I Changed My Aperature!

Just don't ask me what that means! 

At this point, I am just blindly following the "Idiot's Guide to Photography Essentials."  I know what aperature is, just not how to set it for the specific look that I want.  He keeps bringing up topics and saying, "More on that later" like I have patience or something!  :)

Jeff took these while playing with Jackson yesterday.  He is going to be a natural at this photography stuff (not that I'm surprised a bit!)

I took these while the kids were playing in the back yard.  I got a different perspective, watching them play from behind the camera.  I got some great action shots that turned out to be not so great and really quite blurry.  Forgot to change the setting.  Oops.

 

Flat Stanley Is Off Again!

This time he's taking a trip to Alabama!  We are so happy that Tonya asked us to swap Stanley's with them.  This is one family that we really want to learn more about! 

They live, love, and homeschool full-time out of their RV!  They travel all around the country having AMAZING adventures and Tonya blogs about them!  Please take a minute to read through some of Tonya's blog posts here, and tell her that I sent you!

We agreed that we would make this a month-long swap to allow enough time to really get out and explore our respective states!  This project is a really great motivator for those of us who tend to stick close to home instead of getting out and investigating.

The girls and I went to the Chamber of Commerce today and collected a few dozen brochures for attractions in our area.  We got some really great ideas of where we'd like to take their Flat Stanley when he arrives! 

Megan said today that she would like to keep sending Stanley out until he has visited every state in the U.S.!  So, if you live in a state other than Oregon and would like to set up a swap for a later date, please leave me a comment!  We'd love to learn more about your corner of our country!

I'll be posting more about Stanley's adventures, so stay tuned...

The Simple Woman's Daybook--Living simply

(Well, "Nightbook", really.)

FOR TODAY February 4, 2010

Outside my window...dark skies and bright stars.

I am thinking..."Live simply so that others can simply live." 

I am thankful for...every tiny detail that God takes care of before I can even think to worry about it.

From the learning rooms...the Constitution!  And Jackson read the first Abeka reader today--all of it!!!  I almost cried, I was so proud of him.

From the kitchen...we had a Mexican fiesta this evening.

I am wearing...workout clothes and Jeff's hoodie. 

I am creating...two Asian dresses for Megan's birthday next month.  Jeff has asked me to make this costume for him (I can't tell if he's joking or not): 

A Chinese Shenyi

I am going...on a mission to find a used bookcase at a great price!

I am reading...Proverbs 31, working on memorizing the description of the virtuous woman.

I am praying...that a special friend will have her joy renewed by our Lord.

I am hearing...my girls whispering to each other as they lay in bed.  Sweet memories being made!

Around the house...all is quiet (except for the whispering).  A few things need to be put away.

One of my favorite things...when Jeff touches my hair while we watch movies.

A few plans for the rest of the week:  Order curriculum, start our next science experiment, and take girls roller skating with Jeff (I hope!).

Here is a picture for thought I am sharing...

"Shupermonkey"

(his superhero name)

What might his super power be????

Lord bless you, sweet friends!

Sarah