off day also. So,I'm going to have to pray for her so she will be relaxed.
Kids:
Today my little Ana decided to stick a chocolate chip up her nose. It wasn't to hard to get out...it started to melt. :0}
Thomas and I were fooling around with the camera and I said, "Yuck, I'm getting a double chin." Thomas said, " That's ok Mommy, I'll hold it up for you." Ok, I had to laugh and still am.
This morning I told him that Tricia, from CFHusband blog was going to be put on the lung transplant list. He got so excited and yelled, "Praise the Lord!" I told him that she didn't have the lungs yet that they were waiting and he said, "It doesn't matter, Praise the Lord!".
He is so good, he always tells me that if he could, he would hold me all day long.

**Enjoy this night....Ephesians 2:8-9....For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, Lest any man should boast.

P.S. My dragon is coming along just fine............:)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BOBBY!! February 6, 2008

TODAY (Feb. 6) IS MY 2ND CHILD/2ND SON'S 21ST BIRTHDAY. I CAN'T BELIEVE IT! HOW TIME FLIES....WAY TO FAST! I LOVE YOU BOBBY! (I had to write this today 2/5...I wanted to get it on here in case I didn't have a chance :0}

Tom's Dragon (February 5, 2008)

This is the dragon Tom is making. He used a balloon for the head and body. The neck, tail, legs, ears, and wings are cardboard. At first Tom did not want to touch the paper mache'. He hated the feel of it....I told him he would get an F if he didn't do it, so he thought about it and has been doing it. Oh, I don't give out grades so I don't know what he was afraid of. :0}

Paper Mache' Dragon (February 5, 2008) continued

Dragon

Today I added the eyes which I cut from the bottom of fruit cups. The legs are from earth balance tubs and pringle cans. The "paws" are just cardboard. I could really get into this and add some spikes on the neck, back, and tail but I need to get moving on this. :0)

I will add the teeth last along with painting or whatever I'm going to do with the outside. I was thinking of cutting out 'scales' from scrapbooking / craft paper but I'm not quite sure yet.

Paper Mache' Dragon (Feb. 4, 2008)

This is the dragon I've started. It's getting better. I still have to add legs and it will have teeth and eyes. I may even add some "fire" out of it's mouth. I was even thinking of putting on 2 small horns at the top . I'm not sure if I will paint it or try to use some type of reptile looking craft paper. Katie is already making room on her dresser top for this thing. :0)

February 3, 2008

Have a wonderful Sunday with your families. Enjoy this beautiful day.

February 1, 2008

If you have been coming to my blog, I guess you have seen me changing the pictures. I'm still working on what exactly I would like. I'm getting there. :)

Today was ok. With the rain my 2 little ones always seem to get a little excited. They can't sit still and get into things. (Like every other day). Ana actually ending up taking a nap but Katie is still running around...she will not sit until bed. She did do some reading on Starfall with Ana and then they colored one of their printable books. Katie also wrote a couple of words from the writing pages.

I have to say that Thomas is really growing in his learning. He did struggle alot in the beginning of the year but he has really caught on to his math (I mentioned this before) and he is reading books in just a few days .... he corrects me on my pronunciations when we are reading the Bible! I'm wondering if learning latin in helping with this? By the way, Prima Latina is a really good start for latin. I have the dvd's with it and that helps tremendously.

My dragon is getting kind of BiG! The kids can't wait for it to be done....I think they are getting ready to play knights with this thing. (It kind of looks like a duck right now!) Hey, at least I'm trying.

I have actually walked quite a few days this week. We moved the treadmill into the kitchen so now I can watch the little ones as I'm walking. Tom has been walking also.

Oh, I have to go check Katie...I feel like she is getting into something. Maybe I'll write later....about devotions.