Monday, May 31, 2010

Fall Creek Falls Family/Home school camp ~ 2010

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Our family home for the week - a 12 x 12 foot cabin with 1 electric outlet, one hanging light bulb, and one mouse named Mr. Jingles!




Rod, Michael and Matthew playing frisbee in the sports field in the camping area.


The dining hall.  All the families were responsible for their own breakfast and lunch.  All the campers ate dinner together.

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There always seemed to be a volleyball game either beginning or ending.  Melissa had quick reflexes whenever the ball or an elbow came near her face.


Matthew enjoyed a 9 hole game of golf at the Fall Creek Falls course.


The Swimming Hole!  The kids swam in the ol' swimming hole just above the small waterfall.  It is so deep that there is a diving board for it!  The peaceful creek is after the "waterfall."  This was a great place for the younger kids to play and chase whatever was swimming around them!


Tie Dyeing!  The camp directors are experts at making Tie Dye shirts, hats, aprons, etc....



All in all we had a great time.  The only downside was that Rod was not able to spend any true family time with us.  He joined us for dinner on Saturday night and left just after lunch on Sunday.

Couponing to a better life

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Now that I'm feeling a bit better (back and neck problems), I'm off to the stores again.  I spent over 3 hours last night sorting and filing the coupons which had accumulated.  Then, I sat down with the sale ads and set up my shopping day.  Here we go...

CVS
     Spent  $ 11.97    SAVED  $ 14.88
Food Lion
     Spent  $ 55.78    SAVED    $ 25.88
Bi-Lo
     Spent  $ 106.05  SAVED  $ 86.43
Walgreens
     Spent  $ 7.49      SAVED  $ 13.99

Total Spent $ 181.29  SAVED $ 141.18

Percent Saved:  44 %

Not at or above 50 % which is what I'm shooting for, but savings none-the-less.

Homekeeper's Journal ~ 8

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Life with the Cooks....


In My Kitchen …. Memorial Day Picnic!  Hamburgers, hot dogs, deviled eggs, baked beans, homemade potato salad, watermelon, and homemade Cinnamon Raisin Bread.  YUM!

With The Children ….. setting up any summer plans they have or would like to have.  Michael - Boy Scout Camp, Matthew - a new play (hopefully), Melissa - church camp with a friend if we can swing it.

What I’m Reading … 1/2 Price Living: Secrets to Living Well on One Income by Ellie Kay.  I am trying to learn new ways to live frugally but well.

What I Have Been Learning … that God's timing is always best; I need to trust His timing more and rely less on when I think things should happen.

What I’ve Been Noticing …. that lack of sleep = one unhappy and impatient mom.

On The Back Burner of My Mind …. how best to use my less hectic summer months.  I have many projects to work on and feel overwhelmed as to where to start.

In The Deepest Darkest Recesses …. how am I going to get everything done this summer that I want to do?

Fall Creek Falls Home School Family Camp ~ 2010

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Our family home for the week - a 12 x 12 foot cabin with 1 electric outlet, one hanging light bulb, and one mouse named Mr. Jingles!




Rod, Michael and Matthew playing frisbee in the sports field in the camping area.


The dining hall.  All the families were responsible for their own breakfast and lunch.  All the campers ate dinner together.

.

There always seemed to be a volleyball game either beginning or ending.  Melissa had quick reflexes whenever the ball or an elbow came near her face.


Matthew enjoyed a 9 hole game of golf at the Fall Creek Falls course.


The Swimming Hole!  The kids swam in the ol' swimming hole just above the small waterfall.  It is so deep that there is a diving board for it!  The peaceful creek is after the "waterfall."  This was a great place for the younger kids to play and chase whatever was swimming around them!


Tie Dyeing!  The camp directors are experts at making Tie Dye shirts, hats, aprons, etc....



All in all we had a great time.  The only downside was that Rod was not able to spend any true family time with us.  He joined us for dinner on Saturday night and left just after lunch on Sunday.

Sunday, May 30, 2010

Homekeeper's Journal ~ 7

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Here’s What’s happening …..


In My Kitchen …. pancakes and eggs for dinner. 

With The Children ….. enjoyed spending time with them at camp.  Now we return to math lessons on Tuesday.

What I’m Reading … recipes!  I'm typing our family fav's into a computer program.

What I Have Been Learning … that accepting help from others is a blessing from God.

What I’ve Been Noticing …. that I am falling apart way too fast!  Neck and shoulders are so tight that I cannot move my head without pain.

Something that pleases me … watching my garden grow

On The Back Burner of My Mind …. all the home repairs needing completion.

In The Deepest Darkest Recesses ….sometimes it feels like the more I know God, the farther I go in faith with Him, the farther away He seems and the less I truly know Him ….

Friday, May 28, 2010

As the garden grows... May 28, 2010

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Take 2

While the family was off camping, the garden exploded.  Check it out!


Zucchini plant...



Tomatoes...



Broccoli....



Carrots...



I will be pulling a radish tomorrow.  I was advised that it may not take the full 4 weeks from seed to harvest.  The radishes have been in the ground for 3 weeks.

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