This is the driving place. The books are there in case you need a little break. um, that would be a little scary??
invention
Last night before bed William was busy inventing: an airplane
This is the driving place. The books are there in case you need a little break. um, that would be a little scary??
This is the driving place. The books are there in case you need a little break. um, that would be a little scary??
Creation Station
A new class at our house!
There were 4 different stations for kids to create!
William termed the stations.
"Treasure Boards": you glue lids of all different sizes to cardboard and add little treasures in them( pompoms, sparkles, buttons, beads, etc)
"Beading": using beads of different shapes and sizes to make necklaces, bracelets or what have you.
"Telescopes": using a variety of craft materials to create your own telescopes or microphones.
"Relief Painting"-using self stick foam make a design on cardboard and then paint over the design, press paper onto design and pull off. Walla- a beautiful picture, plus you still have your original design.
Everyone had such a great time. We are hoping to do it on a regular basis!
There were 4 different stations for kids to create!
William termed the stations.
"Treasure Boards": you glue lids of all different sizes to cardboard and add little treasures in them( pompoms, sparkles, buttons, beads, etc)
"Beading": using beads of different shapes and sizes to make necklaces, bracelets or what have you."Telescopes": using a variety of craft materials to create your own telescopes or microphones.
"Relief Painting"-using self stick foam make a design on cardboard and then paint over the design, press paper onto design and pull off. Walla- a beautiful picture, plus you still have your original design.
Everyone had such a great time. We are hoping to do it on a regular basis!
mama's work
The past week or so I have been spending my quiet time knitting. I am very ambitious this year and hope to make most of our holiday presents. So far I have finished 3 with plenty more to go. I always say I am going to do it for everyone but start too late, so I started early. I like what I've done. I hope the recipients do too.
Hike, Bike and Crash?
Well the day started out so nicely.
Homemade Granola for breakfast.
Time for a hike! Gritty was so excited- she hasn't come with us in awhile.
But for some reason today I forget my camera!
It was nice not having to actually carry it until we made it to the scenic view and there were 8 hawks flying at eye level. They weren't actually flying but coasting and rising on the thermals. It was amazing- we sat there for 15 min. watching them and not once did they flap their wings.
Then I was really kicking myself for leaving the camera at home. I suppose the clicking of the shutter though could have ruined the peacefulness of the moment. (At least that is what I keep telling myself).
We arrived out of the woods 2 hours later. Landon was so proud of himself. He walked the entire way. No backpack for him!
Then my sweet husband wanted to try and find the "Tag Sale of the Decade". No joke-that is what the signs advertised. Once we found it- it was a huge bust! Sale of the minute, maybe.
So when we get home, Eric goes for his bike ride.
20 min. later I get a call from an unknown number saying to come and pick him up. He had had a fall.
(It was actually a crash from another biker who did not know what the heck he was doing!)
The questions and concern from the boys the entire car ride there. Like I had the answers. I hadn't seen daddy yet.
We pull up and he doesn't look too bad. He turns his face and that is when I see the blood.
There is a 5 inch gash right above his eye. He is walking and talking so he's o.k.
When we get home Eric decides to go to the emergency room. There was a bit of skin/tissue hanging out. He's back within an hour. The Dr.'s give him a tetanus shot and send him on his merry way. No bandages or anything. He will survive, but with plenty of soreness.
Seems like our life has been full of excitement these past few weeks. But, hey we're still here right?
One more thing among this day- William lost his second tooth this afternoon. He just pulled it out. No pain or blood yet again. What the day be like when there actually is I just don't know.
Hope the tooth fairy remembers to drop by.
Homemade Granola for breakfast.
Time for a hike! Gritty was so excited- she hasn't come with us in awhile.
But for some reason today I forget my camera!
It was nice not having to actually carry it until we made it to the scenic view and there were 8 hawks flying at eye level. They weren't actually flying but coasting and rising on the thermals. It was amazing- we sat there for 15 min. watching them and not once did they flap their wings.
Then I was really kicking myself for leaving the camera at home. I suppose the clicking of the shutter though could have ruined the peacefulness of the moment. (At least that is what I keep telling myself).
