"Silently, one by one, in the infinite meadows of heaven, Blossomed the lovely stars, the forget-me-nots of the angels." ~ Henry Wadsworth LongfellowNew mugs for the boys featuring their Confirmation saints: St. Maximilian Kolbe and St....
Projecting the Solar Eclipse onto paper 🌙 #solareclipse2017 #94percent We also poked holes in cardboard, brought out a colander, and I put the solar eclipse glasses over my iPhone lens to take a picture rather than looking through them myself,...
Watching the Solar Eclipse6:34 pm (Wishing my camera would capture the full "Ring of Fire" and not just the bottom edge)6:35 pm - Another attempt...6:36 pm - Looks more like an eyeball, instead of an eclipse! 7 shots taken locally by a friend - This...
The boys have really been enjoying Science this year! They have been studying Astronomy using (and loving!) Jeannie Fulbright's Exploring Creation with Astronomy. In addition to the textbooks, I ordered the coordinating lapbooks. The boys just...
Since the girls were baking cookies today (to paint for P week) and the boys wanted to join in the fun, I decided to have them paint the Planets. While the girls were busy with their own cookies, the boys cut out various size circles from the dough and...
Last week the boys finished up their study of Mercury in Apologia's Exploring Creation With Astronomy. I have been very happy with this book especially since they are LOVING Science this year!The Lapbook from Knowledge Quest has been a great addition to the program as...
The boys have really been enjoying Exploring Creation With Astronomy. (And what a perfect year to study it, since it is the International Year of Astronomy!) The topic for our first few weeks has been "What is Astronomy?" In addition to reading their...
It's been quite awhile since I posted our History plans for this coming year and I am realizing that I am just not going to have the time to post about each subject we will be studying this year. (I really like to be able to look back at those posts.) In addition, I...
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.
