Monday, October 19, 2009

The Glorious Flight




This is another great book that we "rowed" about the life of Louis Bleriot, a french aviator. I couldn't believe that I could view this footage. That is what I love about Five in a Row, with seemingly simple picture books, you can learn so much about the world!

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Happy Birthday!!


It is hard to believe that she went from being the "baby" for seven years, to big sis to five
Here are some things I wanted to share:

At 18, Chelsey--

Has a heart for-
God
Her Family
Missions
Children

Admires-
Lillian Trasher- missionary to Egypt
Mary Slessor-missionary to Nigeria

Enjoys-
Debating
Discussing Politics
The Constitution
Sports
Dogs - especially Bear!
Sweets
Mildred Taylor Books
Reading during lunch
Geography

Favorite Quotes-
"Love is kind of like the measles, you only get it once." (Seven Brides for Seven Brothers)
"Nobility is not a birthright, it is defined by one's actions." (Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves)
"Take one day at a time, we only have today to love and serve Jesus." Mother Teresa

We are thankful for you!

Pie


Friday, October 9, 2009

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Love sweet afternoons, still capture me





































As our older kids start to go out into the world, I have been looking back on the times we have had-especially in our own yard. Most memories are good, here are some things that have come to mind--
Making blocks
Swinging
Swimming
Soccer
Volleyball
Baseball
Cookouts
Foot races
Burying a family pet
Fighting Orcs--better known as preschool time!
Treasure hunts
Hunting eggs
Meeting and getting to know our son-in-law
Addressing wedding invitations--panicking a little, then wiping them off after the dog got them dirty!
Visit from an emu!!
Gardening
Playing in the sand
Lawn mower sled
Bird watching
Making forts
Bottle rocket war
Picnics
Crafts
School on a nice day
Learning to ride bikes with no training wheels
Lightning bugs
Camp out
Alamo re-enactment
Homemade volcanoes
Being served grass "spaghetti" and many other recipes from sand, mud, sticks, etc.
Playing Boxcar Children
Playing Roxaboxen
Gold Rush Party
Girl talk
Garbage bag kites
Playing in the rain
Playing in the snow
Hunting frogs and other creatures
Target practice
Playing pioneers
VBS at home
~to be continued....

-post title from El Dorado theme song