Year Five ~ Jigger
Faith and Life 5
My Path to Heaven by Geoffrey Bliss
Our Lady's Book by Lauren Ford
Stories of the Child Jesus from Many Lands by A. Fowler Lutz
CHC's Saint Comprehension Book
Exploring the Mass from Catholic Heritage Curricula (CHC)
Life of Fred: Fractions by Dr. Stanley Schmidt
Calculadder 2
What's Your Angle, Pythagoras? by Julie Ellis and Phyllis Hornung
The Harp and Laurel Wreath by Laura M. Berquist
My Catholic Speller: Level D, by Catholic Heritage Curricula
Language of God: Level D, by Catholic Heritage Curricula
CHC Handwriting Book
Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb
The Tale of Troy by Roger Lancelyn Green
The Tale of Despereaux by Kate Dicamillo and Timothy Basil Ering
Story of the World I by Susan Wise Bauer
Kingfisher History Encyclopedia
Augustus Caesar's World by Genevieve Foster
Of Courage Undaunted by James Daugherty
Catholic Geography Bee by Catholic Heritage Curricula
Map Skills: Level D, by Catholic Heritage Curricula
Latina Christiana I by Cheryl Lowe
Rummy Roots
English from the Roots Up
Le Francais Facile (The Easy French) by Marie Fillon
Art Through Faith
A Catholic Garden of Puzzles by Catholic Heritage Curricula
Black Holes and Uncle Albert by Russell Stannard
The Universe in my Hands by Catholic Heritage Curricula
Pilgrim's of the Holy Family by Catholic Heritage Curricula
Year Nine ~ Piper
Introduction to Catholicism: A Complete Course (the Didache Series) by James Socias
Beginning Apologetics 1: How to Explain and Defend the Catholic Faith by Frank Chacon and Jim Burnham
The Meaning of Vocation by Pope John Paul II
Life of Fred: Advanced Algebra by Dr. Stanley Schmidt
Calculadder 6
Mindbenders
Typing Instructor CD-ROM
The Harp and Laurel Wreath by Laura M. Berquist
Assorted Classical Literature Selections (one per week)
Warriner's Grammar, Third Course
Vocabulary
Christ and the Americas, from Catholic Heritage Curricula
History of the Ancient World by Susan Wise Bauer
Catholic Geography Bee by Catholic Heritage Curricula
Rummy Roots
English from the Roots Up
Henle Latin, Year One by Fr. Henle
Le Francais Facile (The Easy French) by Marie Fillon
Edible Wild Plants
Fur Trapping in North America
Ecology and Field Biology (text)
Assorted library and internet resources
National Geographic Magazine
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Smithosonian Magazine
Well, my dear friends, it is that time of year again to settle in to hearth and home and spend days savoring the slower pace, wrapping gifts, and enjoying the heavenly treats that pop out of the kitchen on an almost daily basis.
Last Thursday we wrapped up Term One, and a satisfied air has settled in our home. We have earned this holiday break, and will be taking it with glee and relishing every moment of it. This week I will hopefully finalize the shopping, prepare for next week's baking, and thoroughly enjoy this Saturday, for this Saturday we will be decorating Gingerbread Houses at my sister-in-law's home.
This tradition began about 8 years ago with my mother doing the same every Christmas Eve. We all enjoy it tremendously, and I admit to privately seeking out new and original ideas (secretly, of course) to add to my little house. After we moved 'cross country, my sister-in-law took over the annual tradition with my mother's blessing, and it has worked out wonderfully for all. My s-i-l baked all the gingerbread house pieces a month or two ago, and then last week my mom and I went to her house (while she was at work) and assembled them all. All 25 this year. We invite family, friends, neighbors and co-workers, and it is a pleasant and relaxing afternoon of women and children.
The dance studio is closed for the holiday break, and pipes has only one more lesson for this year. I made the executive decision a couple of years ago to attend nothing in the week between Christmas and New Year's, and it is our 'vacation' that is eagerly anticipated by all. A whole week of staying home and doing whatever strikes our fancy is a delectable way to celebrate peace, in my humble opinion. We'll be beginning Term Two on January 8th, as our holiday break goes through Epiphany, so I expect I'll be doing a lot of enjoyable lesson planning on our 'vacation.'
All this to say that my blogging will be almost non-existent through the holidays. I intend to thoroughly enjoy my children and make this holiday a fine memory of smells, cheer, and love, not a picture of me stuck behind this desk. So, while I will miss you all tremendously for the next couple of weeks, I am looking forward to a break.
May you all have the most peaceful of holidays, and may nothing but the love of God surround you this season.
I'm so glad your boys had fun and were so proud of their accomplishments! I'll bet your buttons are bursting, as well! (That is, I'm sure you are proud, too, I'm not saying your pants are too tight!) Hey, I saw your tree finally and it's beautiful! My husband was able to post a photo of our tree so if you want, take a peek. I wish for you and your family a wonderful Christmas season. Enjoy your break and your time together. I started my holiday baking today by making fudge. If I get nothing else done, at least I did the fudge and my husband is happy!
Wishing you a VERY Merry Christmas my SSiC. I hope you are having a very speacial time with your dear family. I do look forward to when you come back. (0= God Bless during this time of reflection of our Lord Jesus Christ and what he did for us. God Bless.
In Him,
Mary
Welcome to our home! Within you will find an assortment of ramblings having to do with home educating, books, homemaking, being a wife and mother, crafts, Catholicism ~ in general, our life at home, where our hearts truly lie.
Happy at Home
Mo Chroi~ Wonderful Husband who makes me laugh and is crazy about me and our kids
Me (Celtic Mom)~ Happily married to My Heart, mother of two wonderful sons, and passionate about many things, among them being teaching, making our house a home, and exploring my Creative Well
Piper~ Eldest son who loves being home educated and playing the bagpipes with the local Scottish Pipe Band
Jigger~ Youngest son who loves keeping up with his brother, and going further with his Irish Step Dancing
The Tea Shop Mysteries by Laura Childs
For the Love of Literature by Maureen Whittmann
The Well Trained Mind by Susan Wise Bauer
Endangered Minds: Why Children Don't Think and What We Can do About It by Jane Healy
Catholic Homeschooling Companion by Maureen Whittmann and Rachel Mackson
Surprised by Truth by Patrick Madrid
Please Don't Drink the Holy Water! by Susie Lloyd
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