This retreat was so fun to be a part of. It was especially exciting to get to meet other Charlotte Mason/Ambleside Online moms because I have never met any face-to-face before this weekend!
Some of the highlights were:
:: Encouragement from Silvia, Jen, Harmony & June. Talks on history, narration, highlights from sessions at the Indiana At Home retreat, God's riches for us and our children in a wide land with lots of resources, and the challenges and blessings of schooling our unique children.
:: White-elephant style gift exchange. We each brought a book and a gift that we love and/or that describes us in some way. This was lots of fun and such an interesting way to find out more about each other! The book I gave was this one (a superb, thrilling and heart-wrenching read). My additional gift was this handmade journal cover, which was Pinterest-inspired and so fun to make. See instructions here:
Plus I was privileged to receive this lovely mug (although I *did* have to fight for it) Haha!
Thanks to Jen for the special delivery from the Indiana At Home retreat! |
Silvia making a color wheel and mixing colors:
Heather helping Beth S with some techniques in an impromptu lesson:
The impromptu session grew.
Rosa is working on her lesson in painting feathers:
Some hand-picked Mexican hats for additional practice on my part:
~Network of Texas AO Friends~
A lovely weekend with lovely ladies!
A lovely weekend with lovely ladies!
Me, Friedricke, Patti, Heather, Daphne, Beth P., June, Beth S., Harmony, Kate, Dawn, Rosa, Jen, Amy, Silvia & Vanessa |
It looks just LOVELY! I hope to meet Silvia one day, so that is just so neat! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks :-) Yes, it was lovely. And so great to meet Silvia as well as all the rest!
DeleteGlad you're enjoying your mug. :D It was lovely to be able to meet you.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jen. Same here!
DeleteWhat a wonderful opportunity you all had! I recognise a number of the ladies by name but one day I hope to meet some of you.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Carol :-)
DeleteIt would be wonderful to meet you some day as well.
Kristyn. For some reason I've missed your blog up to now. NOT anymore, :)
ReplyDeleteI plan to catch up. So far, it's been beautiful to see your children. Your photography is wonderful.
Thanks so much for leaving me a note, Silvia! And for following the crumbs over to my neck of the woods :-)
DeleteKristyn. For some reason I've missed your blog up to now. NOT anymore, :)
ReplyDeleteI plan to catch up. So far, it's been beautiful to see your children. Your photography is wonderful.