Nov. 23, 2009 - T.H.A.N.K.S.G.I.V.I.N.G.
A challenge from a friend.
Here is my T.H.A.N.K.S.G.I.V.I.N.G.
Truth found in the Word of God
Husband that loves and cares for me more than I will ever deserve.
Additional bathrooms. Yes, again, may seem small, but we rarely have to wait now with 3 spots to "go".
Neighbors that are kind and caring and welcomed us into the neighborhood.
Kidlets running around and making noise. What may be frustrating at times, brings great joy to their Mom.
Songs of praise to God that help to keep me focused on what is true and good and pure.
Giving sacrificially. At times it can be hard, but it is true, it is better to give than to receive.
Internet. I know highly spiritual. It is wonderful to be able to stay connected to those we have left behind.
Vision for our family to grow and walk with the Lord and to be the people that God wants us to be.
Interesting adventure that is moving to a new location. All sorts of new things to explore, new people to meet and new things to learn.
No cable. While I miss some shows, I value the time we are spending together as a family so much more. The tv reception is not very good, but I am still able to watch the news.
Growing both physically and spiritually. It is a joy to watch my children grow to be the people that God wants them to be.
Nov. 22, 2009 - a fun time with our sweet friends
We recently were finally able to get together with our precious friends, The Hall Family, -- well, a portion of the family. We had a great time catching up and are reminded how very sweet our friendship is. God is so good to bless us with so many wonderful friends.
Mark enjoying some time in the pool:
The group gathered to pose for a quick picture before we had to leave.
We've been close friends with this family since Mark was born. It's so great to reconnect. The children can't wait to do it again.
Saturday, November 21, 2009 - I get to host the Homesteading Carnival again!
I hosted the 101st Homesteading Carnival back in June, and I'll be hosting the 123rd edition of the Homesteading Carnival coming up on November 30th!
If you have an article/blog entry for the November 23rd Homesteading Carnival, please use this form before tomorrow afternoon. It's being hosted by The Homesteading Carnival themselves!
This week's Carnival was hosted by Catherine at Seeds of Love.
Please let me know your thoughts! Thanks!
Nov. 20, 2009 - Calls needed to stop intrusive health care bill
I recv'd this today from HSLDA e-lert service:
November 20, 2009
Senate Will Vote on Health Care Bill Creating
Home Visitation Programs--Urgent Calls Needed!
The U.S. Senate will vote at 8 p.m. Saturday, November 21, on whether
to proceed regarding H.R. 3590. If 60 senators vote for cloture,
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid will then substitute his 2,074-page
bill, "The Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act," in
place of H.R. 3590. This bill will become a shell for the Senate's
version of health care reform, which it will debate and may ultimately
approve.
Majority Leader Reid's bill, the "Patient Protection and Affordable
Health Care Act," is the fifth of six health care bills created by
leaders in Congress that has included federal funding for new home
visitation programs.
While HSLDA does not normally urge its members to act on legislation
relating to health reform, we see the "Patient Protection and
Affordable Health Care Act" as a serious threat to parental rights.
This $848 billion bill calls for home visitation programs which would
empower government officials to teach parents how to raise their own
children. Although these programs will not be mandatory, parents may
feel pressured to participate, allowing the federal government
unprecedented access into private homes and involvement in early
education. To read more on how "The Patient Protection and Affordable
Health Care Act" threatens your right as a parent to raise your
children as you see fit, please see our preliminary analysis on the
bill at http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7260 .
ACTION REQUESTED
Please call your senators today and urge them to vote against cloture
on "The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act" in H.R. 3590. You
do not need to identify yourself as a homeschooler. You can use some
or all of the following message:
"I am opposed to 'The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,'
substituted in H.R. 3590 because Section 2951 creates home
visitation/early education programs through grants to the states.
Parents, not federal or state officials, should make child-rearing
decisions for their children. Please vote no on cloture."
You can reach your two U.S. senators by calling the Capitol
Switchboard at (202) 224-3121. Or find contact information for your
senators by using HSLDA's Legislative Toolbox at
http://www.hslda.org/toolbox .
Sincerely,
J. Michael Smith, Esq.
President, HSLDA
Monday, November 16, 2009 - Daybook: Monday November 16th, 2009
Outside my window… the sun is low in the sky, casting a beautiful light over the snow-covered fields.
I am hearing... the washer and dryer running, pages turning as the girls read from the book baskets.
I am creating… another flannel petticoat. I think this winter is gonna be cold!
A picture thought to share: Double Bubble Trouble
Saturday, November 14, 2009 - Back to basics
All my children are a bit prone to careless mistakes in their school work, but Kendra won the prize yesterday for the most extreme absent-minded error to date.
I'd just started to grade her math drill when I noticed she'd gotten the first question on the page wrong. Not the frist math problem, but rather the frist question on the page; the blank marked, "Name______________".
I would have understood if she'd forgotten to fill it in, but she answered--incorrectly. In hasty Kendra-scrawl, she'd written, "Kaira."
She was surprised and bemused at herself when I pointed it out. The only explanation she could think of was, "Well, it is a timed test, so I was in a hurry." She must have been hurried indeed to have forgotten her name!
I'll occasionally say the wrong name, but this is the first time one of the children has mistakenly called herself by a sibling name!
Throughout the day I've been sneaking up on her and giving a pop quiz, "Quick, what's your name?" She usually even gets it right--at least when she can stop giggling long enough to answer.
Thursday, November 12, 2009 - Positive or Negative?
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Speaking of pictures--have you ever noticed that photo negatives are rather disturbing? They have a disquieting way of turning familiar people and animalsinto freakish creatures with black cavernous mouths and spooky white eyes.
These particular shots were eerily fascinating to me in negative form:
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Thursday, November 12, 2009 - People's Choice Awards
If anyone still happens to read this blog, I hope you'll take just a couple extra minutes and vote for me in the Bloggers & Tiaras People's Choice Awards at MomDot. I've entered the pageant on my other blog... Anita's Antics. I'd love it if you'd vote for me and then leave me a comment here (or on my other blog) letting me know you did!!!
Just click on the crown (below) and look for "Anita http://anitamartin.wordpress.com ". Then, check the little circle next to my name, scroll down and click the "vote" button. Simple, fast, easy!!!
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - Wordless Wednesday ~ Etch A Sketching
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Nov. 11, 2009 - Fall soccer is over
Our fall soccer season has come to an end. We had another wonderful season with some good life lessons along the way.
The girls had a great end to their season. They won the championship. It was even better because Brooks was their coach.
Here's the team giving high 5 after a goal:
We had an amazing goalie, Hannah.
Here's the whole team with their championship trophies:
And my girls --
Bekah was feeling really good and had asked Brooks if she could play. He told her that he would put her in toward the end of the game. She can run and play but she is supposed to avoid falling. Not too long into the game, one of our players got hurt so Bekah went in and played the whole game. She was out of shape from no activity since the end of August but she did a great job and the girls really enjoyed playing the final game of the season together.
Mark had a great last game. Here he is with his buddy, Jackson:
And Mark and Brooks:
Sam's team almost made it to the championship game. They lost in a shoot out in Friday night's game. Sam's coach said a small little something about each player as he gave the trophy. When the coach gave Sam his trophy he said "Sam I can play any position (last name)" Here is Sam receiving his trophy:
We have a couple of months of no soccer. Sam will play indoor winter soccer and that begins in January.
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