Archive for August, 2010
Benjamin, Benjamin
Monday, August 30th, 2010 Posted in Family, History | 1 Comment »
We sold something and were paid in cash. Which means I had a good ol' fashioned 100 dollar bill in my hands. But, frankly (franklin?), I am opposed to the ... Read more..Mummy Dearest
Thursday, August 26th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | 3 Comments »
Speaking of ancient history: You HAVE to visit the University of Chicago's site where you can make your own mummy! You get to do such enjoyable things as stick a ... Read more..Archaeologists
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 Posted in Family, Hschool | 2 Comments »
We are studying ancient history this year using Susan Wise Bauer's Story of the World. (It is a four volume curriculum that takes you through history chronologically.) The very first ... Read more..Book Update
Saturday, August 21st, 2010 Posted in Books, Uncategorized | No Comments »
Here's a book update of books read since April. I officially reached 50 books read, and looking over the list, it looks as though non-fiction is more to my liking ... Read more..Spelling Cheezits
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010 Posted in Family, Hschool | 3 Comments »
We started school on Monday and I pulled out all the stops in the creativity department. Just kidding. Actually, I saw the Scrabble Jr Cheezits at Woodman's and thought, "Aha! ... Read more..Pixo Chix
Sunday, August 15th, 2010 Posted in Family | 2 Comments »
I thought it was unusual, but very sweet, when I noticed how well Miss Artist and SuperBoy were playing together. Miss Artist was working with her Pixo Chix playset - ... Read more..Quandary Peak
Saturday, August 14th, 2010 Posted in Travel | 1 Comment »
Mr MIP didn't stop there...he went ahead and conquered another 14er. This one is named Quandary Peak and the climb went well (i.e. he made it down alive). Read more..Mt Elbert
Thursday, August 12th, 2010 Posted in Family, Travel | 2 Comments »
Before we get back to what I've been up to, let's focus our attention on he who shall be called Mr MIP. He has always been into mountain books, mountain ... Read more..Photog Session
Thursday, August 12th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | 3 Comments »
Our amazingly talented friend, Jim Jordan, took our family photos this summer. It was my in-law's 45th wedding anniversary, and we decided to get our combined families together to surprise ... Read more..No Excuses
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
I have no excuses for not being around here more. Everytime I think I should sit down and write something to you, I feel lazy and all like, it's too ... Read more..