Author Archives: NaturallyFunDays : Marcela

MOA : the masks

Posted on May 23, 2013

  The collection at the Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at the University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, was amazing. We had seen some Native American’s masks at the Portland Art Museum, but it was nothing compared to the size of … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, family, homeschooling, spring, traditions, travels | Leave a comment

the bees + the swarms + bee-sharing

Posted on May 22, 2013

This year, with two hives, we saw more swarms. This one, was the first one from our top hive, in the back yard. Here’s a video I took.  You can hear a little the bees flying, but nothing really compared … Continue reading →

Posted in bees, friends, gardening, locals, outdoors, spring | 3 Comments

MOA : the baskets

Posted on May 21, 2013

Those that know me, you probably guessed (and maybe even secretly hoping) that I would devote a whole post on baskets. So here I leave you with amazing First Nations of Canada basket making and weaving. (not the best photo, … Continue reading →

Posted in spring, homeschooling, family, travels, Handmade, Art, traditions | Leave a comment

[ right now ]

Posted on May 20, 2013

I am… … feeling thankful for our friends who shared three weeks with us.  From stories to meals.  From their help around the house to painting together by the ocean.  From folding clothes to being on the side lines in … Continue reading →

Posted in family, friends, gardening, homeschooling, right now, spring, thoughts | Leave a comment

MOA : the canoes

Posted on May 19, 2013

  I have no words really to describe these… … the amazing work … the colors… … the details… … oh, the wood …   … the size, the smooth-ness… everything just perfect.

Posted in Art, family, global, spring, thoughts | 1 Comment

MOA : Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia : Part 1

Posted on May 18, 2013

For spring break we went to Vancouver, BC.  You can see some of the first part of our trip in my other posts. It all started because one day when we were learning about the Pacific NW Coastal Tribes, in … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, family, homeschooling, spring, travels | 4 Comments

[ making + tutorial : baseball t-shirts ]

Posted on May 17, 2013

Like last year, I’m making our baseball fan’s t-shirts.  Lucas’s team is called The Red Whipper Dogs.  After some talking with the team members, and asking them how they came up with the name, I did some research online. As you … Continue reading →

Posted in Handmade, outdoors | Leave a comment

Lincoln City : the swim meet

Posted on May 16, 2013

Siena was at the pool at 7:15 am that day.  Her first competitive swim meet.  I didn’t say anything but I had a stomach ache when I woke up, and I didn’t sleep well the previous night… nervous and so … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrations, family, homeschooling, Oregon, outdoors, playing, spring, travels | Leave a comment

Lincoln City, Oregon : part 1

Posted on May 15, 2013

At the end of last month, we headed south and to the coast, to Lincoln City. We’ve never stayed here before, but it didn’t really matter.  We were there for a very special reason.  It was Siena’s first competitive swim … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrations, family, homeschooling, Oregon, outdoors, playing, spring, thoughts, travels | Leave a comment

:: right now ::

Posted on May 14, 2013

It’s mid May already.  Right now I am: :: feeling the warmth and those days last week that seemed summer around these parts.  So nice. :: holding on to those meals outside and spending more time out of doors than … Continue reading →

Posted in right now, spring | Leave a comment