Yellow, you ask? Why yellow?
Well, I have to say that I purposed to make a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner for my family. We did have a wonderful, moist turkey, and I tried a Kraft recipe for Cheesy Stuffing Cups that my husband now simply adores. I had rolls, scalloped potatoes, and corn. Once I began to set these items out on each plate, I realized my mistake - it was all yellow! No green beans, no red peppers---just yellow and tan. But, it tasted wonderful.
After the meal, we all had apple pie (the first made by my daughter). Yes, I know apple pie is a yellow/tan color as well!
What color was your Thanksgiving?
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Conforming
Challenging thought: What is the pattern of the world that you are following?
In Romans 12, we are told to no longer conform to the pattern of the world. What is a pattern of the world? Is it just anything that is "sin" or could it be anything that is established by this world? Could it include the pattern of work without any rest, could it include instant gratification, could it even include the patterns of church expectation? I personally believe a pattern of the world is anything that does not follow God's will and purpose for your life.
I think that many of us just follow the pattern of the world and even the church, when we should be renewing our mind to discover God's good, pleasing, and perfect will (Rom. 12:2). I challenge you to continually offer your preconcieved and prefabricated ideas to God. I think He has so much more for us, but we can't see it for the patterns in which we have allowed ourselves to fall.
In Romans 12, we are told to no longer conform to the pattern of the world. What is a pattern of the world? Is it just anything that is "sin" or could it be anything that is established by this world? Could it include the pattern of work without any rest, could it include instant gratification, could it even include the patterns of church expectation? I personally believe a pattern of the world is anything that does not follow God's will and purpose for your life.
I think that many of us just follow the pattern of the world and even the church, when we should be renewing our mind to discover God's good, pleasing, and perfect will (Rom. 12:2). I challenge you to continually offer your preconcieved and prefabricated ideas to God. I think He has so much more for us, but we can't see it for the patterns in which we have allowed ourselves to fall.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Frogs
I just have to show off our science work. I think I have found my "mojo" in this subject, and lapbooks are the key! What do you think? You can do it too! Just visit http://www.homeschoolshare.com/ for FREE lapbooks on almost any subject.
It's A Mystery!
My oldest daughter recently celebrated a special birthday, and we (the parents) gave her the choice in what type of birthday party she could have. We gave her the many options which all included going somewhere and having someone else "do" the party. But, when it came down to it, my daughter wanted something that noone was offering: a Mystery Birthday Party.
So, I, being the internet junky I am, "googled" this type of party, and quickly we were on our way to organizing the perfect birthday party. I'm not sure how it all went so well, except I give a lot of credit to my mom who helped!
We sent out invitations using the Evite website, and we were able to use clip art to create our own Mystery invitation. Then, we printed memos (using Microsoft Word's template) that asked guests to come and help solve the mysteries.
About a week before the party, my mom, my daughter and I brainstormed ideas for mysteries. So, here is how it all went down:
The guests arrived and were first led to the Governor (my mom) who had them hide their presents from Hope and write clues to help her find them. Then, they were whisked away downstairs for a photo and crafts (a detective hat made from newspaper and a mustache for disguise). I printed detective badges using their digital photos, laminated them, and attached them to clips for each guest to wear. (This was the most time consuming part!)
After everyone had arrived, we had a "meeting" to discuss the mystery at hand: Missing birthday cake! The guests then went upstairs to fingerprint the suspects (all the adults who stayed), dust for fingerprints at the crime scene, measure footprints, and take handwriting samples from the suspects as well. After reviewing the evidence, they interviewed a witness (a random adult pulled from the suspects).
These girls were really quick and eagerly went to identify and question their culprit, who was my dad. It was so funny! They really wanted to take him away and lock him up. He gave them clues to find the birthday cake, and the case was solved.
Of course, after cake, my daughter had her own set of clues to solve as she searched for her presents. It was a special day, and I thank God for the tools that He provided. Through the use of the internet, we were able to quickly locate simple fingerprinting techniques, easy craft ideas, and even clip art for the badges! I also had some gift cards and coupons which helped us with goody bags which included magnifying glasses, pens, notepads, flashlights, and candy! It was a wonderful celebration!
So, I, being the internet junky I am, "googled" this type of party, and quickly we were on our way to organizing the perfect birthday party. I'm not sure how it all went so well, except I give a lot of credit to my mom who helped!
We sent out invitations using the Evite website, and we were able to use clip art to create our own Mystery invitation. Then, we printed memos (using Microsoft Word's template) that asked guests to come and help solve the mysteries.
About a week before the party, my mom, my daughter and I brainstormed ideas for mysteries. So, here is how it all went down:
The guests arrived and were first led to the Governor (my mom) who had them hide their presents from Hope and write clues to help her find them. Then, they were whisked away downstairs for a photo and crafts (a detective hat made from newspaper and a mustache for disguise). I printed detective badges using their digital photos, laminated them, and attached them to clips for each guest to wear. (This was the most time consuming part!)
After everyone had arrived, we had a "meeting" to discuss the mystery at hand: Missing birthday cake! The guests then went upstairs to fingerprint the suspects (all the adults who stayed), dust for fingerprints at the crime scene, measure footprints, and take handwriting samples from the suspects as well. After reviewing the evidence, they interviewed a witness (a random adult pulled from the suspects).
These girls were really quick and eagerly went to identify and question their culprit, who was my dad. It was so funny! They really wanted to take him away and lock him up. He gave them clues to find the birthday cake, and the case was solved.
Of course, after cake, my daughter had her own set of clues to solve as she searched for her presents. It was a special day, and I thank God for the tools that He provided. Through the use of the internet, we were able to quickly locate simple fingerprinting techniques, easy craft ideas, and even clip art for the badges! I also had some gift cards and coupons which helped us with goody bags which included magnifying glasses, pens, notepads, flashlights, and candy! It was a wonderful celebration!
Monday, November 3, 2008
Vote Responsibly
OK, I am trying to be a responsible citizen. I am trying to listen to the candidates and weed out the Truth amidst the mud-slinging. It is hard work! It is not easy to vote responsibly. It would be easier to just say "well, I just don't know, so I will not vote. My vote doesn't really count anyway. Isn't there that electoral college thing still?"
I am reminded though by some "inner voice" (otherwise known as the Holy Spirit) that I have been given a gift - a voice, a vote, a choice, a chance to be involved and be heard. Am I going to let that gift just go by when there are others on this planet that would die to be where I am, to have the opportunity? I can't be slack or be lazy. I must somehow push through the junk and find the Truth.
How? How do I find the Truth? I go to my source of Truth. I go to my Savior, my Lord, my Father. He is the One that exhibits only Truth. I must trust His guidance and know that He will bring revelation.
So, how do I vote responsibly? I pray, research, pray, watch, pray, and listen for His voice. I hope you will do the same!
Vote, if only for the sake of the millions that would literally die to be in your shoes!
I am reminded though by some "inner voice" (otherwise known as the Holy Spirit) that I have been given a gift - a voice, a vote, a choice, a chance to be involved and be heard. Am I going to let that gift just go by when there are others on this planet that would die to be where I am, to have the opportunity? I can't be slack or be lazy. I must somehow push through the junk and find the Truth.
How? How do I find the Truth? I go to my source of Truth. I go to my Savior, my Lord, my Father. He is the One that exhibits only Truth. I must trust His guidance and know that He will bring revelation.
So, how do I vote responsibly? I pray, research, pray, watch, pray, and listen for His voice. I hope you will do the same!
Vote, if only for the sake of the millions that would literally die to be in your shoes!
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