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Thursday, April 10, 2014

Enchanted Childhood Preschool ~ The Letter R

R is for Robin!!

So thankful spring is here and the robins are abundant!

Sister Robins!

R is for Rainbow!

It is always a good day when a child who moved on from our little family comes back for a visit!

Every now and then I like to "observe" various skills of the children.

The above picture was made by three children. stats, left to right:

boy 4 years 2.5 months

boy 4 years 2 days

girl 2 days shy of 4 years

interesting.

A favorite game in the classroom is to have the children close their eyes while I pass out continents. After they open their eyes, I call out the continents and they place their's in the right place!

R is for Rabbit

It is always exciting to find paintings you know!

Often when someone is attempting a new work,

the other children seem to just naturally gather around to watch (best learning!)

I love our happy, busy classroom!

Each week I join several linky parties! What a fun way to share and learn!

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Wednesday, April 9, 2014

A Lil' Bit Of Baking

We somehow always manage to forget to take a picture of something until it is halfway gone.

Never the less, I think you can see how delish this crustless cheesecake looks.

It tastes even better!

My need for creativity has been drastically ignored lately. Without going into detail, the past months have been insane. Moving in with Mama was the least of the big changes. AND there are still a ridiculous of boxes stacked in the garage waiting to be unpacked. More stuff than I am sure was ever in my home. So my creative side is now rebelling and forcing me to bake.

I somehow love to bake, but I am not much a fan of coking. It works out well living with Mama who is a fan-freakin-tastic cook, but doesn't care a whole lot for baking. So I have been trying out some healthy (in relative terms) desserts for the family. I made one cheese cake with blueberry topping, but it turns out Dad doesn't like blueberries... I fear for his sanity as blueberries are in my top 10 fav foods ever. Oh well, more for me... So I was forced to make another topped with mixed berries instead.

I used THIS RECIPE, but subbed stevia for sugar, and made my own (actually mom's idea) half berry, half all fruit jam, topping.

Yum, oh yum!

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Bunny's Birthday Bash

Bunny wanted a mermaid party for her birthday this year.

We had lots of fun decorating.

Seaweed.

Jelly fish.

We all about the beach and ocean things anyway, so that made it easy.

Party craft station.

beads (in glass jar) and pipe cleaners to make Mermaid bracelets

Mermaid tattoos

Mermaid (and Pirate for the boy cousin) stickers

Mermaids to color

There were also crowns and magic wands

and a pirate patch to take home!

And of course, food.

Since this party was around dinner time we figured we better have a good bit.

Chocolate cake with starfish sprinkles.

The same cake recipe from her weaning party in December.

Sea snakes and snails?

The crafts were a huge hit!

That is FOUR candles, y'all!

She is growing up so fast!

Out with one blow.

Cheese!

So I like a lot of icing on my cakes...

Don't judge me.

She got great presents. Not one thing she didn't like.

I didn't have to secretly despise any gift givers either.

Mama and I (Pap and Papa too) both got her a set of Playmobile.

Playmobile is my exception to not liking plastic toys.

The vast majority of my childhood days were filled with playing Playmobile with my big brother.

Some memories, you just have to pass on.

The party wasn't even over yet when the Playmobile was in use.

I think it is a hit.

I know a lot of people are sad about their children getting older, and I was too... For about five seconds... The thing is, Bunny being 4 doesn't change a whole lot. She still sleeps in our bed with us, she is still a mama's girl, she is still rough and tumble and I have to pull her off he older cousin and friends quite often lol... However, her getting older does open up doors to new things. She is becoming more responsible, more adventurous, more creative and curious.

And that is pretty exciting!

Friday, April 4, 2014

{this moment}

{this moment} - A Friday ritual, inspired by SouleMama, capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.