My Cup Runneth Over at Heritage Acres Farm...

Learning can happen anywhere...

Good Morning!  As you all know we homeschool our children.  And one thing I love about homeschooling is that you can learn anywhere!  Friday we had accomplished a lot early and the children were wanting to do something else... so I said alright, help me gather some things together.  We got some sandwiches, napkins, a camera (of course), and this and that and we were off...
And what a lovely spot for inspiration.  We had our lunch and then got out our sketch books and everyone went to drawing something God had designed in nature.



If you notice all my children thus far are lefties, Abram had just swapped hands before I took the picture, so we are not sure what he is going to be just yet.  And it was so interesting to see what the kids came up with to draw.  Eli drew a large pile of brush that was gathered in the middle of the creek, Carlie drew us at the creek, Cameo drew a wildflower and Abram drew triangles   That kid with his love of triangles.
We played, we talked about different types of rocks and butterflies we saw, we talked about the history of the creek, there used to be a mill there.
It was a great time had by all and we hope to do it again soon.  It just goes to show you, we don't have to be here at home in our desk, we can be out in God's creation learning more about Him and what He has made, because learning is a natural process if we look at things the right way!
Have a beautiful day!

My Cup Runneth Over...Chas

08:25 - Monday, April 21, 2008 - post comment


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What a lovely day! We often go on nature walks and picnics during the school year. What a blessing! :-)

Amy

stitchnchick - 08:59 - Monday, April 21, 2008


field trip

I'm going with you next time.
Did you see any bunnies?

Mrs. Mobunny from Rabbit Trails59 - 09:20 - Monday, April 21, 2008


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Great pictures! Looks you all had a wonderful time.

Wendy M. - 08:19 - Monday, April 21, 2008


Awww...

we have a creek nearby that looks just like that! I had to look at your profile to see if you were my neighbor! :)

Looks like a lovely place to do school work! ;)

Blessings,
Laurie

abundantblessings - 05:56 - Tuesday, April 22, 2008


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Yea for lefties! I'm a left handed and so is my oldest
daughter. Are you or your husband?

I love the pics!

Hugs!

Shannon

Anonymous - 09:51 - Tuesday, April 22, 2008


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Welcome to the Journey of our lives here at our place on this Mountain, our Heritage Acres Farm. My name is Chas and here you will find my thoughts, my ideas and my accomplishments of my life as a Christian wife to my Sweetheart of many years, and as a Homeschooling Moma to my 4 beautiful blessings. We are making the most out of what God has abundantly blessed us with! Truly, My Cup Runneth Over... I hope you enjoy your visit here and come back soon!

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Monday 6/30-Enchilada's and refried beans
Tuesday 7/1-Spinach Quiche
Wednesday 7/2-Salsbury Steak & Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Peas
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Foods Put By ~2008~

8 half pints Strawberry Honey Preserves
21 quarts of Strawberries in Freezer
24 half pints of Honey Sweetened Peach Jam
8 pints of Honey Sweetened Peach Jam

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Chas, Chas, How does your Garden Grow?

12 Rutger Tomatoes
6 Marglobe Tomatoes
6 Roma Tomatoes
1 Early Girl Tomato
6 Jalapeno Peppers
6 Anaheim Chili Peppers
1 Red Bell Pepper
1 Multi Bell Pepper
2 Habanaro Peppers
6 Romaine Lettuce
12 Red Leaf Lettuce
6 Buttercrunch Lettuce
12 Cabbage
6 Burpless Cucumbers
6 Pickling Cucumbers
6 Crook Necked Squash
6 Zucchini
55 Garlic
12 Tires of Potatoes
22 Luffa
Beetroot
Sunflowers!

In the Orchard

1 year old Winesap Apple Tree
1 year old Red Delicious Apple Tree
1 year old Golden Delicious Apple Tree
1 year old Bartlett Pear Tree
1 year old Peach Tree
2-1 year old blueberry bushes
2-1 year old grape vines
25-1 year old Strawberries
25 new Strawberry Plants

Herbs...

Cilantro
Oregano
Chamomile
Dill
St. John's Wort
Lavender
Thyme
Rosemary
Lemon Balm
Fennel
Stevia
Mint
Sweet Basil
Sage
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On my Bookshelf Today

The Bible
Raising Godly Tomatoes by L. Elizabeth Kruegar
On the Banks of Plum Creek by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Homeschooling with a Meek and Quiet Spirit by Teri Maxwell (again) Plus Study Guide

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What I've Read Recently

Mother by Kathleen Norris
Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
Becoming a Woman of Excellence by Cynthia Heald
To Train Up a Child by Micheal and Debi Pearl
Homeschooing the Child with ADD by Lenore C. Hayes
Like Dandelion Dust by Karen Kingsbury
Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder
The Tender Years by Janette Oke
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith


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