Its that time again...

I would like to share something that I just adore.... Willow Tree figurines.

My 1ds gave me my latest Willow Tree collector on Mothers Day.  I was sooooo teary eyed.

"Mother and son"

"Sister and brother" was given to me by my hubby's Aunt K. at Christmas.

"Me Casa"

My 2ds and 3ds gave this to me just shortly after we moved into "The House That God Built".  They gave to me for my birthday.

"Heart of Gold" was given to me by my 1ds on my birthday.

Now....

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 This video I found on Letitia's blog and it fit soooooo perfectly with the ecard I got from a friend.  I want to bless you and encourage you to be encouraged in your calling of being a mom.  God Bless.

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A Mother's Day Story

A woman once fretted over the usefulness of her life.

She feared she was wasting her potential being a devoted wife and mother.

She wondered if the time she invested in her husband and children would make a difference.

At times she got discouraged because so much of what she did seemed to go unnoticed.

"Is it worth it? "  She oftened wondered.  "Is there something better I could be doing with my time? "

It was during these moments of questioning that she heard the still, small voice of her heavenly Father speak to her heart.

You are a wife and mother because that is what I have called you to be.

Much of what you do is hidden from the public eye. 

But I notice.

Most of what you give is done without renumeration.

But I  am your reward.

Your husband cannot be the man I have called him to be without your support.  Your infuence upon him is greater than you think and more powerful than you will ever know.

I bless him through your service and honor him through your love. 

Your children are precious to me.  Even more precious than they are to you. 

I have entrusted them to your care to raise them for me.  What you invest in them is an offering to me.

You may never be in the public spotlight, but your obedience shines as bright as a bright light before me.

Continue On.

Remember you are my servent.

Do all to please me.

Colossians 3:23,24

~Story by Roy Lessin

Be Blessed

My friend Kimalita  has given me The Fun Blogger Award.  Now I have to say I want to send it right back to her.  Her kids are doing the neatest things in learning about weather right now.  A must see if you haven't gone to her blog yet.  Thank you soooooo much Kimalita for thinking of me.  Now it is my turn to think of five fun bloggers.  This was NOT a easy task.  There are sooooo many Fun Bloggers.  I value you all ! 

(((HUGS)))

Kym~ I just love visiting Kym's blog.  I have always enjoyed seeing what science experiment they are going to do next ! My favorite was when they made a edible volcano !  I must see I say !

Queen Mother of Eight  ~ I have enjoyed reading about her dc in a opera.

Sense there will be salads coming out of the garden soon I wanted to share a YUMMY Tightwad Tip.

Do-It-Yourself-Croutons

4 slices bread( homemade is the best deal)

2 Tablespoon Parmesan cheese

1/4 oregano

1/4 teaspoon celery salt

1/4 garlic salt

2 Tablespoon salad oil ( we use olive oil)

Slice bread into 3/8th cubes and place in a bowl.  Add seasonings and oil.  Toss well to mix.  Place on cookie sheet.  Bake at 300* until crisp.  Cool.  Store in a glass jar.  Costs about a third of store bought.

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There are only a few BIG ways to save money but there are TONS of small ways to save money that ALL adds up.

Please go visit these lovely ladies and glean some good tightwad tips from them. 

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For Today May 12th

Outside my window...it is cloudy and the clouds are clustered around the tops of the mountains. I see my Handsome and big brother ( who is visiting from Seattle)  weeding and preping to plant Scarlet Runners. ( pole green beans)

I am thinking...about how my very first presentation went for fund raising for the Crisis Pregnancy Center went yesterday.  The computer system wasn't working and so that ment I couldn't use the DVD for the center.  Soooo I had to do all the talking.  What a way to break in a newbie volenteer. lol 

I am thankful for... A husband who supports me in homeschooling.  I am thankful that the Lord is leading in "how" to teach. 

From the kitchen...is the smoky smell of the oven cleaning itself. =0P

I am wearing... my old jean skirt and my lightweight pale yellow turtleneck sweater. 

I am creating....still knitting  my MIL's  socks and some beaded bookmarks.

I am going ... to be in the garden today.  I also need to get caught up on the laundy.

I am reading...Hints on Child Training by H. Clay Trumbull. 

I am hoping...to get some answers how to teach my fouth ds.  He does not want to do anything no matter what I have tried.  And now my MIL is trying to suggest me to put him in school and that is NOT a solution.  Please pray for me in this at this time.

I am hearing... the fan over the oven.  And my 3ds coughing.  He is not feeling well.

Around the house...is quiet.   Most everyone is outside.  It is cheerful with the Mother's Day flowers that were given yesterday. 

One of my favorite things...are tulips.  I am thankful I have a spot to grow my own and enjoy them.  I can't wait to go pick out some more to plant in the fall.

 A few plans for the rest of the week....is to start listening to my mp3's that I have gotten from Cindy Rushton's  "talk -a-latte" .  ( homeschool speakers)

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

My new hairdoo

First I want to wish ...

Now I have... 

Having A Heart To Finish The Journey

I have been reading Sally and Clay Clarkson's books for years.  I have grown in such adoration for them.  When I had no mentor for our hs journey and or fellowship with other like minded couples in the journey of  homeschooling.  I had held onto reading and rereading their books.   With me being a mom who for the first time is moving into the world of teens young adults I am in a new arena of learning about relationships. 

I want to stress if you have young adults in your family please, please, please read this article by Sally Clarkson from Wholehearted Ministries

Go HERE

It is soooooo easy to feel tired, weary, you feel your job is done and you want to let someone else finish the job of educating your child.  If you feel that way when your child is between ages 5 to 18 then please go and read this.  You will feel rejuvinated and you can keep going on the road that the Lord called you on.  I was hitting burnout the last year or two. ( I never wanted to throw in the towel but felt dry)   But I remember crying out to the Lord I needed Him to fill my cup and over flow it.  Here I thought He would give me a small and steady trickle but NO he gave me a river !  I have to remember we have a BIG God and we have to expect that He will do BIG things in our lives. 

I am still being rejuvinated but I know that He is leading me now in the way I need to go with my homeschooling.  I am starting to reap the seeds I have sown so long ago. ( 15 years almost 16 years now)  I am getting a chance to enjoy my oldest like I always hoped.  PTL!  Our family still has some more growning pains to go through but if we look to the mountains and KNOW where our strength comes from. ( The Lord)   We will be victors because of Christ and not us. 

Its that time again...

I would like to share what we are doing in Nature Study.  We have a "snail observatory" for a short time.  My 2ds made our tank all nice and comfy for our visitors and we are going to be doing some nice experiments.  We will set up different observation situations and watch them.  I will take pics and update what we learn this coming week.  I will also have the boys draw a pic and label the parts of a snail.  I love this kind of science.  There is soooooooooo much to learn just by taking the time to look and observe what the Lord has made.  What a awesome creation our Lord has made for us to enjoy and learn from.  There is just sooo much detail in His creation.

Here is the tank in our learning room.

Here is a up close pic of one of the snails.

 Here they are in their lovely home away from home.

There is more to come on our science adventure. Till then...

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