Our Hope Is In The Lord

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

THOMAS NELSON- SMACK DAB IN THE MIDDLE OF GOD'S LOVE E BOOK REVIEW

SMACK DAB IN THE MIDDLE OF GOD'S LOVE

BY: BRENNAN MANNING AND JOHN BLASE

ISBN-13: 9781400317134

Age range: 4 - 8 Years

THANK YOU TO THOMAS NELSON FOR LETTING US REVIEW SMACK DAB IN THE MIDDLE OF GOD'S LOVE E-BOOK.

BOOK DESCRIPTION:

Willie Juan said, "Little friends, what is one thing you think Abba will ask you someday when you are in heaven?"
Willie Juan and Ana couldn't have children of their own, but somehow, their home is always full of children and laughter and love. One day, when gathered together enjoying a beautiful evening and Ana's most delicious sopapillas, Willie Juan asks this most curious question.
As the group discusses the question, all come to the wonderful realization that Abba loves each of us, and we are all smack-dab in the middle of His love.
"Abba loves you so much and wants you to enjoy his gifts every day. Gifts like Ana's absolute best, most delicious sopapillas. And the hummingbirds and burros. And abuelas."
The first of Manning's children's books, this tender message is right on brand for the popular speaker and author who has traveled the world sharing Abba's incredible love for His children.

MY REVIEW:

SMACK DAB IN THE MIDDLE OF GOD'S LOVE SHARES THAT WE ARE ALWAYS LOVED BY OUR HEAVENLY FATHER AND OUR HEAVENLY FATHER KNOWS WHAT BEST FOR YOU. GOD WANTS US ALL TO ENJOY A HAPPY AND JOYFUL LIFE. I LIKE HOW THEY TALK ABOUT HEAVEN AND WHAT WILL OUR CHILDREN ASK

WHEN THEY ARE IN HEAVEN TO. JUAN AND ANA KNEW THEY COULDN'T HAVE CHILDREN BUT THEY WERE CONTENT WITH MINISTERING TO OTHER CHILDREN AND SHARING HIS LOVE WITH THEM.. THIS BOOK TEACHES OUR CHILDREN NO MATTER WHERE GOD HAS US IN OUR WALK WE ARE ALWAYS SMACK DAB IN THE MIDDLE OF HIS LOVE:)

Colorado Trip( Pikes Peak)- Nationals Future Stars- 1st Day- Part 2 of 2

D Man with the beautiful background of Pikes Peak.

They were on there way up the mountain.

As they went up the mountain it got colder and colder, D Man was throwing a snowball at his dad, Oh by the way this is first time ever to see, feel snow.

D Man climbing up the mountain.

D Man loved the snow scraper, we don't need that in Florida.

Love this picture, the ice is so much bigger than him.

Gift Shop along the way.

Statue of Big Foot with D Man.

This day it was 60 degrees and as they went up the mountain it was 20-30 degress. They couldn't go all the way up due to the weather but what a great expereince for them.

Please come back for Day 2 Part 1:)

Friday, December 9, 2011

Colorado Trip Future Stars Nationals-1st Day-Part 1

D Man's first plane trip ever. He had the window seat, he loved it.

They had a lay over in Dallas, D Man is talking to me on the phone, I missd him so much.

D Man and Daddy on the plane.

At the airport waiting for his flight to leave.

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Thanksgiving

Ducky on Thanksgiving day doing a turkey craft I got at Micheal's.

D Man also doing a turkey craft

D Man acting silly, he didn't want his picture taken.

Ducky with her finished Turkey craft

This was a craft my friend sent me from http://pinterest.com/search/?q=thanksgiving

You cut out the corn pattern.

Have them glue to construction paper.

Have child put lentils on the middle corn piece and then paint with orange,gold and yellow.

Easy and fun.

My mom brought this turkey cake to Thanksgiving for the kids. It was a pull away brownie's with frosting cake. It was awesome.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

HEARTHSONG ANTHILL REVIEW AND GIVEAWAY

THANK YOU TO HEARTHSONG FOR LETTING US REVIEW THE ANT HILL.

For any child who has ever wondered what goes on under the surface (or maybe hasn't yet even realized all that hustle and bustle under ground), the Ant Hill offers a small window into an ant colony's wondrous world.

Realistic double-sided habitat with a stable base and locking lid allows kids to see the intricate tunnels and the busy inhabitants at work.

