Earth Day is always a special day to us.† Since we have been Homeschooling we have always found a way to celebrate.† It amazes me how more aware of Nature I am now.† I have always loved it, just not always ‘lived’ it.† We went on a hike with some of our best friends.† One of my favorite parts of the hike was when we started singing “Happy Birthday dear Earth. “
Kei sat in on Facebook’s “Live with Obama” talk.† She even sent in a question.† It would have been beyond cool if they had picked it.† It was so awesome to see how technology makes people, even the President, more accessible.
We learned so many awesome things this past week.† From Rodents to Aztecs to making poetry out of newspaper articles.† We spent tons of time outside in nature.† Kei drew her Spring Tree and she did leaf prints.
Easter was amazing.† AMAZING!† We went to the early service and it was so moving.† They had asked all the “Dream Team” to come to a 6:00 PM service because of room issues but we went to both!† We were supposed to meet some friends there but they weren’t able to come at the last minute.† We went ahead and went to the first service anyway.† My brother and his family went to this service so that is one reason we decided to go.† Speaking of my brother he just started a blog.† He has always been a writer, writing down stories from when we were little.† Visit his blog, leave a comment. He thinks no one is reading. 🙂
The 6:00 service was indescribable.† It was filled with believers celebrating the resurrection of Jesus.† There was something tangible in the air, you could feel it and taste it.† There were no kids church so Kei was with me and we both were moved beyond belief.† We had the Lord’s Supper which was a surprise and there was just so much love in the room.† In case you can’t tell, we adore our church.
Kei wore these to church because that’s just the way she rolls.
- The Easter Bunny
I also taught her important life lessons.† She learned how to check the oil and change an air filter.† I was very proud of her and of ME!
So now it is Monday…a week filled with possibilities stretch out before us.† So we are off, to grab, to savor, to live!
Karen
“Expect to have hope rekindled. Expect your prayers to be answered in wondrous ways. The dry seasons in life do not last. The spring rains will come again.” ~Sarah Ban Breathnach
Beautiful pics, Karen! I love the covered bridge picture especially. We don’t have any in Oz. I want a covered bridge!
I love the energy and spirit of your churchóit sounds like such a beautiful, connected space. I was telling my husband about your week of giving, and how inspirational that sounded. You and Kei must love it so much.
Happy Earth Day and Happy Easter to you and Kei! I completely agree with Theresa; I ALSO sincerely hope we get to meet some day! 🙂
So here’s what I got from this post… suddenly your daughter no longer looks like a girl, she looks like a young woman.
Changing.
Amazing, isn’t it?
great job! i think your sweetie could give me lessons in oil and filter changing. 😉
the movie was sad, as expected. having said that, it was simply a well-told journey of parents dealing with their grief. made me want to hug my kids a little tighter.
When my girls were in school it was hard to find the time to connect with nature. Certainly not after school, maybe on the weekends….. But now we are free to go for a hike, hang out at the beach or just spend time working in our yard. Yesterday was a beautiful day here and we went for a walk through our park with friends. I think it will be Grace’s next clean up project. We were saddened that it is already littered.
Hope you are not affected by any of the wicked weather. Grace has been tuned in to the Weather Channel 24/7 and thinks of you all the time!
yay! yay! Yay!!! I don’t know where to begin!! I think it is great that she sat in on the Obama talk. How cool is it that the President is accessible to kids this way. Technology is amazing. Kei always sounds so full of life–I love that!! I love the bunny ears and singing Happy Birthday dear Earth. Your church sounds wonderful. And I am SO impressed with the oil & air filter change!! What great lessons to learn!!!
I sincerely hope we get to meet some day!!!