Short Answers

What’s better, butter or cheese?

Joel - Coconut
Okay but what about butter or cheese?
I don't want butter or cheese.
Joshua - Cheese, I like it the best.
Taliah - Butter, I like the taste but I wouldn't eat a whole stick.
Elijah - Butter, I don't really like cheese only on my pizza.

How are donuts made?

Joel - Chocolate!!
Yes, but how do you make them.
Like dis and dis ( making hand gestures) turn around and put in oven,and wait awhile and ICING!
Joshua -By a donuts maker machine.
Taliah - I don't know the ingredients but with a donuts making machine
Elijah - I don't know, with a donuts making machine

We have recently read Homer Price.

Why do the trees change colors in the fall?

Joel - I don't know.
Joshua - They change color so the leaves can fall off
Taliah - Because the weather is getting colder and the trees are going to sleep for the winter.
Elijah - Because it is time for them to and it shows winter is coming.

What do broccoli, carrots, and cucumbers all have in common?

Joel - I don't know oh in a salad.
Joshua - There vegetables!!!
Taliah - They are all vegetables
Elijah - I don't like them! Ah, there all vegetables.

What’s a tapestry?

Joel - Money.
Joshua - It is a piece of fabric on a big long stick with a picture on it.
Taliah - Sort of like a History with drawings on it, like they sew on a picture of there history maybe a battle they won. Something like that.
Elijah - Kind of like a banner but it hangs on a wall instead of a pole.

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Homeschool Highlight Reel

Homeschool Highlight Reel time again!!!
It has been a busy week over here but sadly not the busiest scholastic week we have been a bit under the weather this week so I didn't get pictures of out scholars in action.

We live by the seasons here a time to plant and a time to reap, however, we do not live by the calender's version of these seasons. Although Fall is officially here until December 21, today we bid it a fond farewell. Mmmm I do like the Fall!

Well pull out your galoshes and tuques, (boots and hats) it is time to get the snow pants and mittens because we woke up this morning to SNOW!!!

Only in the world of HOMESCHOOL can you have a snow day in possibly less than an inch of snow. I have to say one of the things I love about Homeschooling is the freedom it gives. We homeschool all year we take it easy in the summer with a lighter load but we still do some stuff so we have the freedom to have a day like today. It also gives you guilt free sick days if you need them. Time to make some boulders!!

And another!!
It's getting bigger!
Too cute!!
We think the kitten likes the snow!
The puppy LOVES the snow!
Even Hannah is learning how to make a proper boulder that has got to be education!

Can you guess what they are going to make?
Remember my favorite flower from the Fall. Thanks to some lovely readers I found out it is called Sedum. It now has a nice snowy hat.
Mocha had a great time with the kids.
She learns fast!
Taking a break, The boys don't realize that they are actually raking my leaves at the same time fantastic!!!
I just thought the corn looked really neat, had to take a picture!!!
Not sure what Elijah is doing but he is happy!
The backside of our old barn.
Mocha pushing a boulder. Okay, she is actually trying to eat it.
These funny girls pulled out a toboggan, (sled) too funny.
I took too many puppy pictures.
The Boulders I think in order to finish this fort we are just going to have to wait for more snow!!
Some well deserved Hot Chocolate before we get back to work!! Hope your day was as fun as ours! To read about what other Homeschoolers are up to be sure to click on the link below. Cheers!

SHORT ANSWERS

If you could meet anyone on earth, past or present, who would you choose?

Joel - Aliens
Joshua - Joshua from the Bible.
Taliah - I know someone who once lived on earth and I will someday meet...Jesus!
Elijah - A Viking

If you could be really good at one thing you're not very good at right now, what would it be?

Joel - Hunting
Joshua - Playing the guitar.
Taliah - Reading the Bible
Elijah - Everything
Try and pick just one.
Umm doing my Math.

What's the best dream you ever had?

Joel - Bad guys on horses I tie up bad guys.
Joshua -I don't know.
Taliah - I don't think I remember any.
Elijah - I'm not sure.

What are the four basic food groups?

Joel - Food group 1 walk here and here and down here.
But which foods are they?
Spaghetti, spaghetti, spaghetti.
Just spaghetti?
Yeah.
Joshua - Peaches, Apples, Bananas and Cucumber
Taliah - Fruit Vegetable Bread and Meat
Elijah - Fruits Vegetables Meats and Grains

What's the difference between a cow and a bull?

Joel - Bull charge at cow and the cow says OWWW!
Joshua - Some cows don't have horns and bulls have horns.
Taliah - The female has udders underneath.
Elijah - Cow has udders and a bull doesn't.

If you have some younger folks you'd like to answer these questions or if you want to hear what some other young folks are saying head on over to Abigal's site Rear Window to join in.

12.5 is half way to 25

I am not one to celebrated 1/2 Birthdays or Anniversaries but this year seems a little different. Today marks the 1/2 way point to 25 years married. It seems like just the other day I met Dave. We were both volunteering at Youth For Christ and I was just about to go on staff with them. Dave was working for Christian Marketing Canada (CMC) at that time. Funny it seems like yesterday but when I typed CMC it seems like eons ago. How can something feel like yesterday and eons at the same time? I digress.

At any rate I am thankful for the 12.5 years and I look forward to many more. God really picked the best guy out for me we seem to compliment each other really well. God Bless you David!!! I love yah lots.

