Saturday, March 29, 2008

Mother and Son on the Farm


Mother and Son on the Farm, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

We spent the day with my mother-in-law looking at the trees that were planted on land the family owns. She fixed us a wonderful lunch (clam sauce on angel hair pasta with homemade french bread and homegrown green beans). Then, we walked up to the trailer that my dh lived in while they were building their present house. Then we looked at all the trees that were planted on the "Back 40." My dh arranged for forestry referral for the land so that the property taxes wouldn't be so high. The state financed the planting of 6,300 trees.

This was my favorite picture of the day. My mother-in-law hiked up and down the hills on the property with us. She will be 79 years old in June, and she outhiked us all!

We came back to the house and visited and ate homemade chocolate pudding pie.

I love my mother-in-law.

Douglas Fir Flower


Douglas Fir Flower, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

We have never seen a flower on the Douglas Fir before, but we found an old tree today with these pretty flowers budding.

Muddy


Muddy, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

Do You Know What These Are?


Do You Know What These Are?, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

These were budding in the forest on the property, but George can't remember what they are called. They are the first bush to bloom.

After the Rain


After the Rain, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

Farm Creek


Farm Creek, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

New Trees


New Trees, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

We had 6,300 Douglas Firs planted on the land last week. The seedlings are topped with white to protect the buds.

Farm Waterfall


Farm Waterfall, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

The Poop Coop


The Poop Coop, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

I had this in a fall picture last year. It just looked different int he spring.

Spring Budding


Spring Budding, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

Washing Boots


Washing Boots, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

Fashion on the Farm


Fashion on the Farm, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

Through the Looking Glass


Through the Looking Glass, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

I love how this picture shows my mother-in-laws living room and the outside of her house at the same time.

Pie Crust by Afternoon Light


Pie Crust by Afternoon Light, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

Chocolate Pudding Pie


Chocolate Pudding Pie, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

Friday, March 21, 2008

Passover Sedar


Passover Sedar, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

We just read in Exodus about the Passover in Bible Book Club. So, I asked some of the local BBCers if they would like to have a Passover Sedar dinner. Even though Passover is on April 20th, we decided to hold it during Holy Week. Jan graciously offered her home and her husband, Dennis, cooked a scrumptious lamb. We all brought different dishes, and our good pastor friend, Phil, led the Sedar.

It was a lovely evening! The little kids were so amazingly attentive and quiet. It was such a joy and so meaningful after having just read and studied it.

Sedar Plate and Matzotosh Bag

Bible Book Club Participants


Bible Book Club Participants, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

These women come to the monthly local Bible Book Club. Laura on the northend is in blue. Cathi on the northend is in the front on the right, and Jan on the northend is in the back in black with the white head covering.

Passover and Ham?


Passover and Ham?, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

I had to put this in. It is so "me." I had fun making the pharaoh and Moses puppets talk back and forth to one another. This is from my "Passover Plagues Bag."

What a wonderful evening.

I was the only kosher "ham" at the Passover!

Thursday, March 20, 2008

First Day of Spring


First Day of Spring, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

This what I do for the kids for the first day of spring. See the next photo for a close up of the soil for the tulip. :)

Yummy Dirt


Yummy Dirt, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

The "dirt" is ice cream with ground up oreo cookies on top and gummy worms.

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Sick Car and Family


Sick Car and Family, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

My whole family was sick, but I wanted to get my hair cut, but my car wouldn't start. :)

Saturday, March 15, 2008

A Day of Discovery


A Day of Discovery, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

I took pictures for a Parents for Education Plus Discovery Day that my friend, Dee, organized. There were many classes. This is my favorite picture of this day. This boy was SO excited to dissect his first squid! He knew more than the teacher about them too. Very cute. I found out toward the end of the class that this is a child of a guy that my husband knows from high school! Small world and fun day.

Tasty!


