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July 25, 2008
Narration Reminders
Narration is a cornerstone of a Charlotte Mason homeschool. But looking at the results of the poll on my Narration Helps page, a lot of us simply forget to do it! I could use reminders as well, so I created some simple bookmarks to put in all the books we're reading.
Some are standard rectangular styled bookmarks, and some are the corner pocket type (seen above).
To go directly to the file, click HERE.
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Jul. 25, 2008
Cathedral Grove ~ Home to some of the largest trees in the world!!
I haven't had a chance to participate in a Show & Tell in quite a while so I thought that this week I would share about our recent visit to Cathedral Grove where the oldest tree is more than 800 years old!! Not far off of Hwy. 19 heading to Port Alberni on Hwy. 4 will you find this magnificent walk through some of the largest Douglas Fir, Western Hemlock, Grand Fir and Western Red Cedar trees in the world :)
Most of the trees sprouted up when there was a fire about 300 years ago but there are some super huge trees no matter if they are 300 or 800 years old!
K is standing below the largest tree in Cathedral Grove, a Douglas Fir. The last time it was measured it was 76 meters high, 9 feet in diameter (from one side to the other) and a whopping 9 meters all the way around it!! He's like a little ant underneath of it :)
Our visit wouldn't have been complete if we didn't do a little tree hugging....
And my personal favorite, bark and branch gazing. LOL. I am totally in love with these trees and I had to lay on the ground to take a photo upwards to try and capture the sheer size of it! I can't even see the top of it :) Hope you enjoyed a little peak at the Grove and perhaps one day you may have the sheer pleasure of visiting it to.
Blessings,
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Jul. 24, 2008
Blogging
Posted By Heather in WI
| I am going to stop blogging for awhile. I need to focus more on my family and spend less time online. |
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July 24, 2008
joy
Posted By Lisa
I cannot begin to describe the joy I have received this summer from my backyard. The things of the earth - of nature - of God - have delighted me in a way that my soul overflows with gladness. We've planted a garden before, but this summer things were planted close to the house - where shrubbery should go - due to shady trees hovering over our normal spot. I honestly didn't know what to expect as I "made do" with the space and planted cucumbers, tomatoes, and peppers. I randomly handed Jen packs of wildflower seeds - allowing her to scatter them about the earth. There were days when I wondered "is anything going to come up?" or "what in the world is that?", "is it a weed?" -- at one point Hubby even made the comment "Oh honey, it's our experiment area"...
And behold, the splendor! The bounty! The butterflies - I've seen more this season than I have EVER seen unless I was standing in the Callaway Gardens Butterfly Center in Georgia! I walk along the paved path and smile in awe over the fruit of our endeavors. Each day brings a new bloom, a fresh pick, and a sense of satisfaction mixed with gratitude. Isn't that just how we are with God? Sometimes the irony of planting something and how it equates to our Christian life is just too much! But it's true!
"So then neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but God who causes the growth." I Corinthians 3:7
So as I prepare for our next school year - our 4th year of homeschooling - I am reminded that, yes, my children are like the seeds planted, and I am to tend them - (with high goals but low expectations)...but it is God who will do the real work. I just need to let Him.
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Thursday, July 24, 2008
We enjoyed our visit
Posted By Kristy
But sadly, our grandson had to go home. We managed to get an extra 10 days with him by changing his airline ticket. It went way to fast. Last night, we made brownies. As you can see, Dan really enjoyed the brownie batter!! 
Good to the last drop!!
He's so funny! We miss you, Tiberius (inside joke) Hope you get to come back and visit again real soon. |
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Jul. 24, 2008
In search of the perfect campsite ~ Mohun Lake
We're going to be taking a little holiday this summer and Dh has been trying to find us just the right camping spot that will keep all of us happy. Sand and water, maybe a little bit of grass, not to far from town or more specifically not a million miles from civilization! Did I ever tell you where we honeymooned? *grin*
Well this time our detour took us about 20 minutes out on the logging road to Mohun Lake in the desert heat and flying dust :) But the view of the lake was like a diamond in the rough! Look at the absolutely stunning view of Mohun that we got to glimpse from the road into the lake.
And the densely treed lane into the area is truly beautiful to :) There were portions of it that were quite narrow though and being the overthinker in the family I questioned Dh as to how we would ever pass another camper with our 23 foot travel trailer in tow behind us! Of course I got the manly answer of don't worry so much, we'll make it one piece. *grin*
All in all the views and the journey were nice but we weren't quite sure about the sites and the boat launch area that someone had said was fantastic was so so. I think that Dh was a little disappointed to since this was nice and close to home but he had a very different picture in his mind :) The quest continues....
Blessings,
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Jul. 24, 2008
Show and Tell
Jul. 24, 2008
A new wall & a couple of beds :)
Well there hasn't been a whole lot of new additions to K's house but he has added another wall, the stairs to the 2nd floor and those wooden blocks on the floor are beds. *grin* He just got a bunch of model train stuff given to him so his house has taken a backseat for now, but I'm going to have to get him to come back to it again!
Blessings,
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Jul. 24, 2008
The Inevitable
Posted By Michelle
Well I have been thinking about it, talking about it, and dreading it. I had said I would start in the Summer and well the Summer is going by and I haven't yet. Until Tuesday. Wondering what I am referring to? It is potty training. Now you would think I was an old pro, since this is my 5th time. I think I am just so aware of what a pain in the butt (haha) it is that I don't want to be bothered.
I knew it had to be done so on Tuesday I put Carter in a pair of underwear and well he peed in it. Big surprise. right?? Actually he came and told me afterwards, so I was impressed. The next time he came and told me as he was going and by 9 am he had went on the potty once and in underwear 6 times. UGH! Then he started to really catch on. He only had a couple more kind of accidents (we couldn't get there fast enough) the rest of the day. And today he has had NO accidents. I can't believe it. I would be so happy if I just bought my last box of diapers this week.
Bailey had potty trained at 2yrs 4mo, which is what Carter is now. The others were 2yr 6mos to 2 yr 8 mos. So we are doing great.
I hope he keeps up the good work. And he also does a dance when I cheer and sing. I wish I knew how to put videos up. It is hilarious!!
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Jul. 24, 2008
The long and winding road
After over a year of prayer and consideration, and a summer of "church shopping", we have finally found a new church. Yeah! I am just so thrilled to be done living in church limbo. There are a number of reasons for leaving our current church, and it was a decision that we really agonized over. It is amazing, because Hub and I both knew that after the visit to the new church that it was the one. AND the sermon began with a story about why people choose churches...
I really have been feeling better lately than I have felt in a LONG time. It is a combination of exercise and spiritual growth, I think. I've been good about my QT lately, and my prayer life. And the exercise just makes me happy! Of course, I still have a loooooong list of things to do before school starts back up again. I really need to make an actual list. I think that will help me get through it.
I am reading a really good book, Loving Life as an At-Home Mom by Donna Otto. She addresses one of my major hang-ups, which is the value the world places on moms vs. the value God places on moms. It is easy for me, especially when I am feeling rather down, to get caught up in comparing myself to others and seeing all they have and (sometimes) wanting it. Like a week's vacation in a hotel. Or 8 hours to myself. Whatever it is. I admit I struggle with contentment. Well, that is like telling God that He isn't good enough! Ouch. I suppose I have been dancing around that little tidbit for a while but I read it plainly in this book and it really struck me. What a brat I have been. Thank you God that you love me anyway! |
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