Friday's Show-n-Tell

I haven't done this in a while, but I just HAD to share a picture of my

BRAND

NEW

CADILLAC!!!!

 She is so beautiful!

She's shiny & black.

Her exterior is flawless.

WOW — does her engine purr like a kitten!

She zigs & zags beautifully!

She practically drives herself!  I just hold on tight & go along for the ride!

So without further ado, here she is:

Okay, okay...so she's NOT a Cadillac, but I'm as excited about her as I was my first car (which, FYI, wasn't a Caddy either).

I've already sharpened every pencil in the house!  Gigi has named her "Hoquiumptse" which is an Indian name meaning "hungry for wood."  I thought she was just making it up to be funny, but apparently we read it in one of our books. How she remembered that I'll never know!  I looked it up.  Sure enough, she's right!  So, meet Hoquiumptse.

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Stacey

Friday's Show-n-Tell

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I am so excited to actually get a show-n-tell posted this week!  I decided to add home-ec as an "official" subject.  We've been doing it all along anyway, so I figured I might as well include it in my records!

Our newest school adventure has been allowing Gigi to plan a menu and prepare it once a week.  I give her a list of entrees, side dishes, and desserts, then allow her to choose.  It has been interesting to say the least!!!! (She is only 6.) 

Today was her day to prepare dinner.  I love doing this because she is learning math and science while learning how to cook & bake.  Measurements, the purpose of baking powder, etc...  With each new menu comes new questions & opportunities for Gigi to learn!

Tonight's menu:  Chili, Broccoli, and Pumpkin Loaf with Cream Cheese filling (I found this on Tiany's blog).

Yes, I realize that broccoli as a side dish with chili isn't a very appetizing thought.  Gigi just loves broccoli, and I love Gigi eating it!!!

So here are some pics of our day:

I really wish I'd taken a picture of the Pumpkin loaf after we cut it.  It was beautiful!  Gigi was so excited that it looked so much like the picture on the recipe.  She called her Mom-Mom & invited her to dinner.  It was really a great day!

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