In my life/homeschool this week: This week was full of activity. On Monday, Kiddo #2 had his portraits taken (I will post them as soon as I get them back) for his Confirmation which is coming up on November 9th. It also was piano and guitar lessons for the kiddos.
Tuesday was the final day of homeschool baseball, so the families all got together before hand and had a picnic. It is so nice to spend time and have fellowship with like-minded moms and their families. The kids all enjoyed themselves. I also taught my class at the University (which will be two times a week for the next 7 weeks)
Last week, we visited an apple orchard and got pounds and pounds of apples. You can read about it and see pictures here. So, all throughout this week we were baking and enjoying apple goodies of all kinds. We made a spiced applesauce that was awesome over ice cream and I made an apple cake, too. I am thinking of doing some apple cookies and another cake for the Confirmation party. If anyone would like the recipes, just be sure to give me your email address and I'd be happy to send them to you.
We studied some American geography this week and the kids enjoyed doing their maps of states and capitals.
Thursday was a fun morning. The kids got to spend the morning with their little cousin. He and his family are moving to Maryland this weekend and my sister-in-law and I thought it a nice idea to get a photo of the 5 of them together for Christmas. My kiddos just love spending time with the little guy. We got to have lunch with them and then head on our way, as I teach at Church on Thursday nights and at the University. ugh. :-)
We are looking forward to this weekend! We are spending the weekend in Hershey, PA. They are doing a lot of celebrations for the fall season (walks in the gardens to see the foliage and pumpkins, special flashlight tours of the zoo at night to see the nocturnal animals and of course, Hersheypark!)
What I'm grateful for: My husband has been working 10 and 11 hour days, so I am not only grateful for how hard he works, but that it is in his working extra hours, that we can afford to treat the kids to weekends away. I am so glad that he was able to get the two days off! :-)
What I'm reading: Still reading 1 John for the online Bible study with the Good Morning Girls.
I'm praying for: There have been many people who have asked for prayers for personal situations, illnesses and such. I also am praying that somehow my husband will be able to take off work for the family retreat that we go to each year with our church. It is a Friday night through Sunday afternoon retreat and his work is saying that he cannot have off on Saturday. :-( He will have to go back and forth just like he did last year and that is not easy.
A thought, quote or photo to share: I read Max Lucado's "The 3:16 Promise" today. I wish I could quote the whole thing here! :-) If you haven't read it, please do. It is not long and is extraordinary. Here is just one quote from it: "Peek through the Nazareth workshop window. See the lanky lad sweeping sawdust from the floor? He once blew stardust into the night sky. Why swap the heavens for a carpentry shop? One answer: love. Love explains why He came. Love explains how He endured. His hometown kicked Him out. A so-called friend turned Him in. Hucksters called God a hypocrite. Sinners called God guilty. Do termites mock an eagle, tape worms decry the beauty of a swan? How did Jesus endure such derision? For God so loved...."
This post is also linked up to the weekly-wrap up at WUH. :-)
9 comments:
I love Max Lucado! I have not read the book you mentioned, but I have loved everything by him that I have read!
I love the idea of applesauce over ice cream! That sounds awesome!
I thought you were in PA, but I was not sure where! I would love to meet you! We are about a half hour East of New Hope.
Apple-icious! We've eaten our way through 1/2 bushel this month!
Sounds like another fun week. That stinks that your hubby can't have Saturday off. Hopefully some one at work will have a good heart and change their minds? We can only pray, right?
We made the mistake of not doing u-pick this year and brought home several pecks only to discover they were mushy. Oh well, applesauce it is. That spiced applesauce looks yummy.
It sounds like things are going well in your homeschool. The apple desserts look magnificent.
It sounds like you had a fun week filled with goodies and excitement! We've been to Hershey Park and really liked it. That's awesome you get to take in Fall festivities there too! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving such sweet comments! Have a blessed week! Happy All Hallows Eve and All Saints Day this week! :) God bless!
All the apple treats look fabulous! I've never cooked with apples before - I'm tempted to try your cake recipe. Do you mind sending to me? Any suggestions/tips/advice for cooking with apples would be appreciated too! You're so lucky to live close to Hershey! I haven't been since I was a child. There's so much I'd love for my kids to see in the NE. I enjoyed reading about your week - thanks for sharing!
I enjoyed reading about your week--and the apple dessert looks absolutely delicious! (I just put an apple cake in the oven a few minutes ago!)
Thank you for stopping by Contented at Home. :-)
Oh my goodness, your apple delights look so yummy! I can imagine the wonderful aroma. Loved your pics from Hershey and the locomotive museum - what a fun experience. :)
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