Hello, my name is Sherry Brown! My husband, Tim and I have been married 16 wonderful years!! We have two boys, Tim Jr. (age 14) and Matthew (age 13). I'm a stay-at-home mom who also has the amazing privilege of homeschooling our boys!! I'm a Facebook addict but it helps me connect with my friends and meet new ones!! :) http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/cozyinthewoods/ en-us Homeschool Blogger Mon, 8 Jun 2009 18:27:00 -0500 Mon, 8 Jun 2009 18:27:00 -0500 I'm finally getting back in the routine of walking and eating better! My cardiologist said everything looked/sounded good with my heart but he wants to me to lose 40 lbs. so that I don't get diabetes. The fact that I don't smoke and that nobody in my family actually died from heart disease before 60 was a plus. And if I don't get diabetes my chance of having heart problems will decrease significantly. (which isn't news to me or anyone else) June 1st was my start point and I got off to a great start walking at VERY least 1 mile a day. Most days though are 2.5 miles and when I'm feeling energetic AND my kids don't complain...we walk 3.8 miles. Today, for lunch, I had 3 boneless/skinless chicken tenders with Mrs. Dash seasoning, a can of salt free green beans with spray on butter (which is free) and a glass of 100% red grape juice which is also VERY good for your heart! For supper I had a small plate of whole wheat spagetti with turkey burger and sauce...also trying to drink more water ...less Iced Tea! (I  Iced Tea!) I did have a small piece of vanilla cake w/ dairy whipped chocolate icing...which was good and I didn' t feel guilty because it was small and it was the only "bad" thing I ate today. (gotta be able to do that or I'd go nuts!!...I have a sweet tooth) Also, trying to wrap up our school year!! I'm waiting for Timmy's test results in the mail and finishing up some odds 'n' ends with the portfolios before the evaluations...I'm such a procrastinator!! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/cozyinthewoods/697171/ Mon, 8 Jun 2009 18:27:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/cozyinthewoods/697171/ Well once again I've left so much time pass between postings but Facebook has really taken over in that department! I was looking back to when I was first influenced to start blogging and it's been a year already!! :) Nothing earth shattering has happened just everyday, ordinary things. School is slow and we are learning that mom probably should have paid more attention in school! I'm thankful that my kids pick things up fairly easy but we have fun together so it's all worth it!! We've been talking about moving again which has been something I've wanted for a LONG time now!! (we've outgrown our house years ago...in my opinion) We'd like to move closer to our church as we've been driving a 1/2 hour (one way) for about 14 years now. Somedays, with the twists and turns life throws our way, my desire would be to move FAR away from York/Adams Co.....*rabbit trail*........ Speaking of Facebook...I've connected with quite a few friends from my high school years and it's been GREAT catchin' up with them!! A couple of them I graduated with and others were in different graduating years and/or people I went to church with. I have VERY good memories of those years for SO many reasons!! Well enough of that...as I say and is quoted in the movie Titanic..."A womans heart is a deep ocean of secrets" and it's so true in my life!! Most VERY good memories!! Well I'm gonna stop here since a couple of my friends are gonna think I just went off the deep end....lol! Just "venting" hoping nobody will read this...and it will be lost in cyber world forever!! HA! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/cozyinthewoods/674330/ Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/cozyinthewoods/674330/ Well I've been slackin' again in the blogging deptartment. (I guess my life is duller than I thought! LOL!!) School has been moving along slowly but I'm thankful we can start every day fresh!! Today we got some snow (about 3 inches) and I had to drive in it. For those of you who know me, know I go NOWHERE when it snows!! Matt had an orthodontist appointment so I braved the elements and went...for a 10 minute appointment!! UGH! A normally 20 minute drive turned into 40 minutes but I was thankful I had a salt truck to follow!! Timmy will be getting his braces off on the 26th and he couldn't be happier!! Now begins Matt's braces adventure!! OH JOY!! Oh and I found one of my childhood pals (Missy) today on Facebook AND she homeschools her 6 kids!! YAY!! Someone else to chat with!! We have SO much to catch up on!! (30+ years worth!!)... I'm really lookin' forward to it!! I absolutely love FACEBOOK!! It's one of my major addictions but it keeps me connected to my friends!! Well I guess I'm gonna go to bed now...I've been staying up WAY too late and I'm thinkin' this blog is just a bunch of run-on sentences or just makes NO sense !! GOOD NIGHT! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/cozyinthewoods/647642/ Mon, 19 Jan 2009 23:59:00 -0600 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/cozyinthewoods/647642/ For many years we've made it a family tradition of going to Miller's Tree Farm to pick and cut our own CHRISTmas tree. The boys have always enjoyed going in the past but this year, it seemed to be more of a chore for them. I guess the older they get the more traditions like that become obsolete. (no matter what, we're gonna keep doing it!) Anyhow, this is our tree for 2008!! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/cozyinthewoods/632339/ Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:55:00 -0600 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/cozyinthewoods/632339/ I'm excited at the thought of starting up my blog on a regular basis again...that's gonna make some people pretty happy!! Nothing new has happened since May...I mean...ALOT has happened but nothing earth shattering. I just found an old friend from high school (Dan) and I'm really excited to meet and get to know his wife, Korin. Homeschooling is going slow this year! Timmy is in 8th grade and Algebra is NOT my strong point. As a matter of fact, I graduated without a lick of Algebra so now I learn along with him. Matt is starting LONG division and gets frustrated very easily. Tim's terminal in York closed in the past couple months so now he's traveling to Harrisburg (from Dover) everyday to work. We are thankful that he still has a job but the drive time has added to the time we DON'T get to see him. He leaves the house around 7:30 every morning and we don't see him until 9ish that night. (for those of you who might try to take advantage of that timeline...I have a son with his black belt for protection!...and a VERY vicious cat!) Well I've gotta get supper for the boys but check back for regular updates...I'm hoping to add picutres as well but with not having high speed yet (because we simply can't get it where we live...in the BOONIES) it might be harder to do that. