Month: August 2009

  • Paul Cezanne

    Paul Cezanne Artist Study Resources Olga’s Gallery The Mount Sainte-Victoire Still-life with Apples House and Trees Boy in a Red Waistcoat Lesson Ideas Cezanne Still-life Math Lesson for Older Students Cubism Lesson Books We’ll Read

  • Undefeated!

    Mahayla played softball again this year after a three year break.  We were a bit worried about how she might fair in the 12-15 year old fastpitch league after such a hiatus.  To our surprise, and I think hers, she played VERY well!  Even earning the most improved player ball one night after catching two…

  • Cumberland Falls

    We took a mini-trip to Cumberland Falls in Southern KY not too long ago.  It was such a beautiful afternoon!  The waterfall is majestic, the rock samples are outstanding, the hikes are not too difficult, and the scenery is gorgeous! You’re able to walk right up to the water a short distance before the waterfall….

  • Wildflower Studies

    This month’s nature study is focusing on wildflowers.  Our farm is just abundant with wildflowers this time of year!  During last week’s study, we placed a blanket among a field full of wildflowers to read books and praise the Lord for His magnificent beauty.   Afterward, I sent the kids off on a scavenger hunt. …

  • Daddy’s Retirement

    Below are some pictures from my Dad’s retirement parties.  He worked at a hospital for 30 years – in the laboratory for about half those years and in the technology department for the other half.  It was quite obvious that those he worked with loved him very much and I was so glad they asked…

  • Boys and Dinosaurs

    On Sunday nights at church, I teach a Kidz Group class for children in 1-5th grades.  Right now, I have only little boys in the class.  What better way to catch their attention than to talk about dinosaurs!  Dinosaurs and church??  Of course!  Dinosaurs are a great topic for teaching the authority of the Bible…