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We are a homeschooling family that has our mix of funnies and failures, along with triumphs & successes. I am a recovering perfectionist, who is ever so grateful that I serve a perfect Savior. He teaches me that I have a lot to learn, but also that He has brought me a long way.
I have been the bride to the most gracious, sweetest man in the world for the last 10 years. What I love most about him is that he is always striving to be a better husband, father, and child of God.
I am also the blessed mama to
OUR TWO GIFTS:
a creative 8-yo Darling Daughter who loves pink, dresses and reading, along with a new-found passion for horses, and
a 4-yo tremendously adventurous Little Man-in-training who loves bugs, dirt, running, and eating.
On this site, I share about our homeschool, life, and other assorted odds & end. I also LOVE information and helpful resources to help us along our homeschool journey, so I make sure to add those in too so they can be passed along to others who might also find them useful.
(If you are wondering about the curlers, go down to the Sweet Monday section of the sidebar. It's a women's ministry that was started in Richmond, Va, and when we moved from there, I decided to start one down here. While Im not doing it this year, please feel free to glean away from my entries of all the programs & devotions we did.)
Creation Camp
School Year Preparations
S&T Fri -- Darling Daughter's Riding Lessons
Home-Schoolers Threaten Our Cultural Comfort
New Twist Chocolate Chip Cookies
One Believers Journey: Would We Sign-Up For This Trip?
Gift Basket Ideas
Darling Daughter's Birthday Week Extravaganza
Potential for Pets and Fun Names
One or the Other -- Or Both?
Homeschool Buyers Co-op
50 States Study
St. Patrick's Day Resources
S&T Fri -- More Indian Treasures
A Top Favorite Christian Speaker
Show&Tell Fridays
Family Funnies
From My Recipe Box
Homeschooling Helps & Ideas
Homeschooling
Wondering about the curlers?
CLICK HERE to get the scoop!
It's just one of the silly things I did at my monthly "Sweet Monday" meetings!
Past Meetings & Devotionals
Information On Sweet Monday
Sweet Monday's Main Website
"The bringing up, as of a child, instruction; formation of manners. Education comprehends all that series of instruction and discipline which is intended to enlighten the understanding, correct the temper, and form the manners and habits of youth, and fit them for usefulness in their future stations. To give children a good education in manners, arts and science, is important; to give them a religious education is indispensable; and an immense responsibility rests on parents and guardians who neglect these duties." ~Noah Webster~
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"Gradually we have become aware that family life is God's classroom for shaping us into the kind of people He wants us to be."
Catherine Marshall, A Closer Walk
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2008 Habits:
1. Gentle voice, gentle heart
2. "Peruse&Purge" magazines
3. Have hot tea every day
4. Wake up between 5-6 am
2008 Goals/To Do's:
1. Complete top of DS's quilt.
2. Tackle reading list.
3. Organize fabric.
4. Make blocks for charity quilts
Jan. 1, 2008
Our New Year Celebrations
We decided to make our New Year's Eve relaxing, fun, and very family-focused. It started with Little Man helping me make chocolate chip cookies. He was a BIG helper and kept telling me that he was a "big boy to do such haaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrd work!" It was a hoot when he said, "I'm supero-ing it, Mommy" -- he's been paying attention to his sister's Latin. (translation: "I conquer!")
Then, Darling Daughter decided that we "simply MUST" have a dancing party, so she donned on old prom dress of mine that is one of her favorites to dress up in, and then came to find me. "What are you going to wear, Mommy?" Knowing I couldn't disappoint her high hopes and feeling like seeing the expression on Darling Hubby's face, I had her come to my room and we searched the depths of my closet for one of my few formal gowns.
We had a candle-lit dinner of Glorified Chili , along with fresh-baked cookies for dessert. Then the dancing began! Little Man sported a jacket we keep around for dress-up and the four of us danced and laughed and played the night away to some fun classical waltzes and big band music. We even tried out some of the new games the kids had received from Christmas. Afterwards, we "fast-forwarded" the schoolhouse clock on our wall to chime out "midnight" for us (really it was 9pm), and then toasted with sparkling apple cider to a "Happy New Year!"
