Hummingbird

This was our suppertime guest. Once again Amy got a good picture.

Psalm

Blessed be the Lord,
Who daily loads us with benefits,
The God of our salvation!

Psalm 68:19

I am ashamed to say that I've overlooked the "loads" of benefits in my life. I know without doubt that I've been blessed, but when I read "loads" that took me by surprise for some reason. Not only does God bless uswith benefits, but He does it daily and by loads.

Insect

Amy found this in the tree. I'm assuming it's a cicada. Since we're studying insects in science it was good she saw it. Connections are being made even with the creepy, crawly.

Psalm

Psalm 62:8
Trust in Him at all times, you people; Pour our your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us.

Something was said this morning in a prayer about life (I have no remembrance of what the details were because I think I must have immediately wondered to the following thought.)

Life:
Long-lasting
Infinite
Forever
Eternal

Life continues eternally after our bodies are gone.

Great Charlotte Mason blog post

http://childlightusa.wordpress.com/2008/07/25/a-dangerous-adventure-by-art-in-kenosha/

Oh, I should add that we finished our school year today! Yippee! We are both ready for a break. We'll start back up after labor day. I should also mention that we'll continue doing math and science during the time off. I know Amy isn't so thrilled, but hey you gotta do what you gotta do. ; )

Today we "killed" and ant and brought it back to life. I thought later that I should have taken pictures. First step is to collect a bug. Second, put it in water until it "dies" (you'll have to hold it down). After you're sure it's dead (this can take a while) spoon it out onto a paper towel, cover it with salt and wait. Watch it closely. Pretty soon you'll see your bug crawl away. Pretty cool!

Christmas in July?

I went to the post office today and the postmaster said something in reference to the music that was playing which I hadn't noticed. But then when I started listening to it, it was Christmas music. There's a radio station in Cleveland that was playing Christmas music calling it "Christmas in July." It must be retailers way of jump starting the economy.

I will admit to having bought two Christmas presents already, but that's it.

Merry Christmas!

Sew Crafty Friday

It's that time again. Click on the picture to go to Shereen's blog to see what others are creating.

Emily is modeling her new I dress I finished last week. Since we were out of town last week I'm showing it this week.

This little set was made for the AG Fans Board sewing swap. It's for Kit and will be off to it's new owner today. I knitted the hat and even did a little free-hand embroidery on the bag. It's a bit odd looking, but I think it'll be fine.

ETA: I got the hat pattern here.