We wish you and your family a wonderful day filled with love, laughter, and good memories.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
Thanksgiving Schoolwork for Fun
Math problems:
A 16-lb turkey takes approximately 2 1/2 hours to cook; how long will it take a 20-lb turkey, that took two girls to lug out of the grocer's freezer case, to cook?
Two pies - four people; how many slices per person?
Crafts:
Make a turkey centerpiece out of paper and a shoebox. (Ginger has done this three years in a row...the shoebox stays the same but the turkey changes over the years...this year, the turkey has a pink head and orange and pink tail feathers!)
Language Arts:
Read recipes and ingredient lists.
Write a journal entry on how entertaining mommy can be during the holidays!
Science:
Two bags of fresh cranberries along with water, sugar, and other additions reach to the top of the saucepan....how do you keep the goo from bubbling over onto stove top? How do you stir said goo without forcing cranberry goo over the sides? How long will it take for mommy to start feeling flustered?
History:
Discuss previous Thanksgivings ---- go back as far you wish!
Geography:
Try to figure out where on earth mommy hid the walnuts and condensed milk!
A 16-lb turkey takes approximately 2 1/2 hours to cook; how long will it take a 20-lb turkey, that took two girls to lug out of the grocer's freezer case, to cook?
Two pies - four people; how many slices per person?
Crafts:
Make a turkey centerpiece out of paper and a shoebox. (Ginger has done this three years in a row...the shoebox stays the same but the turkey changes over the years...this year, the turkey has a pink head and orange and pink tail feathers!)
Language Arts:
Read recipes and ingredient lists.
Write a journal entry on how entertaining mommy can be during the holidays!
Science:
Two bags of fresh cranberries along with water, sugar, and other additions reach to the top of the saucepan....how do you keep the goo from bubbling over onto stove top? How do you stir said goo without forcing cranberry goo over the sides? How long will it take for mommy to start feeling flustered?
History:
Discuss previous Thanksgivings ---- go back as far you wish!
Geography:
Try to figure out where on earth mommy hid the walnuts and condensed milk!
Monday Chit Chat
I cannot believe that Thanksgiving will be here in a few days! It seems like just yesterday my mom, the girls, and I were taking a road trip to go see my grampers.
This week the girls and I are preparing for a pre-Thanksgiving get together with some friends tomorrow afternoon as well as getting ready for Thursday. Here's a peek into this week's schedule:
Today - Make cranberry sauce and apple pie filling; cook cornbread for stuffing; make salisbury steaks for freezer; spiff up house;
Tuesday - prepare small spread for afternoon tea with friends (banana muffins, fresh fruit, savory pancakes)
Wednesday - make pumpkin and apple pies; cook candied yams;
Thursday - cook turkey; make mashed potatoes; cook biscuits;
Friday - bake birthday cake; celebrate Gracie's birthday
I've tried to spread out the work so that I'm not left with a huge amount to do Thanksgiving. The girls and I want to try to make some appetizers we saw on the Food Network site so we may do that on Wednesday.
We hope everyone has a wonderful week and that you really get to enjoy the holiday!
This week the girls and I are preparing for a pre-Thanksgiving get together with some friends tomorrow afternoon as well as getting ready for Thursday. Here's a peek into this week's schedule:
Today - Make cranberry sauce and apple pie filling; cook cornbread for stuffing; make salisbury steaks for freezer; spiff up house;
Tuesday - prepare small spread for afternoon tea with friends (banana muffins, fresh fruit, savory pancakes)
Wednesday - make pumpkin and apple pies; cook candied yams;
Thursday - cook turkey; make mashed potatoes; cook biscuits;
Friday - bake birthday cake; celebrate Gracie's birthday
I've tried to spread out the work so that I'm not left with a huge amount to do Thanksgiving. The girls and I want to try to make some appetizers we saw on the Food Network site so we may do that on Wednesday.
We hope everyone has a wonderful week and that you really get to enjoy the holiday!
Monday, November 16, 2009
Last Week's Visit with Mom
I can't believe we are already at Monday again!
Last week's visit with mom was nice. The weather was beautiful and we tagged along with mom to all the places she goes.
Tuesday night we visited a Bible Study group and Wednesday we went to Lunch 'n Learn which is a program for the elderly. This get together is once a month and provides a very nice catered meal, a dance performance by the Lunch 'N Learn dance group, an informative speech (usually from doctors or health experts), and a chance to interact with others in the community.
The girls really enjoyed being there:
Last week's visit with mom was nice. The weather was beautiful and we tagged along with mom to all the places she goes.
Tuesday night we visited a Bible Study group and Wednesday we went to Lunch 'n Learn which is a program for the elderly. This get together is once a month and provides a very nice catered meal, a dance performance by the Lunch 'N Learn dance group, an informative speech (usually from doctors or health experts), and a chance to interact with others in the community.
The girls really enjoyed being there:
This weekend was quiet and it was fun to be back home with Gary. We really missed him a lot!
Is everyone enjoying the nice autumn weather? We have been in low 70's for a few weeks and today we actually have a high of only 53 F! It's fun to have really chilly weather to remind of us of things to come.
I hope everyone of you have a wonderful week no matter what you are doing!
Monday, November 09, 2009
Monday Chit Chat
Good morning! I hope all y'all had a wonderful weekend. We had a pleasant couple of days here at home being together. Today we are getting regular work done as well as preparing to go out of town. The girls and I are going to visit my mom for a few days. Weather for the trip looks absolutely perfect and we may even get to see some real fall foliage!
Here's what has been going on at Country Roads for the past several days:
After school work and Bible studies we'll be running a couple of errands and this afternoon will be spent preparing meals for Gary to eat while we are gone.
Have a great week everyone!
Friday, November 06, 2009
Those in Harm's Way
Yesterday, those who were preparing physically and mentally to be deployed overseas into on-going military action found themselves facing danger and even death in a place we all thought was safe - a military post on U.S. soil.
There are no words to express our shock and sadness at what happened here in Texas at Fort Hood yesterday.
This type of act is a reminder that our soldiers, those who defend our country and others on a daily basis, are in harm's way the moment they swear an oath and put on a uniform. They and their families should be in our continued thoughts and prayers.
Our family extends our sympathy to the families and friends of those who died as well keeping everyone else in our constant prayers. We also wish to express our deepest thanks to those who sacrifice their lives for our freedom.
There are no words to express our shock and sadness at what happened here in Texas at Fort Hood yesterday.
This type of act is a reminder that our soldiers, those who defend our country and others on a daily basis, are in harm's way the moment they swear an oath and put on a uniform. They and their families should be in our continued thoughts and prayers.
Our family extends our sympathy to the families and friends of those who died as well keeping everyone else in our constant prayers. We also wish to express our deepest thanks to those who sacrifice their lives for our freedom.
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