Milkweed Monday

     I spent some time sketching milkweed this week and my mind went back to the words and pictures the Lord gave me last year to describe  the beautiful milkweed patch up in our garden. I treasure every minute I get to spend sitting next to my beloved milkweed and marveling at God's awesome Creation.  

     I hope to draw more of this glorious plant with the children this week. Hopefully we'll have some group pictures to share with you next week. I think there is real power in trying to draw or paint the same objects. The children seem to really enjoy doing that, and I think it helps them to see how different our styles are. Plus, I'm right there to help them if they get stuck or need encouragement.

     I want to mention a book that I'm enjoying right now. It's called The Painted Garden by Mary Woodin, and it's really worth getting for your art library. If you like watercolor and journaling, you'll love her style. I will be studying her pictures in-depth and trying to paint some more like she does. Her work is beautiful.

    Well, it's supposed to be very hot tomorrow, so we might have to bring some mikweed in and sit at the living room table in the air-conditioning to draw and paint. Sounds like a lovely thing to do for nature journaling and a Monday, doesn't it?

Blessings,
Jill 

7:08 PM - Jun. 24, 2007 - post comment

Hi

Yeah sure, I can do that for you. I was going to do that anyway, but haven't quite learned how to get around the internet yet. Nancy is still showing me all the details of HSB. I should have that posted in the next 24 hours. I want to make sure it is ready for next weeks CoHomesteading. Thanks for asking!

Gerald

thegreatoutdoors - 11:43 AM - Jun. 26, 2007

Milkweed Monday

I'll have to look for her book, looks quite interesting! Thanks for sharing.
Fair Winds,
Jennifer
http://www.sailblogs.com/member/marihalojen/

Anonymous - 1:05 PM - Jun. 26, 2007

Here it is:

http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/TheGreatOutdoors/347458/

Gerald

thegreatoutdoors - 5:03 PM - Jun. 26, 2007

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Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. Nancy had to do a lot of editing to that post. I'm very thankful for her and our daughter. It's because of Nancy that I ever thought of any education beyond the 8th grade one that I once had. I now have my GED and going to college because she encouraged me to do so. My family never gave any encouragement or support in education. Nancy says you all are coming to KY in July or August and you're hoping to have a writing workshop. I'll look forward to meeting you. We don't have your book, Gift of Family Writing, I thought it was supposed to come in the mail a while back but we never got it. Later~ Gerald

thegreatoutdoors - 6:27 PM - Jun. 26, 2007

Once Again...

I was blessed by the OC today! Wow!

And we do have a mic... we'll be better prepared next time!!

Oh, you know we only live 3hrs and 34minutes away!! Yeah, it's true!!

Jocelyn

Read my latest posts:
Giving You A Break: http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Jocelyndixon/349109/

Jocelyndixon - 4:14 PM - Jun. 28, 2007

Hello-

I really enjoyed the Conference today. It was a lot of fun. I loved hearing what others thought and hearing their concerns.
It was great to hear what you had to say about so many different subjects. I can't wait to hear what I missed.
I blogged it...
http://homeschoolblogger.com/JacqueDixonSoulRestES/349203/

Oh, and if you have time, maybe you could do this next week. I'd love to read what you have to say.
http://homeschoolblogger.com/JacqueDixonSoulRestES/336937/

And, I'm hosting the next Carnival of Homesteading here at Homeschoolblogger.
Blessings!
-J

JacqueDixonSoulRestES - 12:15 AM - Jun. 29, 2007

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Hello!
I posted a picture I drew on my homesteadblog... here: http://www.homesteadblogger.com/Jocelyndixon/61147/

Jocelyn

Jocelyndixon - 12:10 AM - Jun. 30, 2007

Hello

Mrs. Novak-

I'm the sister of Amanda and Jocelyn and the daughter of Jacque Dixon. I wanted to let you know that I added you to my friends.

Rachel

rjdjohn316 - 1:17 PM - Jul. 2, 2007

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Hi Mrs. Novak
I did a review, sorta, on the GHC. Come by and see it...
Thank you, thank you, my friend, for letting me be a part of this ministry!

Love you,
Jocelyn

Jocelyndixon - 12:09 PM - Sep. 21, 2007

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