Faith ~ Family ~ Outdoor Living
Posted in Photography
Leaves of the Desert I took these pictures while we were out exploring the desert this week. Our leaves are much different than leaves in most parts of the country this time of year. For more Foto Friday Challenge, head on over to Renaissance.
Posted in Holidays
Sometimes, I spend a good bit of time planning out our field trips. I’ll do research, and we’ll do a lapbook or read books about where we are going. Other times, we just go and learn from the information available on site. We will pick up brochures and sometimes a book to read after the fact. The staff on site is usually more than happy to point you in the right direction and answer questions. Yesterday, after packing a picnic lunch, we hopped in the car and headed out for a couple of field trips. There really was no planning…
Posted in Holidays, and Military Life
On Veterans Day, we try to do something to remember all of the Veterans who have fought so bravely for our country. This year, we didn’t have anything particular in mind. As we were driving to one of our planned field trip locations, we stumbled upon this memorial site. We decided to stop and look at all of the names on the walls. These walls were different than places that we have gone to in the past. The names listed on these plaques weren’t just troops that had passed away. There were those who are still serving, those that had…
Posted in Family, Homeschooling, and Outdoor Adventures
Travel back in time with me to 1864… the area is bustling with military life as the U.S. Army prepares to travel all over the west. The Quartermaster Depot (QMD), a significant place in the history of the Arizona territory, was used to store and distribute supplies for all the military posts in Arizona, some in Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, and Texas.
Posted in Reviews
Gymathtics is an award winning program that combines a body workout with a mind workout. The exercise program designed for kids of all ages, but the math facts target the 2nd to 5th grade levels. The complete 30 minute program includes: Shape Stretches Warm Up: Stretch your mind and body with line, circle, and polygon stretches. Counting Calisthenics: Aerobic movements work your heart as fun counting concepts (such as skip counting) work your brain. Pattern Power: Growing and repeating pattern exercise combinations challenge minds and strengthen muscles. Well-Being Wind Down: Relaxing stretches cool down the body and open the mind…
