Mom & Me Camp...

This past weekend I was able to spend some quality time with one of my little boys at Mom & Me Camp. It was lots of fun and the older Boy Scouts putting on the camp did a great job!! It was a great learning experience. As homeschooling mom's we spend loads of time with our kids, however my son really suprised me on this weekend. We did lots of fun things and when I asked him what his favorite thing was that we did it was a pleasant suprise.

On the weekend the boys made kalidescopes, went on a nature walk, learned about and made fire, did archery and shot bee bee guns. I expected my son's favorite thing to be the fire, archery or the bee bee guns, however I was completely wrong! His favorite thing was the nature hike and identifying plants, animals, etc. That totally blew my mind. But it just goes to show how much you can learn by taking the time to do one on one things with each of your children.

Here are some photos of our weekend! Happy learning!

Revisiting...

I've been down with pneumonia for a few weeks and I've really been thinking about what I've been spending my time doing. I really miss this blog and I'm thinking that I need to make time for fitting it in to our routine. So with that I'm going to share our glorious weekend!

For most folks today us May 5th and if you need a reason to celebrate it was Cinco de Mayo. However if you're an Orthodox Christian today was the biggest feast day of the year! I know many folks think Christmas is the biggest Christian holiday, but for my family it's Pascha! Great Lent, Holy week and the final culmination of Pascha is... there are just no words to describe the specialness and the holiness of the time.

Here are some reflections of the past two days for a glimps into our special season!

 

 

It was a glorious day, beautiful, great company, wonderful food, all and all a day to remember! For those of you who are Othodox Christians, Christ IS Risen! Have a blessed Bright Week and Pascha Season!

This is the day of resurrection!

Let us be illumined by the feast!

Let us embrace each other!

Let us call “brothers” even those that hate us,

and forgive all by the resurrection,

and so let us cry:

 “Christ is risen from the dead,

trampling down death by death,

and upon those in the tombs bestowing life!” 

OHOP Indian Village...

Amongst all the other things I'm doing these days we are fitting in school. Some days I can't believe we get everything done! But my kids are definitely troopers! I wouldn't be able to do all that I do if they didn't pitch in and help out! It's definitely a blessing!!!

My 7 year old is a Wolf Scout this year and we were all able to attend this months outing. It was very interesting and I think the kids had a great time.

 

Indians summer home...

 

Making an arrow head on a rock...

 

 

Making jewelry from beans and dry pasta...

 

 

 

 

 

Playing an Indian drum...

 

 

It was a fun day in the rain! We got to grind corn into flour and pound cedar into soft pieces that would then be used for clothing or blankets. It's great when you can learn by doing. This is a wonderful museum. If you're in Washington State you should check it out!

 

Pioneer Farm Museum and OHOP Indian Village

 

It's been along time...

Wow, it's been a long time! There's been lots going in on in our home. Big changes and adjustments. They've all been good, however my blogging time has been greatly reduced. At least for this blog. A few month I took on a new job. I have to admit it's the best job of my life, where I've worked outside of my home. I get to do fun, "me" stuff. I get to include my kids and I get to make extra money! I mean what could be better!! If you want to see what I'm up to you can visit me at the blog that takes up all my time...  http://parklandparish.blogspot.com/

As far as school goes, we've had a good start to our year. We are studying the ancients and so we were able to make it to the King Tut exhibit. It was amazing. Here's some photos...

Hope you're having a good year so far and hopefully I'll be posting again soon! Enjoy your day!

Yummy morning breakfast...

DO YOU EVER get your kids involved in your breakfast making? I like to encourage as much help in the kitchen as I can get! Breakfast is one of those easy meals that kids usually like, you can have many helpers, and at least in my home gets our day off to a better start!

Until I married my husband I had never had 'Dutch Baby'. In my family we had 'Popovers', which I think are similar. However, I like the idea of making them sweet rather than savory. Although I do love popovers! I my home we've taken it one step further by adding cinnamon sugar at the end. So here we go...

Your Mom's Dutch Baby

1/4 cup butter

3 eggs

3/4 cups flour

3/4 cups milk

 

 

 

Turn on your oven to 425 degrees. Spray a 2-3 quart casserole dish. Place the 1/4 cup of butter in the casserole and place it in the oven as it pre-heats.

 

 

While the butter is melting I put all the ingredients into a mason jar.

 

 

Then I let my helpers shake...

 

 

Once your batter is 'shaken up' remove the pan from the oven and pour batter into the melted butter.

 

 

Put it back in to bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until 'puffed' and golden brown.

 

 

Then we sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the whole thing and dig in! Some like maple syrup too!

 

 

Yummmmmmmmm....!

 

Enjoy your day!!

 

Just a note... here are your ratios if you have a larger crowd.

 

3 - 4 qt pan 1/3 cup butter, 4 eggs, 1 cup flour and milk

4 - 4 1/2 qt pan 1/2 cup butter, 5 eggs, 1 1/4 cup flour and milk

4 1/2 - 5 qt pan  1/2 cup butter, 6 eggs, 1 1/2 cup flour and milk.

 

 

 

 

 

Exploring...

THE OTHER DAY we visited Tumwater Historical Park. We hadn't been there in a while and it was a beautiful day!

We walked all around and just enjoyed an afternoon in God's creation!

 

 

 

I really think one of the best things about homeschooling is being with my children and being able to just enjoy the day. Playing, walking, learning, where ever the day takes us!

Truly a blessing!

 

 

 

Hoping you're enjoying these final weeks of summer!

Enjoy your day!