Thursday, April 30, 2009
Saturday, April 25, 2009
A boy and his chickens
The kids all love the chickens. (is that strange?) Anyway, they all think they're pretty cute and love checking on them and even feeding them. But Shane really loves them. He loves to just lie on the grass and watch them scratch around. He really likes to try to pet them. They aren't so sure of him though.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Hemp Milk is good
and it's good for you. Check out what Lindsay at Passionate Homemaking has to say about it.
Bill discovered this gem when we realized Shane had a dairy allergy about 3 years ago. I couldn't eat any of Shane's allergens or anything that caused his reflux to flare (a very long list of foods) while I was nursing him so this milk was a wonderful find. We use the vanilla flavored for baking and over his cereal and he loves it.
It is pricey so I use almond milk in our spinach smoothies (yea, I"m that mean to my kids and make them drink spinach). >:)
Git yerself some hemp milk today!
Bill discovered this gem when we realized Shane had a dairy allergy about 3 years ago. I couldn't eat any of Shane's allergens or anything that caused his reflux to flare (a very long list of foods) while I was nursing him so this milk was a wonderful find. We use the vanilla flavored for baking and over his cereal and he loves it.
It is pricey so I use almond milk in our spinach smoothies (yea, I"m that mean to my kids and make them drink spinach). >:)
Git yerself some hemp milk today!
Just another day
Last night Hank walked into the room and declared, "Mom my lip is swollen." And he was right. I confirmed none of his siblings belted him and didn't think anything more about it.
By the time daddy got home, the lip was bigger and he had hives. We live kinda far from the nearest ER and we know allergic reactions can go from bad to horribly bad pretty quick. So off we went to the ER.
Thankfully it got just a little worse then better so Hank and I hung out in a little room watching the Celtics pull out a win in the final seconds. Then we headed home where my exhausted boy fell asleep eating pizza.
Fast forward to this morning. I'm on the phone with pediatrician talking about what, if anything, we do next about Hank, and out walks my beloved Shane...sporting a new manicure and pedicure.
He also painted his legs and tummy, but he was nekky so I'll spare you. One look at his adorably chubby tummy may drive you over the edge and cause you to run around kissing strange toddler tummies with wild abandon.
Incredibly, amazingly he didn't get any on the carpet or cabinets in the bathroom. Breathe in, breathe out....one day I'll look back on these years and laugh. Right? Tell me I will, please!
By the time daddy got home, the lip was bigger and he had hives. We live kinda far from the nearest ER and we know allergic reactions can go from bad to horribly bad pretty quick. So off we went to the ER.
Thankfully it got just a little worse then better so Hank and I hung out in a little room watching the Celtics pull out a win in the final seconds. Then we headed home where my exhausted boy fell asleep eating pizza.
Fast forward to this morning. I'm on the phone with pediatrician talking about what, if anything, we do next about Hank, and out walks my beloved Shane...sporting a new manicure and pedicure.
He also painted his legs and tummy, but he was nekky so I'll spare you. One look at his adorably chubby tummy may drive you over the edge and cause you to run around kissing strange toddler tummies with wild abandon.
Incredibly, amazingly he didn't get any on the carpet or cabinets in the bathroom. Breathe in, breathe out....one day I'll look back on these years and laugh. Right? Tell me I will, please!Saturday, April 18, 2009
Oh Happy Day!
Did the sky seem a little bluer on Thursday?
The trees a little more flowery?
My kids a little cuter?
Hank a little stronger?
I'm glad you noticed all that too. I am one happy wife. The hubs came in one morning and whispered that he had just ordered me a camera. I was thinking it was one of the Point and Shoots I had told him I'd like since my old camera croaked.
The trees a little more flowery?
My kids a little cuter?
Hank a little stronger?
I'm glad you noticed all that too. I am one happy wife. The hubs came in one morning and whispered that he had just ordered me a camera. I was thinking it was one of the Point and Shoots I had told him I'd like since my old camera croaked. Well he's been working crazy, crazy hours, doing side jobs with his brother and other jobs with a friend. And Bill's mom and sister gave me some cash to "get whatever I want" for my birthday.
