Learning...before Schooling!

Still in their PJs after breakfast....the kids all ran into the living room and started playing blocks together, using their imaginations to make houses, castles and towers! They were playing so well (without fighting...woohoo!) that I just decided to let schooling wait a bit and let them play.

Simple blocks are such a great toy, in my opinion. You can make things....use the letters on them to spell words, and even integrate them with other toys...like matchbox cars etc. What a great way to cultivate the mind and imagination!!!

And....I am so excited!!! Yesterday, I looked up some different tutorials online that showed how to knit....and after attempting to "cast on" a few times...I finally got it and began knitting!!! I would be much further along than the pic below...but *blushing* I have had to rip rows out....numerous times..hehehe. I would goof somehow and then have to rip some out. Quite frustrating...LOL. But...here is my progress so far (I am making a scarf).....

What We Can Count On

GOD'S MERCY
for our past mistakes.


GOD'S LOVE
for our present needs.


GOD'S SOVEREIGNTY
for our future.


~St. Augustine, Theologian and Philosopher

And I know many of you asked what Baked Corn is...and for the recipe. It is a yummy baked mix of corn and butter and corn muffin mix...YUM!!! Here is the recipe:

Baked Corn

1 can creamed corn
1 can whole kernel corn, drained
4 Tbs. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
4 Tbs. butter
4 eggs
1 "Jiffy" corn muffin mix
2 c. milk


Beat eggs, add muffin mix, salt and sugar. Beat till smooth. Add milk and mix in corn. Pour into greased casserole dish (9x9 or 7x11). Drop pats of butter on top. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees, stir and bake for another 20-30 minutes. (Sometimes, it can take a lot longer for it to cook through in the middle. So give plenty of time to allow it to cook longer if it needs to!)