In gratitude this week for:
Wishing you all a glorious weekend!
Wishing you all a glorious weekend!
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In gratitude this week for:
Wishing you all a glorious weekend!
There aren't' many dandelions left so Rebekah was extremely excited when she found this "wishes" as she calls them. She held it up for everybody to see before she made her wishes and started to blow.
A deep breath . . .
Instead she asked for a little sisterly help
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In gratitude this week for:
Wishing you all a glorious weekend.
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In gratitude this week for:
Wishing you all a glorious weekend.
She was trying so hard to keep up with her big sister.
Finally she realized that her pace was just perfect for her. She rode all by herself for over an hour. Up and down the road in front of the house. She was so proud of herself, and I was proud of her.
I see a summer full of family bike rides. I can hardly wait.
Climb a tree!
Climb the monkey bars!
Swing to the stars!
Our first trip to the coast this year! It was our first visit to Portland Head at Fort Williams State Park. I love light houses. The history is so rich, so alive, so American. The Portland Head Lighthouse was first lit January 10, 1791. The keepers house was occupied until 1989 when the lighthouse was finally automated. Now it is a fabulous park and museum.
The girls had such a wonderful time exploring the rocky shore. Bekah was thrilled with the shells and drift would she found.
Exploring with friends.
A little one not to sure about the approaching waves. 
So much to see in all the little tiny pools.
A little bird watching. Sarah was pointing out all the different shore birds to Bekah. There were tons of gulls and eider ducks. They were lots of fun to watch.
Where will we head next? Which path will we take? Not knowing what lies a head is much of the fun. So with a tanks of gas, a picnic lunch, and the desire to explore we will head out again soon. Hope you'll stop back again to share our adventures. We will be having lots of them this months as we take part in 5 Orange Potatoes Children and Nature Awareness Month Challenge.
sewed and stuffed . . .
And Rebekah just loves her lavender bean bags (she calls them sleeping bags - It's just too cute)They are actually a huge hit with everyone who picks one up. The fragrance is subtle and warmly surrounds you the more you toss and squish and play.
We are planning on making more with other scents. So a question for you all - What scent would you like to see in a bean bag?
I can't believe it was three years ago today that God blessed us with such a beautiful little girl. The time has gone by so quickly and Rebekah has become such a lively and precious little girl.
Wonderful friends of ours hosted a sledding and skating party for a few families. What a perfect way to celebrate a birthday. And they were gracious enough to let me bring decorations to their house. Yes there is the Happy Birthday banner. Many of you guessed right! It fit perfectly in their house. I wish the picture was better.
I think the thrill of Rebekah's day was holding Peter Rabbit! She is our animal lover. Peter was so good, I almost might consider a rabbit as a family pet.
Of course there were presents and cards many of which were handmade. Thank you to all! Rebekah loved each and every one of them.
The day wouldn't have been complete with out a birthday crown and cupcake. I just love this three year old face! Thank you RaRa! for the delicious cupcakes!
Here you can see both girls busy working away on their projects.
I never would have thought to introduce embroidery to Rebekah, you know she is only two. However, then I read The Creative Family by Amanda Soule and my perspective on Rebekah and embroidery all changed. (Actually the book has had a HUGE influence on me, but that is another post coming soon as I review the book.) Rebekah is having a wonderful time embroidering just like her big sisters. She keeps asking and signing to do more - more. She concentrates so hard. Just take a look at her working. Too cute!
She is done with her first piece and we are planning to turn it into a pillow. Together we picked out the fabric for the frame and back that complimented the floss colors she used. We will probably tackle that project tomorrow.
The girls were blessed again to receive scholarships to attend Children's Stage Adventures' winter camp sponsored by the Mount Washington Valley Children's Museum. They spent last week auditioning, participating in workshops, memorizing part and learning songs in order to put on a wonderful production of Ancrocles and the Lion. The choice of show couldn't have been better as we are studying Ancient Rome in just a few weeks.
The Miser Family grupmy at the loss of their slave and the prospect of being thrown out of Rome for good!
Androcles and the Lion - Best Friends!
One of the opening scenes of the play. Androclese is pleading for forgiveness after being caught asleep on the job!
The weather up here has been quite cold of late. Luckily we have a wood stove to keep us all toasty warm. The girls have the responsibility of keeping the wood box filled. While the older two are diligent in completing their task they don't see any fun in it. On the other hand, Rebekah thinks helping fill the wood box is quite a lot of fun and wont let the older two go out without her. She only carries one piece, and I think slows the older girls down a bit. However, they are patient and help her out. I know that this training will pay off for all of them.
The snow banks were quite high when these pictures were taken. Believe it or not we have had another 18" of snow since and we are expecting more. It makes me so grateful for a full wood shed and a wood stove.
Ah . . . the beauty of a full wood box.
Here Sarah and Rebekah mix the ground beef and turkey along with all the spices and bread crumbs. Rebekah wasn't prepared for how cold it would be. She really wasn't sure about the feel of it either.
Sarah took over when it was time to cook everything. She really enjoys being in the kitchen and it developing into a wonderful cook. Just take a look at her yummy dinner below.
1. Combine the ground meats, bread crumbs, 1/3 cup of the milk, the onion powder, and seasoning salt in a large bowl and mix thoroughly with your hands.
2. heat the oil over medium heat in a large ( we need to use two) skillet that has a lid. Mean while, shape the meat into six 3 1/2" patties about 1/2" thick, adding them to the skillet as you make them. Sprinkle the mushrooms around the patties, then cover and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Meanwhile combine the remaining 2 cups milk and the flour in a container that has a lid. Shake well until any lumps disappear. Set aside.
4. Uncover the skillet after the 5 minutes; the juices should have risen to the surface of the patties. Push the mushrooms our of the way, if necessary, and carefully turn the patties over. Continue to cook, stirring the mushrooms often, until the meat is cooked through to personal preference, 4 to 7 minutes. Reduce the heat if the meat begins to brown too quickly. Place each patty on a serving plate and keep warm in the oven.
5. Shake the flour-milk mixture again and pour it into the skillet with the mushrooms to make a gravy. reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring constantly and scraping any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet, until the gravy is heated through and reaches the desired thickness, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper, spoon the gravy over the patties and serve.