So these events all combined at once, joined together in a whirling mash of excitement and THIS is what he got me!!!
It was scheduled to arrive on Thursday so I camped out at home, waiting, stalking the driveway, for the big brown truck. He didn't seem to realize exactly what his cargo was and how dehydrated I was becoming from drooling in anticipation, and he didn't come until after 4pm. I had to stay inside and let Bill get the box. I was afraid my happiness would spill out of me, and I'd lose control of my senses and kiss the driver or something equally embarrassing.
It was scheduled to arrive on Thursday so I camped out at home, waiting, stalking the driveway, for the big brown truck. He didn't seem to realize exactly what his cargo was and how dehydrated I was becoming from drooling in anticipation, and he didn't come until after 4pm. I had to stay inside and let Bill get the box. I was afraid my happiness would spill out of me, and I'd lose control of my senses and kiss the driver or something equally embarrassing.This is a huge step up and a steep learning curve for my technically challenged little brain. But I am SO ready to give it a go. This camera is so cool! And I am very happy to once again follow my monkeys around the house saying "Cheese!" everytime they do something cute. :)
Did I mention I love my hubs? Thanks sweetie. I'm very happy with my new camera and appreciate all the hard work you did so I could have it. :)
eta: sorry about the huge paragraphs. no matter how many times i hit enter between them, there are no spaces between them.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Christ is Risen!
He is risen, indeed!
Jesus Is Alive
After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent earthquake, for an angle of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men.
The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.
Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him’ Now I have told you.” So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them.
“Greetings,” he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.” Matthew 28:1-10
The Resurrection, Fra Angelico, 1400’s
Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:16-20
Jesus Is Alive
After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent earthquake, for an angle of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men.
The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.
Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him’ Now I have told you.” So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them.
“Greetings,” he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.” Matthew 28:1-10
The Resurrection, Fra Angelico, 1400’sThen the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:16-20
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Lamentation Of Jesus
Pilate was surprised to hear that he was already dead. Summoning the centurion, he asked him if Jesus had already died. When he learned from the centurion that it was so, he gave the body to Joseph. So Joseph bought some linen cloth, took down the body, wrapped it in the linen, and placed it in a tomb cut out of rock. Mark 15:44-47
Lamentation, Agostino Carracci, c 1586
Then the Jews demanded of him, “What miraculous sign can you show us to prove your authority to do all this?” Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days.” The Jews replied, “It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and you are going to raise it in three days?” But the temple he had spoken of was his body. John 2:18-21
Jesus Is Buried
Then he rolled a stone against the entrance of the tomb. Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Jesus saw where he was laid. Mark 46-47
Pilate was surprised to hear that he was already dead. Summoning the centurion, he asked him if Jesus had already died. When he learned from the centurion that it was so, he gave the body to Joseph. So Joseph bought some linen cloth, took down the body, wrapped it in the linen, and placed it in a tomb cut out of rock. Mark 15:44-47
Lamentation, Agostino Carracci, c 1586Jesus Is Buried
Then he rolled a stone against the entrance of the tomb. Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Jesus saw where he was laid. Mark 46-47
Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure, because you will not abandon me to the grave, nor will you let your Holy One see decay. Psalm 16:9-10
Friday, April 10, 2009
Jesus Refuses The Wine
There they offered Jesus wine to drink, mixed with gall; but after tasting it, he refused to drink it. Matthew 27:34
Jesus Is Crucified
Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to be executed. …One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Christ? Save yourself and us!” But the other criminal rebuked him.
“Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence? We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.” Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus answered him, “I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.”
It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour, for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn int two. Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." When he had said this, he breathed his last. Luke 24: 32, 39-46
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Galations 2:20
The Rending Of The Veil
At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook and the rocks split. Matthew 27:51
We have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus. Hebrews 10:19
There they offered Jesus wine to drink, mixed with gall; but after tasting it, he refused to drink it. Matthew 27:34
The Crucifixion, Lucas Cranach the Elder, 1500-1503
Jesus Is Crucified
Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to be executed. …One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Christ? Save yourself and us!” But the other criminal rebuked him.
“Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence? We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.” Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus answered him, “I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.”
