Harvest Party 2010

 Above & Below the young people are playing "Flying Dutchmen"

They play it every year and it is so funny.

 A couple of "Mature" young people decided to play too.

 Pastor Otto took several groups on a hay ride through the woods at the back of Bishop's property.

 Going...Going....

...Gone!

I can't believe another year is almost over.

In Case You Haven't Noticed....

I absolutely love to have gatherings in my home. Nobody leaves my house without being offered something to munch on either. The above pic is of my dining room table prepared for a weekly women's Bible study. We also had scrambled eggs, grits, and smoked sausage. The mini quilt was one that I made for Eloise to take for nap time, when she started school. It's a little tattered from Katrina, but I thought it added a nice touch.

 This was my niece's 7th Birthday party.

 The girls prepared their own pizzas.

 They also decorated cupcakes.

 Above: spreading the pizza dough.

 The birthday girl is concentrating on her masterpiece.

 Another guests packs up her creation to take home.

The children made mini root beer floats while waiting for the pizzas to cook.

A couple of the guests could not attend due to uncontrollable circumstances, but all in all I think it was a success. The kids truly enjoyed playing with and eating their food.

To view our vacation pics, you will have to visit our other blogs.

What An Amazing Week.....

We Can't Wait Till Next Year!

P.S. For those of you who are members of the Sister Melody fan club, I have added a link to her blog on my side bar.

~Me~

Portable Rice Box

The children at the schools I work at love this activity. They would play for hours if we'd let them. It's simply a twist on the old sand box, but it can be used indoors or out and then tucked away for storage.

ONE UNDER BED STORAGE BOX W/LID

SAND TOYS

MEASURING CUPS (good for estimating/math skills)

1 VERY LARGE BAG OF RICE (sam's or cosco)

CHILDREN (ages4-8 sometimes older if nobody is looking.)

Mix well when playtime is over simply close lid and tuck away. There isn't any sand in hair or clothes, but it's just as fun. One teacher even threw in some dried red beans for a Louisiana flair. This project should cost less than $20. If they finally get tired roll it under their bed and wait for a rainy day. When you pull it out they will fall in love with it again.