1 month
2 months ( I couldn't find Freckles, the dog)
3 months
This is especially for the grandmas.
Life is like a lollipop. Sometimes it's hard. Sometimes it's sticky. But mostly it's sweet.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
A Pumpkin Parable
Being a Christian is like being a pumpkin.
God lifts you up, takes you in, and washes all the dirt off of you.
He opens you up, touches you deep inside and scoops out all the yucky stuff - including the seeds of doubt, hate, greed, etc.
Next He carves you a new smiling face.
Then He puts His light inside you to shine for all the world to see.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Punkins' at the Patch
We took our little Pumpkins to the local patch. It is one of my favorite markers of fall.
We had a great time. Jack always likes to bring his sword to whack the vines. This year he gave a soggy pumpkin a good smack and it ended up splattering its juices all over Mikey. Good thing he was a good sport! We ended our time with a stop at the Kettle Corn booth to purchase a bag of crunchy goodness.
2009
2008
2007"Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His love endures forever."
Psalm 107:1
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Why Did the Turtle Cross the Road?
I'm not sure why the turtle crossed the road, but my husband almost ran over it. So he pulled over, picked it up, and brought it home. The kiddos were really interested in seeing the turtle up close and watching it move. 
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We made some calls, but no one was interested in taking in a turtle. So we drove him to the little stream at the bottom of our hill and set him free. Hopefully, the turtle won't try crossing the road again.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Five!
My sweet Harrison turned five last week. Where did the time go? It seems like we just brought him home from the hospital in the bear outfit that was too big for my little new born. Like I just returned from Europe with him; my little 10 month old traveler. Like he was just cheerfully carrying his "bakeyball yunch box," as he called it.
And now he is a big five. A year ago he was the youngest in our family, and appropriately nick-named my Baby Bear. Now he has two little siblings and finds himself as the middle child. His amiable personality, sweet spirit, and ability to forgive quickly are just a few of the traits that I love about my precious little Bear.
My little super hero liked the banner that was waiting for him in the morning.
At his request, we had French toast and chocolate-banana milk for breakfast.
Lunch was spent at The Rock pizza place where he enjoyed a gooey peanut butter and jelly pizza.
Harrison was excited to get this super hero shirt, along with a Spiderman costume and Spidey pajamas.
The next day we made a stop at Krispy Kreme on our way to the Children's Museum.
I don't think you can ever outgrow painting...
...or playing with clay.
Here is our crew with Super Hero Dad at the International Fountain just outside the museum.
And now he is a big five. A year ago he was the youngest in our family, and appropriately nick-named my Baby Bear. Now he has two little siblings and finds himself as the middle child. His amiable personality, sweet spirit, and ability to forgive quickly are just a few of the traits that I love about my precious little Bear.
My little super hero liked the banner that was waiting for him in the morning.At his request, we had French toast and chocolate-banana milk for breakfast. Lunch was spent at The Rock pizza place where he enjoyed a gooey peanut butter and jelly pizza.Harrison was excited to get this super hero shirt, along with a Spiderman costume and Spidey pajamas.
The next day we made a stop at Krispy Kreme on our way to the Children's Museum....or playing with clay.
Here is our crew with Super Hero Dad at the International Fountain just outside the museum.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
More Egyptian Fun
Here are a few more projects that we have worked on while studying Ancient Egypt.
1. Paper pyramids with facts about them on each of the four sides
The children also made King Khufu's Great Pyramid out of sugar cubes & frosting and set up a small scale version of its location in Giza.
Here's a closer look.
1. Paper pyramids with facts about them on each of the four sides2. Clay Sphinxes
3. Small scale mummies
The children also made King Khufu's Great Pyramid out of sugar cubes & frosting and set up a small scale version of its location in Giza.Here's a closer look.Friday, September 25, 2009
A Lesson in Mummification
We are studying the ancient Egyptians. Last week the children learned about the mummification process. And what better way to find out about it, than to mummify your little brother (a.k.a. King Harris the Pharaoh).
First, the body was washed with wine and spices by professional embalmers; it was then rinsed with water from the Nile. After the body had been washed, all of the parts that might decay were removed.
The first organ to be removed was the brain. The embalmers used a long hook to smash the brain and pull it out through the nose!
After forty days the body, now completely dry and shrunken, was washed with water from the Nile. Oil and fragrant spices were then added both inside and out to keep the skin soft and elastic.
The nose was plugged with wax (we imporvised with crayons).
Make-up was applied.
Hundreds of yards of linen were used to wrap the body, and each toe and finger was wrapped separatley. Charms, amulets, and inscribed pieces of papyrus were placed between each layer of bandage. Egyptians believed that these charms had magical properties that would protect and bring luck to the body.
Then a painted portrait mask was placed over the mummy's head so that dead person's soul (Ka) could recognize its owner. 
The priests used special instruments to touch different parts of the mummy's face. The Egyptians believed that the mummy would not be able to eat, see, hear, or move in the afterlife if this ceremony did not take place.
First, the body was washed with wine and spices by professional embalmers; it was then rinsed with water from the Nile. After the body had been washed, all of the parts that might decay were removed.
The first organ to be removed was the brain. The embalmers used a long hook to smash the brain and pull it out through the nose!
The removed internal organs (lungs and liver pictured above) were packed in natron (salt), before being wrapped in linen. Earlier mummies were buried alongside their dehydrated organs, which were stored in solid wood or stone jars.
The next step was to restore the body to as lifelike state as possible. It was stuffed with dry materials such as sawdust, leaves, and fur to fill the cavity and make the preserved corpse regain the shape it had in life.
After forty days the body, now completely dry and shrunken, was washed with water from the Nile. Oil and fragrant spices were then added both inside and out to keep the skin soft and elastic.The nose was plugged with wax (we imporvised with crayons).Make-up was applied. Hundreds of yards of linen were used to wrap the body, and each toe and finger was wrapped separatley. Charms, amulets, and inscribed pieces of papyrus were placed between each layer of bandage. Egyptians believed that these charms had magical properties that would protect and bring luck to the body. Then a painted portrait mask was placed over the mummy's head so that dead person's soul (Ka) could recognize its owner. The priests used special instruments to touch different parts of the mummy's face. The Egyptians believed that the mummy would not be able to eat, see, hear, or move in the afterlife if this ceremony did not take place. It was an interesting history lesson for our family. The ancient Egyptians believed that all of this had to happen in order for the pharaoh to live again in the afterlife. As Christians, we know that everyone has an afterlife. Whether a king or a slave, it is our decision to call upon the name of the Lord Jesus that will determine where we will spend it.
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