Day By Day - A week in review

Mar. 26, 2006

A week in review

We've had a full week!

Most of the week Eric and J2 worked on his project fair entries. He did a volcano project for science and a birdhouse for art. Here are some pics of them working on it:

Eric and J2 creating the volcano out of plaster.

And J2 setting off the volcano

After the judging he got two ribbons - for his birdhouse he got 100 out of possible 100 points:

and for his volcano project, he got 95 out of 100:

(he's wearing his googles again - loves those goggles!

Saturday we had a great day with Eric's brother and his kids visiting - they are all many years older than our kids but love to talk and play with them! His oldest son, Jaron, is performing in "The Man of La Mancha" at the Woodland Opera House and it was opening night! But before that I got to spend some good time with my niece Annika and teach her a few of my favorite games! :) It was a nice day! We were unable to go to the play but we hope to go before it ends!

Saturday night Grammy (my mom) and I went to watch J3 play basketball again. It's loads of fun! Those kids are funny! But sadly the other team needed some parenting - not only did they push our boys around (very unYMCA!) but they also stole the ball from their own teammates and hog the ball! I hope their parents were a bit ashamed of their behaviour - it sure was embarrasing to watch!!

Today, Sunday, Eric went off to preach at St John's again and I took the boys to our church. Unfortunately, J1 did not feel good so he, J3 and I came home after church and J2 stuck around for Sunday School - getting a ride home from Grammy! Yeah for Grammy!

So, here is poor, sick J1:

And, I guess Daddy has decided that J2 is old enough to learn how to mow the lawn too - I didn't even think he could push the lawnmower! lol

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Mar. 26, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Sweetie

Those projects look great! What fun!

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Mar. 26, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by mistresninos

Very cool volcano. I'm glad he won some ribbons. I bet he really liked that.

Sorry you have a sicky there. I've about had it with sickness. I hope it's summer soon.

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Apr. 4, 2006 - Great Dad

Posted by betterfullthanempty

What a great dad he has! I bet that boy loves it that he gets to play "Man".

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About Me

Day by Day....we strive to learn together, love each other and have some fun. Day By Day.... we strive to raise our boys to be knights and warriors for the Lord. Some days it's a struggle...

Cast of Charaters

Me - I like to read and knit. I've been a Christian for many years and loving learning about God and seeing the Lord work in our lives! I also post on my other blog, "Journaling Back To Joy"
DH - Is a theologically trained teacher of 4th graders at a Christian school. He loves astronomy, LOTR and playing with the kids! He is the funniest man I know.
J1 - 12 - our oldest. He came to live with us when he was 16 mos old and completely turned our lives inside out! While he is struggling with self-control right now - he is the one who can brighten the room just by smiling! He loves creating things from our recycling and anything that allows him to move (trampoline, skateboards, inline skates, etc)
J2 - 11 - our middle son. He is the one who I am currently homeschooling. He loves to create things from Legos and he loves movies. He would watch movies all day if I let him :( He has just had a major breakthrough in reading - for which we are praising the Lord!
J3 - 6 - my joy. He has a very tender heart for me and really works hard to make me happy. He loves to cuddle and is just learning about Legos. He wants to be with his big brothers so much, but the age difference is a big hurdle right now.
Joshie - 5/29/02 - 2/22/03 - Our surprise! Our only pregnancy that the Lord allowed - and we were blessed to have him for those short mos. We are all still grieving his loss - you'll hear alot about that from time to time. We look forward to getting to know him someday.

Curriculum Choices

• Math: Modern Curr. Press
• Language Arts: Apple Tree, Pathway Readers & Phonics Pathway
• History: California History (Beautiful Feet)
• Science: Exploring Creation Through Astronomy
• Current Read Aloud: Redwall
• Current Audiobook: Blue Dolphin