Posted by Cindy on July 19, 2011
I’ve posted before about studying nature at the Creation Museum in Northern KY. Earlier this fall, my children and I had the pleasure of visiting the Creation Museum again, and spent the morning studying nature in their wonderful and unique gardens and small zoo. I’m posting pictures to entice you to visit if you live anywhere near the Northern KY/Cincinnati area. The entire museum isn’t to be missed!
In the outdoor zoo, they have unlikely animals placed in a confined area similarly to how they may have been housed on Noah’s ark.
The walking trails take you into a variety of land types like ponds and streams to marshes and tropical areas. You’ll find everything from typical plants to exotics. Choose a topic and you’re sure to find a sample to study.
Inside you can continue the nature discussions as you talk about how life in the Garden of Eden might have been different; why everyone thought Noah was crazy when he said a flood was coming; and how dinosaurs compare to animals today.
Can you tell how much I love this place? It’s truly one of the most wonderful and pertinent museums I’ve ever had the privilege of attending! Nature study or not!
Posted by Cindy on June 2, 2011
April and May were two of the busiest months I think I’ve ever had! Here are just a few of the things that kept me busy… (This isn’t even the half of it!)
A field trip to Old Friends, a retirement home for famous race horses.
A baseball parade kicked off the ball season. All three of my kiddos are playing ball this year!
A field trip to the Lexington Arts and Science Center taught us all about energy.
Homeschool Days at the Kentucky History Museum was great fun.
A tour of our Old State Capital included some reinacting by our kids.
The local post office was a very interesting field trip!
Caleb's Upward basketball games didn't end until April!
Of course, the farm life has been busy this spring, too!
Posted by Cindy on March 8, 2011
Every once in a while, blogging has nice perks. As a blogger in the Greater Cincinnati area, my children and I were invited to tour the traveling exhibit, Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt, at the Cincinnati Museum Center. We just so happened to be finishing up Ancient Greek history and moving into Ancient Roman history. Can you believe the perfect timing? (Thank you, Lord!)
If you live in the area and have children upper elementary and older, it’s a super exhibit! Two archaeologists have unearthed amazing artifacts that have been buried under land and sea for nearly 2,000 years in the area of Alexandria where Cleopatra once ruled. On the self-guided tour, you’re supplied with a listening device that acts as a “tour guide” as you press numbers relating to the displays. The listening device allows each person to go through the exhibit at their own pace, listening to a new bit of info (1-3 minutes worth) only when ready. So, those who want to take more time to read signs, observe artifacts, or view a short film aren’t hindered by the rest of the tour group.
The artifacts are outstanding! At the same time, remembering that the Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans were idol worshipers, there are a lot of artifacts relating to idols and idol worship. This is all part of the history. As uncomfortable as it made me to view a giant statue which people of the time bowed to in worship, it only served to strengthen my trust in the Lord knowing that He would never be found buried and partly eroded at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea!
It wasn’t all idols, though! There were beautiful examples of hieroglyphics, ancient jewels, Egyptian, Greek and Roman coins, architecture, Egyptian canopic jars and much more. There were also short films highlighting the archaeological digs, legends of the time, and how Cleopatra has been immortalized throughout history.
The exhibit takes you through the life of Cleopatra, one major event at a time. So, in one area, you learn about her culture, then move into a section highlighting her relationship with Julius Caesar. Mark Antony and all the tumultuous events surrounding their relationship and the political situations are covered in the next area. Finally, you learn how her life ended and how her legend lives on. With Cleopatra’s life revolving around selfish gain, power, scandal and affairs, the exhibit is not suited for younger ears and eyes. I was fine with my 5th grader taking part, but we talked about the sticky issues later.
The entire tour only took us a little more than an hour. At $23 for adults and $15 for children, it’s pretty costly for the time spent. However, hoemschoolers can save $4.00 per ticket using the code found HERE. And, for a small additional fee (you’d have to call to find out exact prices), you can get an all-museum pass and spend the rest of the day visiting the:
We had a great day and are very thankful for the invitation! Let me know if you have a chance to visit the exhibit. I’d love to hear your thoughts on it!
Posted by Cindy on November 24, 2010
Another field trip bites the dust. More than a simple field trip, though, this one was life changing! The National Missionary Convention was held this past weekend in Lexington, and because our church registered, we were able to attend for free. You know me and field trips, I wasn’t about to pass up a free ticket into such an exciting event. Little did I know that I would come home with a such a rejuvenated Spirit and a renewed heart for missions.
Tens of workshop choices and hundreds of missions booths left us both filled up and worn out at the same time. We were filled up with such a passion, vision and resolve, yet worn out by the fact of our continual fight against the devil in this world. The two workshops I chose to attend were about our battles with eastern religion quietly finding its way into Christianity, and the fight against the huge and devastating pornography/s*x trafficking business.
One thing was so evident – in each workshop, at every booth and in every face – everyone knew without a doubt that God is on our side and we will not lose in the end! Praise God!
We had such an amazing time Friday that we took my husband back on Sunday for their closing worship service. An awe-inspiring message by Barry Cameron and wonderful concert by the Martin’s were only topped as we witnessed over a hundred people come before God to dedicate their lives to the mission field!
Even if God never calls me to go into what most people would consider the mission field, I know He can (and does) still use me mightily here in my own community and in my own family. Join with me in praying for ourselves as missionaries – either at home or abroad. Pray for missionaries who are in areas of our world where they might be in danger. Pray that God will raise up an army of missionaries to take His Word into the world to “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.”
Downtown Lexington with Rupp Arena in the background
A view from one of the very busy vendor halls
A missionary to Native Americans sharing the culture with us
One of many booths from missions our family or our church have supported
The coolest find - waterproof Bibles!
The Martin's singing at the Sunday worship service
Posted by Cindy on November 2, 2010
We’ve been enjoying so many family activities lately from birthdays to campaigning. This is a very random post with highlights from several of our times together. Family is important. Don’t forget to make time for everyday celebrations with them!
Game time at my Daddy's birthday gathering. Anyone else ever played Farkle?
Cousins being silly together.
Cousins who think they're big enough to climb trees. They're not.
My birthday dinner that Mahayla made from scratch - Dijon Crusted Chicken, Scalloped Potatoes Broccoli Casserole and Honey Wheat Bread. Yum!
Precious time spent with my Granny who's 89 and in poor health. Anytime we have the opportunity to see here (she lives in Alabama) we count as a blessing.
Campaigning, campaigning and more campaigning!
This is from our trip to the World Equestrian Games. It was such a great day!