For the first day of the year, we went to the golf course where DH played a few holes while the other 3 of us encouraged him and snuggled together in the golf cart. We love to go golfing as a family -- what a joy it is to spend time together and see the glorious nature there is on the course.
Afterwards, we ate out at a favorite resteraunt (where Little Man decided to see what would happen to a styrofoam cup when you stabbed its side with a butter knife -- RESULT: vast and quick leakage! Our waitress was kind, as she had little ones of her own and Little Man was told he doesn't need to repeat his experiement ever again.)
We wrapped up our "first family outing of 2008" by going to the beach and enjoyed flying a kite. It was an EXTREMELY blustery day, but we had a great time even if we were a bit wind-blown.
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Jan. 1, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by moreofhim |
What a wonderful way to start out the New Year!! Thank you for sharing all the great pictures! Happy New Year!
God bless you - Julie |
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| Posted by barbieheart |
LOVE the dancing idea! Have a blessed New Year!
--Barbara |
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Jan. 2, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by melissal89 |
| What a wonderful time you've had! I laughed when I read about what your son did to his styrofoam cup. That's exactly the kind of experiment my son would have tried. |
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Jan. 2, 2008 - !! |
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What a wonderful way to start 2008!! Very creative too! I especially like the moving the clock up some!! Great idea~
We had a very quiet start because I was sick~ but I'm feeling better now!
Gina
www.ginasquietspot.com/reflection |
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| Posted by Sandpiper |
| Thank-you for your comment on my blog. I would like to add you to my friends list. I have enjoyed visiting your bog and I love the colours of it. It sounds like you had a fun New Year's! I had a friend alter some old bridesmaid dresses for dress-up for my dd. It sure makes them feel special to wear a fancy dress! |
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Jan. 4, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by DaddysCHicks |
What a blessed day . . .thanks for sharing. Enjoy you weekend.
Trina
http://daddyschicks.blogspot.com |
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Jan. 4, 2008 - Very special! |
| Posted by withHim4ever |
What a sweet post! Everyone looks so elegant! Traditions are very important to our children.
We have a New year tradition also, a little less dressier than your ;) I just posted it this year.
Blessings,
Katia |
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| Posted by blessedwith2angels |
What a sweet way to start the new year. I love the picture of your children dancing together.
Pam |
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| Posted by naturalpaths |
| What a wonderful way to see in the New Year! We're anxious to go to the beach. We've been staying away due to red tide in the waters for the last couple of months. Do you ever deal with that up your way? It's a nasty bacteria in the water than causes respiratory problems. Our beaches have been littered with dead fish and now manatees have started dying. |
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| Posted by Canadagirl |
What fun you all are having. I loved hearing how your ds is absorbing his education that is happening around him. Learning naturally...the best way. Your family is in shorts ! Very different than us up here. lol I thought that was a great way to celebrate the New Year coming in. How fun.
Blessings my SSiC
In Him<><
-Mary |
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| Posted by curiouscat |
Hi, looks like a very fun 1st day of the year!
blessings
Denise
aka /HeartnSoul |
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Jan. 4, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by bakerswife |
Very nice memories for your little ones.
Blessings, Mama Karen |
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Jan. 4, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Haflingerhorses |
What an awesome way to bring in the New Year! Baking cookies with your little one, dressing up in fancy clothes, playing fun music, and dancing the night away. Now, that's my kind of night! What an incredible precious, precious memory for you to hold tight. I hope you have many more nights such as this one this coming year.
Antoinette |
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"Watch for the storms of God.
The only way God plants His saints is through the whirlwind of His storms.
Will you be proven to be an empty pod with no seed inside?
That will depend on whether or not you are actually living in the light of the vision you have seen.
Let God send you out through His storm, and dont go until He does.
If you select your own spot to be planted, you will prove yourself to be an unproductive, empty pod.
However, if you allow God to plant you, you will "bear much fruit" (John 15:8)." ------------ My Utmost for His Highest, March 11th
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