Math Project

This is Chaeli's last math project for this school year -- Gabby the Gallon Girl!

Author Night

Last night was Author Night at our local Adventist school and Chaeli was invited to participate.  She chose two of her writings from this year to read during the evening.  We also prepared a display board that showed some of what she has done this year in Language Arts.  This first picture is of her right before she is to read the first time.  She read a story she wrote called My First Day of School.  

In the story she describes what the little girl named Aileana was wearing as her school uniform:  a tan skirt, a light blue shirt, a dark blue sweater, and brown shoes.

Chaeli in front of her display board. 

One of the paragraphs she wrote this year. 

Her dreams.  To go along with Martin Luther, Chaeli came up with dreams of her own this year. 

Her adjective May Day basket of flowers.  She also has a set of flowers with verbs on them. 

Animals clues

Animal answers 

She did a timeline report on Eleanor Roosevelt. She decided to ring them together so that it was easy to display.  We learned so much about this fascinating lady. 

Her acrostic with picture was in the center of her display. 

Similes 

The fantastic teacher at our local Adventist elementary school. 

There was also a spaghetti dinner fundraiser.  Elijah got my money's worth and loved every bite! It's written all over his face! :) 

Since January some of the church ladies have been working with the students (and Chaeli got in on this too!) on learning to make quilts.  They made lap quilts and did it all themselves with the expert guidance of the church ladies.  They all did so well and were so proud of their quilts. If the person they made it for was there, they presented the quilt to that person. Then they students also presented flowers and cards of thanks to the lady who helped them with their quilt.

She lost a tooth in the middle of the night.  Thanks, caramel apple, for doing the job!! 

The kids from the school and Chaeli! They all did a fantastic job! 

Following is the acrostic poem that Chaeli wrote about being a Christian.  This was the second piece of writing that she read for Author Night.

Christ in my heart

Having a cheerful smile

Ready to share Jesus, like giving tracts away

I really love to sing

Sharing I should be

To read the Bible and to pray

Is what I do each day

Always sharing my light

Never giving up because I love Jesus

Really proud of my second grader!  She's done a great job this year!

Computers

The boys.  Homemade computers.  They love it. :)  And these one crash much less often too!

Guess Who??

Part of a program at church...who is this strange person??

Adventurer Investiture

What a blessing Adventurers is for our family!  We've learned so much and had fun at the same time. One of the neatest things is relating all the learning and awards to Jesus.  At Investiture the kids shared some of what they had learned and were honored with all the awards/chips they earned this past year.

The Eager Beavers singing their song

The Adventurers singing their song (no, we don't segregate our groups!)

Dillon talking about how he can use his body for Jesus and sharing Ps. 139:14..."I will praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made."

Chaeli sharing about her country award.  She shared about Australia and how as we learn about other countries we can learn how to share Jesus with them.

Dillon receiving his 14 awards.

Chaeli earned 21 awards in the last year.  She worked hard!

Pinning the parent pin on Mommy!  I love being part of these programs with my kids!

Our beloved Adventurer leaders are moving.  We're sad....  :( ...but know that God is leading for them and will take care of our needs as well. We'll miss you, Dawn and Tony!

Artwork

Dillon's Artwork.  Creative.  He is definitely an artist with a passion for the things he creates!

A Layed-Back Sabbath

This particular Sabbath started out like all others.  It was May 5 and we were going to Onaway.  However, it was the end of our evangelism series and the kids were exhausted.  Chaeli was extremely fatigued and ended up throwing up.  So the kids and mommy spent the morning relaxing and resting. On our way to the meeting in the evening, we left early enough to spend some restful time at Oqueoc Falls and have a picnic there.  It was a nice time.

Potpie Phyllo Pockets

After reading an articles about phyllo dough last week I had the itch to try something I read about.  I don't remember what was in the recipe I saw like this, but I thought it would be perfect for potpie filling, and I was right!

I layered 5 phyllo sheets and sprayed cooking spray in between them.

I cut that into fourths.

I pressed a fourth gently into a muffin tin and scooped in some potpie filling. 

Gently pressed the top together.

Baked at 350 for about 20 minutes.  

I can't tell you how yummy these were.  And easy too!  Definitely going to make these again.  And it would be fun to play around with different fillings as well!