Includes certificate to send away for live ants (pay only Shipping & Handling)

For ages 8 and up.

Size
10"L x 3"W x 10"H

$ 19.98

DMAN AND DUCKY WITH ANT HILL BEFORE WE

OPENED IT.

D MAN WITH ANT HILL FRONT AND BACK.

DUCKY WITH ANT HILL FRONT AND BACK.

THIS IS THE LIVE ANT CERTIFICATE TO SEND IN FOR YOUR ANTS

INSTRUCTIONS AND ACTIVITY BOOK

D MAN AND DUCKY TRYING TO FIND ANTS OUTSIDE

MY REVIEW:

WE HOME SCHOOL OUR CHILDREN AND THIS IS WHY THE ANT HILL IS THE PERFECT ADDITION FOR OUR HOME. OUR CHILDREN LOVE NATURE, WHEN WE GOT THE ANT HILL THEY WERE SO EXCITED TO RECEIVE IT. ONCE I OPENED IT AND TOOK THERE PICTURE WITH IT, THEY WENT STRAIGHT OUTSIDE TO FIND ANTS. WE PLAN ON SENDING THE LIVE ANT CERTIFICATE WHICH COMES WITH IT. THE ANTHILL SUPPLY OF ANTS COSTS $4.00. WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE ANTS IN ACTION IN OUR ANT HILL. THIS IS A WONDERFUL WAY TO BRING GOD'S CREATION IN YOUR HOME. MY FRIEND HAD THE ANT HILL AND IT WAS FASCINATING TO SEE THE ANTS BUILD AND CARRY AND WHAT THEY DO THAT WE DON'T GET TO SEE. THE ANT HILL HAS AN EASY TO USE INSTRUCTIONS AND ACTIVITY BOOK. WE ARE HAVING SO MUCH FUN WITH THE ANT HILL.WE HAVE WANTED THE ANT HILL SINCE MAY AND I WAS DELIGHTED TO HAVE HEARTHSONG LET US REVIEW THE ANT HILL. I'M SO BLESSED TO REVIEW THIS ITEM:)

HEARTHSONG CARRIES MANY OTHER WONDERFUL PRODUCTS. I FIND THERE PRODUCTS ARE VERY EDUCATIONAL AND FUN FOR CHILDREN.

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Hurt Ankle and Shoulder Last Week

Last week it was a crazy week:

D Man had a hurt ankle and shoulder.

We had to ice it every night after gym. Praise God

it is feeling better now.

D Man is leaving for Nationals in Colorado tomorrow. I can't believe it's already here.

This past week I had vertigo and was so dizzy. It was hard preparing for Thanksgiving with dizziness. I didn't get alot done because of it. Well I'm glad that's over with.

Monday, November 21, 2011

APOLOGIA-SWIMMING CREATURES-LESSON 3- SEALS,SEA COWS AND WALRUSES

SEALS,SEA LIONS AND WALRUSES ARE MAMMALS THAT SCIENTISTS CALL PINNIPEDS.

WHALES AND PINNIPEDS HAVE A LAYER OF FAT CALLED BLUBBER.

THIS EXPERIMENT WAS IN THE BOOK:

WE PUT ONE GLOVE ON ONE HAND AND PUT IT INTO ICE WATER AND PUT THE TIMER ON TO SEE HOW LONG YOU COULD HOLD YOUR HAND IN THE WATER.

THEY WERE ABLE TO HOLD THERE HAND IN THE ICE WATER FOR 30 SECONDS.

BELOW

DUCKY HAS TWO GLOVES ON HER HAND WITH VASELINE IN BETWEEN IN ICE WATER. SHE WAS ABLE TO HOLD HER HAND IN THE WATER FOR 8 MINUTES. WOW, NOW WE KNOW HOW WHALES AND PINNIPEDS STAY WARM IN THE ICE COLD WATER. GOD IS A MASTER DESIGNER.

D MAN AND DUCKY THEN TOOK VASELINE AND PUT IT ON THE TIP OF THERE FINGER AND WAS TRYING TO SEE HOW LONG THEY HELD IT, IT WAS AWHILE. THE VASELINE GOT SEMI HARD IN THE ICE WATER ON THERE FINGER. OUR EXPERIMENT WENT FURTHUR THAN I THOUGHT, THIS IS WHY I LOVE HOME SCHOOLING.