The Joy of Simple Things

The Joy of Simple Things
For Today. . . a verse to meditate on for the week: 2 Cor 10:4-5 "For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, b…

It's A Hot Chocolate Day

It's A Hot Chocolate Day
If you can imagine coats, mittens, hats, snow pants, and boots scattered across the living room floor, then you have a glimpse of what it was like getting ready to go sledding as each child poured through the hall tree bench to find their "stuff." …

Introduction to Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day

Introduction to Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day
This week we opened our new science book Exploring Creation with Zoology 2: Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day. From the author's website, "Apologia’s newest elementary science book will take you and your family on an exploration into the wonders …

Work is Play

Work is Play
. . . at the YMCA! The kids got to play at the new playland with their cousins, Luke's neices and nephews. It was so much fun for them to have so many cousins to play with . . . . . . and it is always fun going to work with Dad! Here are some fun pictures…