This week was unbelievable!† After the crazy show week and the crazy FLU week, it was nice to get back to semi-normal.
First of all we saw Wicked.† To say we loved it would be a huge understatement.† It was MAGNIFICENT, SUPERB, AWESOME, BLOW OUR MINDS great.† Keilee knew every song but we didn’t know the ENTIRE story line.† She was on the edge of her seat the entire time, literally.† I would have sat through it again immediately afterwards.† Even if you don’t like Broadway shows [and HOW is that possible????] you would love “Wicked”.† I even loved the $40 T Shirt that she wanted…..ok, I didn’t love it, but I stood in line with other crazy people and happily gave up the money.†
We did so much this week I can’t even remember all of it.† There was lots of learning.† We learned about sine and cosine, we made roller coasters and more on a great site I found.† It is my resource of the week.† It is called Math Apprentice and we both learned so much.† Doncha love when YOU learn stuff too?
We tried veggie black bean burgers and I was so sad that we didn’t like them much.† What did we do wrong Jess??† Keilee made some Taco Chicken Soup that was delish though!
Keilee did some playing outside.† We are both so ready for warm weather.† Even though we didn’t have much cold.† I found this app called Fast Camera that takes about 100 or more pictures a minute and played around some with it.
We also did an experiment to find out whether atoms move faster in cold, hot or room temperature water.† [Hot in case you were wondering],
Keilee made a draw string purse which turned out very cool [it is a lot larger than it looks in this picture]†
Kei and I have been talking a lot about how important our words can be.† I have gotten into a horrible habit of saying, “Stupid”.† Everything and everybody is ‘Stupid’.† I am trying very hard to do away with that word.† And because I say it, of course Kei does.† We talked about being critical and how even though everyone needs someone to ‘vent’ to and we have each other for that; we need to be more supportive and kinder.† To help us remember Keilee made us both ‘Think’ bracelets.† Like ‘Think before you speak’.† I love the idea and am wearing mine everyday.
†We got the bracelet idea from this Monthly Newsletter called “Homeschooling Ideas- Fuel the Fire”.† Sign up for this if you haven’t.† REALLY..do it NOW.† It is awesome and I look forward to it every month.† Here is a link to this months newsletter.†† It is my other Favorite Resource this week.
There was even time for SILLY.† We do silly a lot at our house.† Don’t you?
Oh and Keilee tried out for another play “The Princess and the Pea”.† She got the role she wanted; Princess Diana Dingaling of Dingdong.† A princess who does nothing but sing and dance all day…type casting I say.† Rehearsals start next week….oy vey.†
Delighted to be linking up with
Mary at “Collage Friday“
and
Susan at “Favorite Resources”
Homeschooling Ideas – Fuel the Fire
Homeschooling Rocks!
Karen
What a magnificent week — especially seeing Wicked. I’d like to see it someday. I can’t wait to check out Math Apprentice!
Congrats to Kei on her new role! Wow! No rest for the weary, lol! 🙂 Glad you liked the musical. Believe it or not, I have never seen it, but want to the next time it is in town. It sounds like you guys had an awesome week! Roller coasters, cooking, math and a musical. Can’t get much better than that! Have a great weekend! Many blessings, Lisa
It looks like you guys had a lot of fun. I really like the Math Apprentice site. I couldn’t help playing with it while reading your post. The draw string purse is beautiful. One day soon I hope to learn how to knit. Thanks so much for sharing.
oh man, taco chicken soup. I’m freezing right now and that looks devine!
I think Black Bean burgers are hard to do well! Sometimes my kids love them and other times they really, really wish I had made something else for dinner. 🙂 I think we’ve decided we like a smoother texture. I also add some corn to mine before I puree the mixture. It’s nice added dimension to the taste.
I knew y’all would love Wicked! It’s absolutely the best play I’ve seen in a long time:) I felt a little guilty after seeing it though…for thinking so harshly about the wicked witch all my life!
Time for another play already?! Wouldn’t want you two to get bored! As if that could ever happen…
Congrats to Kei on her new role.
Beautiful, fun, and silly week:) Aren’t those the very best?!
OK, now I really want to see Wicked!
I came across the Math Apprentice site earlier this week…I looked at it rather briefly and pinned it for later. I need to go back to explore some more.
I really, really like the idea of the “think” bracelets. I believe we need some of those here!!
We TOTALLY do LOTS of silly at our house 🙂
I’m off to check out that newsletter you linked.
Thanks so much for sharing with Favorite Resources!
Ami: Last time I’m trusting the internet! Thanks for pointing that out. And I KNOW she has grown so much. Sad Mommy :/
“ìIf you never have, you should. These things are fun and fun is good.î Oh, the Places Youíll Go by Dr. Seuss”
No no no!! It’s from 1 fish 2 fish red fish blue fish!!
I think you should take those last few photos and compare them to some taken even a year ago. She’s growing up really fast!!
Waiting in line for a $40 shirt?? Priceless. 🙂
With three girls in our home, we do so much silly that it is silly!!! I love the Math Apprentice site. Thanks for sharing
Ohhh, what fun seeing a show that blows you away. I considered getting tickets for Wicked here and I know we’d love it, but we can only spend so much on shows and currently our priority has to be Cirque du Soleil. We’re going to see Ova next month and can’t wait!
Yay for Kei getting the part she wanted!
Theater, Geometry, Periodic Table and Roller Coasters…fun, life, loving. You guys really rock.
I need to look into Math Apprentice. Thank you!
I knew you all would love Wicked!!! I wish I could see it again! Love the $40 shirt. I would have done that, too!
I am so sorry you did not like them!!! Was it the texture or the taste? Play around with seasoning – more cumin, shallots, garlic, maybe. If it is the texture, use a potato masher to get a smoother consistency and add more bread crumbs.
If you try them again, let me know if they get better! I am going to try the soup for the girls!!!