My Little Movie Stars

Posted:
Aug
02
2012

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Grandma bought the twins some sunglasses and these moments were caught during water play in the backyard. I love my little movie stars. And a big thank you to grandma.

Honey

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Sports of the 2012 Summer Olympics

Posted:
Jul
31
2012

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Do you have kids who like sports? Have they been following the Olympics with great interest? Did you know there are 26 different sports at the Olympics?  My favorite events so far have been the swimming and the gymnastics. What sports are your favorite to watch? Follow the links to learn more about each sport.

  1. Aquatics
  2. Archery
  3. Athletics
  4. Badminton
  5. Basketball
  6. Boxing
  7. Canoing
  8. Cycling RoadCycling Track
  9. Equestrian
  10. Fencing
  11. Field Hockey
  12. Football
  13. Gymnastics
  14. Handball
  15. Judo
  16. Modern Pentathlon
  17. Rowing 
  18. Sailing
  19. Shooting
  20. Table Tennis
  21. Taekwondo
  22. Tennis
  23. Triathlon
  24. Volleyball
  25. Weightlifting 
  26. Wrestling

Have you introduced your kids to all the different sports? Is PE a regular event in your homeschool? Who is in charge of PE?

Honey

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Celebrate The 2012 Olympics With Yummy Treats

Posted:
Jul
30
2012

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Are you enjoying the Olympics?

In between birthdays (Moses & Jonah) and graphic design clients, we have been catching up on the replays in the wee hours of the morning, after the children have gone to bed. They have been catching up during the day.

I thought I would bring you a fun and yummy selection of links today. There is sure to be something for everyone on this list. Have a look and then get out a pen and paper and make your shopping list.

  1. Olympic Torch Cupcakes
  2. Olympic Ring Waffles
  3. Olympic Biscuits
  4. Olympic Cookies: Gold Medals and Olympic Rings
  5. Olympic Ring Nanaimo Bars
  6. Olympic Ring Cookies
  7. Olympic Sweet Treat Round Up
  8. Olympic Torch Cupcakes
  9. Olympic Ring Pretzels
  10. Olympic Ring Donuts
  11. Champion Chocolate Cake
  12. Medal Cookies
  13. Olympic Ring Fruit Pizza
  14. Summer 2012 Olympics Party Treats
  15. Olympic Ring Cookies
  16. Olympic Ring Pizza
  17. Fruit Filled Olympic Rings
  18. Olympic Torch Cones

What has been your favorite part of the Olympics so far?
What sport are you anticipating the most?  

Honey

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Daddy turns…

Posted:
Jul
29
2012

Yeah, I’m not going to tell you that.

Have a look at some of our favorite memories over the years:

I love my Jonah because . . .

  1. He leaves love notes on my computer.
  2. He is thoughtful.
  3. He is caring.
  4. He is very smart.
  5. He sought me out.
  6. He never gave up.
  7. He still pursues me.
  8. He is a great teacher.
  9. He is patient.
  10. He is kind.
  11. He is loving.
  12. He loves kids.
  13. He is sensitive.
  14. He loves to garden.
  15. He likes simplicity.
  16. He works hard.
  17. He is an excellent conversationalist.
  18. He is a deep thinker.
  19. He takes the kids on long walks.
  20. He has creative ideas.
  21. He is a great artist.
  22. He loves theatre.
  23. He loves music.
  24. He loves dancing.
  25. He tolerates my love of crime shows.
  26. He is becoming a great cook.
  27. He is a tech geek and he is turning me into one too.
  28. He is a wonderful father.
  29. He is long suffering.
  30. He is playful.
  31. He’s a great builder.
  32. He is strong.
  33. He has a deep faith.

Honey

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The Olympic Rings

Posted:
Jul
28
2012

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Today we are talking about the Olympic Rings and if you are waiting a bit more information, you can read the deatils about the Olympic Rings here. Since the image is trademarked, I will just include the link to the image of the Olympic Rings.

Some fun craft ideas:

Have fun getting ready to celebrate the Olympics.

Honey

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Moses Turns 11

Posted:
Jul
27
2012

Moses Birthday

11 Things I Love About Moses:

  1. He is fun.
  2. He is full of life.
  3. He is a talented artist.
  4. He can turn anything into art.
  5. He loves to invent.
  6. He loves Robots.
  7. He has the most unique stories.
  8. He is a deep thinker.
  9. He would like the world to be completely fair.
  10. He loves sensory experiences.
  11. He loves to play in the mud.

Watch our Birthday Video:

 Will you join me in wishing Moses a very Happy Birthday?

Honey

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The Olympic Torch

Posted:
Jul
26
2012

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Today we are learning about the Olympic Torch and the Torch Relay.  With the London 2012 Olympic Games already under way and the opening ceremonies starting in such a short time, we need to get busy learning before we run out of time.

If you visit YouTube, you can watch highlights from the Torch Relay. I have included the first video here.

YouTube Preview Image

Useful Resources

  1. Torch Relay
  2. Olympic Torch Coloring Sheet
  3. Olympic Torch Coloring Sheet
  4. Olympic Torch Coloring Sheets
  5. Olympic Torch Crafts
  6. Basic info sheet
  7. More detailed info

Are you following along with the Olympics?
How are you tying the Olympics into your homeschool learning?

Honey

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Basic Olympic Information To Get You Started

Posted:
Jul
25
2012

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The Olympics are fast approaching again and they have special meaning in our house this year. They start on my son’s 11th birthday. This will be something meaningful for him to remember over the years. It is also the day that my aunt comes to visit.

I thought it would be fitting for my first post about the Olympics, this year, to include some basic information.

The Official Olympic Information

The Official London 2012 Olympic Information

News Sites Covering The Olympics

 

Honey

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Amelia Earhart’s 115th Birthday

Posted:
Jul
24
2012

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Did you know that Amelia Earhart turns 115 today? Well, she would if she was still alive. I don’t remember learning much about Amelia Earhart when I was in school, but I do remember that she was the lady who flew.

Take a few moments and have a read over these two articles/sites to get a better understanding of who Amelia Earhart was and the impact she had. You might be surprised about some of things you read, as I know that I was.

If you are looking to use this as a learning experience with your kids, you can find some public domain images on this Amelia Earhart media page and create your own notebooking pages or worksheets.

Photo Credit: Public Domain 

Honey

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16 Animal Cams To Visit This Summer

Posted:
Jul
24
2012

Do You Live Near A Zoo?

Sometimes it is not always possible to visit a zoo and see the animals. We don’t even live near a zoo, although we do have a few fun places near us (like: Undersea Gardens, Ocean Discovery, and Butterfly Gardens) that the kids enjoy on occasion.

I thought since we can’t go to the zoo, we can visit a few animal cams and watch the animals at our leisure. Pull up a chair and enjoy the animal cams with us.

  1. Panda Cam and Panda Cam
  2. Polar Cam
  3. Elephant Cam
  4. Ape Cam
  5. Condor Cam
  6. Ant Cam
  7. Bee Cam
  8. Naked Mole Rat Cam
  9. Aquari Cam
  10. Giraffe Cam
  11. Amazon River Cam
  12. Cheetah Cam
  13. Clouded Leopard Cam
  14. Ferret Cam
  15. Fishing Cats Cam
  16. Asian Small Clawed Otter Cam

It’s Your Turn

Have you been to the zoo recently?
Do you know of any other animal cams that would be fun for us to visit?

Honey

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