Our school room is done finally.  I wish I had taken some before pictures. 

I ordered 2 desks that will go where the table is standing.

 This turned out dark, Its a second bookcase on the other half of the room.

We sent for our tadpoles back in March but they wouldn't send them to us until the weather warmed up.   So they finally arrived on May 2.   There are 2 of them.  The boys named them Darth and Godzilla. lol 

Almost 2 weeks and still no legs emerging yet.  They're active though and fun to watch.

One of the benefits of Homeschooling.  You can wear what you want. 

This is Logan, taken back in October '07.   I couldn't get him to take that costume off!  He wore this for days waiting on Halloween.

    Dillon's  7th Grade Picture

        Taran   Age  8          

I know it's been awhile since I've been on, but  I plan to have an entry up soon.  Until then I'll leave you with this......  Happy Holidays! The Fravels

We have a tight week ahead, so not much excitement in our meals.

Breakfast ~ usually cereal or oatmeal

Lunches ~ sandwiches or leftovers

Monday ~ Spaghetti,  lettuce salad,  breadsticks

Tuesday ~ Biscuits n gravy

Wednesday ~ Grilled Cheese sandwiches, Carrot/Celery sticks, Raimon Noodles

Thursday ~ Hamburger Stroganoff,  Peas

Friday ~ Taco ring, Lettuce Salad

Stop by  Organizing Junkie  for more ideas!

Got this from MrsGaylynn's blog.  Join in.

Aprons- Y/N?  If Y, what does your favorite look like?  No, I think they are cute though.

Baking - Favorite thing to bake - Anything!  I love to cook/bake.

Clothesline - Y/N?   No, but I really want one.

Donuts - Have you ever made them?  No,  I remember my mom making them when I was a child.   

Everyday - One homemaking thing you do every day.  Laundry.

Freezer - Do  you have a separate deep freeze?   Yes, and I love having one.

Garbage Disposal - Y/N?  Yes, but would happily give it up for a dishwasher.

Handbook - What is your favorite homemaking resource?   Internet

Ironing - Love it or hate it?  I don't love it but wouldn't say I hate it either.

Junk drawer - Y/N  Where is it?   Yes, two of them, in the kitchen.

Kitchen - Color and decorating scheme -  What little walls I have are white.  Our cabinets are very long so we don't have alot of wall space.  I have a few baskets, candles and appliances, but that's about it.

Mop?  Y/N?  Yes

Nylons - Wash by hand or in the washing machine?  The very few times I wear them...washing machine.

Oven - Do you use the window or open the oven to check?    Open the door.

Pizza - What do you put on yours?  Pepperoni, sausage, & mushrooms.

Quiet - What do you do during the day when you get a quiet moment?  Usually get on the computer

Recipe card box - Y/N?  What does it look like?   Yes, it's stuffed.  It's a wooden box with a gingerbread man on it.   Plus I have my Taste of Home & Quick Cooking magazines all grouped together.

Style of house - What style is your house?  ??  Pretty standard.  White, main level, upstairs and a basement

Tablecloths and napkins - Y/N?    Usually just on Holidays

Under the kitchen sink - Organized or toxic wasteland?   Organized

Vacuum - How many times per week?   Everyday

Wash - How many loads of laundry do you do per week?  I don't count, probably between 12 & 15

X's - Do you keep a daily list of things to do that you cross off?        I have a list of things I would like to get done daily, weekly & monthly but I don't cross them off as I do them.   I don't like to mess with printing off a new list every day.

Yard - Y/N  Who does what?   Yes,   our oldest mows, dh takes care of the weeds & trims.  My Mother in law and I tend to the garden and I rake the leaves in the Fall with the boys. 

Zzz's - What is your last homemaking task for the day before going to bed?  Make sure everything is off and doors are locked. 

I came across The Pioneer Woman Cooks while visiting Tonya at Homeschooling Momma.    I'm now hooked.  She has so many yummy looking recipes and what I like is she has pictures at each step while making it.

Tonight we're having the Twice Baked Potatoes  and Peach Crisp with Maple Cream Sauce 

I recommend you jump over there and check out her other recipes.  

Wildlife Museum

We struggled with Logan awhile back on how to hold his pencil.  I thought this little trick was a neat idea. 

Head over to Rocks In My Dryer and check it out.

rocks in my dryer

We're leaving Friday for vacation.   It's much needed too. :)   

We're taking the boys to dinoworld in Cave City, KY.   I'll post pictures when we get back.

Ok I'm new to this so bare with me.  I have a myspace page but that's about the extent of my blogging experience.   Myspace Page   

So I'm going to mess around on here awhile.  I look forward to getting to know you all.