Feb. 8, 2009 - I know it has been a while!
I know it has been a while since I have posted here. We are doing well in the new year. The girls have started piano lessons and are loving it! We have plans coming up for Valentines day so that will be lots of fun. Jason is leaving for Hawaii next week. I told him I would go for him, but the military would notice it wasn't him. Maybe we will all go next year. Rebecca turns 12 in a couple of weeks, I really can't believe it. The time is going by so fast! She is growning up. And she is a fine young lady. I am proud of the young woman she is becoming. We are still enjoying living here in Japan. We are starting to look for a house that has four bedrooms. It will be a big task to move, but I know that we will be grateful for more space. We are looking into taking some tours as well. I want to try and go to Indonesia next year. This year we will probably only make it to Tokyo and the surrounding area! God has been so good to us, even when we haven't been what we ought to be for HIm. He is taking care of us in a full way and bringing new people into our lives all the time. It is such a blessing to be a blessing to others. I have been learning at church about being a good wife and mother. And why we should be a good wife and mother. I know the answers to those questions. But it never hurts to hear it again. I always learn something new. I would never have labeled myself as a selfish person but I am learing that I am more selfish than I thought. Even when it comes to chosing my new house, I want what works best for me instead of being grateful for what my husband in giving me. I am going to be working extra hard at putting others ahead of myself. God takes care of me, so I should be able to help others and put their needs and wants first. I will keep working on this, as I don't think I will complete the journey until I reach heaven. But I really want to be a more selfless person and love others the way God loves me. Ok, enought about all of that. I could go on all day about that.
Homeschooling is going well. I have decided on curriculum for next year and am prepared to order it early so I can get a jump on lesson plans. The kids are really enjoying science and history this year. Rebecca has improved her writing tremendously. Melissa is working on her spelling. It is her least favorite subject but she gets better and better at it every week. Michael is reading quite well now. He can find verses in his bible and is working at reading them on his own! Kevin is starting the process of learning to read. He is so ready. He tries to read all the time. We will see how far we get this year. As for me, I have made some wonderful friends, and keep busy with other moms going to new places or just hanging out for a little together time. I love to homeschool! There is no better thing in the world. I love to talk to my kids and watch them grow and learn. What an honor it is to be with them all the time and get to enjoy them so fully!
Ok, I didn't want to leave off with out some pictures so I will post some of a recent trip to the beach. It was cold but beautiful. The woods we were in were very close to the beach so we did a little hiking as well. We have some beautiful new shells to add to our growing collection and had a wonderful Sunday afternoon as a family!
I hope all of you are doing well and enjoying this new year. We love it here and are enjoying the snow, despite everyone coming down with bad colds. God bless everyone!
Comments
Feb. 9, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
The kids look so much older! There sure are growing up. Tell them all hi from us. Your pics remind me we really need to go take a walk on the beach. The boys always have so much fun. Rachel is my home body and would rather stay home especially if it is cold. Good to hear from you.
Feb. 9, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by newfrontiersacademy
Oops I guess I was not logged in when I made the last comment.
Feb. 10, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by subbertfamily
Wish I had found your blog before. We're in Atsugi, Japan and actually getting ready to pcs back to the states in two more weeks.
Enjoy Japan!! I never did make it up that way, wish we could have though.
Michelle
Feb. 13, 2009 - Hi Tanya
Posted by mamaclsn
Everyone looks great!
Yes, Jason is home, I just can't be bothered to blog anymore. I am just living and enjoying myself. Thanks for always checking in. I miss you!!
Have a great weekend.
Jen
Mar. 9, 2009 - hello!
Posted by Helff
I love the picture of everyone walking through the trees in the snow!
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