Sunday, June 27, 2010

Another Cool Fireworks Shot


DSC_8027, originally uploaded by Chez VH.

Fireworks!


Fireworks!, originally uploaded by Chez VH.

My husband took this fabulous photo. Those are our kids and a bunch of their friends sitting up close to the show.

Friday, June 25, 2010

Tornado at Old World Wisconsin

As I've mentioned numerous times on this blog, Old World Wisconsin, a living history museum located about 1/2 hour from our house, is one of our family's favorite places. It was hit by a tornado on Monday night, June 25th. Quite remarkably, no people or even animals were hurt and all of the historic buildings are intact, but the amount of damage on the whole was enormous. Here's a video on what's been going on there.



Also, please pray for the people of the neighboring town of Eagle, where many homes were destroyed or damaged.

Tuesday, June 01, 2010

Terri's Summer Reading List

Terri (age 12) is a voracious reader and is particularly interested in reading about history and saint stories...

I also wanted to mention that when I make these sorts of lists, I do them alongside and with the input of that child. It definitely increases the interest level and opportunity for success!

Archimedes and the Door of Science
St. John Bosco and St. Dominic Savio
Mother Cabrini: Missionary to the World
Mara, Daughter of the Nile
Abigail and the Widow Mary
Saint Paul the Apostle
The Door in the Wall
Viking Adventure
The Hundred Penny Box
Silver for General Washington
A Proper Acadian
Shhh! We're Writing the Constitution
Across the Puddingstone Dam
These Happy Golden Years
The Wind Blows Free
The Wide Horizon
The Good Land
Escape from Warsaw
A Place to Hide
Magnificent Failure: The Story of Father Solanus Casey
Number the Stars
The Small War of Sergeant Donkey
The Weka-Feather Cloak
The Hobbit
The Shadow of the Bear