Sometimes a honeypot is a welcome sight but when it is outside your dining room window it is urban blight.
Sunday, June 26, 2016
A Nerfy Linky
What is summer with out Nerf guns? Got boys then you will like these linky's.
Build a Nerf Battlefield
Nerf Party - this is one of my posts and happens to be one of items I have the most pins for in Pinterest.
Build Nerf Dart Shooter
Friday, June 24, 2016
Diary of a Mediocre Homemaker - Ferocious Fish
Dear Diary
My kids don't like to craft anymore at least not with me. I still feel the need to be creative. I like to craft but I am not an artist. So below is a little kid craft that I enjoyed. My kids did not see the humor nor did they participate. It was a fun diversion for me.
I got the idea from Craftwack
My kids don't like to craft anymore at least not with me. I still feel the need to be creative. I like to craft but I am not an artist. So below is a little kid craft that I enjoyed. My kids did not see the humor nor did they participate. It was a fun diversion for me.
I thought the fish eating the small fish was
a nice touch. My kids weren't impressed
with the blood soaked teeth and the lil
fish.
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Sunday, June 19, 2016
Father's Day Linky Love
Dad Getting His Kodak Moment |
Happy Father's Day
Father's Day Playlist
The Families That Can't Afford Sumer
5 Pro Photo Tips for Kids Who Want to Get Beyond Selfies
Millennials Want to Make Books Cool Again - I love the ease of digital books but hands down would rather read from a physical book.
Saturday, June 18, 2016
Summer Bucket List
What is on your summer bucket list? Below is what I have on mine.
Great Washington Heritage Geo Adventure. We already have got one stamp. Check out our trip to Fort Nisqually.
Bike the Hiawatha. It might really happen this year. This has been on the bucket list for a while.
Visit Some Waterfalls in our own county
Participate in Summer Reading Program from the Library- Ours for adults is Book Bingo. I already got 3 squares.
Visit a Fire Tower - This is for my youngest son. He wants to do that. Kelly Butte might be an option.
Friday, June 17, 2016
WA Heritage Geo Adventure - Fort Nisqually
This past weekend we got to spend some time with Pappy. We decided to mark off one of boxes for the Washington Heritage Geo Adventure. We headed to Point Defiance Park in Tacoma, Washington. We followed 5 mile Drive. This is a sprawling park that includes the historic Fort Nisqually.
We started by making a detour to Owen Beach. It was relatively uncrowded for a Saturday probably because earlier it was rainy and gloomy. I love the cement sidewalk that runs along the beach. It was perfect for Pappy's walker. My son found a lot of sea glass against the sea wall. We saw a dog who had found a stick that just so happened to be 5 foot long. The dog was so proud of it.
After our detour we headed to Fort Nisqually. Along the way, we saw numerous raccoons. It appears that people are feeding them. We struggled a bit to find this geocache but eventually our geo sense kicked in. It was fun to walk the outside of the fort. Fort Nisqually is a living history museum. We didn't go into the actual fort for the geocache.
We started by making a detour to Owen Beach. It was relatively uncrowded for a Saturday probably because earlier it was rainy and gloomy. I love the cement sidewalk that runs along the beach. It was perfect for Pappy's walker. My son found a lot of sea glass against the sea wall. We saw a dog who had found a stick that just so happened to be 5 foot long. The dog was so proud of it.
Fort Nisqually Selfie
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Wednesday, June 15, 2016
What I Read June
It is summer and the reading should be easy or least interesting. I am participating in my library's summer reading program for adults for the summer. Ours is book bingo. I managed to get a couple squares filled in.
Girl On The Train by Paula Hawkins
Why did I wait so long to read this one? Wow this was a hard one to put down. If you like twisty and not seeing what is coming, YOU HAVE TO READ THIS ONE! I am bummed that I couldn't count this in my summer reading bingo card but I read it prior to June 4th.
The House at Riverton by Kate Morton
I seem to be on a Kate Morton kick. This was recommended to me because I am a fan of Downton Abbey. The main character Grace Bradley was a servant at Riverton House . Years later a film director comes to ask Grace about her time at Riverton, Grace starts remembering what that she knows a secret about a death of a young poet at Riverton House. I didn't enjoy this Kate Morton book as much as The Lake House but it was a good read about aristocrats and privilege.
