My name is Niki. I am married to a wonderful man (Bob). We live in Indiana and have 3 children, all boys. Dillon (14), Taran (10), and Logan (8). Dillon is will be a freshman this year at our public High School. Taran and Logan are both Homeschooled. Taran is starting 5th grade and loves history and science. This will be our first year using Abeka Academy. Logan is starting 2nd grade. He enjoys science, bugs, dinosaurs and playing games. He will continue with Abeka books. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/fravelfamily/ en-us Homeschool Blogger Sat, 4 Jul 2009 09:43:00 -0500 Sat, 4 Jul 2009 09:43:00 -0500   http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/fravelfamily/705017/ Sat, 4 Jul 2009 09:43:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/fravelfamily/705017/ Our school room is done finally.  I wish I had taken some before pictures.  I ordered 2 desks that will go where the table is standing.  This turned out dark, Its a second bookcase on the other half of the room.     http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/fravelfamily/565472/ Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:32:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/fravelfamily/565472/ We sent for our tadpoles back in March but they wouldn't send them to us until the weather warmed up.   So they finally arrived on May 2.   There are 2 of them.  The boys named them Darth and Godzilla. lol  Almost 2 weeks and still no legs emerging yet.  They're active though and fun to watch.   http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/fravelfamily/532157/ Wed, 14 May 2008 11:50:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/fravelfamily/532157/ One of the benefits of Homeschooling.  You can wear what you want.  This is Logan, taken back in October '07.   I couldn't get him to take that costume off!  He wore this for days waiting on Halloween. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/fravelfamily/483297/ Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:40:00 -0600 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/fravelfamily/483297/     Dillon's  7th Grade Picture             Taran   Age  8                                                          Logan    Age   6 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/fravelfamily/459968/ Sat, 12 Jan 2008 09:34:00 -0600 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/fravelfamily/459968/ I know it's been awhile since I've been on, but  I plan to have an entry up soon.  Until then I'll leave you with this......  Happy Holidays! The Fravels   http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/fravelfamily/453088/ Mon, 31 Dec 2007 20:30:00 -0600 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/fravelfamily/453088/ We have a tight week ahead, so not much excitement in our meals. Breakfast ~ usually cereal or oatmeal Lunches ~ sandwiches or leftovers Monday ~ Spaghetti,  lettuce salad,  breadsticks Tuesday ~ Biscuits n gravy Wednesday ~ Grilled Cheese sandwiches, Carrot/Celery sticks, Raimon Noodles Thursday ~ Hamburger Stroganoff,  Peas Friday ~ Taco ring, Lettuce Salad Stop by  Organizing Junkie  for more ideas!   http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/fravelfamily/368761/ Mon, 6 Aug 2007 12:48:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/fravelfamily/368761/ Got this from MrsGaylynn's blog.  Join in. Aprons- Y/N?  If Y, what does your favorite look like?  No, I think they are cute though. Baking - Favorite thing to bake - Anything!  I love to cook/bake. Clothesline - Y/N?   No, but I really want one. Donuts - Have you ever made them?  No,  I remember my mom making them when I was a child.    Everyday - One homemaking thing you do every day.  Laundry. Freezer - Do  you have a separate deep freeze?   Yes, and I love having one. Garbage Disposal - Y/N?  Yes, but would happily give it up for a dishwasher. Handbook - What is your favorite homemaking resource?   Internet Ironing - Love it or hate it?  I don't love it but wouldn't say I hate it either. Junk drawer - Y/N  Where is it?   Yes, two of them, in the kitchen. Kitchen - Color and decorating scheme -  What little walls I have are white.  Our cabinets are very long so we don't have alot of wall space.  I have a few baskets, candles and appliances, but that's about it. Mop?  Y/N?  Yes Nylons - Wash by hand or in the washing machine?  The very few times I wear them...washing machine. Oven - Do you use the window or open the oven to check?    Open the door. Pizza - What do you put on yours?  Pepperoni, sausage, & mushrooms. Quiet - What do you do during the day when you get a quiet moment?  Usually get on the computer Recipe card box - Y/N?  What does it look like?   Yes, it's stuffed.  It's a wooden box with a gingerbread man on it.   Plus I have my Taste of Home & Quick Cooking magazines all grouped together. Style of house - What style is your house?  ??  Pretty standard.  White, main level, upstairs and a basement Tablecloths and napkins - Y/N?    Usually just on Holidays Under the kitchen sink - Organized or toxic wasteland?   Organized Vacuum - How many times per week?   Everyday Wash - How many loads of laundry do you do per week?  I don't count, probably between 12 & 15 X's - Do you keep a daily list of things to do that you cross off?        I have a list of things I would like to get done daily, weekly & monthly but I don't cross them off as I do them.   I don't like to mess with printing off a new list every day. Yard - Y/N  Who does what?   Yes,   our oldest mows, dh takes care of the weeds & trims.  My Mother in law and I tend to the garden and I rake the leaves in the Fall with the boys.  Zzz's - What is your last homemaking task for the day before going to bed?  Make sure everything is off and doors are locked.    http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/fravelfamily/368209/ Sun, 5 Aug 2007 09:34:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/fravelfamily/368209/ I came across The Pioneer Woman Cooks while visiting Tonya at Homeschooling Momma.    I'm now hooked.  She has so many yummy looking recipes and what I like is she has pictures at each step while making it. Tonight we're having the Twice Baked Potatoes  and Peach Crisp with Maple Cream Sauce  I recommend you jump over there and check out her other recipes.   http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/fravelfamily/364129/ Sat, 28 Jul 2007 10:17:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/fravelfamily/364129/ <IfArchivePage>     Wildlife Museum </IfArchivePage>   http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/fravelfamily/364100/ Sat, 28 Jul 2007 08:59:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/fravelfamily/364100/