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Abraham, Isaac and Jacob {Israel}

Abraham, Isaac and Jacob {Israel}
In our last Biblical History lesson, we left off where Abraham journeys to Egypt. We ventured off into a unit study on Ancient Egypt and we now pick up where we left off with the life of Abraham and his descendants. Readings: Genesis 17:1-36:43 The Victor…

Key Lime Pie

Key Lime Pie
While shopping in a little health food store and eatery with Jordan, a little sign caught my eye: Raw Vegan Key Lime Pie . The vegan part first caught my eye. I am not a vegan, but vegan is safe because it is clean. And I love lime. So, I read the main ingred…

Sketch Tuesday: Something Red

Sketch Tuesday: Something Red
My boys participated in Sketch Tuesday , hosted by Barb at Harmony Art Mom . This weeks assignment was to sketch something red. My kids love it when I display their work on my blog. If you are wondering How or Why to Display Your Child's School Work ,…

Grades?

I've never thought much about grading. When I check my children's work, I note the mistakes, have them correct them and give them a star sticker or a check mark to note that I checked it. I have never seen grades as necessary because I have always kno…

"The Salt Evaporating School"

"The Salt Evaporating School"
Mali and I participated in the Winter Series Salt Study at Handbook of Nature Study . We attempted to grow our own salt crystals to observe. We used the four kinds of salt that I had on hand: Real Salt (course), Real Salt (fine), table salt, and Epsom Salt…

Delight Directed Tot School

Delight Directed Tot School
~Eliana is 37 months~ Mema (Luke's mom) made Elli an I Spy Blanket for Tot School. She sewed little trinkets all over a small quilt and then color copied the trinkets to make a set of I Spy cards. I was not sure if it would be challenging for her, but …

Simply Living

Simply Living
FOR TODAY Feeling blessed for Father's hand on my life. Outside my window... It was 50 degrees and a very beautiful sunny day today. I am thinking... about composting and gardening and springtime and. . . chickens! I am thankful for... 4 wheel drive an…

Mali is 5

Mali is 5
This little boy is such a joy to me. His bright eyes and robust personality brings me smiles and laughter. He reminds me so much of Nathan , personality wise. I love that he loves to draw, do school, play with his sister and that he can play for hours buildin…