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Reminiscence

By Annette Heidmann February 29, 2012 Drama 2 Comments

Oh it’s been a delightful morning.  One of the fun little surprises in the lit-boxes was a script for the one-act play, “Sorry, Wrong Number” — which got me to…

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What *WAS* in those boxes?

By Annette Heidmann February 29, 2012 curriculum, Home Schooling 3 Comments
What *WAS* in those boxes?

Although we’ve had science, history, and math covered pretty well, and we’ve got the Great Books for the high school level, and a great religion course in the Didache series,…

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Bread and Books

By Annette Heidmann February 28, 2012 curriculum, Food, Home Schooling 2 Comments

I’m sick today, fighting a cough and plugged up head… but we did some school, yes we did.  And I had Laurent at home today, so she was able to…

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Discovery

By Annette Heidmann February 28, 2012 Uncategorized No Comments

Just ran a batch of almonds through my Diamant grinder this morning and was amazed at the fine, smooth butter that came out.  No more grainy nut butters with the…

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The School Room

By Annette Heidmann February 27, 2012 Home Schooling 1 Comment
The School Room

Walking through the dining room into the kitchen past my children, all busily attending to their schoolwork at the table, I am compelled to gush, “I LOVE you kids!!” Megan’s…

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A Weekend Revisited…

By Annette Heidmann February 27, 2012 Catholic, Family Life, House 4 Comments
A Weekend Revisited…

Wow what a weekend.  (!!!)  Here’s a brief recap: Friday afternoon: Malinda came over and hung out with us, did a little school work, played on the computer, and spent…

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February at the Ranch V – Sunday, all day

By Annette Heidmann February 23, 2012 Ranch 1 Comment
February at the Ranch V – Sunday, all day

Sunday morning began bright and early with some tasty oatmeal, followed by a quick scrub and brush to make us all respectable, and then into town for 10am mass. After…

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February at the Ranch IV – Saturday Afternoon Hike

By Annette Heidmann February 22, 2012 Ranch 1 Comment
February at the Ranch IV – Saturday Afternoon Hike

Our afternoon hike to Purcell Well was designed to accommodate both Malinda’s desire to do some “off-roading” in the Suburban, and my desire to not climb up any mountains, that…

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February at the Ranch III – Saturday, Early Afternoon

By Annette Heidmann February 22, 2012 Ranch No Comments
February at the Ranch III – Saturday, Early Afternoon

After shopping for groceries and fixing Nettie’s Gate, it was nearly noon, and the poll was taken:  eat lunch, go for a hike, or go target shooting.  It was a…

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February at the Ranch II – Saturday Morning

By Annette Heidmann February 22, 2012 Ranch No Comments
February at the Ranch II – Saturday Morning

Unbelievably, it was 14°F when we woke up Saturday morning.  That’s pretty insane for a bunch of desert rats such as I must admit we have become.  I’ve nearly lost…

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February at the Ranch I – Friday Night

By Annette Heidmann February 21, 2012 Ranch No Comments
February at the Ranch I – Friday Night

It’s been longer than usual between ranch trips this winter… the scheduling complexities increase exponentially with our church involvements and college and theater classes to coordinate.  We managed to nail…

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