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/cozyinthewoods/631459/ Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:14:00 -0600 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/cozyinthewoods/631459/ Outside my Window...It's a rainy/dreary day but the birds are enjoying the thistle seed and the bunnies outside my back door are trying not to get eaten by the neighbors outside cats! (poor things) I am thinking...I should be working on DEEP cleaning Matthew's room....but it's a rainy day and I'm sleepy! I am thankful for...for the kids that call me mom! From the kitchen...I'm smelling bacon that Tim just made for us to make egg sandwiches...YUM! I am going....nowhere...did you see the gas prices recently!! UGH!! I am wearing... jeans and a pink shirt I am reading...nothing in particular at the moment I am hoping...to get the rest of school done soon! I am hearing...a tribute to mothers on the radio! Around the house...still workin' on spring cleaning!! One of my favorite things...Lilacs!! A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week...well, since it's Saturday, I'm spending the rest of the day here at home DEEP cleaning Matthew's room and then church tomorrow! Here is a picture I am sharing for you... One of the baby bunnies we found outside our back door...isn't it cute?? http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/cozyinthewoods/530111/ Sat, 10 May 2008 10:15:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/cozyinthewoods/530111/ Well Denise I don't know how you do it...you must have more hours in your day than I do! ...either that or your life is more interesting than mine!! I'm gonna work on making a "tour" of my house this weekend... Anyhow, last Saturday (the 12th)Timmy participated in a karate tournament and placed 3rd in sparring and 3rd in his form. Here's a couple pictures... This is one of the group during the opening ceremony... (the smaller kiddos are Tiny Tigers) And this is a picture of Timmy getting his trophies...haven't taken a picture of those yet cause they're at the school on display for a week...will post when we get them back. (although you can see them on the floor...he got two of the green ones...we're so proud of him!) http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/cozyinthewoods/518195/ Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:28:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/cozyinthewoods/518195/ FOR TODAY April 8, 2008.. Outside My Window...watching the birds fighting over their food. I am thinking...tomorrow our youngest son will be 12! I am thankful for...my husband and the great job he has so that I can stay home with our boys! From the kitchen...I know I have a cake to bake and chili for supper! I am creating...(not feeling very creative today...where's the sun??) I am going...to karate like we normally do on Tuesdays. I am reading...Good and Angry: Exchanging Frustration for Character...In You and Your Kids (still) I am hoping...for more sunny days! I am hearing...the Christian radio station Around the house...still working on Spring cleaning...today I'm gonna tackle our bedroom!! One of my favorite things...hugs from my TEENAGE son! seems rare in this world! A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week:  Today is karate, tomorrow is Matt's birthday so we're heading to Chuck E. Cheese (and happy his birthday is in the middle of the week...I hear it's crazy in there weekends...hubby's NEVER been there),Thursday and Friday are karate & shopping, Saturday Timmy has a karate tournament....wish I could be home more!! Here is picture thought I am sharing...     This is a picture of Matthew at 11...wonder if he'll look different tomorrow??? LOL!! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/cozyinthewoods/512564/ Tue, 8 Apr 2008 08:55:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/cozyinthewoods/512564/ Well yesterday was my 37th birthday and I had a fantastic day!! My family got me some nice gifts...hubby got me a Buttercream Yankee Candle (one of my favorite scents) and my boys got me the fatty foods, Milky Way and swedish fish...also my favorites!! :) We went to church and then spent the afternoon with my best friend Robin and her family. We had roast beef, red potatoes, carrots, corn and other side dishes. YUM!! Then we had subs for supper...aside from the headache I got towards evening, I couldn't have had a better day!! Today was a cleaning day! We went through all the kids books, weeded out the ones we didn't want anymore and listed them for sale on the homeschool group. I did laundry and started my spring cleaning....it's amazing how much dust accumulates in this little house!! :) http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/cozyinthewoods/512247/ Mon, 7 Apr 2008 18:17:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/cozyinthewoods/512247/ Well it's been quiet in the ceiling since Sunday...thank goodness!! I don't mind, so much, the squirrels running around the yard but when they invade my house...not happening! I even stopped putting bird food out cause they eat it all before the birds can. Now I use thistle seed which is alot more expensive but well worth it when I can sit and watch the finches all day! :) I also like hummingbirds so I feed them as well. Today I got a great bargain on the York Yard Sale group...a chimnea!! I've been wanting one for awhile but didn't want to spend the money for a new one. I'm looking forward to sitting outside now next to a nice cozy fire. Hope you had a great day!! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/cozyinthewoods/508871/ Tue, 1 Apr 2008 18:38:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/cozyinthewoods/508871/