My camera is semi-functional now....but here are some fun pics of the kiddos.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
The Sunset Quilt
This is my most recent creation for a dear friend of mine, in celebration of their new son. It is my first landscape of the local Blueridge Mts with the sun setting behind.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Contentment
For care is to the mind as a burden to the back; it loads the spirits, and, with overloading, sinks them.
Thomas Watson
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Quotes and such
"A plump wife and a big barn never did any man harm." (*personal favorite*)
"Eat yourself full of what we got."
"Kissin wears out, cookin don't." (so not true)
"Make with a smile for once."
"Some folks are wonderful nice."
"Look for the Orange milk cans at the Entrance."
Taken from the Amish Homestead Cookbook
"Eat yourself full of what we got."
"Kissin wears out, cookin don't." (so not true)
"Make with a smile for once."
"Some folks are wonderful nice."
"Look for the Orange milk cans at the Entrance."
Taken from the Amish Homestead Cookbook
Monday, October 13, 2008
Tanner's Pen
Travel To The New World
By Tanner Costner
Oct. 2008
In 1620 the anxious pilgrims, who sought freedom, decided
to journey to the New World. They sailed on a scanty ship named
the Mayflower. During the trip, a perilous storm sprang up,
causing strong gusts of wind and whirling waves. Fearfully, the
pilgrims took shelter below the gun deck. They crowded
together as they watched the chilly seawater seep through the
cracks of the wretched ship. The drenched and freezing pilgrims
were frightened as they listened to the booming thunder. They
prayed for mercy.
Goodman John Howland, who was tired of being cooped up
below deck, foolishly progressed towards the upper deck.
Instantly, a humongous wave tossed the battered Mayflower,
sending Goodman into the freezing water. As he fell, he grabbed
onto a rough rope. He was transfixed.
Luckily, sailors observed Goodman fall overboard. The
cunning sailors, who took action, pulled him in with a huge hook.
He was thankful be safe on the boat. He thanked the gallant sailors
and slowly walked below deck. Meanwhile, the faithful pilgrims
prayed for his safety. Goodman was safe. The journey to the New
World was difficult.
By Tanner Costner
Oct. 2008
In 1620 the anxious pilgrims, who sought freedom, decided
to journey to the New World. They sailed on a scanty ship named
the Mayflower. During the trip, a perilous storm sprang up,
causing strong gusts of wind and whirling waves. Fearfully, the
pilgrims took shelter below the gun deck. They crowded
together as they watched the chilly seawater seep through the
cracks of the wretched ship. The drenched and freezing pilgrims
were frightened as they listened to the booming thunder. They
prayed for mercy.
Goodman John Howland, who was tired of being cooped up
below deck, foolishly progressed towards the upper deck.
Instantly, a humongous wave tossed the battered Mayflower,
sending Goodman into the freezing water. As he fell, he grabbed
onto a rough rope. He was transfixed.
Luckily, sailors observed Goodman fall overboard. The
cunning sailors, who took action, pulled him in with a huge hook.
He was thankful be safe on the boat. He thanked the gallant sailors
and slowly walked below deck. Meanwhile, the faithful pilgrims
prayed for his safety. Goodman was safe. The journey to the New
World was difficult.
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Tanner's Pen, the writings of an 8 yr old boy
The English Settlement
by Tanner
In 1607, a troop of English men successfully sailed to the New World. They landed in Virginia and named it Jamestown, after their king. In Virginia, the land was a swampy wilderness. The settlers, who struggled for survival, grew weak because they did not want to work. Sadly, over half of the starving settlers died.
The settlers, who were inadequate, would not have survived without the cunning Captain John Smith. John Smith kept peace with the agreeable Indians and traded goods for food. Cleverly, John Smith devised a rule...No work, no food. He saved the settlement.
The settlers did not collect gold, but gathered useful tobacco. They grew the tobacco and sold it to England. Jamestown Virginia, the first English settlement, is still a city today.
by Tanner
In 1607, a troop of English men successfully sailed to the New World. They landed in Virginia and named it Jamestown, after their king. In Virginia, the land was a swampy wilderness. The settlers, who struggled for survival, grew weak because they did not want to work. Sadly, over half of the starving settlers died.
The settlers, who were inadequate, would not have survived without the cunning Captain John Smith. John Smith kept peace with the agreeable Indians and traded goods for food. Cleverly, John Smith devised a rule...No work, no food. He saved the settlement.
The settlers did not collect gold, but gathered useful tobacco. They grew the tobacco and sold it to England. Jamestown Virginia, the first English settlement, is still a city today.
Friday, September 26, 2008
A New Year In Classical Education
It has been quite sometime since my last post on Homeschooling, so I thought I would write a little about what we are doing for school this year. It's rather exciting, in a scary sort of way! :)
This year we are starting something new. We enrolled the kids in Classical Conversations, which is a rigorous, classical, co-op that meets one day a week. To make it more plain, it is like sending your children to a private classical academy one day a week.
The kiddos are doing enormous amounts of memorization this year and doing student presentations in front of their class every two weeks. Tanner is in an English Grammar class that is akin to taking steroids, and a writing course that is, how shall I say it, a form of sanctification for mom?! Tanner and Dawson are beefing up their math studies this year with Logos' Classical Math series and Gena is enjoying learning Phonics with the Phonics Museum. Bayleigh has mastered the art of innocent interference and seems to be just as quick to learn her states and capitals as the others.
I am always amazed at how quickly the children soak up facts and hunger for more. They are simply knowledge vacuums right now.
This year we are starting something new. We enrolled the kids in Classical Conversations, which is a rigorous, classical, co-op that meets one day a week. To make it more plain, it is like sending your children to a private classical academy one day a week.
