Life has been crazy lately, and this week it's kicking into high gear!  I've already felt like I haven't been able to keep up with my blog - I rarely have time to post anything personal anymore.  I've got so many reviews lined up (thank goodness, I've been able to keep up with my reading in the evenings, and actually have many of my reviews written and saved as drafts - let me tell you, that saves my sanity!)

Anyway, I wanted to take the time to check in quickly and update on what's  going on around here ...

This morning, we attended my parents' church (which is the church I grew up in).  Last week, the pastor started a sermon series on Paul's 2nd Missionary Journey (to the Philippians).  One thing that really stood out to me in the sermon this morning was how the missionaries (Paul and his companions) were following the Great Commission - going out to evangelize the nations.  When they would come to a place, the Holy Spirit would nudge them to keep going - God had something else in mind.  It wasn't that they were doing something wrong and He was  trying to correct them or steer them away from any evil - He just knew where HE wanted them and He used the Spirit to lead them there.  I'm waiting for Him to lead me where He would have ME to be. 

Yesterday was cooler that some of the days this past week, but nice enough that I was able to go to the greenhouse with my mom.  While Brian was busily working in his garden, I was planting some flowers to beautify our balcony.  We have this great balcony that we rarely use because it gets the afternoon sun.  In the past, though, I've enjoyed spending time out there in the morning, reading my Bible - I thought some pretty flowers might make that time even more enjoyable. 

I also bought some lovely gerbera daisies and geraniums (all in pink & white) and brought them home and planted them in a big basket.  I plan to take it along to the CHAP convention this coming weekend.  If you're there, be sure to stop by the TOS booth and say HELLO to me!

I look forward to convention each year, but this year I feel rather unorganized.  I haven't had much time to sit down and figure out what we'll be needing for next year.  I think we do have our list pretty much narrowed down, though.  I really don't have much to buy this year.  Here's what's on my list:

1. TruthQuest History for Ashley - I think we're going with Age of Revolution I (it seems like it'll pick up about where she left off with Mystery of History this year).  I've already decided to have her start a TruthQuest column on her blog, where she can share what she's learning, etc. - it'll be a great way to combine two of her biggest interests - history and writing!  
2. Abeka Arithmetic 5 for Gracie - She does well with Abeka and she thrives on math, so we'll stick with what works (no use fixing what's not broken, right?)
3. Growing with Grammar 5 for Gracie - Abeka is getting a bit repetitive, so we're going to check into something else this year (I'm hoping to actually SEE this one, though - I'm not sure if it'll be available at convention or not) - so I may change my mind on this one, depending
4. Spelling Workout Level E for Gracie - again, we're just sticking with what works
5. Exploring Creation with Zoology 2: Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day - this year, we took a break from the Apologia Elementary sciences, but I allowed Gracie to select what she wanted to go with for next year, and she picked this one - I think she'll enjoy it

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May. 5, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by tlpgina

I'm looking into truth quest too, anxiously awaiting it coming in the mail (we found a used copy.) I'm leaning toward that but want to look it over more first. We'll be done with MOH III after 1st qtr. of next year and the last part of this year have mixed in All American.

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