Exploring ALLAH’s Creation

Twins

We decided to get out into the sunshine and explore our usual spot yesterday. It was breezy and warm but not overly so and I was glad because I am not a hot weather kind of person (I’m not a cold weather person either, lol). This has been a rather comfortable summer so I am thankful for that, AlhamduLILLAH.

Bagging It

Usually I am sweating and miserable from the humidity. I’m trying to be more active too and taking the kids on a long walk (it’s about 3/4 of a mile) ensures that I get some form of activity even on the days that I don’t exercise.

Ducks in a Row

Puffy Clouds

The kids always find something new to get into and they like to bring home their “treasures”.

Gathering Nature

This time, they brought along their “nature bag” and filled it up with lots of goodies.

Bag of Goodies

Ontario Flora

We always go along the creek that runs close to our house. So far, I haven’t seen any area that is safe enough for the children to climb down to the water so we just look from above. In the colder months, these rocks are covered with rushing water and you can hardly see them. What a difference the weather makes.

The Path To...

Now we have a lot of wilting greens and flowers and some nice big pieces of fallen trees and I need to find some place to put it all.

Fallen Tree Limbs

It’s funny to watch them explore because they will pick up vegetation but then get squeamish when the bugs show up! I admit that I am the same way but I don’t run away screaming like they do, even when I see these. We have them in the house and it’s usually me that has the encounter.

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Printable U.S. Maps

National Atlas

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Umme Yusuf Gave Out Awards and I Missed It

She added me to the list so I need to follow through:

7 things I love:

* ALLAH
* Prophet Muhammad (SAWS)
* Myself – yes, I said it, lol
* My family
* Being near water – especially the ocean. It really is humbling and makes me feel small and in awe of ALLAH’S Creation
* Quilts – there’s nothing like snuggling in something that was painstakingly made for comfort and warmth. I love the history behind them and the story they tell. (Yes, I’m a geek)
* Traveling – I haven’t done any since I got married but some day soon, InshaALLAH. My husband also has a passion for traveling so we’ll have to get out and about soon. In the meantime, we need to explore Ontario more.

Sorry so late Umme! I don’t know how I missed that post.

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If You Are Near the Toronto Zoo

Sting Ray

The Stingray Bay Event is worth checking out! We have a zoo membership so it cost us three dollars extra to get in but we had a good time! There were nurse sharks and white-spotted bamboo sharks in the pool as well but they were too shy to swim around.

Husband Touching A Cow Nose Sting Ray

They feel really slick and slippery – a bit like catfish.
The “twins” my three and two year old were too afraid to touch them but they needn’t have been since the animals were very calm and gentle.

I had a good time because no one rushes you and everyone was enjoying themselves without pushing or shoving to get to the pool. The pool has saltwater so you have to wash your hands up to the elbows (like wudu) and remove all jewelry.

The Whole Pool

The kids did their usual exploring and goofing around
Exploring the Tree

and they took the obligatory photos for their grandmothers with minimal pouting.

Why Does She Make Us Do These Things?

Reluctant Snapshot

To my delight, the elephants were out too!
They Weren't Smelly Today

There are a few more photos of this and that from today and lots more of the zoo over on flickr so if you want to see just click one of the photos and follow the links.

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Wow!

AlhamduLILLAH, your very own free desktop planetarium. If you download it, read the file and it will tell you all about the software. It’s really interesting and it’s compatible with Mac/PC/Linux/Unix.

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Journey of Faith

InshaALLAH we can go next year too!

Journey of Faith

The conference was excellent, mashaALLAH. I learned a lot about the fear of ALLAH and seeking help from ALLAH.

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Arabic, Islamic Studies and Literature Syllabi for Each Grade

Click on the corresponding grades for Arabic,Islamic Studies and Literature.

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Historical Maps of the Arab World

They are in color so you can print them and put them in a binder or laminate them.

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The Crusades

History through Arab eyes.

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Access Islam

Resources for the global classroom. There are lesson plans for children in grades 4-8.

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