Science Experiment

Some of you may or may not know that I’m home schooling Logan for preschool. It’s just too incredibly expensive here in California. To put it into perspective, it would cost us significantly more to have Logan in preschool here in CA for 3 days a week than it did to have both Sara and Logan in preschool in VA! (a total of 6 days a week) We purchased the A Beka curriculum and have been using it for about a week. Logan LOVES his “school” work. So much so that I have to tell him that’s enough for today. We even got him a “bell” like at Sara’s school. He totally got a kick out of that.

So this was his “Science” lesson. Just kidding, but it was a teaching moment! My husband Jason is fixing up his 1969 Roadrunner so that’s why there are lots of car pieces in our garage. Luckily for me he cleans them up when he leaves so I can park my truck back in the garage.

So let the instruction begin...

Notice the very large block and tackle hooked to the rafters...

He's pulling and pulling and pulling...

Look at the excitement in his face. He was thrilled that he got his tricycle that far up in the air...

In this picture he's like, now what am I supposed to do with it. Daddy made sure that he didn't get rope burn. Gotta love the guy.

Now here's a lesson for ya...

And we didn't show him this or nothin'. He just waltzed around there and started driving. Diaper and all.

Now isn't that a face only a mother could love! And boy howdy, do I!

And back to the block and tackle. I think it was actually heavier than Logan's tricycle...

sewing project...

So I got my "newer" sewing machine several weeks ago and am LOVING it! (Thanks Des)! And recently I got the latest issue of Quilts and More. It has so many darling projects in it that I've already completetd one (pictures below) and have ordered the fabric for a different project.

This is the crayon roll that I made for Sara. I made it from leftovers from the quilt that I'm making her. Oh how I love this line of fabric.



She loves it and uses it everyday. It was my indoctrination to hand sewing the binding onto a quilt. And I'm NOT liking it very much. First of all, I dispise hand sewing and second of all, a quilt is a big thing. But for creative sake, I'll have to suck it up and do it. Enough of that before I have to go hide in the closet and change my mind. :)

GIVEAWAY!!! - We have a winner!

Okay, so I know I'm a little obsessive, but I wanted to be completely random. So I asked the Random Integer Generator to pick a number between 1 and 2. Isn't that funny. And well it told me...

#1

Congratulations to Bella! Email me your address at marearick@hotmail.com and I'll get it in the mail to you! Thanks girls! Have a wonderful night!



Thought that might get your attention...

I’ve been thinking about a quote by Anias Nin that I’ve seen on 2 different blogs lately.

“We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospection”

So I want to give away a copy of Heidi Swapp’s book “Love You Handwriting”. Some of you may or not may not scrapbook, but hey, it’s FREE! So enter anyways. :)

If you scrapbook or otherwise have your hand writing out there for the entire world to see and if you don’t already feel confident, this should help. I have this book, I haven’t read it yet. So I can’t give you a personal testimony, but I do believe in getting your writing out there. There are people in my life that if I see a piece of mail or something from them, I know exactly who it’s from. There’s something comforting in that. . And I treasure the handwritten letters from my grandma. (Hi Nan!).

I know blah, blah, blah. So any who. I want to give away this lovely book. Just leave a comment and tell me whose handwriting you know just by site, besides your spouse or significant other. Actually, just post SOMETHING and you’re in. You have until Wednesday 8pm Pacific time. See, we’re in California now!

much ado or is it much to do???

Regardless, I have much to do. Definitely been a bad blogger. But you guys love me just because I'm me and not because of my blogging skills I'm sure. Any who. Been reading about The Nielson Family. A very heart wretching story. I won't go into too many details, but it's a man and woman that were in a small plane crash. She has a blog that people would frequent and that's how the word got out. They are in a burn treatment facility in Arizona. They also have 4 children that are staying with family. Click on the link and you can find our more about them or even donate to their recovery.



It continually amazes me that the Internet is such a powerful tool/format/monster. You have people around the world pulling for this family that they have never met. Maybe it's not the Internet that amazes me as much as it is the kindness of total strangers. It gives me hope that in this crazy mixed up world of ours that there are many, many, many people with kind hearts that are not only pulling/praying for you, but also going one step further and actually doing something tangible to help. So awesome.



So I'm going to make a little request. I want to ask anyone and everyone that reads this blog (I know all 2 of you) to just tell someone about their plight. Donate if you can. But at the very least tell someone about them. And pray for them if you are so inclined. Ah, the miracle of prayer.



Okay, off my soapbox. And on to some photos. So what are you in the mood for? Humor, transformation, transvestite??? Well, we have them all!!! First up on our photo parade is a combination of humor and transvestite-ness. I know that's not a word, but you get the drift.




Ah, my little imp. He DEFINITELY marches to the beat of his own drum. And might I add very loudly too! I truly hope he doesn't have issues later in life. He wants to do everything his sister does. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.


And now the sweet transformation photos. My baby got his first haircut about a month ago. It's not like I was super attached to his locks, but we were really just waiting until the front of his hair needed a haircut too.

The "Before" photo. Awwww, my sweet baby.

And a series of "the work in progress"...


Okay, I have to tell you that this picture cracks me up. His little feet sticking out from the cape look like strange arms to me. Yes, I know I have issues.

I get this face alot...

And the "After" photos...HELLO!!!! Where did my baby go? Who ran out the door with him? Oh, there he is...

Are you sure? I'm not totally convinced... Sara told me yesterday that she likes his long hair better. Me too girl.

A very long winded post, but sometimes I just have a lot to say. Okay, I usually have a lot to say. But only if I know you because I'm kinda shy. I know shocking. Any who. Have a superb weekend. Peace out people.

soccer...

Sara's first soccer game was today. Mind you, this was the first time she has EVER played soccer. Period. She was so excited. And she did great during the game. She got in there with the rest of the girls and was trying her best. But not so great after the game. They tied, so no one won or lost, but she was upset that she didn't get to score a goal. Uh, can you say overachiever? There are no goalies at this stage. She's got 4 other little girls on her team. It's really good for them. The parents are there cheering the girls on. So cool.







And just to let you know...these girls mean business...

I guess now I'm officially a soccer mom. Um, I don't know how I feel about that yet...