It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour, for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn int two. Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." When he had said this, he breathed his last. Luke 24: 32, 39-46
The Crucifixion, Giotto di Bondone
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Galations 2:20
The Rending Of The Veil
At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook and the rocks split. Matthew 27:51
The Rending of the Veil, William Bell Scott, 1869
We have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus. Hebrews 10:19
Confession Of The Centurion
When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified, and exclaimed, “Surely he was the son of God!” Matthew 27:54
When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified, and exclaimed, “Surely he was the son of God!” Matthew 27:54
The Confession of the Centurion, James Tissot, 1886-94
That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord Philippians 2:11
Thursday, April 09, 2009
Jesus Comforts The Women Of Jerusalem
“Daughter of Jerusalem, do not weep for me; weep for yourselves and for your children. For the time will come when you will say, ‘Blessed are the barren women, the wombs that never bore and the breasts that never nursed!’ Then “’they will say to the mountains, “Fall on us!” And to the hills, “Cover us!”’ For if men do these things when the tree is green, what will happen when it is dry?” Luke 23:28-31
The Daughters of Jerusalem, James Tissot, 1884-94
He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. 1Peter 2:24
Jesus Is Stripped Of His Garments
Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. Luke 23:34
The Spoliation, El Greco, 1577-79
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding.
Ephesians 1:7-8
Jesus Meets His Mother Mary
Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother there and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Dear woman, here is your son,” and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” From that time on, this disciple took her into his home. John 19:25-27
Christ Falling on the Way to Calvary, Raphael, 1517
You were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. 1Peter 1:18-19
“Daughter of Jerusalem, do not weep for me; weep for yourselves and for your children. For the time will come when you will say, ‘Blessed are the barren women, the wombs that never bore and the breasts that never nursed!’ Then “’they will say to the mountains, “Fall on us!” And to the hills, “Cover us!”’ For if men do these things when the tree is green, what will happen when it is dry?” Luke 23:28-31
The Daughters of Jerusalem, James Tissot, 1884-94Jesus Is Stripped Of His Garments
Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. Luke 23:34
The Spoliation, El Greco, 1577-79Ephesians 1:7-8
Jesus Meets His Mother Mary
Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother there and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Dear woman, here is your son,” and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” From that time on, this disciple took her into his home. John 19:25-27
Christ Falling on the Way to Calvary, Raphael, 1517You were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. 1Peter 1:18-19
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Jesus Is Mocked
They stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him, and then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on his head. They put a staff in his right hand and knelt in front of him and mocked him. “Hail, King of the Jews!” they said. They spit on him, and took the staff and struck him on the head again and again. After they had mocked him, they took off the robe and put his own clothes on him. Then they led him away to crucify him. Matthew 27:28-31
The Mocking of Christ , Matthias Grünewald. c. 1503.
The Carrying of the Cross, Simone Martini, c. 1335
They stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him, and then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on his head. They put a staff in his right hand and knelt in front of him and mocked him. “Hail, King of the Jews!” they said. They spit on him, and took the staff and struck him on the head again and again. After they had mocked him, they took off the robe and put his own clothes on him. Then they led him away to crucify him. Matthew 27:28-31
The Mocking of Christ , Matthias Grünewald. c. 1503.For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are – yet was without sin.. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:15-16
Jesus Carries His Cross
So the soldiers took charge of Jesus. Carrying his own cross, he went out to the place of the Skull (which in Aramaic is called Golgotha). John 19:17
Jesus Carries His Cross
So the soldiers took charge of Jesus. Carrying his own cross, he went out to the place of the Skull (which in Aramaic is called Golgotha). John 19:17
The Carrying of the Cross, Simone Martini, c. 1335In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom everything exists, should make the author of their salvation perfect through suffering. Hebrews 2:10
Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who holds the power of death – that is, the devil – and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. Hebrews 2:14-15
Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who holds the power of death – that is, the devil – and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. Hebrews 2:14-15
Simon Helps Jesus
As they led him away, they seized Simon of Cyrene, who was on his way in from the country, and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus. Luke 23:26
Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her. Ephesians 5:25
As they led him away, they seized Simon of Cyrene, who was on his way in from the country, and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus. Luke 23:26
Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her. Ephesians 5:25More Easter Resources
The Old Schoolhouse has some free giveaways that I think you'll enjoy. The first is "The Real Easter Story" WeeBook. It begins with, well, The Real Easter Story out of the book of Matthew.