I would love to tell you all what I have planned but I can't because Dave reads my blog. Unfortunately he works tonight so we will celebrate tomorrow night. Actually I am still working out what I am going to do. So if anyone wants to leave a brilliant idea in the comments go for it. I would love to close with a fantastic picture of Dave and I but I don't have any. I am a bit camera shy and I don't know what Dave's excuse is but I have few pictures of him so I will grab some picture of Dave and put it in here in place of the cute couple photo :DDavid and Hannah

Okay they are a cute pair just not the ones celebrating their 12.5 Anniversary!

I WON AN AWARD

I would like to thank my Mom and Dad you guys have always been there for me ...from the very beginning. Of course Dave and the kids you guys have been amazing and what would I have to write about without you guys...seriously though. Honey over at Sunflower Schoolhouse gave me an award. Thank you so much for the award. I've never won an award before!!! So Now i have to answer these questions, so here goes...

1. Where is your cell phone? nonexistent
2. Your hair? wingie
3. Your mother? kindred-spirit
4. Your father? kind
5. Your favorite food? Chinese
6. Your dream last night? Uummm?
7. Your favorite drink? 7UP
8. Your goal? heaven
9. What room are you in? homeschoolroom (That's one word right?)
10. Your hobby? crafty
11. Your fear? failure
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? debt-free (not sure if that is attainable)
13. Where were you last night? here
14. Something you aren’t? male
15. Muffins? banana
16. Wish list item? thinner
17. Where did you grow up? Niagara Falls (for part of the time too many moves)
18. Last thing you did? bedtime
19. What are you wearing? clothes
20. Your TV? off
21. Your pets? plethora
22. Your friends? amazing
23. Your life? blessed
24. Your mood? tired
25. Missing someone? yes
26. Vehicle? van
27. Something you’re not wearing? socks
28. Your favorite store? country store
29. Your favorite color? rainbow
30. When was the last time you laughed? tonight
31. Last time you cried? unsure
32. Your best friend? David
33. One place that I go over and over? church
34. One person who emails me regularly? above rubies
35. Favorite place to eat? home

Now, it is time to pass the award on to some other well deserving bloggers. You are supposed to use one word answers, pretty hard to do. I wasn't completely successful with just one word.

Every Precious Joy

Where He Leads Me I Will Follow

Just a Peek

Creative Canvas

Having a Hallelujah Good Time

Prairie Tales

Only 8 Weeks Till Christmas!!!!

HOMESCHOOL HIGHLIGHT REEL

I am a day late, but I fully intended to post this yesterday so I thought I would jump in anyway. It is only 8 weeks till Christmas (minus 1 day as I am late posting this.) And that means shoe box time.

We start off with a shopping trip to get all the things we will need to fill the boxes. We discuss the ages of the children that we will be picking out items for. The kids always look forward to this.

I love to listen to them as they discuss what they think their far away friend would like.

When we get home we assemble the boxes and begin to divide up the loot. The kids each fill their own box up, Hannah needed a little help.
Finally, the boxes are full and they just need to be taped shut and we are done for another year. If you are interested in Operation Christmas Child you can learn more by clicking the link Samaritan's Purse.

What does that have to do with Homeschooling? Well like just about everything else around here we can turn it into a lesson. While at the store we discussed how much things cost if you have so much money and you buy that item how much change will you have. Of course, we discuss the different countries that the boxes go to. Poverty, non-profit organizations and even climate are things we have discussed because of this activity.

More importantly it reinforces a life lesson that I am trying to instill in my children..."If it is within your power to do good than do it." Some other organizations to check out as a neat way to celebrate Christmas is Compassion giving hope to a child. World Vision has all sorts of items you can donate to a community or family in need from chickens and pigs to a well.

Over the next 8 weeks we will begin to prepare for Christmas to celebrate Jesus first coming to earth and we will also reflect on preparing our hearts for His second coming.

We will start learning some Christmas Carols to add to the ones we already know. There will be baking and crafting ornaments, gifts and cards. It will be a busy 8 weeks but I know it will fly by. Sure, we will still be doing Math and Grammar and things like that but we may be doing some of it with a Christmas theme too!!! Stay tuned it is going to be fun.

To read up on what some other Homeschool families are up to click on the link below!!!

Short Answers

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WHERE DOES POPCORN COME FROM?

Joel - Seeds.
Joshua - From their seeds!
Taliah - Firstly it comes from corn, after you dry out the kernel you can pop it.
Elijah - The corn kernel.

IF YOU HAD TO DECIDE BETWEEN EATING BROWNIES ALL DAY OR GOING TO THE PARK ALL DAY, WHAT WOULD YOU CHOOSE?

Joel - Go park.
Joshua - Go to the park all day.
Taliah - Park.
Elijah - Park.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE AND WHY?

Joel - The Fox and the Hound.
Why?
Because its good.
Joshua - Little Foot
Why?
It has dinosaurs.
Taliah - Christy, because so many exciting things happen.
Elijah - Dinotopia, it is a good story with dinosaurs.

WHAT EXACTLY IS IT THAT AN AUTHOR DOES?

Joel - Authors bite...about wolf...wolves bite too.
Joshua -Hmmm...cleans up things?
Taliah - It is the person who writes the story.
Elijah - Ahhh...It is really hard to say when you don't know what it is.

IF YOU COULD LOOK JUST LIKE ANYBODY, WHO WOULD IT BE?

Joel - Umm...a horse...horse can charge at to...knights ride horse...I'd be a knight horse.

Joshua - A fawn like Mr. Tumnus.
(So just recently Joshua came to me and said look I am a mini Mr. Tumnus he is pretending to hold an umbrella and some packages. I am all for modesty but I thought it went so well with his answer.)

Taliah - Umm...Myself. (Why not when you can be a princess.)
Elijah - A Minotaur because they are strong & their horns look useful. (Should I be worried?)