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Thanksgiving Dinner in May

Posted in Homemaking, and Thoughts

In November, when all of the Thanksgiving fixings are inexpensive, I love to purchase an extra turkey (or two) to put in the freezer. I also buy extra cranberry sauce and yams. These make for an inexpensive meal throughout the year. Since we’re trying to eat mainly out of the freezer and pantry right now to get ready for the move, we decided that it was time for a yummy Thanksgiving dinner – in May. Munchkin was thrilled to get to eat turkey and sweet potato muffins. The good thing is the leftovers will be great the rest of the…

Great Dinosaur Mystery Solved! Lapbook

Posted in Homeschooling

I designed this lapbook based on The Great Dinosaur Mystery Solved study guide available free online from Answers in Genesis. Lesson 1 1. Real Science Why is the sort of science which we normally see as ‘real’ unable to give us certainty about past events? 2. Bible, Evolution, Dinosaurs? Briefly explain dinosaur history using evolutionary assumptions. Briefly explain dinosaur history using Biblical assumptions. Why are the two explanations so different? 3. History Book of the Universe Why is the Bible the history book of the universe? 4. Christian Worldview, Secular Worldview What is the difference between a Christian worldview and…

What a Beautiful Day!

Posted in Homeschooling, and Thoughts

We had yet another beautiful day for Munchkin’s ball game. It was suppose to rain on Saturday, so that was a very pleasant surprise. Munchkin enjoyed playing 1st and pitcher today. She also played right field, but that’s not a favorite position. She was tickled that she had 2 times at bat and 2 base hits. She’s decided that baseball is her favorite sport. (At least, it is for now…) Run!! She had a great base hit, but… …it was really, really close. Whew!! She’s safe!! Daddy helped out with pitching in 2 out of the 3 innings. Munchkin loved…