The last pages are FULL of writing prompts, discussion questions, a short quiz, Resurrection cookies recipe and more. I think you'll enjoy it.
They've also put together a Copy Book with the verses of the Easter story. With two left-handed early writers, I love copy work. They need lots of practice and I would much prefer they write something meaningful- like Scripture! The first half is Manuscript which is followed by Cursive. Each page also has a small area for your kids to illustrate the verse.
Best of all - both of these wonderful resources are FREE!
We're also enjoying a lot of reading during our circle time:
The Jesus Story Book Bible. Wonderful illustrations! The kids love this one.
The Lightlings by RC Sproul. Another favorite, it's really an allegory of the Christmas story, but the kids enjoy it any time of year.
The last pages are FULL of writing prompts, discussion questions, a short quiz, Resurrection cookies recipe and more. I think you'll enjoy it.
They've also put together a Copy Book with the verses of the Easter story. With two left-handed early writers, I love copy work. They need lots of practice and I would much prefer they write something meaningful- like Scripture! The first half is Manuscript which is followed by Cursive. Each page also has a small area for your kids to illustrate the verse.
Best of all - both of these wonderful resources are FREE!
We're also enjoying a lot of reading during our circle time:
The Jesus Story Book Bible. Wonderful illustrations! The kids love this one.
The Lightlings by RC Sproul. Another favorite, it's really an allegory of the Christmas story, but the kids enjoy it any time of year.
The Garden of Gethsemane
Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he began to be sorrowful and troubled. Then he said to them, “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.” Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.” Matthew 26:36-39
The Agony in the garden, Simon Bening, c. 1525-30
This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 1John 4:10
The Arrest of Jesus
Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The one I kiss is the man; arrest him and lead him away under guard.” Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, “Rabbi!” and kissed him. The men seized Jesus and arrested him. Mark 14:44-45
The Betrayal of Christ, Ugolino di Nerio, c. 1324-25
Jesus Is Condemned To Death
“Here is your king.” Pilate said to the Jews. But they shouted, “Take him away! Take him away! Crucify him!” “Shall I crucify your king?” Pilate asked.“We have no king but Caesar,” the chief priests answered.Finally Pilate handed him over to them to be crucified. John 19:14-16
Christ before Pilate, Duccio di Buoninsegna ca. 1255 – 1319
Day after day every priest stands and performs his religious duties; again and again he offers the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. But when this priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God. Hebrews 10:11-12
Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he began to be sorrowful and troubled. Then he said to them, “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.” Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.” Matthew 26:36-39
The Agony in the garden, Simon Bening, c. 1525-30 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 1John 4:10
The Arrest of Jesus
Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The one I kiss is the man; arrest him and lead him away under guard.” Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, “Rabbi!” and kissed him. The men seized Jesus and arrested him. Mark 14:44-45
The Betrayal of Christ, Ugolino di Nerio, c. 1324-25 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8
Jesus Is Condemned To Death
“Here is your king.” Pilate said to the Jews. But they shouted, “Take him away! Take him away! Crucify him!” “Shall I crucify your king?” Pilate asked.“We have no king but Caesar,” the chief priests answered.Finally Pilate handed him over to them to be crucified. John 19:14-16
Christ before Pilate, Duccio di Buoninsegna ca. 1255 – 1319Day after day every priest stands and performs his religious duties; again and again he offers the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. But when this priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God. Hebrews 10:11-12
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Preparing for Easter
We're mixing things up a little this year for Easter. In the past, we've only done Resurrection Eggs and Tomb Cookies. And we're still doing those because I'd have a mutiny on my hands if we didn't.
This year, we're also learning two hymns- Up From the Grave He Arose! and Christ the Lord Is Risen Today. We have 3 out of the series of 4 hymn books written by Joni Earekson Tada and Bobbie Wolgemuth and I definitely recommend them for teaching kids hymns.
