~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~It has been a busy week, including a trip to the pediatricians following a little accident involving Hockey Sticks and Chiquita's thumb, but the good news is that she is feeling much better, it...
The next topic in our series of six Unit Studies for American History (plus the Presidential Election Unit Study and we also plan to end with an additional unit on World War II) is based on The Early 19th Century. I seem to be on a roll this...
The girls completed their Josefina lap books last Spring (as you can tell by the green grass and flowers in the background, and Chiquita's long hair! Oh, and Twinkle Toes braces free smile! lol) but I am just now finishing up the post since we just did a brief...
After Mass this morning the kids put the finishing touches on their Presidential Election Lap Books! During our first semester this year, which ended last week, we focused on the Election Process and learning about past Presidents for History. Our oldest...
The American Revolution Unit Study and Lap Book I've had this post in my draft folder since January and I am finally getting around to posting... Sometimes I feel like it is harder to round up all my pictures and find the extra time to actually blog about our...
This past Friday our little Chiquita turned 7 years old! The day didn't start out as I had hoped, and we ended up spending the first half of the day at doctor's offices, then ran a few errands while we were in town, but we arrived home after lunch and...
Colonial Life Unit Study and Lap Book This year we are making Lap Books to go along with each of our six Unit Studies for American History. Our second Unit was based on Colonial Life. While the girls were working on their Felicity Lap Books, the boys were busy making...
Resources:Felicity Boxed Set with GameFelicity: An American Girl Audio CDWelcome to Felicity's World, 1774Felicity and Elizabeth Dolls and Mini DollsFelicity Play Scenes & Paper DollsFelicity Just For FunFelicity's Craft Book: A Look at Crafts from the Past with...
Rascal asked for a World War II / D-Day / Military themed birthday cake this year. Since he wanted the final cake to be a surprise, I did some searching through various cakes online and ended up using this Army Camo Cake (link broken) for inspiration....
Last week, just before we all came down with a cold, we had the opportunity to attend a field trip to a local grist mill. This particular mill is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is the oldest water-powered grist mill (and the only one...
Father in heaven, grant me the grace to appreciate the dignity which you have conferred on me. Let me realize that not even the Angels have been blessed with such a privilege—to share in your creative miracle and bring new Saints to heaven. Make me a good mother to all my children after the example of Mary, the Mother of your Son. Through the intercession of Jesus and Mary I ask your continued blessings on my family. Let us all be dedicated to your service on earth and attain the eternal happiness of your kingdom in heaven. Amen.
