Umm Okay?

I forgot to let you all know I am having #5 in 2012.

The kids are excited as can be.

#1- 5years, #2 - almost 4years, #3 - 2.7years, #4 - 7months

That is what I have been up to. There have been SEVERAL complications with this little baby inside but we are hopeful that all the potential issues and problems are in the past.

Thanks for the kind words. 

Pumpkin Ideas

So far -
HERE is what we have done in the past.

The next 2 weeks will be devoted to pumpkins. :)

Thanks for the emails and comments!  We are expecting #5 and have had a bumpy road along the way. If you are the praying kind please keep our wee one and me in your prayers, at this point - anything will help. :)

See ya tomorrow!

A note

Our family is going through something right now and I need to take a break from this blog.  

It will only be for a short time and then I can fill ya'll in. 

If you are the praying kind, our family could really use a little extra love right now.

If your not just think good thoughts.

thanks for following and I will keep you posted. be back in a week or so. 

Thanks for the emails and love we have already received. :)

Sponge Towers

I have seen this a few times and thought my kids would love it. I knew I would love it more because it is QUIET!

Here is what you need..

Sponges, and scissors (for the grown ups)

 Cut them Long ways and Short ways...everyone wants an option. :)

 Then build.

 this kept the girls occupied for an hour!  I only cut up 8 sponges, but I will probably add to the sponge box as we go on. The best part is that we can use the sponges for other projects in the future.

This boredom buster only cost $2.50 because I found the packages of sponges for $1 at Dollar Tree. Awesome!

Apple Lab

Print my Lab Sheet HERE

Pick up a few apples of different colors...

Color the color of the apples and then use one color marker for the prediction, and another for the actual results.

Then go to town! Taste, Smell, etc...

Then discuss the findings.

Apple Nomenclature Cards

Print these HERE

I cut them out and then spread them out on the table...in a random order.

 cut an apple and figure out what parts are what.

 very scientific.

 then draw your own!

The 2 year old's version of an apple. 

The 5 year old's version of an apple.

This is an awesome snack time project!

Apple Lacing

I grabbed some Apple Jacks and yarn and the lacing needles I had in the lacing card bin.

Let the girls at it while I did the dishes.

A totally simple project but it takes time and the best part is eating it while they walk with me to pick up brother at school.