Nov. 17, 2009

Reflecting on my boys birth day.

The boys birthdays are always extra special for me. Yep I said me, probably more so then for the birthday boy. It's a day I spend reflecting on the day of their birth, my pregnancy with them and how they are growing. Am I making each day count, am I taking every opportunity to show them how far and wide the love I have for them flows.

Do I take the small moments to create lasting memories. Birthdays are always joyful with a tinge of sadness; they are growing up too fast. My time with them feels like sand slipping through my hands, it runs out fast.

Today is Ashton's 5th Birthday, he is my tiniest boy weighing 5 lbs less than his younger Brother Noah (2). He is my feistiest and funniest of the 4. He is precious in every way if I do say so myself! :-)

We had an early Birthday party on Sunday so that Troy could celebrate with us. Today we had our Birthday breakfast with Ashton's favorite... cinnamon rolls and hot cocoa! :-)

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Oct. 27, 2009

Homeschool Toolbar Blog Launch Giveaway - Discovery's Planet Earth

To kick off the launch of the Homeschool Toolbar Blog a pretty nifty giveaway is underway!

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Sep. 26, 2009

Autumn Swap on The Homeschool Lounge Swap Shop ...Thanks Secret Sisters!!

If you have not yet joined a Swap on The Homeschool Lounge Swap Shop, you really must! It was great fun! A HUGE thank you to my Secret Sisters for all of the sweet goodies they sent me! Elaine .... the sweet angel who took on this HUGE swap (over 75 moms) with Char (thanks ladies) sent me the most beautiful chrysanthemum... Thank you so much Elaine, I treasure you!

It is now in our front yard next to our scarecrow man. :-) A shot from the back...

I was also blessed with a lovely gift from my Secret Sister (I still do not know who she is???) Thank you my secret sister for the matching Apple orchard coupon book, recipe cards,bookmark, air freshener, menu planner, magnet, coasters and chocolates!! Thank you so much...what a treat!

Lastly, my other Secret Sister and friend in real life "Tasha" (we have been great friends for over 12 years) We worked together at The Disney Store then at The Children's Place and now we homeschool our blessings together. She sent me another amazing package.... fall mug, fall towel, fig and blueberry fig preserves, bath gel, a beautiful fall ceramic plaque and figurine and Hershey kisses (the boys thank you for those) .

Thank you ladies... you blessed my socks off!

Thank you to all who participated and made the Autumn Swap such a great success! Thank you to Elaine and Char for your hard work and sacrifice, I know this was not an easy task! :-)

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Aug. 23, 2009

Homeschool Day In The Life

This will be the last post in the fun "Not - Back to School Blog Hop" hosted by Darcy. Its been fun Darcy, Thank You!!! This week we are to share a "Day In The Life" post. I am going to cheat and share the day in the life page from my power point hand out from the Heart Of The Matter conference.

Below is a sample activity list the boys will do during nap/ quiet time...

If you are interested in tips, suggestions or help for working from home you can view the power point hand out in its entirety HERE.

Reminder : Only 8 more days to enter The Homeschool Open House on THL! All you have to do is share your homeschool plans for the coming year and enter to win in our drawing of over $5000 in prizes!

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Aug. 17, 2009

The Youngins

Posted in Family Happenings

This week Darcy has asked everyone to share their Youngins! I'm going to share some great pics that my friend and fellow blogger / homeschool mom Tracy took of the boys. (Thank you Tracy)

Micah - my little man. My 8 year old in the 3rd grade. Piano player drummer and leader of the 4 little Ninjas

Dominick-my love bug. My 6 yr old in the 1st grade. Guitar player, drummer and the protector of the 4 little Ninjas.

Ashton - Who we call Mighty Mouse. He may be tiny but he is a little power house! Fun loving 4 yr old in Kindergarten. Ashton also plays the drums and the piano. He is the fighter of the 4 little Ninjas.