Field Trip

Living the Liturgical Rhythm and More

June 2, 2013 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: Field Trip, Liturgucal Rhythm, Rogation Day Leave a Comment

We seek to fully immerse our family into the rich traditions of our Catholic faith, including traditional devotions. We desire our family to live a life that intimately follows the liturgical rhythm, centered on the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. We pray to foster a Catholic Culture so that we are able to grow in wisdom, love, and service to Jesus Christ -– aiding in the restoration of Christendom. ad Jesum per Mariam

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Praise God for the graces to attend Rogation Day Mass and Procession with the littles, without Dad and Rose. Dad and Rose were on a college visit.

Rogation days are an opportunity for us to partake in recollection, prayer, and penance.

We enjoyed a blessed day with our Lord and our parish community, celebrating Mass and a traditional devotion.

The day ended with a tour of the dairy farm.

Deo gratias!

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Down By The Bay

November 17, 2010 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: Field Trip, Homeschooling

Past Years

A New Season

October 12, 2010 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: Field Trip, Pumpkin Patch

Today was a blessed day, Divine Maternity of Our Lady. We were able to visit the Pumpkin Farm with friends and family. We gave thanks for Papi’s wellbeing. He was in the hospital during this time last year with pneumonia in both lungs.

It was Dragonfly’s first visit to the Pumpkin Farm.

Rose was a sweetheart, as usual.

Sparkles and Sweetie were especially fond of each other.

Sparkles was a hard worker; making a bail of hay, grooming sheep, inspecting eggs, brushing a horse and petting the goats.

Sparkles was night-n-day from the previous night when she was put on restrict. Her prayer to her Guardian Angel was fruitful.

Papi liked everything about the farm. Mom and dad liked the fact that it was gated and he couldn’t get far.

These are the days to remember!

Shower of Photos

April 28, 2009 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: Field Trip, Shower of Photos

We started our school week with a field trip to the science farm. It was geared to the older kids but it was enjoyed by all ages. It was our first visit to this educational farm and we have nothing but praise for it. Here are a few pictures from our visit. WARNING….there is a graphic picture that is not for the squeamish.

Scottish Highland Cattle raised by Benedictine Sisters.

This kid was born an hour prior to this picture. The mother was rejecting him.

WARNING!!!! The next picture is graphic.

Yes, this is a cow’s head/skull. What can I say, it was science farm. The kids were able to inspect a cow’s heart, liver and head. They were thrilled almost as much as they were disgusted.

Look at the birds…(Mt 6:26)

April 22, 2009 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: Field Trip, Shower of Photos

Today my DH took the kids to a field trip to see raptors.

Papa tagged along. The children were so thrilled to be outdoors despite the 95 degree weather. They were captivated by God’s awesome creation and could not stop talking about their talons. I enjoyed hearing of their greatness. Birds always help me to remember God’s loving providence and to seek Him first. Matt 6:26-34. Sparkles and Rose even told me in detail how to rescue a raptor in need of help. I assured them that they will NEVER have to rescue a raptor!
My husband is such a blessing to me and my children. He went on the field trip with NO sleep for the past 10 hours, was pooped on by Papi, took the kids to the park for lunch after the field trip, came home to tell about it, and played basketball in the evening. He is my inspiration! He can do all things through the One who strengthens him. Phil 4:13.

When everyone arrived home I was ready to greet them with cold watermelon. It’s their favorite. My husband was ready to crash but decided to eat his watermelon first. The kids cooled off with the watermelon but it didn’t last long. I decided to put together Papi’s gift from his last birthday, a water activity table.

It was long overdue. Rose was the foreman and directed me on what went where.

The little ones had a great time and I only had to hose them twice for getting too rambunctious.

Praise be to God for our JOYous day!

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