We arrived out of the woods 2 hours later. Landon was so proud of himself. He walked the entire way. No backpack for him!
Then my sweet husband wanted to try and find the "Tag Sale of the Decade". No joke-that is what the signs advertised. Once we found it- it was a huge bust! Sale of the minute, maybe.
So when we get home, Eric goes for his bike ride.
20 min. later I get a call from an unknown number saying to come and pick him up. He had had a fall.
(It was actually a crash from another biker who did not know what the heck he was doing!)
The questions and concern from the boys the entire car ride there. Like I had the answers. I hadn't seen daddy yet.
We pull up and he doesn't look too bad. He turns his face and that is when I see the blood.
There is a 5 inch gash right above his eye. He is walking and talking so he's o.k.
When we get home Eric decides to go to the emergency room. There was a bit of skin/tissue hanging out. He's back within an hour. The Dr.'s give him a tetanus shot and send him on his merry way. No bandages or anything. He will survive, but with plenty of soreness.
Seems like our life has been full of excitement these past few weeks. But, hey we're still here right?
One more thing among this day- William lost his second tooth this afternoon. He just pulled it out. No pain or blood yet again. What the day be like when there actually is I just don't know.
Hope the tooth fairy remembers to drop by.
the girls
We had a date with the girls today.
Astrid and Gwen- the boys simply adore them!
We went to a sunflower maze. Everyone had such a great time running through it and there were posts to stop at and answer questions. The correct answer would tell you what direction to go in.
Whenever it was to go right, Landon would say "My side of the car." He knows is directions from our car rides.
The girls have the cutest little brother who loves to follow the gang.
Once finished with the maze, we found a few other things to do.
The girls have the cutest little brother who loves to follow the gang.
Once finished with the maze, we found a few other things to do.Such as:
climbing trees
peach picking
It was hard to say goodbye, but we know we will see them soon. So glad we have found such great friends!
rolling down hills
climbing trees
peach picking 
It was hard to say goodbye, but we know we will see them soon. So glad we have found such great friends!
Today was a full day but with such smooth harmony and rhythm. We did a lot but it felt so peaceful as the day went on.
We made Pineapple Moon balls. A little recipe William found in one of his magazines and was dying to try.
We nicknamed them Messy Moon balls instead. The boys had a great time mixing the sticky mess with their hands.
What was it exactly- crushed pineapple, honey, sunflower seeds, cranberries, and cream cheese all mixed together and rolled in graham cracker crumbs or coconut.
Then our first wood of the season was delivered. Of course they had to help.
Then onto a birthday party for the rest of the afternoon.
Before all of this we also did our yoga class(taught by mommy)
We made Pineapple Moon balls. A little recipe William found in one of his magazines and was dying to try.
We nicknamed them Messy Moon balls instead. The boys had a great time mixing the sticky mess with their hands.Then there are the tastings.
What was it exactly- crushed pineapple, honey, sunflower seeds, cranberries, and cream cheese all mixed together and rolled in graham cracker crumbs or coconut.Then our first wood of the season was delivered. Of course they had to help.
Then onto a birthday party for the rest of the afternoon.
Before all of this we also did our yoga class(taught by mommy)
story time,
creative play,
and our walk.
It was truly a sweet home day!
And I am feeling oh, so much better!
Crisp
The past two days the weather has been absolutely wonderful. It is the clean crisp air of Autumn. Which is really hard to believe since I was just feeling like we were beginning summer. Oh well, such is life. We have been hanging at home, just taking it easy.
Today we:
read,
cleaned,
read,
played outside with friends,
ate lunch,
read again,
rested,
read some more,
hit the consignment shop,
farmers market,
read yet again,
ate dinner,
met a new babysitter,
showered,
played a game,
read one last time,
and fell easlily into dreamland.
Today we:
read,
cleaned,
read,
played outside with friends,
ate lunch,
read again,
rested,
read some more,
hit the consignment shop,
farmers market,
read yet again,
ate dinner,
met a new babysitter,
showered,
played a game,
read one last time,
and fell easlily into dreamland.
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