BIG Day

Today was a big day in the life of our family......Emma Kate had her first Kindergarten test.  It was a review test of all the things that she has learned so far in English and Math.  I wasn't sure how she was going to do on this test since I couldn't help her.  She sat down at the table and I explained to her what she needed to do.  I know you are wondering - did she pass or not!?!  SHE PASSED WITH FLYING COLORS!!!!  I can not begin to tell you how proud I am of her right now.  She continues to enjoy being schooled at home.  She even tells people that we see out and about that she is home schooled.  I continue to enjoy educating her at home.  It is such a joy to be able to see your child learn and grow.  

Until next time........

Michelle

This Weeks Recipe

Here is this weeks recipe for you to enjoy.  This is very fast to make and is extremely good.  Hope you enjoy ~ Michelle

Pasta Salad

* 1 package of bow tie pasta

* 1- 1 1/2 cups of mayo

* 1 package of powdered ranch dressing

* 1 can of mandarin oranges

*  1/4 cup red or green grapes (halved)

*  1 cup chicken (optional)

* Cook bow tie pasta

* Boil chicken and cut into pieces

* Once chicken and pasta is done mix all together with other ingredients

* Refrigerate until cold

*  Serve and enjoy!

Poems

I can not tell you how grateful I am to the Father for the eagerness of learning that he has put in my child's heart.  She amazes me each and every day.  She longs to do more and strives to glorify the Father by doing her best.  As a part of our schooling we are learning some poems.  She has memorized two poems already - they are as follows:

"Sir roaster is a noisy chap,  He wakes you from your morning nap.  He sleeps but little all night through,  Crows at eleven, one and two."

"Mrs. Hen, the kind old dame,  Always dresses just the same;  She talks all day about her joys,  And lays nice eggs for girls and boys." 

It is great to see her running through the house or standing like she is on a stage saying these poems.  We are very proud of the progress that she has made and are very thankful to the Father for this opportunity to school her at home.

Michelle

Favorite Recipes

I thought that I would take the time and share with you a few receipes that our family enjoys. These will be fast, easy and some can even be frozen.  I am going to start posting one recipe per week.  I hope you enjoy ~  Michelle

Gram's Chicken Tetrazzini

* 1/2 cup bell pepper - chopped

* 1 large onion - chopped

* 1 cup chickn broth

* 4 cups chicken - boiled
* 2 cans of cream of mushroom soup

* 1/4 teaspoon of celery salt

* 1 tablespoon of worchestershire sauce

* salt and pepper

* 1 cup grated cheddar cheese

* 1  eight ounce box of spaghetti - cooked

* Cook bell pepper and onion in broth

* Mix all ingredients together except for 1/2 cup of cheese

* Place in baking dish

* Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese

* Heat for 25 minutes at 325 degrees until cheese has melted

* Can be frozen

Kindergarten

We started getting all of our Kindergarten books in this past week.  Each time a new book has come in we have showed them to Emma Kate and have told her these were her new Kindergarten books.  Today was our official first day of Kindergarten.  This morning we woke up bright and early and the first thing out of Emma Kate's mouth was "Momma are you ready to start Kindergarten?"  I began to tell her that we probably needed to eat some breakfast before we got started.  She, however, did not want any part of that.  So, I gathered all of our books together and we got up to our dining room table and started immediately.  Her excitement was contagious!   As I began to teach her she amazed me with her ability to pick things up so quickly.  We did language arts, math and history this morning.  After lunch we will have some time of reading and when Daddy gets home this evening he will be teaching her Bible.  As I was bringing our morning school time to a close she didn't want to stop!  She kept asking to do more and more.   I am so thankful that I have this time with her and am looking forward to the upcoming year (and eventually homeschooling my other girls as well).  

Michelle