While we were at the Zoo last week Daniella wanted a Slushie. I try not to buy anything extra when we go out, so when I agreed the kids were happy! I even went back to buy popcorn. While I stood in line, Bethany came and compassionately said Daniella spilled the Slushie. [...]
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Daniella and the Slushie
Posted in Family on April 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Today at the Zoo
Posted in Family on March 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Since it’s Spring Break I took the kids to the Knoxville Zoo!! We had a GREAT time!
Aaron’s favorite animal was the Rosette Spoonbill from Central America because its bill truly looked like a spoon.
Daniella’s favorite was petting two baby camels and a huge bullfrog.
Bethany’s favorite was the bamboo. Once she climbed on the [...]
Why Easter is Early this Year
Posted in Family, tagged the moon on February 25, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Easter is early in 2008. Easter is the fulfillment of Passover, so it must occur after Passover. The lunar calendar of the ancient Hebrews determines the date of Passover. We use a Roman calendar, but nevertheless Easter is always the 1st Sunday after the 1st full moon after the Spring Equinox.
Vernal (Spring) Equinox – [...]
Daniella’s Geometry
Posted in Family on February 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“Mom, did you know there is a hexagon in Washington, D.C.?”
Our Lunar Eclipse
Posted in Family on February 21, 2008 | 1 Comment »
We saw it! It was cloudy, but the clouds broke at totality for a gorgeous view! We sat on our cold, back steps and drank hot chocolate. I even found my old Russian hat to wear, which got some laughs from the kids. We didn’t see the turquoise color that is [...]
A Reluctant Boy Scout
Posted in Family on February 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I laughed to myself after dropping off Aaron last Tuesday night at Scouts. Outside one scout asked another if he was going to do something and I heard, “I don’t want to, but my mom’s going to make me.” I felt better about Aaron’s frequent reluctance. Scouting is something both Bill and I feel strongly [...]
A Good Day in Public School
Posted in Family on February 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I am very proud of Daniella today. She is in second grade and has a girl in her class who has some form of developmental delays. Today in Guidance this girl was left out of groups that formed. People from two groups came to this little girl and asked her to be [...]
Age for “Every Young Man’s Battle”
Posted in Family, tagged Sexual Purity on February 10, 2008 | 1 Comment »
While Bill was gone to the pastor’s conference in Jacksonville last week I read Every Young Man’s Battle. I loved it! I got it for Bill and Aaron, but wanted to read it myself too. I liked it so much I ordered Every Young Woman’s Battle, and Preparing Your Son for Every [...]
Idi-Odyssey
Posted in Family on February 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
We’ve had a two month break and now it’s Play-Time again! The local theatre had auditions for a mostly middle school cast of a one hour + play about Homer’s epic poem, The Odyssey. Aaron went to auditions to sign up to work the lights and Daniella couldn’t help but audition also! Then Bethany decided [...]
St. Valentine
Posted in Family, tagged Valentine's Day History on February 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Bethany asked, “Why do we celebrate Valentine’s Day?” I said it’s because God loves us, but there is more to it. Here is the beginning history of the holiday:
“Legend has it that Valentine was a priest who served during third century Rome. There was an Emperor at that time by the name [...]
