Structures

This is a hot air balloon.

This is a covered wagon.

I recently picked up these straws and connectors for the kids, I have this book on building structures and different idea's to building your own. When the bigger kids were younger we used things like toothpicks and marshmallows or spaghetti noodles, but I likes that we could re-use these.
My kids imaginations always surprises me, it's amazing to see what they can create. This also was a great way to explain 3D object to them.





This is a rocket.

The Simple Woman

Outside my window The rain is pounding down. I love listening to the rain at night.

I am thinking about a friend I haven't heard from in a while.

From the learning rooms My big boys are learning how to rip out carpet and lay flooring.

Lots of reading during the days.

I am thankful for My sweet little baby who nurses so well and melts me every day.

From the kitchen today was a busy busy day in the kitchen, I made two loaves of Amish bread, one loaf of strawberry banana bread and a big curry beef dinner. It was so yummy all the children loved it.

I am wearing pj pants and a tank top.

I am reading latly my bible and that's about it.

I am hoping to get lots done this week, I have a large "to-do" list.

I am creating memories with my babies, everyday we are doing something that I pray they will enjoy and put a smile on there face.

I am praying for direction, what is the next step in our life.

Around the house Im on the laptop in bed, Baby Jude is cooing beside me, all the other children are sound asleep. Chris working on a project in the livingroom.

One of my favorite things big meals together where all the kids are happy to linger at the table and chatt.

A few plans for the rest of the week a friend is having a cleaning supply party tomorow, other than that stayin home, Chris has this week off.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you

The Simple Woman

Today's Weather is.... 57F with a few clouds
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Outside my window..... My older children getting there things out of the truck.

I am thinking about..... Justification and trying to wrap my head around it.
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I am reading..... I have a few books on the go, one being Child Wise by Gary Ezzo and another called Right brained children in a Left brained world.

I am thankful for... my home, even though we don't own our home it feels like *home*.

From the kitchen .. Marinading chicken for dinner

I am wearing...... Black Capri's and a red t-shirt

I am going...... nowhere that I can think of, later I will need to pick up Chris from work.
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I am hoping..... To get lots done here today.

I am hearing...... All the children downstairs playing.

Around the house.... Lots of laundry to be done.

One of my favorite things.... Timmy's coffee in the morning

A few plans for the rest of the week.... No big plans this week.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

Outside my window.... It's dark.

I am thinking... I should make my goal list

From the learning rooms... The caterpillars are now butterflies!!

I am thankful for A good chat on the phone with a friend today.

From the kitchen... Tomorow I have to make my Amish Friendship loaf.

I am wearing .... A tank top and pj pants

I am reading... Nothing at the moment.

I am creating... A tie dyed tee pee for the kids.

One of my favorite things.. My bedroom window open at night, when the rain pours.

A few plans for the rest of the week... Girls lunch on Saturday with my favorite friends.

A picture to share...

*~The Simple Woman~*

Today's Weather is.... 62F and overcast

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Outside my window..... I see my older two boys playing road hockey.

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I am thinking about..... what we should have for dinner.

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I am reading..... a book on the hidden world of Islamic Women called Nine Parts of Desire.

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I am thankful for... my husband who is completly in love with me and tells me daily how beautiful and amazing I am.

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From the kitchen Zachary (8) is going to make some yummy cookies for everyone.

I am wearing...... yoga pants and a t-shirt

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I am going...... nowhere today, Monday is laundry day need to stay at home to get that done.

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I am hoping..... Vancouver wins the hockey game tonight. ( how can you tell I'm a mom to lots of little men)

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I am hearing...... my toddler and preschooler play together ~so sweet~

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Around the house.... not much to be done, we worked hard early this morning together to get all the chores done.

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One of my favorite things.... the smell of my new baby

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A few plans for the rest of the week.... Tomorow 2 of the children have dentist appointments, music for the older 3, and tea with a good friend.

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Here is picture thought I am sharing...