The kiddos are doing enormous amounts of memorization this year and doing student presentations in front of their class every two weeks. Tanner is in an English Grammar class that is akin to taking steroids, and a writing course that is, how shall I say it, a form of sanctification for mom?! Tanner and Dawson are beefing up their math studies this year with Logos' Classical Math series and Gena is enjoying learning Phonics with the Phonics Museum. Bayleigh has mastered the art of innocent interference and seems to be just as quick to learn her states and capitals as the others.
I am always amazed at how quickly the children soak up facts and hunger for more. They are simply knowledge vacuums right now.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Nothing like a good give-a-way!
Ladies, some of you have never heard of the skirty, but it is this ingenious invention enabling little tree-climbing girls(like mine) to frolic modestly. And best of all Amoretti Designs is giving away a pair! Along with some salt! To check it out go here: http://rebekahmerkle.blogspot.com/2008/09/and-another-one.html
Enjoy,
Karla
Saturday, September 13, 2008
A New Place
We are settled in now and enjoying our new home. The kids are able to run the property with the dogs, go fishing, wade in the stream, ride their bikes on the long driveway, and sit on Grandpa's swing on our front porch.
We are home.And Chris is really enjoying moving the grass!
Friday, July 18, 2008
The Pooh Quilt
Our camera suddenly decided to stop working, so this is the only picture I have of my last quilt. This was made for a friend, at church, in celebration of her son. Several of the expectant moms are placing orders now, who knew!
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Patchwork Project
I have been working on this primitive patchwork, meaning nothing is measured :) for a couple months now. This will be a shower gift for a friend of mine. (Hopefully she won't look at my blog!) Her little girl is named Tovia. I am looking for the perfect fabric to finish out the back, and added some embroidery work this week. This definitely will not be my one and only patchwork...I'm having to way much fun with it!
Friday, April 25, 2008
The Apron Skirt
Found this on Etsy...just love how you can take a vintage table cloth and a doilie and turn it into a skirt!
(You'll have to excuse the boobies!)
you can find this here
And the girls version too!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11291867
Maybe I will head out to some second hand shops this weekend!
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Beauty School Drop Out
It's official...
Bayleigh has dropped out of Beauty School after an unfortunate accident with her blunt training sheers. Who knows what will become of her hair in the future!
Friday, April 11, 2008
Everyone is writing a book
Times are bad. Children no longer obey their parents, and everyone is writing a book.
—Cicero
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Paperback Swap
This is such a great way to get rid of books and get some on your to be read list. You simply list your books, then mail them to the swap member and get credit to choose any book that you want. You get two free books for joining and it costs nothing to be a member! Free books!!!!!
I have sold and recieved 6 books, they came in like new condition and very quick ship....much better than ebay!
Here is the link!
Enjoy!
http://www.paperbackswap.com/index.php?r_by=ccostner4@yahoo.com
I have sold and recieved 6 books, they came in like new condition and very quick ship....much better than ebay!
Here is the link!
Enjoy!
http://www.paperbackswap.com/index.php?r_by=ccostner4@yahoo.com
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Burying Talents and a little ranting!
Can a talent really be wasted in the Kingdom of God? Is putting the talents, bestowed to us by God, to use in our homes as wives and mothers akin to burying them in the sand?
I don't think so...and as Proverbs 31 points out, the talents given to her centered around her glorious household.
So why do women, in churches across America, believe that if they stay home and devote themselves to giving to their husbands and children, that they are not using their giftings to God's glory? They truely believe that God is displeased with this, and that they are of no evangelical use to his kingdom? They are called "pew warmers" and "luke-warm" by many pastors trying to recruit more workers for church programs. But is this how the bible views mothers and wives?
God says that they are of great vaule...far above rubies.
So why do women buy into this so easily?
Feminism. It swept into the church on the wings of "ministry"and implanted itself into the silent doctrine of our fellowships. So that if a woman doesn't teach enough, sing enough, do enough for the church, she becomes convinced that she isn't of value to God. But the word tells us that a man who finds a woman of virtue is blessed. These messages are so confussing to women and even more confussing to our youth.
The church encourages young ladies to explore their giftings through education, but discourages marriage and children...at least until you have exhaused all that the world has to offer.
Ladies, open your eyes to truth. Read God's plan for women and evangelize the world! Generations will be changed because of your hand, your words, your love, your work in the home. The hand that rocks the cradle, she reforms the world!
I don't think so...and as Proverbs 31 points out, the talents given to her centered around her glorious household.
So why do women, in churches across America, believe that if they stay home and devote themselves to giving to their husbands and children, that they are not using their giftings to God's glory? They truely believe that God is displeased with this, and that they are of no evangelical use to his kingdom? They are called "pew warmers" and "luke-warm" by many pastors trying to recruit more workers for church programs. But is this how the bible views mothers and wives?
God says that they are of great vaule...far above rubies.
So why do women buy into this so easily?
Feminism. It swept into the church on the wings of "ministry"and implanted itself into the silent doctrine of our fellowships. So that if a woman doesn't teach enough, sing enough, do enough for the church, she becomes convinced that she isn't of value to God. But the word tells us that a man who finds a woman of virtue is blessed. These messages are so confussing to women and even more confussing to our youth.
The church encourages young ladies to explore their giftings through education, but discourages marriage and children...at least until you have exhaused all that the world has to offer.
Ladies, open your eyes to truth. Read God's plan for women and evangelize the world! Generations will be changed because of your hand, your words, your love, your work in the home. The hand that rocks the cradle, she reforms the world!
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