We have been learning about the 13 colonies in our American History for the past few weeks. We have had a lot of fun learning about a typical school day in the colonies, how they lived, what jobs they did, what their homes were like and how they cooked! Here are a few pictures of some things we've done. We learned about how strict the school masters were in the colonies! Here is a picture of Caleb wearing a dunce cap! Can you believe they made kids wear these things?? Here is Leigha ... Read More about American History: Colonial Times
my prayers this morning…
I have been asking God to show me specifically how to pray for my children and their specific personalities and needs. In October I finished up a 31 day series on praying for our children. But, it doesn't end there, ya know? There are always new challenges, new stages, new prayers to be prayed. God showed me that the main areas of frustration I find in my children are a great way to actually pray for them!! I love it when He shows me something new like this! I have prayed recently ... Read More about my prayers this morning…
gratitude spills over
Our sermon series in November at church has been on having a Thankful heart. Having a thankful heart leads to other things...like giving, serving, worship. When our hearts are truly thankful, we cannot help but worship the Giver. I worship Him and praise Him and thank Him for these gifts this week... dinner with friends answered prayers God's provision posts like this and this from a compassion trip to Ecuador (reading Jonathan's story made me weep. I can't imagine his ... Read More about gratitude spills over
Homeschool Share Blog Give Away!
Have you guys been following the new Homeschool Share blog??Here was my first entry...with some ideas for Thanksgiving learning! :) And right now there is a fabulous give away going on!! It's awesome, in fact, I wish I could win!! :) You could win FOUR of Shining Dawn's NaturExplorer's nature studies! I have done several of these and they truly are worth every penny!! They have put together a winter package of nature unit studies for one lucky winner!! So, head on over for your chance to win! ... Read More about Homeschool Share Blog Give Away!
Deck the Halls…
Guess what I worked on today!?!? I had an exciting trip to walmart today!! Yes, I have officially gone crazy to admit to a good walmart trip! In our walmart craft section today I found a DOLLAR SECTION similar to one you might find at Target!! You should have seen me, I was like a little kid in a candy store! You see, we live in a TINY town with the closest Target being about 35 minutes away. So...this was very exciting to me! And, you see those Christmas shapes above? I bought 3 ... Read More about Deck the Halls…
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