{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.
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Friday, June 10, 2011
Monday, June 6, 2011
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Science Sunday--Our Butterflies
Once again this year, I ordered painted lady butterfly caterpillars from Insect Lore. And once again, we weren't disappointed.
Our caterpillars arrived about 2 weeks ago, and within 4 days all the caterpillars had become a chrysalis.
This morning the hatching began.
I love how these butterflies like to stay around for a little while after being released from their "house". They seem to enjoy being held for a while before flying up into the trees.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Trying not to blow away at the lake
We spent the beginning of this week completing our year end testing. The kids did an excellent job on thier tests, so we took it easy with schoolwork for the rest of the week. Today was a gorgeous day so we headed to Oneida Lake and Verona Beach state park.
It was soooo windy, I thought we may blow away, but we managed to enjoy ourselves.
Verona Beach is about 5 minutes from our driveway, so I plan to spend many summer afternoons enjoying the water.
Today the temperatures were hanging out in the low 60's, so we definetely needed our sweatshirts.
The kids love the playground.
I purchased our yearly State Park Pass.and plan on using it to access all the wonderful state parks in our neck of the woods.
Of course, our schoolwork continues throughout the summer months, but I try to leave our afternoons free for basking in the sun.
Go Mark, give Kimmy a ride!
Happy summer, everyone!!
Of course, our schoolwork continues throughout the summer months, but I try to leave our afternoons free for basking in the sun.
Go Mark, give Kimmy a ride!
Happy summer, everyone!!{this moment}
{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, visit Soulemama to leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Play Ball!!! (Or, the cutest little t-ball pictures ever)
My babies began their seasons of competitive sports....they played their first t-ball game tonight. It was very bittersweet. It is wonderful I have these two little ones just beginning to go out into the world, but it is also sad, because, well, my two babies headed out into the world today.
Luke and Kim have very different t-ball styles.....Luke is a slugger,
Kimmy plays more lady like!
First game of the season and the temperature hit 90 degrees. Unbelievable temps for May in central New York.
Luke has been waiting for this day for months, and a little heat wasn't going to slow him down.
He looks so grown-up....sniff, sniff.....
Run, Kimmy, run....
Run, Kimmy, run!!
Down and ready!! (hopefully Kim's shirt will shrink in the wash before the next game)Monday, May 30, 2011
Three Cheers for the Red, White and Blue
Happy Memorial Day!!
Waiting for the parade to start. "You're looking the wrong way, Luke!"
Here they come!! Hooray!!
Poor Luke, this is how he watches parades. He is terribly afraid the firetrucks with hit their sirens. (and of course, one did, right in front of us)
Aaron, tossing candy
Following the parade we had a great picnic with Grandma and Grandpa.It was perfect summer weather.
A wonderful day for blowing bubbles.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Homemade Memorial Day door wreath
2011 Memorial Day wreath
The only things needed for this easy wreath are:patriotic fabric
a wire clothes hanger
scissors
First, bend the hanger into a circle, leaving the "hanger" for, well, hanging.
Cut the material into strips about one inch thick. Hubby picked my material. It was a wonderful choice. They look great together.
I cut the strips into approximately 6 inch lengths. I wasn't very precise in my measuring. I used this old piece of cardboard as "ruler".
Fold the strip in half and place under the wire.
Loop the ends of the strip through the loop, forming a knot.
Pull tight. Slide the fabic on the wire tightly together. Alternate colors until you have squeezed as many fabric loops as you can onto the wire.
TaDa!!! A beautiful wreath for the front door.
TaDa!!! A beautiful wreath for the front door.Happy Memorial Day, everyone!!
Friday, May 27, 2011
{this moment}
{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, visit Soulemama to leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
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