Since I’ve got a million sewing projects on my plate, I decided to chip away at them by making my little boy some summer shorts. (I’d show you a photo of my sewing station, but I’m too embarassed at all the little piles of unused fabric, sitting there waiting for their time to shine) And since big Sissy got to …Read the Rest
We’re moving right along with our Oregon Trail learning adventures! Today we visited the Historical Museum where we got to see an authentic Covered Wagon, and all sort of other Educational goodies. And of course being the pregnant Mommy that I am, I completely forgot that stupid annoying microscopic little SD card that is supposed to go in my camera……you …Read the Rest
I just found this amazingly simple tutorial for making you’re own felt Easter Baskets. I made a set for Sissy and Bubba in like 30 minutes, and I’m so excited to have something homemade that we can use for the years to come. I just used a sheet of children’s craft felt (like you get in the kiddy craft isle …Read the Rest
…You can finish off this entire Tostada salad (shell and all) and not even worry about continuing on to the chips and salsa bar. Seriously, this has been my ultimate “craving” this time around, I just can’t get enough of these, or sour cream for that matter. (Lately, I’ve been know to take scoops of sour cream and just eat …Read the Rest
Since we’ve been busy learning all about our little bird buddies, we decided to add in a little backyard fun to the mix! We snagged this book from the library, and have delved into the wonderful world of backyard birds. There couldn’t be a better time, I think, to be learning about them. Every morning we’ve awoken to the sweet …Read the Rest
Somehow….(I have know idea how I actually ended up with the extra time)…I’ve managed to make Sissy a couple of Spring skirts she can wear this year. I’ve loved the idea of making clothing for her, ever since I realized that girls dresses and skirts can be somewhat short, and not at all appropriate for her age level. And of …Read the Rest
Well, we couldn’t keep the Oil Pastels put away for very long! They’re just too much fun, and too perfect for the Coral Reef theme we’ve been learning about. This time we added in a little “Sandy” fun, to learn more about Starfish. We’ve checked out this book from our local library, aptly named, “Starfish” by Edith Thacher Hurd. So …Read the Rest
Today we worked on a little Bird Seed Poetry. We’ve been learning about birds, starting last week with Robins, and this week with general backyard birds. We’ve been going through this adorable book called “About Birds: A Guide for Children” by Cathryn Sill. The illustrations of the birds are very detailed and “peaceful” in a sense. And for us, nothing …Read the Rest
I’ve been busy! I put all that beautiful blue fabric to good use this week, and turned it into the most adorable Easter dress I’ve ever seen made. Here are some photos. Front Smock of dress, including the matching purse….. …..Trrrrust me! Sissy is flippin’ over the purse, she is so proud! Back view, there is a tie in the …Read the Rest
Today we expanded our learning about Coral Reefs, by reading all about the amazing creatures that inhabit them. (We’re still reading Coral Reefs by Gail Gibbons) My children loved to ask “What’s this one called?”…”What’s this one?” as we turned each page. Everytime Bubba …who is 3….heard a name with “Shark” he’d say, “Oh, I like that one” and Sissy …Read the Rest
Last week at the library we picked up this amazing book by Gail Gibbons. I’m sure the name sounds familiar because she is the author / illustrator of over 50 children’s books. Anyway, this was one of those “spur of the momement’ type of learning oppurtunities. We weren’t really planning on learning about Coral Reefs, but the book was sitting …Read the Rest
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This week we were wrapping up our learning about Robins when we stumbled across this amazing craft idea from No Time for Flashcards. And of course we just had to make our own…….it just looked too cool to pass up, and the theme was perfect for the adorable book we’ve been reading, “A Nest Full of Eggs” So last week …Read the Rest
One of our most recent topics for American History is The Oregon Trail. I realize that most children don’t really start learning about the Oregon Trail till a little bit later (like 2nd or 3rd grade), but I figure since we live in Oregon it would be a good place to start learning about our our state history. So to …Read the Rest
Just a quick preview of the new look I’m working on for the website! I think it’s a bit more festive, it’s taken quite a lot of my time, the last few nights have been long to say the least…. (Hubby is hovering over my shoulder like….“What are you doing? It looks fine!” because I’m so picky about where each …Read the Rest
I’ve been shopping at the fabric store again……Here are my recent choices for some upcoming projects. The blues I’m going to use for my daughters Birthday/Easter Dress, I’ve picked out the most adorable little pattern from Simplicity and I can’t wait to get started! There’s even a matching purse that she can carry in on Easter Sunday! I can’t quite …Read the Rest
……alot of things really. A little string, some twigs, paper scraps, leaves, napkins, Q-tips, bandaids, feathers and other random things a little Mommy bird might pick up. Today we learned all about what little birds might use to build their nests. We read through this adorable, and amazingly educational book called “A Nest Full of Eggs” by Patrica Belz Jenkins, …Read the Rest
SAD, isn’t it? That so many people suffer from these winter blues. I think it is, and when I was a first year Psych student, I was convinced that I suffered from SAD (among about 9 other disorders…..all on a sliding scale of course….) But I think that I’ve since decided that, Really….I just don’t like Winter. (Okay, I like …Read the Rest
……well, okay, that was a bit misleading I guess. But since we’ve been on the Nature kick lately, I’m running out of cute “puns” to call my blog posts. (someone send some ideas in quick before I hurt myself). Anyway, it was time to put all my scrapbooking skills to good use and make something useful from those adorable paper-bag …Read the Rest
Just in case you’re wondering….. Colors: Red and Blue (can you tell?) Food: Sushi!! Salmon Game: Balderdash Website (besides mine): Resources for Christian Teachers Season: Summer Holiday: Thanksgiving Joke: Knock Knock? Whose There? Shirt. Shirt Who? Shirt on the Wall! (My three year olds 1st joke) Place to be: Sleeping, or Hot Bubble Bath Car: I’m sold on the Chrysler …Read the Rest
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