We visited a local farm for our DCS field trip in Opelika. Storybook Farm is a nonprofit, faith-based ministry that provides equine-assisted activities for children experiencing life-threatening illnesses, disabilities, cognitive delays, emotional challenges, autism and grief. Thanks to generous support, all programs and events are provided at no charge to the families. Located in Opelika, Ala., Storybook Farm sits on 25 beautiful acres and is home to 15 equines, and more than 12 companion animals. The Main Barn houses 14 stalls, wash bays, feed/ tack room, library and patio area. This is the hub of all activity and where the...
{Posting late but still worth posting} I wanted to share our expierence of making our very first wreath together. I have made them before but this time Emily wanted to to make mostly by herself. I believe Emily loves crafting as much as I do. We are always sewing, crafting, cooking or something together. Recently she asked to do a wreath. Fall is here and it was a perfect day to do it with the leaves starting to fall. We headed out to Hobby Lobby to get out supplies. Supplies: 1. Wire wreath $3 2. Burlap $3.99 per yard...
Today we tried a fun treat with the navel orange filled with fruit. Found this recipe on Facebook here : http://spoonful.com/halloween/halloween-recipes/halloween-snacks In my opinion this was not a very kid friendly recipe. Most of it was cutting with a knife and my girls are not allowed to use a knife, so I did all the carving and gutting the navel. Then I let the girls fill it up with fruit and raisins. They added a pipe cleaner for the stem (we didn’t have green spoons lying around in a drawer). The girls enjoyed filling it up and eating all the...
We just got back from a short vacation to Nashville. My hubby had to go for work and we got to tag along for the ride. It was nice to get away and spend some time just me and the girls. My hubby didn’t have to work long days so we were able to get out and do some exploring. Here’s all of our favorites: 1. Favorite restaurant: The girls was the Rainforest Cafe’. Mine was actually the restaurant in our hotel, the nachos were worth putting my diet on hold and the loaded cheese fries would have fed...
