Woodwater Farmhouse

One thing we love to do is have outside movie night and a bonfire. Tonight was no exception. Zachary had been asking for weeks and the weather was just to darn hot. Tonight was perfect. Daddy made the popcorn, projector was set up...we blew up the screen and away we went. It is such a great activity for us all to partake in. The kids also ask about the stars and the moon, so we alway sneak some education in there too! Enjoy the pictures.

One thing we love to do is have outside movie night and a bonfire. Tonight was no exception. Zachary had been asking for weeks and the weather was just to darn hot. Tonight was perfect. Daddy made the popcorn, projector was set up...we blew up the screen and away we went. It is such a great activity for us all to partake in. The kids also ask about the stars and the moon, so we alway sneak some education in there too! Enjoy the pictures.

So one of the things that the Great Wolf Lodge offers is a Cub Club for kids. Lots of arts and crafts projects for the kids to do. One of the products they used were these awesome paint containers with a caddy. My daughter, Molly loved them. They are from Discount School Supply. I order 1 set of the containers, 5 per set and each container holds two diff paints. They have lids also so you dont have to clean out the paint each time. Then the caddy holds them all and has handles! The cost was sooo minimal. I got both the caddy, the set of paint containers and this stamping set, shipped for less than $ 30 and it was here in a day! I was very impressed with the packaging and the fast shipment! I will continue to use them for sure!

So one of the things that the Great Wolf Lodge offers is a Cub Club for kids. Lots of arts and crafts projects for the kids to do. One of the products they used were these awesome paint containers with a caddy. My daughter, Molly loved them. They are from Discount School Supply. I order 1 set of the containers, 5 per set and each container holds two diff paints. They have lids also so you dont have to clean out the paint each time. Then the caddy holds them all and has handles! The cost was sooo minimal. I got both the caddy, the set of paint containers and this stamping set, shipped for less than $ 30 and it was here in a day! I was very impressed with the packaging and the fast shipment! I will continue to use them for sure!

Today is Zachary's 6th birthday and boy did we do it up! Started out at Toys R Us to spend his gift cards...then the mall for a movie with his dad....lunch out and cake at home...gifts were opened and being built (legos)...great day...I will post pictures tomorrow! The heat finally broke a little and it's sooo nice out! Peace to you all!

Today is Zachary's 6th birthday and boy did we do it up! Started out at Toys R Us to spend his gift cards...then the mall for a movie with his dad....lunch out and cake at home...gifts were opened and being built (legos)...great day...I will post pictures tomorrow! The heat finally broke a little and it's sooo nice out! Peace to you all!

We are back from our "vacation" at the Great Wolf Lodge, Poconos. Kids had a fantastic time....we had a few "issues" though. I hope to be able to catch you all up later...rainy today and I have my "helpers" here today to watch the kids while I get my work done! TTYL

We are back from our "vacation" at the Great Wolf Lodge, Poconos. Kids had a fantastic time....we had a few "issues" though. I hope to be able to catch you all up later...rainy today and I have my "helpers" here today to watch the kids while I get my work done! TTYL

So this morning we leave for three days to the Pocono Mountains to a place called The Great Wolf Lodge. It's a resort that has an indoor waterpark inside. My kids love it and can't wait. Although I am still not feeling 100 percent and last night seemed like i took a step back and coughed all night long! I sure hope I feel better today! I will blog when we return and post some pictures. Peace to you all!

So this morning we leave for three days to the Pocono Mountains to a place called The Great Wolf Lodge. It's a resort that has an indoor waterpark inside. My kids love it and can't wait. Although I am still not feeling 100 percent and last night seemed like i took a step back and coughed all night long! I sure hope I feel better today! I will blog when we return and post some pictures. Peace to you all!

So as I have said in my blog before, we have to have a "patio garden" which is really on our upper deck, due to all the wildlife eating what we would plant....We have had great success with herbs....this years tomoatoes have done real well....10 days ago my husband thought it would be fun to plant poll beans....well here is the result only after 10 days of planting....lol..Jack has nothin' on us!

So as I have said in my blog before, we have to have a "patio garden" which is really on our upper deck, due to all the wildlife eating what we would plant....We have had great success with herbs....this years tomoatoes have done real well....10 days ago my husband thought it would be fun to plant poll beans....well here is the result only after 10 days of planting....lol..Jack has nothin' on us!

So Saturday is winding down and boy what a day. Grocery shopping by 7 am....then Gym class for Molly (Part of school), then went to look at a house (love the size, hate the taxes), then we had a b'day party...all in high 90 degree temps! Kids are in bed and I am sipping a nice cup of tea (in our central air...) My throat is hurting a little still and I am not liking that! Hope everyone had a wonderful day!

So Saturday is winding down and boy what a day. Grocery shopping by 7 am....then Gym class for Molly (Part of school), then went to look at a house (love the size, hate the taxes), then we had a b'day party...all in high 90 degree temps! Kids are in bed and I am sipping a nice cup of tea (in our central air...) My throat is hurting a little still and I am not liking that! Hope everyone had a wonderful day!

