Visiting the NC Transportation Museum

We recently visited the North Carolina Transportation Museum in Spencer, NC. The museum has quite an impressive collection of vintage cars and trains, a great gift shop and a working train. We had a great time and the kids enjoyed their first "real train" ride.

Super Sites to Visit this Week

3-D Paper Crafts and Paper Toys for creative fun
The Electric Company's Website..."Hey You Guys!"
MathActive for grades K-2
Learn about weaving great tales and Native American Storytelling
American Experience: Assassination of Lincoln
History: Looking for Lincoln
Highlights Lincoln Resources
The History of Valentine's Day
More Background on Valentine
Valentine's Crafts and Activities
Valentine Printables

Wordful Wednesday - Bella Bella!

Here she is...our new baby. What a love bug! We are so happy to have her join our family and so far, I think the feeling is mutual.












As we were not all able to agree on a name, we combined them. This little thing's name is Isabel Elizabeth Rosebud Babydoll Rich, but I think we'll call her Bella ;D She won't be little for long though, she is full-blooded great dane.

My First Blog Award

Woohoo! I'm so excited. I just received my first blog award! Thank you, thank you to Crystal at The Italian Bella Diaries for awarding me this honor.

Now it is my turn to pass it on:
This is what you need to do...
Thank the person who gave the award to you, post the award on your blog or in a post, nominate 10 blogs which show great attitude/gratitude, link to the people you chose on your post, and comment on their blogs to tell them about the award!

1. The New Unschooler
2. Ready Set Read Reviews
3. 4 Peas in a Pod
4. Crunchy Domestic Goddess
5. Homeschooled Twins
6. Up North Mommy
7. 7 Clown Circus
8. The $200 Mission
9. Atypical Homeschool
10.Mom to the Screaming Masses

Please visit these great blogs and leave some comment love!

Just for Fun

Stuck inside? I'm looking out on a cold, damp, gray day. Think we'll be finding some indoor fun for the next couple of days...

How about a virtual field trip to a Commercial Dairy Farm?
Or, get started on some Valentine cards and crafts.
You could make some sweets for the sweet.
Plus, check out this link for fun ideas each day of this month.

And if this kids start to drive you batty, just take 'em down with good old fashioned tickle-torture or ambush them with a pillow fight. Once the giggles subside you are sure to feel better!

Free Coffee? Gotta Love That!