This year Preston is studying the Middle Ages. This should prove to be another exciting year as there are so many fun projects for him to put together. This week we were studying the time period when Rome split into two parts. We then took a look at different emperors and empresses. Preston's project was to make a crown from that time period. We thought it was funny because he looked more like a chef than an emperor. One thing is for sure, I do not think he will forget about those who ruled over Rome after all of the laughs and giggles we had about the crown of Prestonian!!!
(our made up name for him in Roman times)
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Devin's Journey to Eagle
Devin had his first Board of Review last night. It was yet another accomplishment and yet a necessary step on his journey to Eagle Scout. I am happy to report..he passed with flying colors and is now a Second Class scout. We are so proud of his hard work and are already looking forward at what the next step in his journey entails!! The scouts are camping in St Augustine next weekend ..so John and Devin will be making the trip to work on his next merit badge!!
Friday, October 16, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Our living room
Devin had to describe a room in our house today for his writing assignment. He had no help whatsoever. I thought he did a nice job with this assignment and it was kind of funny because I had never looked at this room in such a positive light...I always see chaos...so it gave me new perspective....here it is....
My living room is a very inviting place. The ivory bordered window emits a warm filtered ray of light that reflects off the polished hardwood floor. The coffee brown leather couch wrinkles with delight as I sink into its' cool arms. It's company, the tan, diamond rocker gently swings in rhythm. Across the room sits the ornate antique desk. Perched on its flat head is a monitor that flaunts a still, silvery screen. But the most warm and inviting aspect is the savory aroma of the Yankee Candle wafting from the counter. It bathes the room in a mouth-watering pumpkin spice. Every day, I long for the moment when I enter my decadent living room.
My living room is a very inviting place. The ivory bordered window emits a warm filtered ray of light that reflects off the polished hardwood floor. The coffee brown leather couch wrinkles with delight as I sink into its' cool arms. It's company, the tan, diamond rocker gently swings in rhythm. Across the room sits the ornate antique desk. Perched on its flat head is a monitor that flaunts a still, silvery screen. But the most warm and inviting aspect is the savory aroma of the Yankee Candle wafting from the counter. It bathes the room in a mouth-watering pumpkin spice. Every day, I long for the moment when I enter my decadent living room.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Monday, October 5, 2009
It's been a busy two weeks!
As I write this my thirteen year old editor is sitting on the back of my chair approving this post. He has taken an interest in all pictures, captions, and posts. I might call it teenage vanity. He wants to make sure there is nothing embarrassing posted. Well, obviously it started with my race which put me out of town a total of four days. When I returned John had the majority of the week off so we indulged in some family down time. Our family loves to play Scrabble. It is a great time to remind Devin and Mitchell who are the vocab big wigs of the house. Of course John and I go head to head every game...never know who will come out on top!! After some Scrabble face offs we decided to head out to Busch Gardens for a roller coaster ride-a-thon. It was a Thursday so nobody was there.We just coaster hopped for a few hours. No chickens in this family! Everybody rode everything they were tall enough to pass for. John and I experienced Sheikra for the first time. I loved it! John said it was fine! Devin went on it as many times as possible. Upon returning home from Busch Gardens John, Devin and Mitchell left the next morning for a weekend of camping with the scouts. They had a great time! They fished, hiked, swam, and canoed. They returned home tired and with a few ticks..which we promptly removed!! They all agreed they had a great time and can't wait to go on next months trip to St Augustine! Well, that's about all for this week..so until next time...
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