Family Adventure

"I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in."
~John Muir

The Week Ahead, July 13

Outside my window...the day started out very hot but quickly cooled down when the clouds rolled in.

I am thinking...it's nice to get together with family for a last minute dinner.

From the learning rooms...there's not too much going on since K is in another museum camp this week, although, there's always something in the Reading Pile and we're doing lots of 'projects'.

From the kitchen...it's a Fend-for-Yourself kind of day!

I am creating...or trying to create too many things and have given up briefly to work on the library books I got this morning.

I am going...to get my office organized one of these days...I keep threatening however I haven't been too motivated.
Signs that I need to get it done: I received my Acknowledgment Letter from the state today and I saw Back to School displays at the grocery store!

I am reading...The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. I've had it on hold at the library for a very long time and am excited to read it. It's been much discussed on different blogs; my favorite is here.

Then I have to tackle this:
It was a productive morning at the library! Yay!

I am hoping... to come to a decision about DD upcoming birthday. I'm not much for parties and she'd love to have one...or at least plan one.

I am hearing...the music from Quest for Camelot in the next room.

Around the house...there seem to be several half finished crafts and books laying around but it's all clean underneath since I spent Saturday re-arranging and purging for some strange reason. (maybe if I keep cleaning the rest of the house, my office will magically come to order!)

One of my favorite things...Sunday Family Adventures. We've decide to try not to be such homebodies every weekend. As much as we like to get out and see things, we love to stay home even more. But life is short and we should see some things! Stay tuned...there seems to be a camping trip in our near future.

A Few Plans for the Rest of the Week...K at day camp all week, a trip to the commissary and hopefully a pedicure which I still haven't gotten around to!

Photo of the Week:

The Week Ahead, July 6

Outside my window...the weather is a balmy 80 degrees and beautiful, after a rainy, stormy Independence Day.

I am thinking...we have lovely neighbors...a 4th of July potluck across the street was the highlight of the weekend.

From the learning rooms...some reading and some craft projects keep us occupied in the afternoons...sleeping in keeps us occupied in the mornings.

From the kitchen...Spicy Thai Chicken and Rice...an new recipe...I'm starting to think I just need to add a couple teaspoons of red pepper to any dish and my family will like it.

I am creating...10+ scrapbook pages... STILL trying to get some work done in Pamela's wake!

I am going...to keep making pages and possibly this, if I can decide on fabric.

I am reading...nothing at the moment...need to make a trip to the library tomorrow.

I am hoping...to spend a nice, relaxing day with my husband tomorrow, as DD is in camp and he's off...a nice lunch may be called for...

I am hearing...Pandora Radio...my newest favorite online application.

Around the house...the house is clean, it rained all weekend, so everything is watered, my tomato plants and basil plants are thriving but I still need to clear off the piles on my desk and think about organizing next years instructors manuals.

One of my favorite things...a beautiful fireworks display without leaving home.

A Few Plans for the Rest of the Week...K has day camp all week, an entire day with my DH, a long overdue pedicure and a trip to the library.

Photo of the Week:
(Have I mentioned what a WONDERFUL time my DD has in Ballet Class? Her recital really was the highlight of her year.)

Happy Independence Day!

see more Funny Graphs

In spite of the rain and the need to wear a jacket...in July, the neighborhood barbecue and fireworks display was pretty incredible. (Next year, I'll have pictures!)

Hope yours was safe and happy!

The Week Ahead, June 29

Outside my window...it's a beautiful evening...cool and clear...the best kind of day!

I am thinking...I love these kinds of days...lazy, summer days filled with coffee drinking and flower watering and talking about vacation plans with my husband.

From the learning rooms...we should be taking a break but we're still doing a bit of math and reading and some crafty things.

From the kitchen...grilled pork chops, green salad and a nice white wine.

I am creating...scrapbooking plans for the week...try to get some pages done in Pamela's wake!

I am going...to relax and enjoy my photos and quite possibly make one of these sweet things.

I am reading...The Unfinished Clue by Georgette Heyer. Just finished the Molly Murphy series by Rhys Bowen...lovely summer reading.

I am hoping...my wonderful husband hears about his retirement papers soon. Twenty-two years in the Navy and he's ready to go forward with something else...I'm a tad freaked out...to put it mildly.

I am hearing...my darling daughter jabbering away about her new favorite hobby...cross stitching.

Around the house...plants are watered, laundry is done and everything is somewhat organized except my office...and next year's instructors guides. There's always tomorrow!

One of my favorite things...trying to identify all the birds that come to our deck feeders. I even bought my husband a spot scope so 'he' could get a closer look. Birdwatching...we MUST be getting old!

A Few Plans for the Rest of the Week...teaching an Art class, time with friends, craft projects and some scrapbooking.

Photo of the Week:

(When K was young, she used to play "Hi-ya! Girls". A game made up completely by her...something to do with karate. This summer she resurrected it for a brief time. I haven't laughed so hard in a very long while!)

Honest Scrap

Thank you to my good friend, Pamela for a blog an award (sort of!) via her friend at Evening Shade Morning Latte!

Pam is great about joining weekly posting sites and participating in memes. I always love to visit her blog and see what she's doing and what she's thinking. It's been a great way to stay in touch since we've been so far away from each other the last couple of years.

I, on the other hand, am lazy about participating and she is always so kind to invite me. So, this one is for her but it was fun, too! Besides, that vintage sign was just calling to me!

In keeping with the guidelines, here are 10 honest things about me:

1. Being in a large crowd makes me claustrophobic.
2. I love raspberries and chocolate together.
3. I still don't know what the big deal is about Facebook.
4. I'm glad I only have one child.
5. I detest my daughter's ballet class.
6. My best friends all live in other states and I'm blessed to have a few.
7. The thought of my husband retiring from the Navy scares the pants off me.
8. I'm happy to be back in my home state.
9. I would read for a living, if I could.
10. Even after living in the Northwest for 10 years, cloudy mornings make me depressed.

So, that's me. And if you'd like to participate, please follow these guidelines:

1. Thank the person who gave it to you.
2. List 10 honest things about yourself.
3. Put the "Honest Scrap" logo on your blog.
4. Select 7 other bloggers that you think deserve this award.

Following Pam's lead, I'd like to invite any and all of my readers to participate. Leave me a comment that you're posting on your blog and I'll come visit!
Enjoy!

Field Guide to Homeschoolers

Dana at Principled Discovery is hosting the 180th Carnival of Homeschooling.

Stop by and check it out.