Throwback Tuesday: Kay Thompson

 

Kay Thompson, (picture from the musical Funny Face ), was a charming actress, author, and singer. I absolutely LOVE her in Funny Face! Her comedic expressions and classic style of acting make it highly enjoyable! She, Fred Astaire and Audrey Hepburn were great co-stars. She is also the author of the Eloise books!

"Let's give 'em the old pizazz!"

 

"Lettie, take an editorial! "To the women of America...!" No, make it to the women everywhere. "Banish the black, burn the blue, and bury the beige. From now on, girls, think pink!""

Science Saturday: Galls, Herring Gulls, and Hairy Cap Moss

(A Gall from our yard...the top of the stem broke...)

A few interesting things:

•             Galls are an abnormal growth of plant tissue caused by something other than the plant itself. Most commonly caused by insects but they are also caused by mites, nematodes, bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
• The Goldenrod Gall is caused by a small fly that lays an egg on the stem of the Common Goldenrod. As it grows it forms a solid spherical gall around itself to protect it and feed it.\
• Galls are wonderful for protection, but some birds and rodents can see that they are holding something "yummy" inside, and will eat the contents.
• Herring Gulls are one of the most common gull along the Atlantic Coast. They have migrated inland, and have been found by the Great Lakes, the Mississippi and other large bodies of water.
• They were protected at the beginning of the 20th century because of low numbers, but since then, they've increased in number and have no need for such protection.
• Herring Gulls are ground nesters, so they prefer to be on islands where predators are few. It takes 25-27 days for an egg to hatch. Then the parents feed them regurgitated food until they are old enough to take care of themselves.
• Hairy Cap Moss grows in thick spongy beds on the forest floor. It should be called "Mattress moss" because of how soft it is! ;~)
• Moss is unique in it's ability to remain dormant for extended periods of time, yet still be alive when it receives water again.
• Moss is good for reviving areas that have been devastated by natural causes. Because of their unique ability to adapt, they can revitalize areas stricken by forest fires, floods, volcanoes, and other natural catastrophes! 

Our Camping Adventures!

Now I could type everything up about our fun camping, OR I could just share my Mommy's wonderful blog posts about camping with you! :~D

I'll wait hear while you read!

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Day 6

Day 7

Day 8

 Day 9

Day 10

Day 11

Day 12

Day 13

Day 14

We must admit, we had way too much fun with Winslow!

In fact he told me he was already planning ideas for next years trip!!

I wonder what's in store!?!?!

A Wonderful Round of Applause!

A wonderful round of applause to my dear friends who took time to write and share guest posts with you all!

In case you missed them:

A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words

Valuing Life: Beginning to End

His Feet - A Poem

Learning in Ecuador

Being Classy: Advice for Guys

Thank you for the time you took to write such lovely posts! 

If you haven't read these, I encourage you to do so!

*applause*

Bustling Busyness

We arrived home from camping. We were unpacking the cars and putting away stuff so we could get dinner ready. In the midst of the bustling busyness, I noticed that T-Bug was not around. The other 3 girlies were at a friend's house across the street, but T-Bug was no where to be found. I looked around the house and found her sitting in the middle of porch surrounded, on 3 sides, by bags. She was just sitting there playing with a couple princesses and a Sweet Streets hotel.

It struck me how life can be so busy, yet you can still find time for the little things. She was not bothered by the bustle around her. In fact she completely tuned it out.

Tune out the busyness today; find a quiet place. 

Read, sip some tea, study your Bible, pray, or just sit.

Psalm 46:10a

Be still, and know that I am God.

Guess what I bought?!?!?

Remember I said I ordered a new book?

Well, I read this book last year and loved it....!!!

So with a gift card to Barnes and Noble:

I BOUGHT A COPY OF WAR AND PEACE!!!!!!!! :~D

Heehee! I'm really excited! :~D

Throwback Tuesday: Amy Carmichael

Amy Carmichael is one of the most well-known missionaries. She worked in the city of Belfast for a while, starting a Church for "shawlies". "Shawlies" were women/girls who worked in the mills who didn't have hats to wear to Church. After serving in Ireland for many years, she heard the testimony of Hudson Taylor, which convinced her of her call to be a missionary. She joined the Church missionary society, and served in a few places for short stints of time. Finally she went to India. She served in India for 55 years.

