dragonfly days

things I am loving this week

Library visits with Jack.

• Bird Unit Study --Science--by Our Homeschool Fun. This looks like so much fun and with all the baby birds we've had around this week it's a must do.
• rhythm of the home-- Summer edition is out this week. Lots of good reading there.
• Giraffe breaks his leg (tutorial)- Love this idea.
• Word roll game- Need to make this one to play.
• Not It! Just in time for some summer fun.
• The Never-Ending Parent Wise words.
• Embroidery Basics  Ooohhh....now I am itching to do a project.
• Hedgehog Applique block Maybe I'll make this
• Caterpillar Craft Tutorial Or this. Maybe I should just do both. ;)

What are you loving this week?

love week

finished.

Valentine's day is almost here. My daughter was telling me that at her school this week it is love week. There are different themes for different days like tomorrow is-buy a sophomore lunch day, Thursday is make a new friend day.  I love it.

In honor of love week here are my links that I love:

• Grilled Nutella raspberry sandwich-- OMG. Where has this been my whole life. 
• Learning with candy hearts- I have a big bag of hearts just waiting for a day to do this. 
• Candy Heart Patterns- more candy fun. 
• kindness with a punch- so cute.
• 31 Ways to tell your child "I love you."
• Valentine gumball necklace. This is so cute, I think I need one. In every color. If only I could chew gum.
• Just what  I needed to hear-- I've been thinking about this since I read it this morning. Great way to change perspective. 
• I'm on fire for you.- Cute fire truck Valentines. 

Hope you all have a happy love week.

Some linky love

Agh! Monday strikes again.

Some links I am loving lately:

• are so happy: inspirational quotes--you know I love a good quote. 
• FIMBY- Creativity in our Homeschool: wonderful post on bringing creativity to your homeschool. 
• Cheerio Road - a little problem with suffering-
• The Parenting Passageway-Five things every parent needs.
• make and takes-Monster Valentine's: good thing I saved those googly eyes from the decluttering box.
• Zoe Weil- The World Becomes What You Teach: loved her books, love the talk.
• How to teach like Gandalf
• small things- In Color: love these pics. 
• Simple Kids- What to do with kids in winter
• Kind Over Matter-never dull your shine for somebody else: love the pic and the quote.

 

June 16 2010

Today the UPS guy was almost tackled at our front door. An early birthday present arrived for me.

 

My new McDreamy.

Sigh. We're so in love.

March 28 2010

Scenes from Sunday...

 

 

March 14 2010

Hope you had a great Sunday!

March 12 2010

Things I am looking forward to doing once the rainy season stops:

• laying on the hammock under the trees in the afternoon while listening to the birds
• picnics- I want to start eating at least one meal a day outside
• tilling the garden and finally getting it planted
• planting the annual marigold. :)
• park days lasting longer.
• hiking, lots of hiking
• watching the hummingbird build its nest.
• longer days and perfect temps

things I like this week

Realistic Expectations for the Four-Year-Old

Art Museum Scavenger Hunt

nurturing expression

a garden mind

15 Homemade Math Manipulatives

playful learning resources

what I'm enjoying this week~

Learning ideas:

Primary Training: Big Cats

Primary Training: Gardening Activities

Passport Around Town

Organization:

Revamping the File Crate System

Parenting:

10 Ways to Make a Difference This Week By Smiling

Father’s Day: Raising Your Own Superheroes

7 Secrets to Raising a Happy Child

Lessons from the Robins’ Family

Fun:

jitterbug

Things I'm enjoying today

roses; arbors; dahlias;
the nursery; fresh eggs; Jack and the real dog;
a wanna-be scarecrow; Peter; praying mantis cocoons

loved this.

While Alex and I were out shopping this weekend I saw this and had to get it.  I love this whole line.