Do you love your parents?

I love my Mommy and my Daddy.

Well, I just wanted to ask you if you

love your mommy or daddy.  I love

both. 

Bye,

Amy  Elizabeth   7  years

 Abraham Lincoln

By: Emily 

Abraham Lincoln was born in Hardin County, KY, on

February 12,1809. His parents were Tom and Nancy

Lincoln.

When he was 8 or 9, his mother was taken by the Milk Sick.

After she died, his sister, Sarah, took over the house work.

When Abe was 33, he proposed to Mary Todd who accepted.

But, later Lincoln called off the engagement saying “ I

don't feel I love you the way I should.” Of course Mary

was upset, like any women would be. What was the effect

on Lincoln you may ask? He went into a deep depression .

When he recovered, he started to secretly see Mary

again at a friend's house. After awhile, he again asked her

to marry him.

They kept the wedding plans secret until the day of the

wedding on which Mary broke the news to her sister. It

must have been utter chaos trying to put a wedding together

at the last minute. Some people even said the cake was warm

when they cut the it.

Their first house was a boarding room above the Globe

Tavern. It was small, but they managed until their first son Robert was born. With a new family member they needed

a bigger house so they moved to a frame house .

Edward, born in 1846, drowned in 1850. They had William

that same year that Edward died. Finally they had

Thomas in 1853.

Lincoln was a lawyer at that time and was quite honest,

too. That's probably why his business became so big. The

income was about $1,200 to $1,500 dollars a year.

1846 to 1849 brought Lincoln a seat in the U.S. House

of Representatives. Then on November 6, 1860, he was

elected president of the United States of America.

The next year William died of typhoid fever which caused

Mary Lincoln to go mad with grief. This and the deaths of

relatives, caused her to have erratic headaches and

unpredictable behavior.Some days were good; some were bad.

Through all this, Lincoln's son ,Thomas, was a comfort to him.

Sometimes he would come in to the Oval Office and fall

asleep. Then Lincoln would pick him up and carry him to bed.

On April 14, 1871, the president went to see the third act

of 'Our American Cousin'. During the show, actor John

Wilkes Booth, finding the door of the president's box

unguarded, quietly opened the door and......BANG!! He had

shot the president through the head!

Booth jumped to the stage and broke his leg, but still got to

his horse which was waiting for him in an alley. H was later

caught. Abraham Lincoln died at about seven o'clock the

next morning. The death of her husband made Mary Lincoln's health even worse, and she was soon admitted to an insane asylum.

Andrew Johnson was our next president; but, that's another

story. Maybe this sparked your interest to learn more about

one of most remembered presidents, Abraham Lincoln.

By: Emily 

Finished: March 4, 2009

Age:  11  Grade:  4th

I love snow   Do you  love  snow?  I  know everyone  loves  snow.  Do you agree with me ? 

This is why it is fun.

It's pretty. 

It's good for sledding. 

I like snowball fights.

Bye,

Amy  7  years   old

    bye Amy 7   years.          

My   brother    Michael    loves   Legos.  He  made  this.  He is very   good  at   making   Lego  castles.

Amy, 7 years old

THE CHRISTMAS PARADE

By Amy Lane

I loved the Christmas parade.  My favorite part of it was my brother Matthew in the parade. 

This is me, Amy. 

I like Cat in the Hat, even though my mom didn't know I really really liked it.  So today, I told her.  I love Cat in the Hat. 

Amy Lane

I'm thankful for all things that God made outside.  I love plants.  I love animals.  Today my Granny and Grandpa are coming over.  I'm thankful that I have a house to live in.  I am thankful I have clothes to wear.  I am thankful I have my whole family with me.  I am glad that my mother homeschools me.  You be thankful for things that you have.  Be thankful that you even have a home to live in.  Be glad you have clothes to wear.  Be glad that you have all these good things in your life. 

Amy, 7 years old 

See Harvest Lane Cottage for more thankfulness.

For God so loved the world that He gave His only son, so that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have ever lasting life.                                                                          

                     JOHN 3:16

Hi,

My name is Emily, and I would like to share my testimony with you.

O.K. so I guess I should start at the beginning. Well, a few weeks ago I went a VBS, and my teacher kept on telling us she was praying for us ( the ones in the class that where not Christians yet).

Well, I've asked Jesus into my heart 2 times before  but I  don't think I was sincere then.

So, I asked my  teacher to pray for me, because I didn't feel like I had Him in my grasp, if you know what I mean.

So the next day, June 19 2008, I got saved! I told Him I needed Him a lot. And the next day I found out  that some of the other girls had asked Jesus into their hearts, too.

So, that's how I became a Christian.

                               Emily  

This is what my mom thinks about it.

I am happier than anything else can make me.  This is what I've wanted most for you Emily since before you were born.  Praise God!

Momma Laura

One day, I went to Silver Dollar City; and, I got on the elephant ride.  So then, I ate lunch and went on rides.  Then, I got soaking wet by the ride that was called The Lost River!  Then, I got on the ride that was called the carousel. 

My favorite part of the day was getting soaking wet! 