Cinder by Marissa Meyer
This is a take off of the Cinderella story but involves Cyborgs, Androids, and Lunars. Cinder is a mechanic who meets a prince and attends a ball. Oh and she is a cyborg as well. There is even an evil step mother. According to my library's online book app, I read this in 3 hours and 30 minutes. I didn't think I would like it but I was wrong. The book was interesting though not in a genre I usually read. I enjoyed it a lot.
Check out what everyone else is reading over at Modern Mrs Darcy.
Girl On The Train by Paula Hawkins
Why did I wait so long to read this one? Wow this was a hard one to put down. If you like twisty and not seeing what is coming, YOU HAVE TO READ THIS ONE! I am bummed that I couldn't count this in my summer reading bingo card but I read it prior to June 4th.
The House at Riverton by Kate Morton
I seem to be on a Kate Morton kick. This was recommended to me because I am a fan of Downton Abbey. The main character Grace Bradley was a servant at Riverton House . Years later a film director comes to ask Grace about her time at Riverton, Grace starts remembering what that she knows a secret about a death of a young poet at Riverton House. I didn't enjoy this Kate Morton book as much as The Lake House but it was a good read about aristocrats and privilege.
Cinder by Marissa Meyer
This is a take off of the Cinderella story but involves Cyborgs, Androids, and Lunars. Cinder is a mechanic who meets a prince and attends a ball. Oh and she is a cyborg as well. There is even an evil step mother. According to my library's online book app, I read this in 3 hours and 30 minutes. I didn't think I would like it but I was wrong. The book was interesting though not in a genre I usually read. I enjoyed it a lot.
Check out what everyone else is reading over at Modern Mrs Darcy.
Sunday, June 12, 2016
School Is OUT Linky!
Children who grow up surrounded by books "earn more as adults"
$50 ALDI Summer Lunch Kids Summer Lunch Plan - I don't have a nearby ALDI's but I like the ideas
Summer 2016 Beach Reads
Post-It War Between Two Office Buildings- Anyone done any post it art? Below is what I did with Post It Notes one Christmas
How to Teach Your Child to be an Includer
24 Easy Summer Science Experiments for Kids - Some fun easy stuff here. My kids have enjoyed doing a few of these.
Saturday, June 11, 2016
Transition from High School to the Real World - Pt 4
This is my personal journal about my son's journey to adulthood. My son is a High Functioning Autistic. I thought this might be helpful to other parents with kids facing the transition from high school to the real world.
April
Got a refusal for a 3 year evaluation for my son. Mixed feelings on this. I am more than a bit confused but evidently that is par for the course. Of course this is best for the district but in the long run is this best for my son.
I am frustrated with the system and lack of communication. I just want to yell "ENOUGH". IT took a few emails and calls to resolve some issues. We got it somewhat sorted. We ended up having a transition meeting. It was frustrating but necessary. My son is going to walk for graduation with his local High School. He won't get his actual diploma until he finishes the transition program and the diploma will be issued from his local high school. My kid attended a local school contracted by several school districts for emotionally disturbed kids. He met all the graduation requirements including senior project. He is going to get a chance to visit the transition program.
Links galore because it is Autism Awareness Month (lots of feel good stories)
Autism: Whom to Trust and Whom to Avoid like the Plague
When Opera Meets Autism - Podcast from Only Human - very interesting
Standard Approach to Autism Education May Impair Learning
Adult Transition for Mom
May
It seems like everything is happening at once. That is not a generalization either. I ended up having to sign a waiver for evaluation. My son decided to after graduation to attend community transitions. We got to visit the program location. That was essential for my kid. My kid loves a preview. We also visited the field where the graduation was going to be held. He gets overwhelmed easily. I want him to know what the expectations are upfront. This month is a blur of appointments.
