Tuesday 31 July 2012

To My Dad and Mom

Dennis & Kathleen (1970)
© Ellie Kelsch

Growing up I've learnt about love,
I've been surrounded by it everyday.
I'm so glad you've both found it,
And it's why we're here today.

They say there's secrets to a good marriage,
That there are rules to obey,
But the most important rules of love,
Are what you two do everyday.

It's the ''hey babes'' in the morning,
It's how she makes his tea,
It's the way he smiles at her,
Such a sweet thing to see.

It's never being to old to hold hands,
Or to watch movies on the couch,
It's accepting all the flaws,
Even when the other's a grouch.

It's telling him he's not going grey,
It's the ''You look fine in those jeans''
It's ignoring the mid-life crisis,
and all her little ''scenes''.

It's facing the world as one,
And it's more than love at first sight,
It's together being a family,
Each and every day and night.

It's the way he looks into her eyes,
It's the way that she looks too,
It's why they stand before us,
and it's why they said ''I do''.

And now I stand here today,
On this important moment in life,
With two people very in love,
Now husband and wife.

Growing up, I've learnt about love,
and seeing it today proves it true,
You've both taught me so much,
And I'd be lucky to be half as happy as you.


I Love you Mom and Dad.  Congratulations on your 42nd wedding anniversary.

Love
Chareen

Friday 27 July 2012

HSMJ - Having to eat my words

Fireworks at Docklands Melbourne 27/07/12
In my life this week…
I have had to eat my words on this blog.  I signed a Blogging with Integrity pledge when I first started blogging and was startled this week when I logged on and found two comments pending on my Cranky Old Man post. I am so pleased that he took the time to write to me and let me know that the photo on my blog was his personally and no I did not have permission to use it.
   
In our homeschool this week…
  • We have been on holiday :o)
Helpful homeschooling tips or advice to share…
  • Now, an older woman in the Lord, I can tell you that a parent’s imperfect efforts to home educate will bear more fruit than an environment that puts a strain on the parent-child relationship and obscures the Savior. The righteousness you long for, in your precious family, by God’s generous grace can be yours. - Karen Andreola  (Safe in My Garden)
I am inspired by…

Places we’re going and people we’re seeing…
  • On Monday Sir N had a sleepover at his Aunts place and had so much fun.
  • On Tuesday we went to the RAAF museum and were blessed with some goodies from there.
  • Wednesday - Swimming
  • Thursday - A day at home and resting
  • Friday we went to Docklands in Melbourne to watch the fireworks display. It rained and we all got soaked to the bone and built a wonderful memory.


My favorite thing this week was…
  • My Surprise 40th Birthday Party on Saturday evening. I felt so deeply loved and appreciated.

What’s working/not working for us…


Questions/thoughts I have…
  • I have been blessed with a Toshiba AT300 Tablet for my birthday.  Can you recommend some Android Apps ?
Things I’m working on…
  • Looking for something sporty for Sir N to enroll in.  This term we are going to be trying out Kelly Sports.  We start next Tuesday.
  • My summary post for Expedition Earth - South Africa
I’m reading…
I’m cooking…
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On Pinterest I found...

I’m grateful for…
  • To all my friends and family who took the time to put together a Surprise Birthday Party for me on Saturday night and who blessed me with the most beautiful gifts.

A photo, video, link, or quote to share…
Children will not remember you for the material things you provided But for the feeling that you cherished them - Richard L Evans.

 Blessings

Chareen


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Wednesday 25 July 2012

TT - Australian Story (An Illustrated Timeline)

 Welcome to Tuesdays Treasures.  I started these posts as a way of sharing great books in honour of my friend in New Zealand who would arrive with the treasures she had unearthed at her weekly trip to the library!

There are so many wonderful books out there hiding on shelves so I invite you to blog about a book on your shelf, one you're reading or one you found at the library and add your post to Learning All the Time Favourite Resource Link Up



This week ...

An Illustrated Timeline
by Tania McCartney



I am super impressed with this book!  Being an immigrant I am always on the lookout for great books on Australian History. This book has made a great impression on me.

It's a visual timeline. It has a beautiful balance of photographs, snippets of information and drawings.

The books starts from creation on page two and the formation of the continants moving to the human history of Australia starting with the Indigenous Australians tell stories of the Dreamtime (Creation). The next double spread page starts with the 1600 AD and moves gradually through history to 2010 with Julia Gillard becoming Australia's first female Prime Minister and Mary MacKillop.

Here is a sneak peak to see what it looks like inside:


 
What the Author says: "One of my biggest aims in writing Australian Story was a far-flung idea that I wanted to make history ‘cool’ for school kids. Most kids would look at the subject of history and not in any way, shape or form, associate it with ‘cool’. I know I didn’t when I was a kid, so yes, my cool-seeking goal was certainly a big one." - Tania McCartney

Blessings






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