To what she said.....

I have to fully agree!!
Go check it out.

Makes My Monday--Kimmy's latest trick

This past week, Amy taught Kimmy to snap her fingers.

This past week, Amy taught Kimmy to cross her eyes.

Kimmy now has an amazing trick to thrill her many audiences!

This definitely Makes My Monday!!! Check our more posts at Twinfatuation!

Egg--xperiment is underway--The Naked Egg-Day 4

Our previous posts can be found here:

Day 1

Day 2

All the egg shell has dissolved as of day 4.
Look at how much vinegar is now inside our egg!!

I don't think the membrane could have stretched much farther.

Amy decided to see what was in the egg.

Surprise!!! It was an egg!

This is the remaining egg membrane.
This is a simple easy, fun experiment with great results. Give it a try!

Egg--xperiment is underway--The Naked Egg-Day 2

This is day 2 of the "dissolve the shell off a raw egg with vinegar" experiment, and I have to say, I am very impressed.

Per the instructions, we replaced the vinegar with fresh vinegar today after 24 hours of soaking.

We could see through the jar that "something" was definitely happening.

I believe the shell is completely gone, even though I read that it will take about 5 days.

You can see above the remnants that brushed off with Mark's fingers as he held it.
It feels soft and very smushy, but that membrane appears to be quite strong.
We could actually see the yolk tip from one side of the egg to the other.
Gracie replaced the vinegar and we will let it sit for a few more days to see if there are anymore changes.
You can see our Day-1 post here.

This Little Prayer of Mine

"I know you're up in heaven, God,

and can hear my voice from there.

I'm just a little child.

Will you answer my short prayer?"

So begins this delightful book that affirms God's readiness to answer our prayers, no matter what our age.

With engaging rhymes and beautiful illustrations, This LIttle Prayer of Mine assures children that God is always near--watching, listening, and eager to respond to their requests. They'll also learn that prayer isn't just about asking for things, but about sharing their feelings of sadness and uncertainty as well as of thanksgiving and joy.

Most important, This Little Prayer of Mine reminds children--and those who love them--that they can trust God to tenderly care for them, no mater what the future holds.

My kids have really been enjoying this book. The illustratons kept the littles looking through the book even after we were done reading it aloud. It also helped to teach the older kids about how many different kinds of prayer there is. They learning that prayer is not only about asking for things from God, but also about saying "thank you" for our God has givin us.

I highly recommend this book!

This review book was provided with no charge from Waterbrook Multnomah. If you would like to know more about This Little Prayer of Mine, make sure to visit RandomHouse.com.

Egg--xperiment is underway--The Naked Egg-Day 1

In honor of all the Easter eggs around here, we have begun the exciting experiment of making a "naked egg".

The first step of this experiment is to cover a raw egg with white vinegar. The vinegar will begin to dissolve the egg shell almost immediately.
We were very surprised to see little pits in the shells within an hour.
After 24 hours we will replace the vinegar with fresh vinegar, then we will let the egg sit for 5 days.
At the conclusion of that time, hopefully we will have a "naked egg".
We will surely let you know what happens!!
I couldn't resist adding this picture to our experiment post.
She kept saying she smelled something---I guess she found it!!

Happy Sweet 16, Amy!!

I can't believe my little Amy is 16 years old!! How did that happen?

Her and Laura were always the "little girls"!

Becky made her a beautiful cake. Thanks so much, Becky!

The weather co-operated, and we were able to have a campfire and s'mores--an Amy favorite.

I am not really sure what Kimmy is thinking here?

Just look at this perfectly perfect afternoon!

The Three Muskateers and a little tag-a-long.

Laura and Sadie

Kimmy even invited the neighbors over to celebrate with her big sister.

We love you, Amy!! You have become a beautiful young women--inside and out!!

A Blessed Easter: 2010

It was a glorious Easter here in "the little house".

The sun was shining, and the temperature was mild---the perfect day to remember the gifts that God has given us.
The day began early---well before hair brushing time.

The baskets were found and their contents enjoyed.

If you are going to have 100 eggs hidden in a "little house" you need to be careful where you fall asleep!

My sweet daughter Becky showed up bright and early with her traditional "He is risen" rolls.

Open them up, and the "tomb" is empty, just like the tomb discovered empty on the first Easter Morning.

A little Easter dress-trampoline jumping, after church and before heading to Grandma and Grandpa's house.

The Easter bunny paid a visit to Grandma and Grandpa's house---bring some great outdoor gifts.

A couple Easter tulips have bloomed, thanks to the past week of hot and sunny weather.

This proved to be a little dangerous!

A perfect kite flying day---I discovered that I still love to fly a kite.

Danny would like to post a public service announcement: don't go barefoot in a cut cornfield!

I would like to advise: don't wear new tights in a cut cornfield.

Picture time-with numerous outtakes.

This is going in a frame!

Gracie and the daffodils

Peep cupcakes thanks to Uncle Brian

An early 16th birthday song for Amy

Kimmy and her Peep

Laura and her bunny

There definitely is a "right" way to eat a Peep cupcake.

Luke

This may be my Dad's first Peep--and I got the picture!

I hope everyone had a wonderful a day as we had!!