September 30, 2009

Oh, How I Love Them...


The girls surprised me with this sweet picture of fall they drew on the dry erase board in the school room.

It says "Fall is the coolest season!!!"

Thanks girls...I love you both. :)

September 29, 2009

Museum Day Downtown

We had a wonderful day at the Orange County Regional History Center. It was a fun girls day out on a beautiful day downtown.


This is a beautiful park area just outside the museum.

The original clock from the Courthouse, the former use of this building.


Learning about Florida...cracker style.




We visited this area in Christmas, FL before. It is a great facility.





Aunt Dee- Dee enjoyed the day with us...

and Grandma too :)


One of the field trips we took last year was to a pioneer settlement in Barberville. The spinning was a favorite for the girls & I.

Our future farmer :)


This was one of the neatest areas...old FL orange groves.



Sister~Sisters!

This was very interesting to visualize.


Grandma & her girls :)


Aunt Dee-Dee & the girls :)

I remember these old machines.


The lighting is poor in this picture. That is me as the judge and Madi & Mia on each side. This felt so familiar in relation to my everyday life. :)


What a jury!


This one room was set up with tables & lots of games. The girls tried Twister, Trouble, & Hungry Hippos.

We enjoyed a game of...Sorry!



Yes, that would be a one for ...1st Place! :)


The kids corner courtesy of Barnes & Noble...we really want some bean bags for the play room.


Family time is the best!!

The day ended with lunch and a ride on the bus downtown...FUN!!!

Madeline's Recipe

Jam Surprise Muffins

We followed the recipe except that we put too much jam.


Before...


& after :)