So Zachary has two toys in his life that he just LOVES...Legos and Bakugans. Today an amazaon box came with the Bakugans that he ordered with his own gift card from his b'day. About 20 mins later he came up and said he had given his little sister 5 of the cards and 1 Bakugan because they were duplicates of what he had. I was sooo proud of him. Ever since then he has been teaching his sister about them and how to play the game. I love it when they get along and just so proud of his sharing ability.

So Zachary has two toys in his life that he just LOVES...Legos and Bakugans. Today an amazaon box came with the Bakugans that he ordered with his own gift card from his b'day. About 20 mins later he came up and said he had given his little sister 5 of the cards and 1 Bakugan because they were duplicates of what he had. I was sooo proud of him. Ever since then he has been teaching his sister about them and how to play the game. I love it when they get along and just so proud of his sharing ability.

So it's Friday and my hubby starts his 9 day vacation as of 5 pm! I am soo excited. Just to have all the daily help and shower at a normal time..lol... What's everyone up to? Homeschoolers: Sign up for your Free Subway Kit for the kiddies...great program... http://www.subwaykids.com/emails/07-20-2010/index.html

So it's Friday and my hubby starts his 9 day vacation as of 5 pm! I am soo excited. Just to have all the daily help and shower at a normal time..lol... What's everyone up to? Homeschoolers: Sign up for your Free Subway Kit for the kiddies...great program... http://www.subwaykids.com/emails/07-20-2010/index.html

It's been SOO hot here in NY this last few weeks. Today we are in the 80's and there is a nice breeze. On Thursdays, I have the three girls who live next door (age 12) come over and help out...mom's helpers. They watch and play with my kids while I get housework done and lesson plans. Today I actually got some painting done in the playroom! Anyway, I peeked outside earlier to find them all in the front yard picking up acorns that feel already...they were having a great time. So nice that kids can still find fun in nature and the simple things!

It's been SOO hot here in NY this last few weeks. Today we are in the 80's and there is a nice breeze. On Thursdays, I have the three girls who live next door (age 12) come over and help out...mom's helpers. They watch and play with my kids while I get housework done and lesson plans. Today I actually got some painting done in the playroom! Anyway, I peeked outside earlier to find them all in the front yard picking up acorns that feel already...they were having a great time. So nice that kids can still find fun in nature and the simple things!

Good Morning everyone - I was on Borders.com this morning (great sale on books by the way), as they have a great sale on textbooks, workbooks and more for school inlcuding homeschooling. There is "section" of their page on schooling caught my eye...here is a section of their homeschooling paragraph: However, homeschooling is not easy and parents should consider several issues before making the decision to homeschool: Do I have the time to educate my child? Do I have the financial ability to homeschool? Do I like to teach? Can I compensate for what my child is missing at school? Does my child want to be home-schooled? What's your thoughts on this?

Good Morning everyone - I was on Borders.com this morning (great sale on books by the way), as they have a great sale on textbooks, workbooks and more for school inlcuding homeschooling. There is "section" of their page on schooling caught my eye...here is a section of their homeschooling paragraph: However, homeschooling is not easy and parents should consider several issues before making the decision to homeschool: Do I have the time to educate my child? Do I have the financial ability to homeschool? Do I like to teach? Can I compensate for what my child is missing at school? Does my child want to be home-schooled? What's your thoughts on this?

I am watching a great show on National Geographic tonight on the Slums of India, more specifically Mumbai...Can't believe that there are 1 million people living in a 1 mile square area. These people are in such poverty, it makes me ache for them. All my children have, will have and did have, does not compare to what these children have. The working conditions, the living conditions. Lord help them!

I am watching a great show on National Geographic tonight on the Slums of India, more specifically Mumbai...Can't believe that there are 1 million people living in a 1 mile square area. These people are in such poverty, it makes me ache for them. All my children have, will have and did have, does not compare to what these children have. The working conditions, the living conditions. Lord help them!

If you are obsessed with books, like I am, then you will love the Barnes & Noble On line sale. I bought 15 books for $ 45! Free shipping if you spend $ 25 also! Can you say Christmas in July?

If you are obsessed with books, like I am, then you will love the Barnes & Noble On line sale. I bought 15 books for $ 45! Free shipping if you spend $ 25 also! Can you say Christmas in July?

It's Wednesday and finally last night I got out of the house for a couple of hours ALONE! We have been "home" for 3 weeks now without going anywhere but the grocery store or to gym class. With Molly potty training and me being so sick home is where we stayed. I actually got some awesome bargins - seems school clothes are out already..lol...At Old Navy I bought 3 LS Black T Shirt for $ .23 you got it! Other great bargains out there! I will be back later to tell ya all more!

It's Wednesday and finally last night I got out of the house for a couple of hours ALONE! We have been "home" for 3 weeks now without going anywhere but the grocery store or to gym class. With Molly potty training and me being so sick home is where we stayed. I actually got some awesome bargins - seems school clothes are out already..lol...At Old Navy I bought 3 LS Black T Shirt for $ .23 you got it! Other great bargains out there! I will be back later to tell ya all more!