Spelling Bee

Today we had a Spelling Bee....

...not an official bee...just a 'change of pace' kind of spelling test.

The older chldren did a great job! Grace and James learned all of their words and the definitions.

The younger three have the same words and definitions this week (words from their Archaeology unit study)

The younger three had a pretty respectable showing....but were definately out spelled by their older siblings!

Megan's pink on pink outfit is NOT authorized attire!...but she sure likes pink!

Here the youngers quiz the older two...neither of whom ever missed a word!

Their spelling/vocabulary list?

Here you go:

Asiatic

baulk

dowry

drachma

dynasty

mastabas

Nubia

pharoah

amphitheater

bathhouse

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Anatolia

Even with this look, James did just fine!



This Morning We Woke Up To............................

It doesn't actually snow that often where we live....but we have been watching these tulips pop up and weren't imagining that they would get a coat of snow before they bloomed...

I must say that the snow is so very peaceful...it is so quiet with it's sound insulating affect. It is very wet and melting, but still a pretty sight! 

Make it Monday

I'm linking w/ Kirsteen for Make it Monday! AND I'd love to see what you are making! If you can, please join us!

We had the privilege of attending a bridal shower on Saturday, so I made these kitchen cloths for the bride.

Just Valentine's/Spring colors since I wasn't certain of her kitchen theme.

Hope you all have a LOVEly week! Happy Valentine's Day!

Maddie's Blanket

 Madeline finished her blanket!...Here is her "TaDa"

Still need to show her how to weave in the ends, but for tonight, she is snug in bed w/ her baby and her new baby blanket!

A Sunday Hike

We are having beautiful weather here in the Northwest corner of the US. We usually get a week of sunshine around now, but then, can't count on seeing the sun until about July.
So, after church, we headed to a local lake for a quick hike around. Emily took her camera and got some great pictures...

I love the rosy cheeks and outdoorsy look!

Our Twinkles....forever friends!

Benjamin and Emily are showing the blank space that Sarah has left....well, only temporarily left. She is in  Texas w/ my parents and her young cousins until next Sunday.

Em snapped this great shot of our 4 boys...chatting up a storm - as usual! I love this picture because it is such a good representation of their relationship....our boys enjoy visiting w/ each other ALL THE TIME! Such a priceless common occurence at our house.

Hope you had a Blessed Lord's Day!

Make it Monday

Today's Make it Monday ...............

 

 

is going to feature Madeline.

 

 

I was not able to work on a project this week....lack of sleep and helping Rachel care for preemie lambs. (Which are both still living, one looking quite well, and the other...we're still waiting....improvements every day!)

Meanwhile, Miss Madeline has been knitting up a storm. Sarah and I are hosting a little knitting group called 'Knit and Natter' for some young ladies ages 6-9. It meets once a month. They are working on little squares that are samples of some basic knitting stitches.  They will make 12 squares and sew them together for a dolly blanket. Madeline has completed 8 of the squares. She has actually made at least twice that many, and taken them out because of mistakes. Her perserverance has been amazing! So, without further ado, here she is with her work......

 

 

 

Lambs in Turtlenecks

These cute little critters were born Tuesday morning. They were early I think....both weighing in under 10 pounds. Neither of them would nurse or stand up, they were a bit hypothermic. (Our climate isn't too cold, they are just too small) So, we (and I mean Rachel when I say we!) had to learn to tube feed these babies. She has now done the procedure about 7 times, and may have to do it a few more times yet...The larger of the two finally made it to his feet around midnight last night, and the other is now standing quite unstably - but at least on his feet. We were given the facts about their unlikely survival - I don't think anyone expected them to live thru the night -, so we keep tending them and hoping. They seem to be improving, but are still not able to keep warm or nurse.  We found this sweater at our local goodwill and cut the sleeves off to make a covering for them (the suggestion of a fellow sheep person - one MUCH more experienced than us)

We will enjoy them for as long as we get to. Snuggling and bottle feeding (attempting it anyhow) is a pleasure.

This is only the 2nd year we have had the privilege of lambing. We have another ewe that will hopefully wait a bit longer to give birth! It is a fun experience even if we end up shedding some tears.