April 4, 2010
CRAYONS
We have been on a break from school for two weeks, which is great!!!!!! However, I have come to realize that everyday and everything is a learning experience:)
The girls were coloring the other day and I saw all of the pieces of crayon bits in their boxes and a lightbulb went off!!!
Project make crayons commensed!
First, I had the girls each peel all of their broken bits and put them in a bowl--that was tedious!
We also then had to pick the wax out from under their nails---even more fun!
Then, slap a few cupcake wrappers into the muffin pan...
...and strategically place the crayons. It was a "color" lesson:) Put in oven, bake, remove, cool, and peel out! VOILA!!!!!!!!
Then, came the fun----coloring with them!!
....or scribbling, whichever!
They really enjoyed this! Plus, they learned about color mixing and recycling old bits!
The girls were coloring the other day and I saw all of the pieces of crayon bits in their boxes and a lightbulb went off!!!
Project make crayons commensed!
First, I had the girls each peel all of their broken bits and put them in a bowl--that was tedious!
We also then had to pick the wax out from under their nails---even more fun!
Then, slap a few cupcake wrappers into the muffin pan...
...and strategically place the crayons. It was a "color" lesson:) Put in oven, bake, remove, cool, and peel out! VOILA!!!!!!!! They each made 6 new crayons:)
Then, came the fun----coloring with them!!They really enjoyed this! Plus, they learned about color mixing and recycling old bits!
March 24, 2010
Yosemite
Prepare for some photos---alot of photos:) The splendor of God's land...oh, it was beautiful!!! OK, so, at the last minute, we decided to take a trip to Yosemite. We loaded up with clothes, snacks, books, and Narnia--book on CD. Here we go...
The drive was beautiful--but 4 hrs long!
I just couldn't help starring at these...blue sky, green hills, and windmills, tons of them!!
We found a place called Evergreen Lodge---great place:) It was setup with kids in mind! The girls enjoyed the sand area with kettles and cups while David and I played some ping pong in the dark---it was lots of fun!
...and cool teepees made from tree barks!
...sadly, we just missed Smores hour at the fire:(
The Lodge was just 8miles from the entrance...very convenient:)
The creeks and waterfalls were full---it's spring!!
We made many stops on our drive through Yosemite. Many photo opportunities:)
...we walked through some fields
Yosemite Falls.....I think
Half Dome
...we played in some snow
...we climbed some rocks
..we even hiked up hill for a mile to see a waterfall!! wow--what a hike
the girls were troopers about it though:)
...and the sights-just beautiful!
aahhh....Vernal falls:)
...OK, I'll stop now. It was just a great trip:)
The drive was beautiful--but 4 hrs long!
I just couldn't help starring at these...blue sky, green hills, and windmills, tons of them!!
We found a place called Evergreen Lodge---great place:) It was setup with kids in mind! The girls enjoyed the sand area with kettles and cups while David and I played some ping pong in the dark---it was lots of fun!
...and cool teepees made from tree barks!
...sadly, we just missed Smores hour at the fire:(
The Lodge was just 8miles from the entrance...very convenient:)
The creeks and waterfalls were full---it's spring!!
We made many stops on our drive through Yosemite. Many photo opportunities:)
...we walked through some fields 
Yosemite Falls.....I think
Half Dome
...we played in some snow 
...we climbed some rocks
..we even hiked up hill for a mile to see a waterfall!! wow--what a hike
the girls were troopers about it though:)
...and the sights-just beautiful!
aahhh....Vernal falls:)
...OK, I'll stop now. It was just a great trip:)
March 20, 2010
Spring
For those of you who don't know, we homeschool Faith and last week we learned about Spring:) Yesterday, the girls went outside-it was beautiful- and Faith decided to bring spring into the house. She picked flowers and put them in water. One cup for the bathroom, one for her room, and one for the dining room table!
And, today being the first day of spring, it was great to wake up and see flowers as we brushed our teeth and then while we ate our breakfast:) It was a great reminder of the beauty around us and it was great to see her applying what she learned!!
Speaking of learning, I realized that I never posted pics of our new place here in CA. And, what better a place to start than with our school room? I have had some fun decorating this room, making it fun and inviting! We have the alphabet, numbers, colors, calendars, pictures, and so much on the walls! It is a happy room for us:)
The built in shelves and desk are great for storing all of my supplies and stuff!!! The two windows overlook the side yard and we can see the park and hear the creek:) It is great to have school in this room because so much natural light pours in and keeps it perky!!!!
The guest room was the first room that I painted at this house---every wall was white!!! It's purple because that is my mom's favorite color-and this was to be her room. This room also has built-in's that will be great when they are filled! This room is still a work in progress and one day it may be finished. But rather than wait for that, I will show you now.
The living room is where we spend most of our time:) So, that was the second (and last) room that I painted. It has been rearranged several times now, and finally, I think I like it:) Except, it could use some more lighting and wall hangings, but anyway....
It is an odd shape--a long rectangle, which makes it hard to arrange the furniture. Especially placing the furniture around the 2 doorways, windows, fireplace, and entry door. This next photo is the other end of the room. It is still a work in progress-as is the rest of the house!
Anyway, those are some pics of our new home for your veiwing pleasure:)
And, today being the first day of spring, it was great to wake up and see flowers as we brushed our teeth and then while we ate our breakfast:) It was a great reminder of the beauty around us and it was great to see her applying what she learned!!
Speaking of learning, I realized that I never posted pics of our new place here in CA. And, what better a place to start than with our school room? I have had some fun decorating this room, making it fun and inviting! We have the alphabet, numbers, colors, calendars, pictures, and so much on the walls! It is a happy room for us:)
The built in shelves and desk are great for storing all of my supplies and stuff!!! The two windows overlook the side yard and we can see the park and hear the creek:) It is great to have school in this room because so much natural light pours in and keeps it perky!!!!
The guest room was the first room that I painted at this house---every wall was white!!! It's purple because that is my mom's favorite color-and this was to be her room. This room also has built-in's that will be great when they are filled! This room is still a work in progress and one day it may be finished. But rather than wait for that, I will show you now.
The living room is where we spend most of our time:) So, that was the second (and last) room that I painted. It has been rearranged several times now, and finally, I think I like it:) Except, it could use some more lighting and wall hangings, but anyway....
It is an odd shape--a long rectangle, which makes it hard to arrange the furniture. Especially placing the furniture around the 2 doorways, windows, fireplace, and entry door. This next photo is the other end of the room. It is still a work in progress-as is the rest of the house!
Anyway, those are some pics of our new home for your veiwing pleasure:) Soon, our rose garden will be in bloom and I'll post some exterior shots!!! TaTa...
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