Life in May 2011

What a long month it has been. Yet, it still seems to have flown by.

I had a lovely Mother's Day because, after church, we went to used book sale! I love books, especially if they are cheap. I even found some books we will be needing for the next school year. I got a big box full for only $14.  I was really excited because I found the complete Anne of Green Gables series for 25 cents a piece.  

I had a birthday this month. That means I am now 32. I'm not sure how I feel about this. I kind of feel like this means I'm getting old but I honestly don't feel old. I'll just take it one year at a time. I am praying that I can age with grace. I don't want to make a big deal about getting wrinkles. Even though I feel a little panicky when I look in the mirror and see crow's feet and a line going straight across my forehead. This post is pretty inspiring.

My family had a reunion. We have it every year at a park. We actually lucked out on the weather because they were calling for storms for that day..

I also have some news worth rejoicing over! Trista was baptized this month. I'm so proud of her! Below is a video of my cousin, who was just ordained the week before, baptizing her. 

We also had some crazy wind here and lost the top half of one of our maples. Now it is only half its height.

When it hasn't been raining or storming we have been spending a majority of our days outside. We had a pretty good month. We are now looking forward to June and summer!

Free tree at Lowe's on 4/23

Free tree at Lowe's on 4/23

http://www.lowes.com/cd_Earth+Day_817240224_?UserSearch=earth+day&langId=-1&storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&N=0

[LBC] Free Easter Holiday Helper‏

 From Living Books Curriculum:

Every Christian home celebrates Resurrection Day, but not every homeschool.

Why?

Often because the homeschooling parent doesn't know how to present it in a living way. Living Books Curriculum has created a Holiday Helper for you that beautifully expresses the day in poem, story, song, and great art. You will especially appreciate the "First Easter" which explains the Resurrection for young children with faithfulness to the gospel account.

The poems, stirring paintings, and song will lift and inspire and are ready to use for a busy homeschooling mom with helps along the way.

LBC's Easter Holiday Helper...

http://www.livingbookscurriculum.com/pdf/HH-Easter.pdf

Empty Tomb Cookies

This is cool! Parents, here is an EXCELLENT cooking project to do with your kids to prepare their hearts (and yours) for Easter!! First ingredient: A Bible!

Empty Tomb Cookies

faithfulprovisions.com

"My daughter and I did this last year and it is a MUST! Not only did she thoroughly enjoy it, but every time she sees vinegar, she tells me that it is what they gave Jesus to drink when he was on the Cross. The memories it creates are absolutely priceless."

Easter coloring printables

http://www.123printcards.com/easter1/

http://www.mes-english.com/coloring/easter.php

http://www.skiptomylou.org/2010/04/01/free-easter-printables/

http://www.apples4theteacher.com/coloring-pages/christian-easter/

http://www.123certificates.com/easter_bookmarks.php

http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/christian_easter_coloring_pages.htm

Happy Spring!

THE BLUEBIRD

I KNOW the song that the bluebird is singing,

Up in the apple-tree where hejs swinging, 

Brave little fellow! The skies may look dreary,— 

    Nothing cares he while his heart is so cheery.

   Hark! how the music leaps out from his throat!
   Hark! was there ever so merry a note?
   Listen a while and you'll hear what he's saying,
   Up in the apple-tree, swinging and swaying.

   "Dear little blossoms, down under the snow.
   You must be weary of winter, I know;
   Hark, while I sing you a message of cheer!
   Summer is coming and springtime is here.

   Little white snowdrop, I pray you arise,
   Bright little crocus, come, open your eyes;
   Sweet little violets hid from the cold,
   Put on your mantle of purple and gold!
   Daffodils! Daffodils! Say, do you hear?
   Summer is coming, and springtime is here!"

E. H. Miller