Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Summer Fun Activities

Looking for some fun activities for the kids this summer? Our R.S. Midweek Activity for June is Summer Activities for kids and easy lunch fixings. So... I've been stalking Pinterest and have found some great ideas for summer activities. Here's a direct link to my Summer Activities board. I made up a resource list of links to pages of ideas and all kinds of things to make and do. 

My favorite place, before starting a summer list, is found on thirty days of homemade (*). Scroll down and find the Summer Chart. It lists suggestions of things for your child to do before being allowed to get on electronics. Keeping kids moving and using their imaginations is the idea to busting boredom and creating an atmosphere of both learning and fun!

Some of my other favorites are Reading Challenges, punch cards, Vocabulary Jar, Cooking Challenge, and Kids Summer Camp. And the DIY Sand and Water Table is awesome!

I will make another post on "lunches" after our meeting on June 20th. In the meantime, have fun making your own lists of Super Fun Summer Activities! 



Summer Activities, Schedules, Bucket lists, Boredom Jars 



DIY Sand and Water Table


What are your ideas for Summer Fun?






Thursday, May 18, 2017

May Blooms

In the Merry Month of May... is the beginning of lush color that landscapes my yard. From April to October is the season of flowers... my favorite!

Blooming flowers of vivid purple, pink, white, and yellow are scattered among rocks, beds, old boxes, and pots. 

Colorful petals burst into full bloom in the early light. 

Sweet fragrances fill the air. 

The texture and shape of the petal heightens my awareness to its uniqueness. 

I am in awe as I watch the bee carry nectar from bloom to bloom, spreading joy to every corner of the garden.

Buzzing bees, fluttering birds, and yellow butterflies bring life and harmony to the ever changing garden. 

I am totally aware of a higher power, and my heart fills with gratitude for God above... the creator of all.

The beauty of nature never ceases to amaze me! 


Iris


Lilacs


Creeping Pholox and Lily


Lavender





Creeping Pholox, a hearty and reliable ground cover, spreads and creeps among the rocks of the beds and waterfall. 



Bridal wreath blooms are giving way to bright green leaves.

There are some flowers that are close to blooming....


Peony


Daisy


Wisteria

Potted plants....



Wave petunias and trailing vines.

Inspired by Mama Kat's Writer's Workshop