


Nature Journal Pages:


The tree on the right is a sweetgum- you can harvest the sap and chew it like gum!



I actually drew in public- first from the car, second IN the restaurant ;)


Peggy over at the Simple Woman's Daybook hosts these daybooks, run on over for a look :)
FOR TODAY
Outside my window... cold, windy and sunny... the trees are getting ready to bloom though, and the birds are singing like it is spring. I'm convinced!
I am thinking... that I really hope the headache goes away...
I am thankful for... a thoughtful DH. He planned yesterday to do things the kids wanted to- they had a great time :) The things they wanted to do were quite odd... DD wanted to clean the sink and DS wanted to go antiquing... (amongst other normal things like playing Legos...)
From the learning rooms... I think we'll drop Greek until another time. I saw Drew's reasoning for doing this in the Latin Centered Curriculum 2nd Edition, and I think he is right.
From the kitchen... chicken. In the crockpot. I need to check how long it needs to cook :)
I am wearing... grey skirt, white blouse with black stripes. Black long socks and plaited (braided) hair.
I am creating... Lenten plans. We'll have some homeschoolers over for a craft later this week and I really want to make the Lenten season special. :)
I am going... probably to the store- we went a little late yesterday and they were out of some of the things I needed.
I am reading... some magazines (CL UK edition and Victoria) plus some art books and novels from the library.
I am hoping... to get!
I am hearing... Rebel playing and birds singing.
Around the house... Cleaning. Finish M'Lady's book... at least the printing part ;)
One of my favorite things... is garden planning- with spring on the way I need to order seeds!.
A few plans for the rest of the week: celebrate M'Lady's 5th birthday!!
Here is picture thought I am sharing... Artists Trading Cards (ATCs) are trading card sized original artworks that artists swap- such fun!
Mrs. Brown Takes tea
Mrs. Brown reading
Periwinkle or Vinca major.
I chose Beatrix Potter- my favourite author/artist! My two little mice are a homage to her, minus the watercolours and backgrounds she used. And minus the pets...
Jack Frost on the left there is part of an idea I am thinking up for my swap...
t's my 10th Anniversary today, and the kids gave me these flowers :) You might think they are weeds, and to some, they are. To me, they are the first harbingers of spring- every year they are the first ones to bloom.
Since it is WAY too windy to sketch outside today, I immortalised their gift by drawing it into my journal INSIDE the house- with the window open ;)
Persian Speedwell (Veronica persica) and Purple/red Deadnettle (Lamium purpureum)
It has been a wonderful and fulfilling 10 years- and I am hoping for many more :)
FOR TODAY
Outside my window... it's warm and sunny. It is only getting warmer this week... I'm raedy for spring!
I am thinking... that I need to work on my sister's card... I just need to think up a design!
I am thankful for... warm weather in winter. It helps us to get through the cold weather better :)
From the learning rooms... need to catch up with literature... planning on reading extra this week.
From the kitchen... salmon. Shopping on Sunday makes this a regular Monday thing :)
I am wearing... jeans and a red stripey shirt. I'm saving all my skirts for the warm days mid-week ;P
I am creating... a card for my sister and an anniversary card for DH AND some swap gifts. need to get cracking! :)
I am going... nowhere. except maybe for a walk :)
I am reading... some magazines and art books...
I am hoping... to get those cards done!!
I am hearing... silence- the kids must be up to something.
Around the house... craft works and some dusting upstairs ;)
One of my favorite things... spring flowers. I've been watching...
A few plans for the rest of the week: Our 10th anniversary and a homeschooler valentine's day party!!
Here is picture thought I am sharing...
Spring Dreams :)
FOR TODAY
Outside my window... it's warm and sunny. They forecast snow for tomorrow and warm weather for the weekend- we're into the spring up and down pattern already!
I am thinking... that I hope DD likes her birthday presents and cake- she turns 5 tomorrow. Where has the time gone?
I am thankful for... living where we do. A trip to Northern Virginia at the weekend, gave me a lot of appreciation for our decidedly less hectic pace- and warmer climate :)
From the learning rooms... thinking about doing geography on fun Mondays- and science experiments :) If it is fun, it is allowed on Monday.
From the kitchen... salmon. Hope this new recipe is a good one! I am also planning on starting the Mary-Janes Farm sourdough bread.
I am wearing... denim skirt, white blouse with black stripes. Bare legs for now- hair is up in my crocodile clip.
I am creating... a book- for DD. You can see the entries below :)
I am going... outside- it's a nice day, we need the fresh air :)
I am reading... some magazines (one art, three crafts and two house ones) plus some art books. I am making headway in my pile...
I am hoping... to post up on thing-a-day!
I am hearing... Rebel playing and birds singing.
Around the house... Cleaning. Finish M'Lady's book... at least the printing part ;)
One of my favorite things... is garden planning- with spring on the way I need to order seeds!.
A few plans for the rest of the week: celebrate M'Lady's 5th birthday!!
Here is picture thought I am sharing...
You can see more of the ice-storm pictures at my garden blog :)
A sudden “riii-biiit” from beside him, startled him so dreadfully, that he gave a yelp and leaped forward.
L... appeared behind him and giggled.
“Silly Sammy, it's only a frog!” she laughed.
Together they wandered through the bushes looking for the ball.
L... soon spotted it and carried it back to the path.
She turned to throw it to Sammy, but he wasn't there.
She looked in the bushes and all around the garden, but she couldn't find him anywhere.
She looked high, and she looked low- but still, no Sammy.
Where could that naughty puppy be?
Feeling a little worried and very thirsty from her exertions, she returned to the picnic table to get a drink- and THEN she spotted him.
There was Sammy, on TOP of the table eating the rest of L...'s lunch!
“BAD DOG! NAUGHTY Sammy!” L... scolded him, as she made him get down.
Needless to say, Sammy was in disgrace the rest of the day!