Tasty!, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

PE+ Squid Dissection Ink


PE+ Squid Dissection Ink, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

Writing their name with squid ink

PE+ Fish Printing


PE+ Fish Printing, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

Matthew Hard at Work


Matthew Hard at Work, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

This is the same adorable guy that came to my door to sell Cub Scout popcorn last fall. Here he is at the PE+ Day

Matthew's Japanese Letters


Matthew's Japanese Letters, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

PE+ Japanese Cultural Arts


PE+ Japanese Cultural Arts, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

PE+ Painting


PE+ Painting, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Ornamental Plum


Ornamental Plum, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

My neighbor was chopping down their ornamental plum tree, and she asked if I wanted some branches. I put it in water, and this is what bloomed!

Spring is almost upon us!

Sunday, March 9, 2008

Mom's Entertainment/Kids' Entertainment


Mom's Entertainment, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

I started tackling Herodotus while the kids tackled . . .

We wanted to get something special as a gift from my mom to our kids. They have so many friends with these, but they have never even asked for one. So, Geo waited in line two weeks ago, but his number was not drawn.

The same thing happened this Sunday, but the couple in front of him gave Geo their number and said, "Merry Christmas!" Now that is a Random Act of Kindness if I ever saw one.

My entertainment and my kids' entertainment are quite different. :)

Saturday, March 8, 2008

Champoeg Park 10K


Champoeg Park 10K, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

For those of you who read "The Well" blog, you are not seeing double! I posted this in both places.

We did a 10K at Champoeg Park along the Willametter River. It was very fun and no complaint were heard. The weather was perfect, not too hot or cold and NO WIND! We took the little Powershot. So, the pictures aren't as nice as the pro ones that were taken of us along the way:

See here and here.

Ash Wetland Off The Willamette

This was our favorite sight along the 10K route at about the halfway point.

Along the Willamette in Champoeg Park

We were on the 10K walk, but there were 10K, 20K, and 30K (!) runners lapping us throughout the race! it was quite exciting.

The Finish Line


The Finish Line, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

Friday, March 7, 2008

Race Car Derby


Race Car Derby, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

My kids did 4-H Derby Cars for the last two months, and this night was the BIG RACE! We had a big potluck with about seven other homeschool families and cleared out a church sanctuary to set up the race track. Very fun evening! I especially loved my talk with a high school senior girl. She was precious!

Precious Bundle


Precious Bundle, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

This precious bundle was at the Race Car Derby! Love her expression. By the way, she is the baby sister of this girl. Mom is a blonde-haired beauty of seven children, and her daughters are all gorgeous!

War Protesters at Twilight


War Protester at Twilight, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

I forgot that I had the camera on a slow speed. So this blurred as I snap the protesters in front of the courthouse from our moving car. I thought it was a cool picture!

Thursday, March 6, 2008

First Blooms


First Blooms, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

George and I are teaching a Digital Photography Class. So, we took the kids out to a park to snap away. We told them the goal is "quantity" of photographs. One of the girls took 168 photos in 35 minutes!

Here are just a few from the park. Nothing special.

Daffodils in Bloom


Daffodils in Bloom, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

In our church coutyard on 4-H Digital Photography Day.

His Ear


His Ear, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

I love everything about this man.

Hybrid Goose


Hybrid Goose, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

Why didn't I think to get the full reflection of the goose in the pond? Bummer.

Lonely Bench


Lonely Bench, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

Those Oregon Trees


Those Oregon Trees, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

Bike Path through Starker Arts Park

I have taken this bike path for about thirty years now. I take off from the university and do the loop around town. The park and ball fields came in the late 80's. This area used to be pristine farm land back then. The park was a nice addition, but much of the bike path is now lined with housing developments. Progress. Sigh.

Buds of Spring


Buds of Spring, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

Sarah the Photog


Sarah the Photog, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

This lovely young woman is a very good photographer. She is the assistant in the class. She has a D-80 like mine and already does regular photography gigs.

In August 2005, when she was 13, she was diagnosed with Lymphoma. Her request from the Make-A-Wish Foundation was this camera. Her scans look great now. However, her mom has inflammatory, metastatic breast cancer, and her liver is now failing. Please pray for this dear family!

Photo Reflections


Photo Reflections, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

Sarah, Me, and Marnie. Marnie is the one who took 167 pictures!