Conifers

Wednesday, 24 February 2010, 11:28 | Category : Nature Study
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It’s time to fess up.  February turned out to be a really cold and snowy month in Central KY.  Even with a bad case of cabin fever, we didn’t get out very much to study conifers like we had planned.  One beautiful snowy day we did take a photography walk and here are a few [...]

The 1920’s and 1930’s

Wednesday, 17 February 2010, 10:58 | Category : 1900's, History, The Great Depression, Unit Studies
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The Roaring 20’s led way to the Great Depression of the 30’s.  Such a stark difference from one decade to the other.
When we went through our first four-year cycle of history using The Story of the World as our main spine, I have to admit that we glossed over modern American history at the time.  [...]

Lessons in Responsibility for Boys

Tuesday, 16 February 2010, 13:15 | Category : Bible, Character Training, Reviews
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Boys are curious creatures if you ask me.  One day I think I’ve got mothering boys down, and the next day I realize I have no clue!  They want different things than girls – they need different things than girls.  One thing I’ve seen in both of my boys, as compared to my daughter, [...]

Valentine’s Day Service Project

Monday, 15 February 2010, 9:51 | Category : Children and Youth Ministry, Service Projects
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The children and youth of our church prepared a lovely Valentine’s Day spaghetti dinner for the adults of the church yesterday.  They set up a very special dining experience with decorations, music, greeters, waiters and waitresses, and a yummy meal!  Here are my two servers in action.

I LOVE activities that bring all ages of the [...]

Valentine Fun

Friday, 12 February 2010, 12:16 | Category : Valentine's Day
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Today is bittersweet for us.  As you’ll see below, the boys and I have been having lots of fun celebrating Valentine’s Day.  However, today is Mahayla’s 13th birthday and she’s sick.  She and I were supposed to be going to CIY Believe together later this afternoon with the Jr. High youth group, too.  Oh well, [...]