Deep in the Woods....

This weekend, my Mum, three sisters, and I got to go on a really great hike together. We don't often get to do this, so it was a nice treat. :D

Old canal on the trail

 (little more than 1/2 mile long)

We braved the top!

Panoramic view of outside canal

My Mum had the genius idea of us posing at one end,

and then racing behind to get at the other. 

So cool!!! 

Selfie with Mum

Bible History - Crafts Galore!

Okay, maybe not galore, but I couldn't think of a better way to describe it. I feel as if I'm doing more crafts, now, than I ever did in school (probably not, but it feels that way right now). And I'm loving ever second of it!!!

Last week, we read about Abraham.

The ram Abraham found in the bush

For snack

 The "bundle of wood" that Issac carried

(pretzels and Twizzlers) 

This week, we read about Jacob and Esau.

My sample

(Jacob masquerading as Esau)

The kids work

September Pieces

It's very belated, but here are the two September art pictures from Scrub and I

Mine

Scrub's

I'm Engaged!!!

Yep, you read that right. I'm engaged to John now. Happened tonight. And I'd no clue that it would.

There I was, blithely carameling apples with my Mum, when a knock came at the front door. Since neither Mum or I could get it, Philomena had to. Next thing I know, I'm being told I need to sign for something.
As I walk over, after handing the reigns of the caramel to Philomena, I saw a young man, wearing a trench coat, a hat covering his face.

"Oh, it's Mr. So-and-so," I thought. "No, no, that's silly....so, why's a Mormon here???"

Then John lifted his head and knelt down.

I'm embarrassed to say, my exact words were "We're doing this now?" - because I'm barefoot and making caramel apples. SO romantic (but also perfect for us).

He took it well, totally understanding, and said, with a smirk, "Yep. Will you marry me?"

I said "Yes."

My ring, which was also my Mum's ring

The happy couple :D

September Highlights

As my title suggests, this is the highlights of my classes, during September. A few October pics got in, but I think you'll forgive me. ;)

Selfie with my Kindergarten class

Cherry Bomb/Tag

Monkey Bar Fun

Pre-school Coloring/Letters

Credit goes to St. Anthony Academy.

Naoh's Ark Project

So, this week, for Bible History, I made (from a template) a Naoh's Ark for the kids. They got animal crackers to put inside. I'm happy to say, they loved it. :D

My Sample

The kids

I should have my own September picture, for my 2016 art challenge out by next week. *crosses fingers*