(Super tiny baby grasshopper spotted by Alex, age 3) “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” ~ Albert Einstein
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Hot Rock Art
Jack and I did a craft this week that I’ve been meaning to do for years. We gathered up some big, smoothish rocks from the garden and popped them in the oven. I heated them at 450 for about 20 minutes (which was quite hard to make myself do in the heat of summer!) and…
The Closest Thing to Angels
(Annalee at age 2, playing in the dirt in her favorite fairy dress) “Children, as persons, are entitled to the greatest respect. Children are given to us as free-flying souls, but then we clip their wings like we domesticate the wild mallard. Children should become the role-models for us, their parents, for they are coated…
A Quote for a Friday
“The way we talk to our children becomes their inner voice ” -Peggy O’Mara
How to Make a Rose Petal Crown
Today’s craft comes courtesy of Annalee, who created this lovely rose petal crown as a gift for a friend. She says that all you have to do is gather some fallen rose petals (or other flower petals) from the ground and then gather a handful of stiff, long grass (the type that’s going to seed…
Moose Kids Love Sprinklers Too!
Have you seen this adorable video of a mama moose and her twins playing in a family’s sprinkler? What fun! 🙂 [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNy9jTeolUk]
On Boys
Boys are such amazing creatures! I am constantly amused, aggravated and enchanted by my wild, sweet, crazy male offsprings. Here, I present you with some favorite quotes about boys, illustrated by seven year old Jack in photos from the past week or two. A man can never quite understand a boy, even when he has…
Easy Craft: Make Paint With Water Pages!
(Art by Victoria) Here’s a super simple craft that’s fun for all ages. Make paint with water pages! Here’s how: Draw a picture with a permanent pen or dark crayon. If you like, you can draw it in pencil first and then go over it with a dark permanent marker. Fill in sections of the…
Play Stairs!
Have you seen this video/ad? I would love to live near some stairs like these! How fun! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lXh2n0aPyw&feature=player_embedded]
Craft Sampling: Pop Bottle Paint Prints
I saw this craft all over the internet this month and something about it appealed to me. The idea is simple enough — use a plastic pop bottle to stamp flowers in paint. The bottom makes the flower and the lid makes the center. I had the kids bring the paints out to the picnic…