December Daily: Day 4

Today we did this awesome science experiement and made "the Bethlehem night sky." We used a box and punched holes in it with a pencil. On the other side we cut a hole for the flashlight to shine through. We had to go into the guest bathroom and close the door since that was the only room in the house without windows. When I turned on the flashlight it was so beautiful we both gasped. It looked almost like snowflakes on the wall. It was a sweet moment.

I also gave Ethan crepe paper streamers to dance to Mary Rice Hopkins' "Glory" song. It was so sweet to see Ethan dancing. We just danced. I praised God like David did. It was lovely to be able to do that all over the house. ;)

We also did The Candy Cane Parable today which went over really well... if you can imagine. Ethan had never had a candy cane before today. He loves it. It is going to be interesting to see how long they last on the tree.

December Daily: Day 3

Today was one day in a million. School that was three of us is now going to be two again. It was hard to explain to Ethan but I think it will take time for him to understand. He did notice that he got Mom all to himself again and maybe that's what he needed. It was the first good day in probably six months. Throughout the day he did the games, calendar, pledges, and it was the first time he sang the songs with me. It was priceless...

We painted Bethlehem cities with blocks and sprayed white paint with a toothbrush to make the stars. We read a story about Christ's birth. We took a walk in the stroller all bundled up to the library (since my car has been broken for a month). We snuggled during rest time watching a movie about Christmas. Ethan made all his Christmas presents for the family. He made two Christmas cards and I made five. In fact, we had such a blast that I didn't get a photo at all.

It was Ethan's first day taking a day off the Christmas chain, so I will use that picture when I get it. ;)

December Daily: December 2

It was an eventful day, to say the least. The kids enjoyed the new Christmas songs and the Bible story. Their eyes did get big though when I put Mary's puppet on my hand. She is quite frightful. But, I told them that she was "a lot prettier than this in real life" and tried to flatten her hair a bit and they smile, laughed, and I could continue. But, it must of been the long holiday because they were done trying by 10:30.

It was time to get ready to go home when Ethan needed to use the potty. While I was trying to get his clothes on my nose, for no reason, started to bleed! So, I am trying to get his pants on while not tipping my head because it is pouring! Oh my... did you know it can't be done? Then, Terron had to use the bathroom. I am trying to help him and get Ethan's pants on while my nose is bleeding. I finally rush to get a paper towel to put under my upper lip (great trick to stop the bleeding) when I notice that Tiffany has been sitting in her car waiting! Ahhh! She totally understood when she saw me. ;)

So, after rest time I got out the paint and paper to make our Christmas chain, a family tradition. I decided to use foam stamps and white paint this year. I thought it would be fun for Ethan to stamp to his heart's content. When I opened the stamps, which had never been used, I realized that number six was missing and I had two number eights! My foam stamps have been packed in a box in the attic for three years, so there was no way I was going to dig to find another set. So we are without a number six and sixteen.

Anyway, it was quite the job to have Ethan paint with the stamps. I guess everything is extreme with him right now. So, why would today or this moment be any different? When it was done and dried he picked the place to hang it - right by the front door. But, give him half and hour and the chain was down and as I rushed to his side he was kicking and crushing it. Thankfully it is not too bad and hanging up again.

I didn't get a photo today because of the mayhem but I will be sure to get Ethan taking a link of the chain for this entry!

December Daily: December 1

Today begins December Daily! Can't wait to get started! Today I braved the attic and pulled down the Christmas tree and decorations. I realized that I don't have many "decorations" for the home but loads for the tree. Ethan was very excited to decorate the tree. So excited that he managed to be unable to control himself and either stepped on or kicked everything he could find. I had all the safe ornaments for him to place on the tree lined up on the sofa. He put the first one on and I got a great close up shot of that. (photo to come) Then, I let him get another. I turned my back for a second to grab an ornament for myself. What do you think I saw when I turned around? Yep, he had an ornament in his mouth and good thing it wasn't fragile. He had sunk his teeth into a Styrofoam ornament. The first ornament Becca ever gave me years ago. It wasn't too sentimental which was good (no offence to Becca). ;) The rest of the day was spent training Ethan not to destroy the tree...

Simple Pleasures!

We have all been fighting the flu in our home for the last week. Even though we are all sick, nothing can keep me from jumping up and down from excitement at the new collaboration that Becca and I were involved with talented hybrid scrapbook artist, Michelle Filo! Check out Create Often for more details...

Becca Owes Me

So, I was at Becca's last week and she hands me her memory card from Seattle. I think it was a hint that she wanted me to edit her pictures. I didn't know she wanted me to edit over one hundred pictures. ;) But, no complaints since the photos were so inspiring! If it wasn't a perfect day in the city with such gorgeous skies these wouldn't have turned out the way they did. Here are only a handful but for sure my favorites.

By the way, I LOOOOVE Lightroom. Thank you again, Sarah, Becca, and Josh!

Ethan's School Photos

Today we took school photos! Yep, I did them! You can check out more photos at my other sites. Ethan actually sat for a second for me to take this photo! Cute, huh? Beautiful eyes...

Grandpa's Garden

It's been a long few weeks here at home. Not only did we start potty training in the Evans household but the little man also got sick! So we are finally back to our normal schedule and back to teaching school here at home. You can check out what we are up to at our other website Teach Well... Teach Often.

Last week we were able to go over to Grandpa's and pick our pumpkins. When the family started arriving, I hadn't seen Ethan happier in a while!

Ethan is sitting on my lap and he is going to tell you about these pictures...

Ethan and Jeremy in the truck.

Ethan and Korissa. Korissa is finding Ethan a pumpkin.

Dad and Ethan! In the truck with Dad driving.

Ethan is sitting on the pumpkin. That is Grandpa. He has dirty pants.

Thanks Lisa for taking these pictures with your Iphone! We love ya!

Coburg Anitque Faire

I had a blast yesterday with Becca. You can check out Create Well for more pictures. I can't wait! I have got huge plans for Christmas presents this year! I got some of the pieces I needed to begin at the faire!

Had fun hanging out with Becca. Our sentence for the day was, "Man that's cute!"

I took this picture for Dad. Can you believe they are painting the "real" thing white now? It use to be just the faux one were popular white. Anything to try and get a sale.

I was a little disappointed that I couldn't find any vintage clothing for me. Instead there was clothes from the late 1800s and early 1900s. So unreal to see a wedding dress from that time period. It was awesome just to see such beautiful things from so long ago...

Motorcyle Dreams

Last week we went over to Diane's of Molly Moe's Antiques in Sublimity. All of our babysitters were ill and so Ethan came with us for this family shoot. Matt, Diane's husband, has this awesome motorcycle and let Ethan ride it... with the kickstand up.