Monthly Archives: August 2009

Just Figuring It Out!!

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Gail

From st gemma theo joel lucas from theo mom   Here are a couple pictures I love that were taken way back last winter/spring.  Theo’s mom emailed them to me and I just figured out how to save them to … Continue reading →

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Wow! “A Magical Place”….that’s Smiling Tree

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Gail

We met online.  It seemed like a perfect match so I invited Holly and her 3 year old son to come to camp and check it out.  Holly and her son Bryles had a great time and Holly wrote a … Continue reading →

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Worms, Worms, Worms!

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Gail

     We had fun with worms today.  We built a worm farm by layering dirt and sand in a clear plastic bottle then dug up worms from the compost heap and added them along with some food (lettuce, apple peel) … Continue reading →

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Granny-Nanny….More Prayer Flags

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Gail

From st misc + worms   I’m happily doing some more nanny/doula “work”.  The family I’m helping has a charming and bright 3 1/2 year old girl and a sweet new 3-4month old baby boy.  I brought our prayer flag … Continue reading →

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Lights, Action, Camera…..mixed feelings

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Gail

I love when I capture a moment, an expression, an emotion with my camera.  I love taking pictures.  Every once in a while I won’t have my camera or I’m too busy living the moment to take time away to take … Continue reading →

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Kick the Can Ice Cream

Posted on August 15, 2009 by Gail

  When my kids were young we made kick the can ice cream.  It was so much fun.  We put our ingredients in a coffee can, added a spoon as an agitator then taped it up with duct tape then … Continue reading →

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Windsocks at Camp

Posted on August 15, 2009 by Gail

From st misc windsocks   Stephenie my niece (great-niece) and helper often makes our samples.  Here shes’ making a Smiling Tree Camp windsock…….thanks Steph    This is a fun project we did earlier in the summer and I’m just now … Continue reading →

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Dyeing Queen Anne’s Lace

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Gail

Do you remember dyeing carnations when you were a kid?  I do.  We’d put white carnations in jars with colored water and the carnations would change color….magic!   I saw some Queen Anne’s Lace dyed the same way…..beautiful!  I thought it … Continue reading →

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Busy Day…black berries, cheesy pretzels, wild flowers

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Gail

We had a busy day at camp. Started by picking blackberries then everyone made cheesy pretzels. I wanted to try dyeing Queen Anne’s Lace with food coloring but my prototype didn’t work very well so I went ahead and picked … Continue reading →

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Hanging Out at Camp

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Gail

It was an easy, breezy day at camp. Everyone seemed to be drawn to the hammock…..ahhhhh….a quiet moment

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Fun Day at Camp….flags, horses, worms, tomatoes!!!

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Gail

We started camp with a quick run around and a few songs then off to explore and create.  Our project this week was our take on Tibetan Prayer flags.  I’m sure you’ve seen these flags flying in different places around … Continue reading →

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The Mail Man Came to Camp

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Gail

 We used markers, stickers and rubber stamps to decorate cardstock (1/4 page) and make postcards.  The kids and parents made their postcards then addressed them to Mom, Dad, Grandma and Grandpa.  I made arrangements for our mail man to drive … Continue reading →

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Yoga at Camp

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Gail

  We had fun with parent/child yoga at camp.  Everybody got in the act with tree pose, plough, cobra and a nice relaxing balloon breath.  

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