A Delicious, Light and Yummy Cake!
My mom makes the most delicious pineapple cake. It is my sister’s favorite and has quickly gained more followers as I have started making it. I never attempted to make it because I assumed my mom always slaved over it. Seemed complex. I don’t do cakes often. But I wanted to know how to make it. Turns out this cake – is easy as pie! But really, it is so easy! Make it, trust me, you will love it and so will everyone who eats it. It is a super light and fluffy dessert. I asked my mom where she got the recipe and she said that my Grandpa’s sister used…
Field Trip: Bugs and Butterflies and more!
A few weeks ago we went on a Field Trip to the Butterfly Pavilion with my sister and nephew. It was so much fun and the kids loved every minute. They got to hold Rosie, the famous tarantula, plus they were able to observe many more bugs and spiders. I think everybody’s favorite part is the actual Butterfly Pavilion which is a huge tropical forest filled room with butterflies flying EVERYWHERE. It was really cool. I do have to admit that I was so scared that a butterfly or other flying insect would land on me, I was petrified. I could finally relax once I put my hoodie up, even though people…
Field Trip: Airplane Museum!
In our city we have a museum after any young boys heart – the Airplane Museum, it is called Wings over the Rockies. It is located in a hangar that used to be used on a military base here in Denver. We didn’t tell the boys where we were going, but after a 20 minute drive, we turned the corner to see this: The boys jaws dropped, their reactions were priceless! After getting our tickets and browsing the gift shop we headed into the hangar. WOW! There are tons of different flying machines all around, on the ground and in the air! So much to see, so many cool things!…
Shout to the Lord
Lemonade Day, Have you Heard?
Have you heard of Lemonade Day? It is an opportunity for parents and teachers to equip kids with skills they need to become tomorrows business owners. The National Lemonade Day was today but our local Lemonade Day is May 22nd. Perfect time to plan. The really cool part? Your child receives a backpack loaded with workbooks (youth and teen), tips, signs and a parent book. Plus a lot of fun swag from local sponsors. Each child also gets a personal website for their stand. This is the one we created: For His Glory. We picked up our packs today and will start planning tomorrow. They encourage you to let your…
The Homeschool Mother’s Journal – Week 10
Thanks to the Homeschool Chick and The Kelley Eight I will now be journaling this fantastically crazy journey we are on. I am thrilled, excited and thankful! Week #10: In my life this week… Planning. Planning! This drives me crazy, I am not a planner. However, I have to submit a Summer work schedule to my boss, schedule Camps and classes for the boys, and research and plan my curriculum for next year. I have sat down many times and can never quite finish. My mind goes crazy when I try to coordinate. This is hard stuff for me – why?!?! In our homeschool this week… I introduced my 1st Grader to a notebook we bought called…
Scones!
The perfect amount of sweetness. I love scones, love them! I love cinnamon scones, blueberry scones, citrus scones, and “fancy” scones. I call the authentic circular ones tops with jam and cream the “fancy” ones. Recently I went to Afternoon Tea and picked up a bag of scone mix. The first batch I topped with jam and whipped cream, the second batch got a milk chocolate frosting on top. They were delicious! My kids loved them. Here is a yummy recipe I made from scratch if you want to bake some up!
It’s Friday, but Sunday’s Coming