St. Partirick Day! What did you do?

How many of us actually noticed? With the kids around the house, we were reminded of the activities done in the past years and couldn't get away with doing nothing.

Auntie Mandy came over the day before and painted our window with "Kiss Me, I'm Irish!".

We all made sure to dress in green. We had been told by a number of people out here, if your not wearing green, people can give you a pinch! Daddy, decided to be safe, he would wear a safety pin with a few green beads, to avoid the pinches!

We had green pancakes for lunch, and green french toast for supper. Courtney kept asking for green orange juice, but we avoided that this year. We did make green shortbread cookies, with almonds, and shared some with the Lowry Family down the street.

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Food and Talents!

For a homeschooling unit, we studied Nutrition, Rest, exercise, and Fun. So, to complete our unit we invited another family over to share a meal and participate in a little talent show!

Courtney, and Nicole helped Mom put all the food we needed into two big pots, Carrots, Celery, tomatoes, Barley, Hamburger, Noodles etc. They made the best Hamburger Barley Soup! Then we made two loaves of Irish Soda Bread.

The Lowry Family arrived, and the 15 of us spread ourselves over 3 tables. Unfortunately I never counted spoons before they came, and we ended up using baby spoons. I guess we need to get a few more spoons before we do that again.!

After Dinner, we showed off our talents. We had several piano players, some jokes, stories, singing, tumbles, and even some crocheting. The girls even put on a short play about the "Two Billy Goats Gruff, and One Troll".

After the Lowry's left, the house felt so empty. It was a wonderful evening and a great way to learn and share our talents with one another.

Nicole had her third Birthday on February 17th.

" I had a lion cake. It was yellow. Everything on it. Got Pretty poncho, and my books with my Dora with a holder thing, Its my presents for my birthday. Lots of presents. A blowy pencil thing that broke. I new dress, but not a coat."

She had a great birthday, but of course, she does miss all those that can't come!