Children
New Friends are such a Good Idea
I hosted a beautiful party last night. I mean, the flowers matched the colorful drinks; the Boursin cheese and Carr’s wheat crackers were perfect, and the eclairs were exceptional. (If I do say so myself.) It was meant to be a mom’s night out for friends. I asked each woman to bring a bag with some objects that represent her. We took turns sharing what was in each bag. Gifts were exchanged. We were sad to have the evening end “so soon.”
We shared our faith, our challenges, our children, our dreams. Oh, boy, it was nice. Here are my friends who came:
I was grateful I had some extra treats to share with my family when I got home. We were so pumped up on SoBe pina colada and cheese and crackers, we got to bed really late.
Oil Pastel Art
Volcano by Daniel
Desert Sunset by Paige
House by a River by Timothy
We went to an oil pastel class hosted by our homeschool club last Friday. We learned a lot about composition and focal point and some oil pastel techniques. I really like the way these projects turned out.
Bird painting
This is what I have been working on for a long time. I had to put four babies in the little nest because it’s for my bedroom and thus requires some personal touches. I love the daddy bird, looking back at the family as he ponders taking off to look for more food. I asked Mark which bird was the mommy and he knew… it was the one by the babies. He also knew which bird he wanted to be.
We’re all about taking on roles around here. Watch a movie at our house and you have to “be” a character the whole time. For Cars, I am Miss Sally. For Lady and the Tramp, I am Lady. Mark likes to be the monsters in Scooby Doo.
See? It’s not that hard to project yourself into things. This painting is our family… as birds.
Sweet little chickies!
Bird painting inspiration here.
Thinking about Pirates!
Timothy made a great picture of a pirate battle. As always, this drawing is in miniature and you may not be able to see everything. I am amazed at the detail he creates on such a small scale. There is a sinking ship, several islands, a whirlpool (I think!) and some fires. I feel pretty bad about the guy falling from what is left of his ship amidst some heavy fire and a huge splash.
How My Man Spent His Weekend
My man made these today.
I just enjoyed their sweet whole grain goodness. Yes, he even ground the wheat to make the flour.
He also took the boys swimming this weekend so I could help set up a pinewood derby track.
He bought the wood for the Pinewood Derby trophies and took Mark shopping so I could set up for art class.
He changed the oil in the car.
He watched Mark during our art class on Friday and saw that Mark was on time for his portrait.
He set up a mailing list and website for a local club.
He helped me work on Grandma Ruth’s family tree.
He brought us food when we were hungry at the art class.
He got take-out for me on Friday night because we couldn’t go on our usual date (Paige was baby-sitting elsewhere).
He drove Paige to her YW activity in the wee hours of Saturday morning. (Paige went rappelling!)
He rocked Mark to sleep at church.
He is at church meetings tonight while I get to sit and do things that I want to do. He never complains about that!
He’s amazing.
The Games We Play
I found the boys playing with this massive Lego creation a few minutes ago. There is a robot controlled by my laptop and lots of aliens and Mars Mission contraptions.
And on the camera were these photos of the long-legged doll fashions Paige likes to sew. Aunt Care has made some of these.
We know how to have fun around here.
Music Honor Society
This is an honor that comes with accompanying music store discounts and gift cards. Shall we buy a Star Wars score? A Broadway book?
The kids work so hard on the piano. I love how our house is filled with music every day.
WWII Movies
Paige is studying WWII. I mean, really getting into it. Later this week, we’re transforming her into Rosie the Riveter. Just need to find some red fabric with white polka dots…
But as I have been researching this time period, movies keep jumping into my mind. Here are a few of my favorites. E-mail me if you have a favorite of your own. I’m making popcorn. Let’s study!
- Casablanca
- It’s A Wonderful Life
- The Human Comedy
- The Sound of Music
- The Best Years of our Lives
- Bedknobs and Broomsticks
- Tora! Tora! Tora!
- South Pacific
Later additions:
- It’s a Beautiful Life