Each book contains stories about the origin of the hymn or a related Bible story as well as Bible verses and suggested prayers. Best of all they each come with a CD with music and lyrics.
This year, we're also learning two hymns- Up From the Grave He Arose! and Christ the Lord Is Risen Today. We have 3 out of the series of 4 hymn books written by Joni Earekson Tada and Bobbie Wolgemuth and I definitely recommend them for teaching kids hymns.
Each book contains stories about the origin of the hymn or a related Bible story as well as Bible verses and suggested prayers. Best of all they each come with a CD with music and lyrics.
Ella loves to sing so this is her favorite part of Circle Time in the mornings. The boys...well...it's character building for them.
I was torn between two different devotional ideas. I love what Anne V has done on her blog, but I was a little overwhelmed by the length of each devotional. I realize I can abbreviate them, but my brain just didn't compute that very well.
So then I thought maybe we'd do the Stations of the Cross. We aren't Catholic so I didn't really know what that all entailed. Once I started reading, I realized I could do my own Stations of the Cross. So I did. The first two are below. I started with the Triumphal Entry since that is the beginning of Holy Week.
And then we're going to have a Seder dinner Friday evening. I wanted to do this last year but we had so many other things going on that we didn't have time to plan it. We're going to keep it short and simple with license to expand it as the kids get older.
Jesus Enters Jerusalem
When they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, he sat on it. Many people spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut in the fields. Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted, “Hosanna!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!” “Hosanna in the highest!” Jesus entered Jerusalem. Mark 11:7-11
Entry into Jerusalem , Second half of the 15th century, Master of the Thuison AltarpieceRejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and having salvation, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. Zechariah 9:9
The Last Supper
While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take it, this is my body.” Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, and they all drank from it. “This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many,” he said to them. Mark 14:22-24
The Last Supper, Andrea del Sarto, 1520-25 While we wait for the blessed hope – the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good. Titus 2:13-14
Thursday, April 02, 2009
Good morning babies!
They survived the night. The kids still think they're super cool. So far, so good.WeEbooks at The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
The Old Schoolhouse has introduced a new product and they describe it best....from their website -
The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine, LLC is proud to introduce the latest mini-digital package—the WeE-book™.
Packaging concise nuggets of wisdom from your favorite homeschool authors, covering a variety of topics of interest to homeschoolers, these bite-sized E-books are designed with today’s busy, homeschool mom in mind. WeE-book™ offer quick, affordable content that educates, inspires and encourages. WeE-book™ may be small in name, size, and price, but they are big in value.
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Three in particular caught my eye, but I encourage you to check out their other titles for encouragment and information to help you on your homeschooling journey.
This year marks the 200th birthday of two men who largely influenced how our nation views human life, one for the better, and the other…not so much. One was born to a poor, hard-working frontier family, and the other to a wealthy, affluent family.
Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin were both born on February 12, 1809, and Deborah Wuehler of The Old Schoolhouse has written a very interesting WeEbook about these two men.
I have to admit I was initially drawn to this WeEbook because we’ve just completed a Civil War study and my wildly brilliant K-1 students memorized large portions of the Gettysburg address. Deborah states that her hope in writing this is to “spark an investigative study” because “a comparison of the lives and legacies of these two key historical figures reveals some fascinating implications about our society.”
I don’t know much about Charles Darwin or his philosophy…other than a very basic knowledge of his theory of evolution so this little book did spark an interest in me to better understand Mr. Darwin’s ideas. She asks some excellent discussion questions for you and your children to consider as well as providing Bible verses for you to read as you consider the implications on society of the beliefs of these men.
As an added bonus there are six pages of copywork of famous Lincoln quotes. Three are in print and the same three are then in script. There are also lists of resources for anyone considering homeschooling. All in all a very well spent $2. Thank you Mrs. Wuehler, for providing an excellent springboard from which to launch a meaningful discussion with my students.
I am very impatient and a bit of a perfectionist. In my mind, my way is almost always more efficient. The wise and discerning reader is mentally reciting any number of Bible verses related to patience and the sovereignty of God; feel free to send them my way since I can always use more encouragement to be patient!