Amy, 6

Two of my best friends have daughters graduation from high school tonight.  Caity has finished the homeschooling journey.  She is a delightful, talented girl.  She already has plans for her future career as a photographer  made in such a way as she can be the wife and mother God wants her to be.  I am blessed for knowing her.

Sha also is a sweet girl.  She's already found her true love; in fact, they were married in January after she finished her course work at the high school.   She too was homeschooled up until 9th grade.  That foundation really makes a difference.  I enjoy knowing her.

My son will be graduating in a year or two.  It just doesn't seem possible that our time with him home will be coming to an end before we know it.  He's been going to public school for the last year and a half.  It wasn't what I wanted; but, it seemed best for him and our family. 

Cherish the time you have with your young ones and your older ones.  It does truly go quickly.  May God bless you all!

Momma Laura

"For by Him were all things created that are in heaven and that are in earth, visable or invisable, whether

they be thrones or dominions or principalities, all things were created by Him and for Him." Colossians 1:16

Hi, I just  wanted to give you the back story on why I wanted to write about this particular  verse.

Well, I had to memorize it for my Bible  a couple of weeks ago, but I didn't want to; so, I got in trouble

and had to copy this phrase over and over:  "Quickly ,cheerfully, and completely."

Then I also had to memorize the verse. That's my story.

Here's my mom's opinion.

Emily

Yes, that's what happened!

Momma

"I believe the Bible is the best gift God has ever given to man.  All the good from the Saviour of the world is communicated to us through this book."  ~Abraham Lincoln

“What we forget is that following God makes us different- from unbelievers, but also from one another.  God has created each of us uniquely and for a specific purpose; and in that purpose we can dare to accomplish what he asks of us.”

-Judith Couchman Daring to Be Different

As a young mother, and as a homeschooler, I’ve often looked to other mothers to know how to DO IT right.  You know, the right way to diaper, the right way to feed a baby, the right way to dress a toddler, the right way to discipline, the right way to teach my children.

Oh my!  Did I say MY children?  Could it be that teaching their children might be a bit different than teaching MY children?  Of course!  That’s why God gave them to ME to love, nurture, protect, teach and mother.  It took me years to realize that.  I always thought anyone else could be a better mother to my children.  As time has gone by, God has shown me that it’s just not true.  God in his divine wisdom creates the children for the parents and the parents for the children.  Thank you God!

If you’re feeling unsure of yourself.  If you’re feeling like you’re not good enough.  To that I say, Pshaw!  The LORD knew what he was doing when he chose you!  No matter what the circumstances of your child’s birth, or the circumstances you now find yourself in, YOU are chosen to be your child’s momma.  Lean on God, search His WORD and learn of Him.  That’s one reason He sent His Holy Spirit, to be our teacher.  “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.  In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make straight your path.”

You CAN do this!  Yes, by all means, seek out older mothers, and your own mother for advice and support.

BUT- remember, your best advice and support come directly from the LORD and from the husband He has given you.  If you do not have a husband to love, guide, and protect you, the LORD himself is a husband to the husbandless.  Seek Him!  He’s waiting for you!

I encourage you to seek wisdom in Proverbs and in Psalms.  They are a great place to start.

May the LORD bless your mothering now and for all time.

Momma Laura

Strawberry Jam Time!

Debbie Mumm has some cute backgrounds for your desk top, all free!

Take a peak!

Have a wonderful Easter!

Momma Laura and the Little Learning Lanes

http://ihasahotdog.com/page/5/

I don't know how to read very much.  I'm just learning how to read; but, I still like my mommy reading to me. 

AMY

A note to the mommas out there...reading aloud to our kids is something to do from cradle to grave.

God bless!

Momma Laura

HAVE FAITH AND BE STRONG AND HAVE FAITH IN THE LORD.

Amy, age 6

Never be scared for the Lord is with you.  Be strong.  Never be afraid because the Lord is with you. 

God  bless  you!

Amy

I think Little Miss Amy has put it quite succinctly.  May we not forget that we are not alone in what we do or where we go.

May the Lord bless your day!

Momma Laura

Hi I have a new pencil cursor from www.steelegrafix.com.

Check them out for some fun things for your blog!

Laura

Happy at Home

...with permission from http://icanhascheezburger.com/ .

Isn't this cute?

Momma Laura

Happy at Home

Jeremiah 5 :15 and 16

"O house of Israel," declares the Lord,

"I am bringing a distant nation against you---

an ancient and enduring nation,

a people whose langauge you do not know,

whose speech you do not understand.

Their quivers are like an open grave;

all of them are mighty warriors."

What does that remind you of ? 

Well it reminds me of the war we're having with the Iraqis.

Here are some of the things that remind me of the war:

1.  They're a distant nation.

2.  They're an ancient nation.

3.  We don't know their language (at least most of us).

4.  Their weapons are like an open grave.

5.  All of them are mighty men because they won't give up.

Emily, age 10.

This is what my mom has to say about it....

I think that there is merit in what Emily has to say about this.  May God protect our soldiers and bring them home safely in HIS timing, not political timing.

God bless you dear readers,

Emily & Momma Laura

Happy at Home