We are nearing the end of our first 9 weeks of school and it’s time to put together a progress report for our records. This first quarter had been a little shaky at first, but it is slowly picking up steam. With the added outside activities, I am finding it harder to get the kids to get out of the mindset of ‘hurry and get the work done’ and into the ‘do my best’ mode. … Continue reading
For this week’s assignment we are to post a baby picture of ourselves and share a special Scripture that reminds us of our past. This is my mom and I: In this picture I am about 10 months old. It is one of my favorites. And here is one from my childhood with my brother and sisters. It’s the only picture I have found of the traditional visit to Santa. … Continue reading
My family loves pies. This month I thought I’d share our favorite apple pie recipe. This is one of the first recipes I created after I was married. 3-4 apples (I usually use a combination of Granny Smith, Red Delicious, and Rome) 3-4 Bartlet pears (I look for very firm pears) ½ cup raisins 1/3 cup sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch (flour can be substituted in a pinch) 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon nutmeg 2 tablespoons … Continue reading
I wrote this 2004 to help my kids remember the events of Columbus’s voyages. I built it upon the grade school rhyme. In fourteen hundred ninety-two, Columbus sailed the ocean blue, Queen Isabella paid the way, To open up a new gateway. On the Santa Maria Columbus sailed, The Nina, the Pinta beside him trailed. Ninety men between the three, All set sail for the open sea. Seventy days without sight of land, The crew … Continue reading