Donna Rees, General Editor of TOS has written a WeEbook entitled “Don’t Rush God!” In it she recounts a time when her family rushed God’s plan. Their particular situation was not life-threatening and everything ended well, but that isn’t always the case. Learning to wait on the Lord- patiently, with no grumbling or manipulating - is an important life lesson best learned early (not that I know anything about that…).
This little book provides some excellent tools for you to use as you seek to teach your kids the importance of waiting on God’s timing. The story she shares is an event that practically every homeschool family experiences at least once. There is a list of questions and a Scripture reference to discuss with your kids giving them specific points to consider regarding Sovereign timing and our response. She also includes six Bible verses for print copy work to further cement the lesson in their minds.
You and children will enjoy this little gem and find it to be a handy tool in learning to trust God while waiting on Him.
I didn’t expect to read the words ‘Simple’ and ‘Classical Education' in the same sentence, but Andrea Newitt, Assistant to the Senior Editor of TOS, has outlined some excellent ideas for how to bring a classical education to your children without hours and hours of preparation on your part.
When I began homeschooling my oldest son nearly seven years ago, I wanted very much to teach him how to think. I learned during my years of working as an administrator surrounded by scientists that ‘book smarts’ didn’t necessarily equate to being able to *think* and solve actual problems – like what to do if the copier runs out of paper.
I had never heard of a ‘classical education’ so I muddled through our first year reinventing the wheel time and again. I eventually found my way and have settled on a couple of classical curriculums that fit our family, but it would have been nice to start with the resources Andrea has listed.
She didn’t just list a bunch of curriculums or websites and send you on your way though. She also describes *how* she simplifies some of the more daunting aspects of a classical education. Great books are not always easy books, and she gives you some outstanding tips on how to not only make it through them but to enjoy them as well.
I don’t know about you, but I didn’t study Latin, Logic or Rhetoric when I was in school. But again, this article is chock-full of solid, yet digestible, curriculum choices and resources.
As for the ‘why’ of a classical education, Andrea explains ‘why’ for her family without preaching or being arrogant. If you want a classical education for your children but are overwhelmed by where to begin or how to actually incorporate into your homeschool, you will find this article to be an invaluable resource. An enthusiastic 2 thumbs up.
The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine, LLC is proud to introduce the latest mini-digital package—the WeE-book™.
Packaging concise nuggets of wisdom from your favorite homeschool authors, covering a variety of topics of interest to homeschoolers, these bite-sized E-books are designed with today’s busy, homeschool mom in mind. WeE-book™ offer quick, affordable content that educates, inspires and encourages. WeE-book™ may be small in name, size, and price, but they are big in value.
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Three in particular caught my eye, but I encourage you to check out their other titles for encouragment and information to help you on your homeschooling journey.
This year marks the 200th birthday of two men who largely influenced how our nation views human life, one for the better, and the other…not so much. One was born to a poor, hard-working frontier family, and the other to a wealthy, affluent family.Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin were both born on February 12, 1809, and Deborah Wuehler of The Old Schoolhouse has written a very interesting WeEbook about these two men.
I have to admit I was initially drawn to this WeEbook because we’ve just completed a Civil War study and my wildly brilliant K-1 students memorized large portions of the Gettysburg address. Deborah states that her hope in writing this is to “spark an investigative study” because “a comparison of the lives and legacies of these two key historical figures reveals some fascinating implications about our society.”
I don’t know much about Charles Darwin or his philosophy…other than a very basic knowledge of his theory of evolution so this little book did spark an interest in me to better understand Mr. Darwin’s ideas. She asks some excellent discussion questions for you and your children to consider as well as providing Bible verses for you to read as you consider the implications on society of the beliefs of these men.
As an added bonus there are six pages of copywork of famous Lincoln quotes. Three are in print and the same three are then in script. There are also lists of resources for anyone considering homeschooling. All in all a very well spent $2. Thank you Mrs. Wuehler, for providing an excellent springboard from which to launch a meaningful discussion with my students.
