Capturing Creativity
~ Preparing for Emergencies ~ “The birds say there’s a storm coming. GO TO THE EMERGENCY CAVE.” It is vital that children know how to respond to emergancy situations. Sometimes we get specific instructions, like Jack’s warning to Nim above,
The tooth fairy made a visit to our house this week. I just adore this new smile!
~ Understanding Fear ~ Fear can either protect or paralyze us. In these two chapters of Nim’s Island, and in real life this week, we learned about the difference. Nim is kid, on an island . . . alone. She
Our little one has been learning so quickly lately! At almost 4 months old she is capable of so much more than a few weeks ago. To my husband’s delight, baby took her first swim this weekend. He loves
~Bioluminescent Plankton~ Well, it has been a hard week here in our house. I have had some pretty severe hip problems that we still haven’t completely figured out (not a pinched nerve, not a broken bone, not a hernia), but thankfully
A spelling lesson, bible study, and heart warming story all in one. I love it! Take a look: PS – Aunt Claire, this one is especially for you. XOXO
~ Galileo the frigate bird & Galileo the scientist~ Nim’s friend Galileo is a unique bird. Although he is a tropical sea bird and feeds primarily on fish, frigates are uniquely designed to be lousy swimmers. Their legs are short,
When Daddy gets a week off, everyone gets a vacation in our house. Playing the coconut-coffeepot-countertop drums in celebration of a rare “Home Day” for everyone Visiting the museum of science and pretending to be a bird . . .
~ Endangered Green Sea Turtles ~ Animals are irresistible, and the fantasy of becoming close friends with a sea turtle has captivated my daughter. She has been on her belly in the middle of my living room playing with her
In my husband’s family you will find a group of devout “savers.” They have (and still use) great grandma’s recipes and grandpa’s tools, an uncle’s woodworking projects and cousins’ photographs. Sentimental things quietly decorate their shelves and drawers. My own
