Our Little Corner: God's Creation

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Monday, May 30, 2011

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Super Moon

I had my doubts but it really DID look larger!

Without the flash

Backing up across the street

Sky came out to get a look too.

WOW!

Peeking through the tree in the front yard.

Where is Princess?

Here she is! She wanted another look at that pretty moon!

The kids had fun calculating how old they'd be when the next Super Moon arrives.

Friday, September 26, 2008

Beauty in the Granite State

Isn't this amazing? It was a large rock we saw down by the river.

This photo doesn't do this majestic butterfly justice. The blue dots are hardly showing up but were beautiful to see. We watched this amazing creature flit from flower to flower for some time. Fascinating!

These colors popped out from the tree. I don't think I have ever seen a red & green combined & this vivid. Absolutely gorgeous!

Sunday, June 29, 2008

Pleasant Valley

Last Saturday after a hard week I wanted to take some time and have a special day with the kids. Earlier in the week I reserved a pass at our local library for the Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. It took us a bit of time to get out the door but we finally made it! Yay! We went to pick up the pass at the library and then headed to Pleasant Valley.

A nice lady greeted us at the main building and showed us a trail that was perfect for our crew. The boys were eager to set out.

Lady Slippers ~ Aren't They Beautiful?

God's Creation

Happily Exploring

Boo Thought This Was Very Cool

Our First View Of the Pond

Bugs Claimed This Rock =)

Look, Mommy! Look! Look!

Look Mommy, a tree!" Bugs yelled excitedly. He was super cute.

Following the Blazed Trail

We heard a bullfrog by the pond. He sounded just like a twanging rubber band.

Big Sis Points Out Something for All to See

On Top of the Worrrrrrrld!

More Views

A Picturesque Bridge

Peeking At The Creek

This Caught My Eye

My Kiddos

The Pond Was Beautiful

There Was a Neat Walkway Around the Pond

Look At This!

Pointing Out the Fish

Another View of the Bullfrog Tadpoles

Isn't He a Cutie?

Everybody Got to Observe

I was surprised & pleased that our little friend sat patiently and let us watch him for quite some time.

A Closer Look

MORE OF GOD'S CREATION

Stopping To Smell the Flowers

In Jail

The way these trees grew it looked exactly like bars. Isn't that funny?

LET ME OUT!

I Love This Photo

Mommy Joins In

Wildflowers

In Memory

We walked the trails for about 45 mintues. It was just enough and we were able to see lots of God's Creation. And we got bit by many mosquitos. Lol!

SUMMERTIME 2012

2012

It was a year full of learning not only educational-wise but life lessons too. We have come to treasure those we love more than ever. Family time is to be savored and memories to be created and viewed as priceless. And our Lord is to be praised, trusted & loved.

We are enjoying our summer. It is full to overflowing with VBS volunteering & attending, Taekwondo, park playdates, gardening, Staycation, camp, birthday parties, visits from loved ones, adventures & day trips, friends, outdoor fun, swimming, summer treats, church & lots of trips to the library. It is wonderful to have some time to renew & relax.

OUR 12th YEAR

It is hard to believe we are in our 12th year of homeschooling. Where does the time go? It seems as if I should feel like an expert by now. But that's not the case. I learn more every year & always look forward to the opportunity to grow.

This year we have made some big changes. At first I was a little cautious wondering how we would handle this. But God has been amazingly gracious. We have made many new & wonderful friends. Even with cutting back our schedule is full to overflowing with fantastic & fun opportunities & experiences.

I look forward to seeing what more God has in store for us this year and sharing it with you, our friends & family.

Summer, Here We Come!

We are winding down our school year. We've finished our co-op studies & had our last classes of the year. AWANA is almost over as well as TKD. The spring soccer season is in full swing. Soon summer will be here. Swimming, park days, field trips, VBS, popsicles, gardening, bike rides & fun with friends are things we are all looking forward to. We will be doing some fun studies over the summer as well. Some we have already begun!
As always our days are full to the brim. Many like to comment that Dave & I have our hands full. I agree. Our hands & lives are full of fun, laughter, learning & growing. I wouldn't trade it for the world.

A New School Year

School has begun! It isn't officially fall here yet but our fall activities have started. We are now back in AWANA, Wednesday night groups, Sunday school, soccer, homeschool & 2 family learning co-ops. This week we have added Taekwando to our schedule. Yes, we are busy! On top it all off I am co-leading our large, church homeschool support group. We kicked off the new school year with a picnic. It was an amazing time & lots of fun was had though the weather tried it's best to ruin it. God prevailed!

This year we have a 9th grader (How did we get to high school already?), a 6th grader, a 3rd grader and one in Kindergarten. And don't forget our little toddler!!!! As many like to comment yes, we have our hands full. Our hands are full of blessings, of life and of love. Some days bring more challenges & tough times but through it all we grow stronger & closer.

Announcement *

She is here! Safe & sound & BEAUTIFUL! We are all wrapped around her little fingers. Our little princess arrived on
April 6 at 8:06a.m. by C-section. She surprised us all by weighing only 7lbs. 9oz. We had expected her to be at least 9lbs. based on the ultrasounds. She is also 19.5 inches long. A little peanut!
As you can see from some of her hospital photos she is already learning to accessorize. Lol. The nursery nurses at the hospital stuck a pink bow in her hair. I love it!
I will not be publishing her real name on my blog due to safety reasons, (just like I have done for my older children), but if you'd like to know feel free to email me privately and I'd be happy to share.