Benicia Capitol Building Field Trip

This was a fun, educational and impromptu field trip.  We finally got to visit the Benicia Capitol Building, since there is news that it might soon close down.  A total bonus was touring the Fischer home behind the Capitol Building.  Mr. Fischer was the town butcher back in the mid 1800's.  He lived there with his wife and 4 children.  The items found in the home were authentic of the time period and some were even the original items used by the Fischer family.

                                      This room was used for assembly meetings.

                                        Mr.& Mrs. Fischer

This kind volunteer was very gracious in answering our children's questions.

Jasmine was very fascinated by this original wedding dress worn by Mr. Fischer's daughter.

This piano is the only one in Northern CA (of its type and time period) that survived the Great SF Fire in the 1800's.

This was such an interesting item.  Contest on who can guess what it is.  Leave a comment.  No prize, though.  Just the satisfaction of knowing something.

As you can see, the children enjoyed this trip back to the 1800's.

So Thankful for Friends!

“Is any pleasure on earth as great as a circle of Christian friends by a good fire?”
C.S. Lewis

"A friend is a person with whom I may be sincere. Before him I may think aloud."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson

There may not have been a fire roaring in the hearth, but there was definitely a great friend with whom I can think aloud.  So very thankful for this sweet friendship.

I know this looks scary, but it's the only picture I took of our annual night out.  Nothing beats dinner, dessert, getting lost in Vacaville, catching a movie, and sweet fellowship in between.  (A special thanks to my hubby for taking great care of the kiddies while we hung out/went out.)

 One of the many enjoyable walks the girls went on.

Resurrection Day

After a timely reminder of the work Jesus Christ did on our behalf, His life, death, and resurrection, we were again blessed to share this good news with family.

Of course, the children celebrated with their very own chocolate galore!

Here, the kiddies posed  just long enough to take the picture, then rushed out to their respective corners to check out their loot.

It seems like the number of kiddies increase every other year.  Love it!

Our Baker!

So glad our "Ate" loves to bake!  This was her first attempt in making homemade cinnabon buns.  (She kindly refused help from mom.)  They were awesome!  Dad took quite a few to work and the rest were devoured pretty quickly.  Good job, Jazzy!

Fun Family Times

It was another gorgeous, sunny day!  As a rule, we try to take advantage of a warm day by spending some of it outside.  This afternoon, we headed to the backwoods of Vacaville.  The fields and hills were making me want to sing, "the hills are alive w/ the sound of music!"  Afterwards, papa took us to yummy yogurt!

 Tay & Offie are way ahead, Jazzy is holding Oreo's leash, Mia's walking along, and Tim and me are behind taking the pictures.

Thank you, Lord for a beautiful day!

Day #7 ~ Thankful

Thankful that my kiddies enjoy cuddling on the couch while reading.  Precious times!

Day #6 ~ Thankful

Late entry, but still thankful.

Thankful #6 ~ Soooo glad that after two days of confusion, the light turned on, and the Binary System became clear.  Thank you, Love, for patiently explaining it!