Simplifying Childhood May Protect Against Mental Health Issues - The key word is may. I think this might be a over simplication of the problem
The One Thing We Shouldn't Tell Children with Autism
Autism Can Be An Asset In The Workplace
June
My son walked for his graduation. There was a lot of contingency plans but he attended his graduation . He was 100% appropriate. He even had honor cords for maintaining a GPA of over 3.5 for High School. Working on getting connected with DVR.(Department of Vocational Rehabilitation). My son had his intake appointment. I realized that my son being asked a lot of questions puts him on edge. He can only tolerated this for about 30 minutes.
April
Got a refusal for a 3 year evaluation for my son. Mixed feelings on this. I am more than a bit confused but evidently that is par for the course. Of course this is best for the district but in the long run is this best for my son.
I am frustrated with the system and lack of communication. I just want to yell "ENOUGH". IT took a few emails and calls to resolve some issues. We got it somewhat sorted. We ended up having a transition meeting. It was frustrating but necessary. My son is going to walk for graduation with his local High School. He won't get his actual diploma until he finishes the transition program and the diploma will be issued from his local high school. My kid attended a local school contracted by several school districts for emotionally disturbed kids. He met all the graduation requirements including senior project. He is going to get a chance to visit the transition program.
Links galore because it is Autism Awareness Month (lots of feel good stories)
Autism: Whom to Trust and Whom to Avoid like the Plague
When Opera Meets Autism - Podcast from Only Human - very interesting
Standard Approach to Autism Education May Impair Learning
Adult Transition for Mom
May
It seems like everything is happening at once. That is not a generalization either. I ended up having to sign a waiver for evaluation. My son decided to after graduation to attend community transitions. We got to visit the program location. That was essential for my kid. My kid loves a preview. We also visited the field where the graduation was going to be held. He gets overwhelmed easily. I want him to know what the expectations are upfront. This month is a blur of appointments.
Simplifying Childhood May Protect Against Mental Health Issues - The key word is may. I think this might be a over simplication of the problem
The One Thing We Shouldn't Tell Children with Autism
Autism Can Be An Asset In The Workplace
June
I love the victory gesture
photo by TT
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My son walked for his graduation. There was a lot of contingency plans but he attended his graduation . He was 100% appropriate. He even had honor cords for maintaining a GPA of over 3.5 for High School. Working on getting connected with DVR.(Department of Vocational Rehabilitation). My son had his intake appointment. I realized that my son being asked a lot of questions puts him on edge. He can only tolerated this for about 30 minutes.
Friday, June 10, 2016
New Park in Town - Star Park
Photo by CMR |
Cool Swing Thing |
I don't have little kids anymore but my big kid (17) wanted to check it out. There were a number of swings even a bucket seat for special needs. But this yellow disk swing was extremely popular.
Ferndale is well know for it's tagged Metallica Bridge over the Nooksack River so as a parent I appreciated the tagged Ferndale Bridge. I thought that was a nice touch.
There is huge slide for the little thrill seekers that comes out through this tree. This is similar to the park in Lynden.
There was also a nice Mt Baker climbing wall
If you are in the area, check Star Park out. I only highlighted a few of the features of this lovely new park. There is also the bow of a ferry that has a rocking platform, monkey bars of various kinds, fireman pole, smaller slides, and merry go round. It is fenced and has a nice sized toddler area as well. It is on the backside of Pioneer Park near the ball fields. After playing ,take a stroll on the river walk and see the totems or play in the fountain near main street.
Sunday, June 5, 2016
Graduation Linky Love
In honor of my son graduating from High School, I am posting his favorite song of late.
10 Things Every High School Graduate Should Hear
8 Former Students Thank Their Teachers Who Changed Their Lives
11 Hot YA Novels for your Summer - via Modern Mrs Darcy
Are You Sure There Isn't Something Else I Could Do Before the End of the School Year - Oh parents you must read this. So Funny and So True
Thursday, June 2, 2016
T-Shirts : The New Bumper Sticker
One of my favorite past times is to go through the racks at our Value Village and look for t-shirts with funny sayings. I don't usually buy but take pictures for your enjoyment. I was just thinking to myself that t-shirts are really the bumper stickers of today's generation. People will just about put anything on a t-shirt. These are just some I found enjoyable on my last trip.
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