Mystery of Hist. Vol. 2
Music Ace Deluxe
Art Studies
"Cale" Seventh Grade
CQLA Level B
Purposeful Design Spelling
Teaching Textbooks Pre-Algebra
Literature from the Library (Ambleside Online)
Apologia's General Science
Boy Scouts
"Joe" Fourth Grade
Horizons Math 3
CQLA Pre-A
Purposeful Design Spelling
A Reason for Handwriting
Literature from Library (Ambleside Online)
Apologia Zoology 2
Webelos Scout
"Kade" Age Four
Teach Your Child to Read in 100 EZ Lessons
Horizons Math K
Interlock by: Weaver/AOP (Joy, too)
"It is only by introducing the young
to great literature, drama, and music,
and to the excitement
of great science,
that we open to them
the possibilities
that lie within the human spirit--
enable them to see visions
and dream dreams."
Eric Anderson
Currently Reading
Family read-aloud
Huckleberry Finn
Rick and I are reading together
I am reading
The Discarded Image
by: CS Lewis
by:
Our Morning Devotions are:
The Daily Bible
and
Plants Grown Up and
For Instruction in Righteousness
by: Doorposts
Big Truths for Little Kids
Cale and Joe are reading
Animal Farm
Cale is reading:
Land Under the Pole Star
by:
Joe is reading:
Island of the Blue Dolphin
by:
Kade is reading:
Magazines to which we subscribe:
Birds and Blooms
Consumer Reports
Answers
World
Favorite Music
Selah
Steven Curtis Chapman
Chris Tomlin
Gaither Gospel
Dixieland Jazz
Keith Green
Rich Mullins
Quote Collection
"Til sin be bitter,
Christ will not be sweet."
Thomas Watson
"We wish you PEACE
It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work.
It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart."
unknown
"Anyone who says sunshine brings happiness
has never danced in the rain."
unknown
"All I have seen teaches me to
trust the Creator
for all I have not seen."
Emerson
"There is only one way to lead a child down the right path
that is to go that way yourself."
unknown
"We find delight in the beauty and happiness of children that makes the heart too big for the body."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Cleaning and scrubbing
can wait 'til tomorrow.
For babies grow up,
we learn to our sorrow.
So quiet down cobwebs!
Dust, go to sleep!
I'm rocking my baby,
and babies don't keep!"
unknown
Jun. 1, 2009 - Family Fun
Aye! I've been so busy, but it's a good busy.
I had a wonderful date with my husband Thursday. Then on Friday we decided to hit the road and take a trip into the Ozarks for some fun with the children. We sooooo wanted to camp, but had other commitments for Saturday, so a quick day trip had to do.
We had a lovely picnic, visited Blanchard Springs Caverns (well worth it), played in the creek, did some geocaching and other exploring and generally wore ourselves out. We didn't get home til late at night, but it was such a fun day together. Here are some photos from our day:
Saturday came and we went to the library for their kick-off carnival for summer reading club. Daddy went and spoke at an Aviation workshop, so he missed out on our fun, BUT he did get to fly a plane for the first time. I am soooooo glad I didn't know he was doing that 'til after the fact, especially since it was an experimental aircraft.
The children and I worked and played in the yard. We picked our first ripe tomatoes and nibbled on our home-grown lettuce. YUM!
I also got to go to a homeschool sale and buy some of our consumable workbooks at a discount, so that was good.
On Sunday we had church and then had friends over to visit. It was wonderful to see my friend from Cambodia again. She and her family need much prayer as they make some tough choices.
Today, the insurance adjuster came and took a look at our shower. The estimated cost to fix it is just below our deductible so we will withdraw our claim. We just weren't sure what we were getting into when we first discovered the mold and water damage. Thankully, it is not as extensive as we feared and Rick will be able to do most of the work himself. Now if he just had the time to do it....
Now, I'm off to visit a friend and also to the farm to buy milk!
It looks like you guys had a wonderful time. You are a very good photographer too! I know of others who have visited Blanchard Springs and enjoyed it. I must go there some day.
- Karen
I know we were so close to you. We seriously need to get our act together and PLAN a trip ahead of time instead of these last-minute jaunts. Then I'd have to time to contact people and set up a meeting.
Thank you for the comment! That is wonderful!
I hope to see what is new on your blog tomorrow! Looks great!
Have I invited you to "The Conservative Homeschooler"? http://conservativehomeschooler.ning.com/
I hope that you and your husband might join!
God bless you and yours!
What's funny is that it was on my mind to go this last weekend. Only, I probably wouldn't have recognized you even if we were sitting next to each other, lol.
Julia
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