H2O

I'm not a big fan of science.

It is not my favorite thing to teach.

But this project was pretty fun,

funny,

easy, 

and yummy.

 We discussed molecules using books and internet sites to explain better than I could alone.

We made a model of H2O with green and red grapes held together with tooth picks.

It was especially fun to offer Troy a glass of "H2O" when he got home from work.

Thirsty?

Hardy Har Har

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 After learning about Samuel Morse,

we took turns writing words for each other to translate.

It wasn't until writing this post that I found this translator!

Ever see Thomas Jefferson's skivvies?

 My Grammy found this neat, colonial paper doll book.  

I love it and I hate it.

 I love it for the fun way to re-introduce some key historical figures 

(mostly Thomas Jefferson's family).

 I hate it because it is not perferated.  We have ot cut them out the old fashioned way.  

It is painstakingly slow and we are not finished yet.

 After a slip of the scissors, and an amputation of Dolly Madison's hand, the cutting job fell to me and the fashion director roll went to Livia. 

She just had to remind me that she was better at putting together outfits in real life too.

So I gave her an F for that day's history class.

So, it has been a while.....

It's not you, it's me.
Really.

Lot's of blog worthy things have happened in the last month, including a surprise trip to Disney, my Dad's wedding, and my sister's baby shower, amongst the normal every day circus we live.  Oh yeah- we went to the circus, the real Barnum and Bailey kind.  And if you remember, I LOVE the circus! I have had lots to document, and might get around to doing something with all those stories and pictures.

But this post isn't about all of that.  It is about what I have been wrestling with for a while now.  Lately it has been a bit consuming and I haven't felt like talking/typing about much else.  But the thing is, I DON'T want to write about it.  Waaaaaay to personal.  Sorry.

I've decided that this isn't that kind of blog.  I'm not a deep, thoughtful, writer.  You will never shed a tear here.  I want to keep these posts to the same light, craziness that is laughable about our lives.

So, I'm going to buck up.  I'm going to get to posting again!  I've have too many people ask where I've been and still an influx of blog hits to let everyone down.  I'm sure God will work through my personal whatever this is (since He has been the one hearing about it all these months!) and all will be fine.

This is all day long.

Why are they so excited?

Umm, this is just their normal selves.

You would have thought we told them they were going to Disney or something.....

(We haven't.)

They are going to FLIP more than this when they find out where this crazy energy can be spent soon.....

She gets it honest....

Oh hello there, Margaret.

What is that in your hand????

And on your shirt?

And arms?

And pants?

And my meal plan?

And carpet?

And computer????

Oh, Sharpie.

Of course.

Thank the Lord for magic erasers!

And for being able to buy a pack of 30 (bobo brand) for $10 on ebay!

Little Chef

Liv has always been a big help.  

Lately she has learned she can cut fruit, 

reach the higher shelves in the pantry and cupboards, 

and allocate appropriate servings for each kid.  

She can even make coffee and tea with the Keurig! 

Lunch is her specialty.

Tell me you wouldn't be happy eating this lunch!