“One can give without loving, but one cannot love without giving” 

Someone asked......

Someone asked me what dance means to me: 

Dance is my life, 

passion, in my blood, 

part of me, 

every inch of my toes, 

every step that I take, every 

song that I hear I choreograph mentally, 

physically, 

and emotionally, 

my heart beats with the feet that 

fly over the floor, 

whirling, twirling, until the 

 music ends and I start again.

Books, glorious Books!

(Look at the new book I just got!!!! I can't wait until I get the other one I ordered!.....I'll post a picture when it does ;~D )

Janette Oke: A Heart for the Prairie by Laurel Oke Logan

Speaking from Among the Bones by Alan Bradley

Dana's Valley by Janette Oke

The Proposal by Lori Wick

The Weight of Glory by C.S. Lewis

The Rescue by Lori Wick

Only Fifty Years Ago by Gladys Hasty Carroll 

The Visitor by Lori Wick

The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches by Alan Bradley

The Pursuit by Lori Wick 

Laura: The Life of Laura Ingalls Wilder by Donald Zochert 

A Prisoner and Yet by Corrie Ten Boom

The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom

The Sunroom by Beverly Lewis

The Lord is my Shepherd by Debbie Viguie 

Ohio Brides by Cara C. Putman.

Anne of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery 

Anne of the Island by L. M. Montgomery

Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne 

Anne of Windy Poplars by L.M. Montgomery

Anne's House of Dreams by L.M. Montgomery

Walking on Water by Richard Paul Evans

Anne of Ingleside by L.M. Montgomery

Forevermore by Cathy Marie Hake

Love Finds You in Folly Beach South Carolina by Loree Lough

He Chose Nails by Max Lacado 

Making Rounds with Oscar by David Dosa M.D

The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux

The Phantom of Manhattan by Frederick Forsythe 

Five Weeks in a Balloon by Jules Verne

Chinese Cinderella by Adeline Yen Mah

The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

Adventures in the Wilderness by William H.H. Murray

Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien

From the Earth to the Moon by Jules Verne

Around the Moon by Jules Verne

Code of Honor by Sandy Dengler

Hattie Big Sky by Kirby Larson

Power of Pinjarra by Sandy Dengler

Taste of Victory by Sandy Dengler

East of the Outback by Sandy Dengler

Amish Society by John A. Hostetler 

Hattie Ever After by Kirby Larson

Science Saturday: Raspberries, Snapping Turtles and Bullfrogs, oh my!

Winslow LOVES raspberries! He was so excited when he heard that it would be one of the topics for Science Saturday! T-Tot actually picked some to go with dinner today! Mmmhhhhmmm good!

A few interesting things about Raspberries, Snapping Turtles, and Bullfrogs:

• Raspberry bushes have a 2 year growth pattern. The 1st year the canes grow. The 2nd, they bear fruit. After they produced their berries, the 2nd year canes die.
• Raspberries (and Blackberries) are actually not berries. A true berry has seeds in the center. Some examples of true berries are oranges, lemons, grapes, and tomatoes.
• Raspberry prickers aren't as sharp and poky as Blackberry prickers.
• Most turtles are slow, but comparatively Snapping Turtles are "fast". Their neck and head move quite quickly. Which is an advantage for when they are snapping at people or things.
• When Snapping Turtles are in the water they are not as aggressive as if they are on land.
• Snapping Turtles' shells grow to be about 1ft long. Occasionally they will be larger than that. They also range from about 10-20lbs. In a few select cases they've gotten up to 80lbs. 
• Bullfrogs usually don't awaken from hibernation until late spring.
• Bullfrogs are well-known for their deep resonating vocal calls they make. 
• Bullfrog tadpoles hatch in about 4-5 days after they are laid. It takes 2 years for them to become an adult, and another 2 years for them to mature and repeat the cycle.