L.E.N.S. Photo Challenge

Home is where you start from hosts a weekly photo challenge. 

This weeks theme is "the view from here".

My entry is this shot from the Wapatki National Monument near Flagstaff AZ.

I took this picture from inside the pueblo so this would have been the view from their window!

We had so many great pictures from our Arizona trip that it was hard to pick just one!

If you want to see the other entries or join in visit Jenn at http://www.homeiswhereyoustartfrom.com/

Wordful Wednesday

Claire made her first communion this last weekend.  We are very proud of her!

She's always wanted a tiered cake so I made her one. 

I used the same cake topper that was on my first communion cake!

Her aunt made her American Girl Doll a first communion dress too!

Claire did great.  We even had a little unexpected chaos in church. 

Two people had (unrelated) medical emergencies and had to be taken out by paramedics.

Luckily most of it took place behind us and Claire didn't see much of it. 

She was already a little nervous.  She did very well though.

My niece came up with my parents so the kids had a blast playing in the pool all weekend!

Wordful Wednesday is hosted by Parenting by Dummies and Seven Clown Circus.

Postcard Friendship Friday #76

Since the space program has been in the news lately I thought now would be a good time to share this card.  I bought it in an antique shop in Hannibal, MO.

The back says:
John F. Kennedy Space Center
N.A.S.A.
Aerial view of Crawler-Trasnporter #1.  This transporter will be used to carry the Apollo/Saturn V from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39.

When I saw this card I thought, how interesting to look back on that!
Postcard Friendship Friday is hosted by Beth at The Best Hearts are Crunchy.  Don't know why my link aren't working.  I've been having trouble with Blogger lately.  Here's the link:  http://thebestheartsarecrunchy.blogspot.com/2011/07/sunny-greeting-postcard-friendship.html

My daughter is still collecting postcards from the 50 states.  She's gotten about a dozen different states now.  If you'd like to send a postcard from one of the states just send me an email and I'll get you the address.  We'd be happy to send a Texas one back if you want too!  aimeesland@sbcglobal.net
And thanks to all of you who have already sent her cards!!

Wordless Wednesday

Too busy for words today!

Six flags fun...

Our holiday weekend

We spent this weekend catching up on sleep and enjoying the pool!

We also took in a Ranger game on the 3rd.

Got to see the city's fireworks from the top of the stadium. 

My pictures didn't turn out.  I just can't seem to take a good picture of fireworks!

Claire made some yummy desserts for the 4th!

 

What did you do this weekend?

Wordful Wednesday

Silly me, I thought I'd have lots of extra time to blog this summer!  That has NOT been the case.

Last week was VBS.  I volunteered as the guide for claire's class.  She lives for VBS every year, but it wears me out!

I've also been working on lesson plans and stuff for school since we start back Aug. 1.

Claire is going to read the American Girl Books this year for reading.  I FINALLY found something she likes to read!  We've just finished the whole Felicity series so as a reward I bought her a Felicity doll.  She was VERY surprised!  I'm hoping this helps to keep her excitement up about reading.

I guess we'll see. :)

Claire has now learned to swim!  I'm so happy.  Having the pool with a child who couldn't swim produced a lot of anxiety for me!  She took to it like crazy this year.  As with everything, Claire learns when Claire is ready to learn!

I also repainted our cabana.  I still have the laundry room, guest room and library to paint.  I don't know, but something tells me I'm not going to get all of those done before we start school!  I just don't know where my summer went.

Wordful Wednesday is hosted by Parenting by Dummies and Seven Clown Circus.



Postcard Friendship Friday #75

I picked this postcard up in Springfield when we were there a couple weeks ago.

Here are some pics I took of the inside of the house.  It was so beautiful inside and out!

Some of the furnishings, like this desk, actually belonged to the Lincolns.  Others are just period pieces.

Postcard Friendship Friday is hosted by Beth at The Best Hearts are Crunchy.

Thanks to all of you who have sent my daughter postcards from various states!  She's been excited to get all that mail!  If anyone is new and doesn't know what I'm talking about my daughter is collecting postcards from all 50 states.  If you'd like to send her one and get a Texas on in return just email me and I'll send you the address.  My email is aimeesland@sbcglobal.net