What a week! 

It all started last Thursday with the flu. The 103 degree, hacking cough, 5-day variety. ICK. Me and the 4-year old.  That's always fun.  Since then, every one except my husband has come down with it. Then (also on Thursday) 5 students were shot and killed at Darcy's college campus.  Darcy came home Thursday evening and has been home ever since.  Classes will resume on Monday.

I'm ready for a vacation!

But there have been a few highlights in my week:

I was awarded this by two of my friends:

Thanks to Heather and Holly for thinking of me. 

The rules are as follows:

By accepting this Excellent Blog Award, you have to award it to 10 more people who’s blog’s you find Excellent Award worthy. You can give it to as many people as you want but please award at least 10. Thank you out there for having such great blogs and being such great friends! You deserve this! Feel free to award people who have already been awarded. 

I'm gonna be a bit rebellious and only award to 8 people! I wonder if the blog award police will come and steal my award for not following all the directions?

First, I am passing on this award to several young adults whose blogs I find excellent on several levels.  First of all, they are just great bloggers...nice designs, regular posts, interesting content.  But most of all, these young people are impressive in their spiritual maturity.  I am always thrilled when I meet young adults who love the Lord wholeheartedly and are not afraid to show it.  So the first three recipients are:

Amanda at The Daily Planet

Jocelyn at A Pondering Heart

Eric at The Voice of Experience

Then I also want to award it to a few other blogs that I find quite excellent:

Jen at Spirited Sons

Nikowa at Life According to Me

Crossview at Crossview Academy

Kristine at Mama Archer's Blog

Sunniemom at A Woman on Purpose

Now for those of you who have not yet discovered the Homeschool Lounge....you GOTTA join. I heard someone describe it as "a teacher's lounge--without the food." Of course, if you bring your own food...you can have food too.  Great fellowship and fun...come over and check it out!