We went to the free family movie festival that Regal theaters do every year. We saw The Bee Movie. We've seen it so many times, but not on the big screen, and Paulie really likes it. Next week we are going to see Alvin & the Chipmunks again. We have the DVD, and we have seen it on the big screen, but hey, a free movie is a free movie, right?
We also went school supply shopping. With the kids getting up in their grade level, we don't need as many 'supplies' as we use to. But I still always like to get them new spiral notebooks & folders, just because it's fun to get new ones. The old ones are usually fine, but what's the fun in that? But we had to get more supplies this year for our history time line will be making with the Mystery of History. I'm a bit lost with it all, since I've never done a time line, even when I was in school. So understanding why the supplies they suggest are needed, do I need every last one etc... was a bit hard. But I joined the MOH yahoo group, and sent an email to another mom who has used it and understood more about what needs to be done. I got the basic necessities, skipped some things, and hope it all works out well. I'll show pictures when we get going on it. But here are some pictures of our school supplies we picked up. Oh the Atlases are needed for history too, but we are blessed that my dad had loaned them to us last year. Thanks dad.
And then like I said, we went to a local reservoir about an hour from on house last Friday. Paul took the day off, and we packed a nice picnic lunch. But unfortunately it was a rainy, cloudy day. We did still go, but only stayed for a bit, and didn't go as far as we had wanted to. We still had a great time, and took some great pictures. We know exactly where we want to go next time we head out that way, now, if the weather will just cooperate with us. Enjoy the slide show.
I have to get off my duff and get shopping. I have been so wrapped up in what has do get done here on the homestead that I haven't got to what we need for school. (arrrgh) This coming week the 3 younger ones ( 2ds is a helper) at Kids Camp ( VBS) at our church. I am planning to do lesson plans and then I have to talk to Handsome and plan when we will get school supplies. I feel like time is getting away from me.
Well, sweet friend I am here when ever you want to ring ring. I am happy to put down what ever when ever !
I'm catching up with everything. Its been a while. I feel jealous reading about how excited you all are about homeschooling. I would love to do the same. I shared something in my blog I'd like you to read and know your opinions. Thanks! Have a nice day!
Wendy
This was beautful... the hike looked amazing - so plush and green! School supplies are making a hit around here, too. I stocked up on pens/pencils/paper... now onto the folders and notebooks. Hurray! Glad to see that everything is well with you. Miss you!!!
I am addicted to school supplies. I have been trying to stay away from the sales this year. I know I will not be totally successful. But I still have unused ones from last year! I just love them!!! Looks like the dam is a nice place to visit.
Jenn
Your list is much like mine, I like the fact as they get older, there is less they need. Unfortunately that usually means they want a bigger, better computer. Oh well such is life.
Thank you for your sweet and encouraging words. I do need prayers and I pray that I can say no to the seed saving next year. Plus I will have to give a time limit of what I can do each day till this years seeds are all done and packaged. I couldn't say that on my blog but I can say it in your comment box. [0=
I have to really pray for God to give me a very strong back bone and pray that it will all fly well. You have heard of the frase "hitting the ceiling fan. I am praying that doesn't happen.
This blog is so I can share my journey with the Lord, my journey as a wife and mother, and my journey as a homeschool mom. I pray that you will see the Lord in my life through happy and sad times, and that this blog glorifies the Lord.
This is an award and tag free zone, thank you.
But we had to get more supplies this year for our history time line will be making with the Mystery of History. I'm a bit lost with it all, since I've never done a time line, even when I was in school. 
So understanding why the supplies they suggest are needed, do I need every last one etc... was a bit hard. But I joined the MOH yahoo group, and sent an email to another mom who has used it and understood more about what needs to be done. I got the basic necessities, skipped some things, and hope it all works out well. I'll show pictures when we get going on it. But here are some pictures of our school supplies we picked up. Oh the Atlases are needed for history too, but we are blessed that my dad had loaned them to us last year. Thanks dad. 
