Sunday, March 29, 2009

Knox Family is Growing

I've never liked taking test,
but I did like the ones that were.....
Positive.
That's right!!!
We will be having a baby at the end of November.

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Sweet Boys

Having fun with Nathan, Micah, and their friends.


















Monday, March 16, 2009

Park and Zoo

We go to the park and the zoo a lot. What do you guys do that is free or cheap?






Monday, March 9, 2009

SWITCH little Tim and little ketric

Friday, March 6, 2009

Homemade

We have been having a great time learning how to make homemade bread and homemade playdoh with some sweet friends.
















Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Easter Story Cookies

Easter Story Cookies
To be made the evening before Easter, you need:

1c. whole pecans
1tsp. vinegar
3 egg whites
pinch salt
1 c. sugar
zipper baggie
wooden spoon
tape
Bible

Preheat oven to 300F.

Place pecans in zipper baggie and let children beat them with the wooden spoon to break into small pieces. Explain that after Jesus was arrested He was beaten by the Roman soldiers.

Read John 19: 1-3

Let each child smell the vinegar.
Put 1 tsp. vinegar into mixing bowl.
Explain that when Jesus was thirsty on the cross he was given vinegar to drink.

Read John 19:28-30

Add egg whites to vinegar. Eggs represent life.
Explain that Jesus gave His life to give us life>

Read John 10:10-11

Sprinkle a little salt into each child's hand. Let taste it and brush the rest into the bowl. Explain that this represents the salty tears shed by Jesus' followers, and the bitterness of our own sin.

Read Luke 23:27

So far the ingredients are not very appetizing.

Add 1 c. sugar
Explain that the sweetest part of the story is that Jesus died because He loves us. He wants us to know and belong to Him.

Read Ps. 34:8 and John 3:16

Beat with a mixer on high speed for 12-15 minutes until stiff peaks are formed. Explain that the color white represents the purity in God's eyes of those whose sins have been cleansed by Jesus.

Read Isa. 1:18 and John 3:1-3

Fold in broken nuts. Drop by teaspoons onto wax paper covered cookie sheet. Explain that each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus' body was laid.

Read Matt. 27:57-60

Put the cookie sheet in the oven, close the door and turn the oven OFF. Give each child a piece of tape and seal the oven door. Explain that Jesus' tomb was sealed.

Read Matt 27: 65-66

GO TO BED! Explain that they may feel sad to leave the cookies in the oven overnight. Jesus' follower's were in despair when the tomb was sealed.

Read John 16:20 and 22

On Easter morning, open the oven and give everyone a cookie. Notice the cracked surface and take a bite. The cookies are hollow! On the first Easter Jesus' follower's were amazed to find the tomb open and empty!!

Read Matt. 28:1-9

Monday, March 2, 2009

3.3.09

Outside my window... It is amazing, going to be 85 by the end of the week.

I am thinking... My back hurts and I might need to go to the doctor.

I am thankful for... My husband that took care of me and the boys yesterday.

From the learning rooms... We are playing and reading a lot!

From the kitchen...
Monday- Tilapia
Tuesday-Baked Chicken Parmesan
Wednesday-Pizza
Thursday- Picnic with Life Group
Friday- Tater Tot Casserole
Saturday- Grilled Chicken
Sunday- Chicken Stir-Fry

I am creating... Nothing, but maybe soon.

I am reading... Mission of Motherhood by Sally Clarkson

I am hoping... We don't get sick.

I am hearing... Micah taking a nap and Nathan eating lunch.

Around the house... I need to clean, we are having friends over tomorrow morning.

One of my favorite things... Is reading to my boys.

A few plans for the rest of the week:
Monday- Play
Tuesday- Play
Wednesday- Bible Study/ Church
Thursday- LIFT (homeschooling class)/ Life Group
Friday- Daddy's home, play, play!!!!
Saturday- Church
Sunday- Play

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