I am very impatient and a bit of a perfectionist. In my mind, my way is almost always more efficient. The wise and discerning reader is mentally reciting any number of Bible verses related to patience and the sovereignty of God; feel free to send them my way since I can always use more encouragement to be patient!Donna Rees, General Editor of TOS has written a WeEbook entitled “Don’t Rush God!” In it she recounts a time when her family rushed God’s plan. Their particular situation was not life-threatening and everything ended well, but that isn’t always the case. Learning to wait on the Lord- patiently, with no grumbling or manipulating - is an important life lesson best learned early (not that I know anything about that…).
This little book provides some excellent tools for you to use as you seek to teach your kids the importance of waiting on God’s timing. The story she shares is an event that practically every homeschool family experiences at least once. There is a list of questions and a Scripture reference to discuss with your kids giving them specific points to consider regarding Sovereign timing and our response. She also includes six Bible verses for print copy work to further cement the lesson in their minds.
You and children will enjoy this little gem and find it to be a handy tool in learning to trust God while waiting on Him.
I didn’t expect to read the words ‘Simple’ and ‘Classical Education' in the same sentence, but Andrea Newitt, Assistant to the Senior Editor of TOS, has outlined some excellent ideas for how to bring a classical education to your children without hours and hours of preparation on your part.When I began homeschooling my oldest son nearly seven years ago, I wanted very much to teach him how to think. I learned during my years of working as an administrator surrounded by scientists that ‘book smarts’ didn’t necessarily equate to being able to *think* and solve actual problems – like what to do if the copier runs out of paper.
I had never heard of a ‘classical education’ so I muddled through our first year reinventing the wheel time and again. I eventually found my way and have settled on a couple of classical curriculums that fit our family, but it would have been nice to start with the resources Andrea has listed.
She didn’t just list a bunch of curriculums or websites and send you on your way though. She also describes *how* she simplifies some of the more daunting aspects of a classical education. Great books are not always easy books, and she gives you some outstanding tips on how to not only make it through them but to enjoy them as well.
I don’t know about you, but I didn’t study Latin, Logic or Rhetoric when I was in school. But again, this article is chock-full of solid, yet digestible, curriculum choices and resources.
As for the ‘why’ of a classical education, Andrea explains ‘why’ for her family without preaching or being arrogant. If you want a classical education for your children but are overwhelmed by where to begin or how to actually incorporate into your homeschool, you will find this article to be an invaluable resource. An enthusiastic 2 thumbs up.
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Here chickie, chickie!
Ta!Da! The big reveal here.... we got chickens!! The thing we were building is their brooder. Unfortunately it's waaay too big to fit through the door into the finished part of the basement so the babies will be hanging out in a Rubbermaid container until they're a little bigger.
We got only 3 to start. We're expecting 5 more in a week or so(Buff Orpingtons for you chicken lovers out there). These 3 are a Sex-Link/Rhode Island Red mix.
I've been thinking about getting chickens for nearly a year. I would read a little here and there, talk to Bill (who declared me nuts), and decide to wait. I visited my friend Natalie's chickens and realized it really isn't rocket science in spite of what all the "Chickens For Dummies" book said.
So these little beauties should be laying farm fresh eggs for us in about 20 weeks. Now the trick is to keep them out from under Lester and Blu's noses!
I told the kids we had to name them 'food' names because we'll butcher and eat them eventually and who could eat a chicken named Cuddles??
So without further ado! Meet FlapJack, Strawberry and Stew!
We got only 3 to start. We're expecting 5 more in a week or so(Buff Orpingtons for you chicken lovers out there). These 3 are a Sex-Link/Rhode Island Red mix.
I've been thinking about getting chickens for nearly a year. I would read a little here and there, talk to Bill (who declared me nuts), and decide to wait. I visited my friend Natalie's chickens and realized it really isn't rocket science in spite of what all the "Chickens For Dummies" book said.
So these little beauties should be laying farm fresh eggs for us in about 20 weeks. Now the trick is to keep them out from under Lester and Blu's noses!
I told the kids we had to name them 'food' names because we'll butcher and eat them eventually and who could eat a chicken named Cuddles??
So without further ado! Meet FlapJack, Strawberry and Stew!
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