Happy 4th of July!!!

We started out our in bed singing Patriotic songs together, it was so much fun. I think we sang God Bless America 10 times but that's what we want for our Nation.  We love this book, I know it simple but thats what makes it beautiful!!!

We then prayed for our Nation and then onto the craft for the day. I searched on the web for a flag,USA,and stars and then cut the shapes out and then I  had our children use them as die cuts. They outlined them with paint and then pulled the die cuts off and it was left with the image. 

USA

D Man pulling the USA cut off of his paper. 

Here is the finished product. You can have them decorate the inside too. 

After craft time onto to the pool, Thank You God for a beautiful day:)

Our Family on the 4th of July!!!

D Man was being a stinker. 

We had friends over for the pool and after the pool we had Guacamole, Chili and Cake. This cake is Gluten free and Wheat free. I got the recipe from http://www.elanaspantry.com/chocolate-cake-coconut-flour-continued/ but we used Coconut Oil instead of Grape seed Oil, The children seemed to like it. 

God Bless America!!!

BIOKLEEN BAC-OUT BATHROOM CLEANER REVIEW

Thank you to Biokleen for letting us review the Bac-Out Bathroom Cleaner. 

Bac-Out Bathroom Cleaner eliminates build-up while effectively cleaning and deodorizing any water-safe surface. Use regularly to prevent build-up on your tub and tile, toilets, countertops, sinks, floors, shower curtains and more.

• Cleans and deodorizes

• Contains extracts of lavender and lime

• Great for homes with children and pets

• No artificial color, fragrance or preservatives

         

My Review:

Let me start by saying I'm very impressed with

Biokleen and the bathroom cleaner. As soon as I got 

Biokleen I went straight to my bathroom to start 

cleaning it. I cleaned my toilet first and our toilet was 

so clean and the bathroom smelled so good without 

all of the chemicals. Then I cleaned by sinks and they

were sparkling from Biokleen. Lastly I cleaned our

 tub

and it was amazing. I have a big tub so it's hard to

clean and stay clean. 

This is our tub before I cleaned it with Biokleen. As you can see our tub was dirty but biokleen did the job very well. 

Our tub was so clean, it felt clean to the touch. Biokleen did a great job and I would definitely love to try some of there products. 

One of the many things I love about Biokleen is that is Super Concentrated which means you are using less and better for the environment. 

Biokleen manufactures natural, non-toxic cleaning 

products for your home or business. Formulated with
exceptional quality and value that will provide you 
with great results while not causing any negative
effects to you or the environment. Biokleen products 
are biodegradable with no harsh fumes and is gentle 
enough for sensitive skin.

Discovering Great Artists-CM Russell

Here is a little about CM Russell:

Charles Marion Russell (1864-1926) was many things: consummate Westerner, historian, advocate of the Northern Plains Indians, cowboy, outdoorsman, writer, philosopher, environmentalist, conservationist, and not least, artist. Born in St. Louis, Russell dreamed of being a cowboy, living the exciting life of men on the range. Russell came to the Judith Basin of Montana in 1880 a few days after his 16th birthday. Working briefly tending sheep, he realized that his dreams of the West were not to be fulfilled in this manner. He soon teamed up with a local hunter, Jake Hoover, with whom he spent two years sharing a cabin on the South Fork of the Judith River. Shortly thereafter, Russell became a night wrangler for the Judith Basin Roundup.

This was exactly what Russell the child had dreamed of, and what Russell the adult wanted and needed. It gave him time to observe the cowboys at work during the day, and to sketch and document all the activities and excitement of the cow camp. He continued to work as a cowboy and wrangler for 11 years before retiring to become a full-time artist.

http://cmrussell.org/about/about-charles-m-russell

Two weeks ago a friend of mine and I started a Art Co-op for the summer. This week we studied CM Russell and then watch the sunset on the Internet because that's what CM Russell was famous for in his paintings also for the Wild West. 

D Man starts off by painting his background. It's amazing how both of our children did different sun sets. 

Ducky painting her beautiful back ground. 

Then they cut out pieces for a silhouette. 

Thinking Ducky:)

Ducky finished Art work. 

We also put the scripture on our art.

Ephesians 4:26-27

In your anger do not sin”^[a]: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, ²⁷ and do not give the devil a foothold.

D Man's finished Art Work

In your anger do not sin”^[a]: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, ²⁷ and do not give the devil a foothold.

Great verse for this painting. Thank You Suzy:)

Who is your favorite artist and Why?

Healthy and Delicious Guacamole Salad

Delicious Guacamole salad

Recipe:

Lettuce

Tomatoes

Green Onion

Tortilla Chips

Hand Made Guacamole

Whole Made Guacamole Recipe:

Avocados

Red Onion

Tomatoes

Cilantro

Olive Oil

Salt

Pepper

Mix Lettuce Mixture,Tortilla Chips with Guacamole and Serve. The Dressing is the Guacamole. Very good and tasty. 

What is your favorite recipe?

Tiger Face

My husband let Ducky Face Paint his face. Ducky did an amazing job.

Look at the end result. 

Daddy and Ducky, Cute!!!

Wordless Wednesday

Well I choose this for Wordless Wednesday because I thought what a life that this cat has. So funny!!!! Sometimes I wish I could lay around all day, I can't so back to laundry:)

When do you take time to relax?

Face Painting

Summer Fun Face Painting.

Ducky is painting her friends face. Face Painting is a form of Art so that's what Ducky likes to do. I bought the kit at Micheal's and Ducky and her friend wanted to set up a shop and have a face painting business. Wait until you see what Ducky did to her daddy's face, that will be in a different post.

Ducky's face finished.

She painted her own face.

Ducky added more to her face after the fact.

Ducky and her friend finished product, How cute. They did a great job all by themselves. Building Independence.

Do you children like to Face Paint or Have they tried it,well why not this summer if they haven't?