Game Night

I so enjoy evenings that we get to spend playing board games.

We have drawers and closets full of games and puzzles that we have had tons of fun playing.

As the kids get older we get to play even better and longer games.

Always laughing and having fun is so important.

Farm Kids

E turns 7

 Our littlest angel turned 7 yesterday.
I am a bit on shock.

 Where did that just go?

 E wanted a Pixie party.
We made a cake according to her specific desires!!
We made purses for all the goodies.

 We made tutus.

 And K made special wands, each with a magical power.

 We decorated and the sun was out.
It was a perfect Pixie party indeed.

 Our precious Birthday Pixie!!

 Giggles and Gifts!!

 But someone really wanted in on the action!!

 Games and fun.

 AND THEN THE CAKE!

Feet Drawing

In my quest to always keep my girls creative and their brains working I stuck them on the task of drawing with their feet.
They thought I was nuts, until they realized just how hard it was.
Great lesson in empathy and appreciation for those who have had to live with no arms.
I re-inforced the lesson some great and inspiring videos on youtube.

Fairy Houses

Hours spent creating and building this little fanatsy world.
Imaginations are running away.
And quite possibly one day this will be where we will meet one.
We'll have to keep building onto it.
And keep our eyes open.
You never know......

Wishes Can Come True

 Here is a wish for you, for a wonderfully beautiful day.
May all the joy in your heart be forever growing.
Share your love, be open to happiness.
Take in the moments, breathe deeply.

Smile.

Shooting Bows

We have been shooting bows everyday lately.
It is such a great past time.
I love the history and we hope to one day be able to make our own.
I love to learn and teach the girls.
J is extremely talented and has been doing it for years.

He is the best guide, with his gentle nature and is assured techniques.

I love the quietness of my mind when I have to shoot, the strength of mind and body.
I found my calling for a bit!!

Draw Something (or Pictionary as We Used to Call It)

With iPhones come all the latest apps and such.

I am no stranger to keeping up with the times and getting swept up in the craze.

Draw Something has me hooked, well more so the kids.

They love to sit with my and guess each clue and figure out the best way to draw the next one.

So I decided lets go a bit hands free, (or retro as my kids say) and I pulled out my dated version of Pictionary.

It was great to open the box and see the games once played many, many moons ago.

Great Memories!!

 And today we made our own memories.
I am thrilled to see the girls having so much fun at this, drawing, laughing and just being relaxed in the morning while the sun heats up the day.

If you haven't tried the app I suggest you do, but I also suggest grabbing some pencils and letting your hands create.

Molecular Chemistry

I found this really neat molecule structure set at a thrift store and it has held the girls attentions for days.
I printed out the  periodic table and they have been quizzing each other and me endlessly on the elements.
I find it really neat that they are so interested in this.
It was one of those tangents that just sprung up one day and I hit a home run with it.
I love seeing them get excited to learn and eager for more.
Every homeschooling parents dream.

Monopoly Revolution

We are starting to be able to play board games as a family and that is huge for us.

When J comes home late in t he evening we can still get a game in before bed.

E is old enough to make sense and play by the rules and Dad doesn't cheat too much!!

We game this game away as a gift but ended up getting one as well.

It still has the basics of old school monopoly but now with debit cards.

I like it and it works well for us.

I could go on about the pro's and cons but no matter what we play as a family and that is the most important thing.