we are growing

Posted onJuly 1, 2011
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David and I celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary this week.

Here is a picture of us from the big day in 1996:

Although we didn’t do much since we are 1.) living on a tropical island and 2.) living in a hotel and 3.) eating out every day since we have no kitchen yet (blech), we did receive the bestest anniversary gift in the world!!!

I give you Exhibit A (the only one there is).

Shocked, happy, in disbelief… overjoyed and still trying to let the idea take root…

Please pray for us!

new direction for my HSB blog

Posted onSeptember 29, 2009
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My very first post here at HSB was in 2005… My illustrious writing career (snort) began with some banter about a trip to Wal-mart and crayons being on sale!

Much has changed in my life over the past 4 years, but one thing has stayed the same. I am still homeschooling! And seriously, that is a big deal! We all know that homeschooling is quite a commitment and a huge responsibility. It is easy to get overwhelmed and have the occasional dream about sending our kidlets on that magical yellow bus that comes down the street every morning.

I am thankful for all of my friends here at HSB and in bloggyland! Y’all have been such an encouragement to me in my homeschooling journey over the years. And honestly, it is just plain FUN to hang out with other homeschooling families, even if it is a virtual living room.

I have decided to take a new direction with my blog here at HSB– and that is to post ummm… well, about HOMESCHOOLING! Shocking, isn’t it?

So here is where you will find a greater focus on Our Homeschool, rather than Other Such Happenings.

The Lucky Charms Experiment

Posted onSeptember 26, 2009
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David and the boys have been on a Lucky Charms kick lately.

Back in the old days, I remember the ensuing hullabaloo when purple horseshoes were added to the mix. How could they even think of changing the classic marshmallow composition like that?!

But they did.

Then they massacred the recipe even more when they added more…

And to make it worse, they are trying to distract us with phrases like "Good source of calcium and vitamin D" and "whole grains."

WHATEVUH.

Three weeks of Lucky Charms for a bedtime snack inspired me to conduct a possibly frightening quasi-quackish-scientific experiment.

Just call me a health nut.

QUESTION: What is the marshmallow to cereal ratio in a typical bowl of Lucky Charms Cereal?

HYPOTHESIS: Approximately 8 years ago, I conducted a similar test with Frankenberry Cereal. My hypothesis is that Lucky Charms will yield similar results of a 50/50 ratio of marshmallows to cereal.

(Note to self: Do not audition to be a hand model unless it’s for a robot hand.)

(Post-note to self: Be weary of saying or writing all of your spontaneous thoughts out loud lest people think ye are whacko.)

EXPERIMENT: Carefully separate the marshmallows from the "whole grain" cereal pieces, while exercising great caution as to not eat the materials.

Hmmm… I wonder which bowl is hiding the "calcium and vitamin D"???

Halfway through the bowl, the ratio is neck and neck.

DATA ANALYSIS: My family’s typical bowl of Lucky Charms contains more cereal than marshmallows.

CONCLUSION: I hereby conclude that Lucky Charms is healthier than my initial supposition. Consumption of said cereal at the Drews house may continue.

It’s a lifestyle of learning, y’all.

And you thought Saturday nights at my house would be boring! I bet you are totally kicking yourself right now.

Thursday Thirteen

Posted onSeptember 24, 2009
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Crazy days mean bullet posts– yay!

1. I put Thursday Thirteen in the title but my tired brain cannot remember if that is a for real linked-up thing to join or something that I am just imagining. My tired body says no way are we going to mess with the clicks and typing it requires to actually look it up.

2. I am missing my cutie-patootie nephew Caden. That is one happy, smiley baby that loves his bath!

3. I am halfway watching Clint Eastwood in Escape from Alcatraz while I am typing this post. It makes it harder to come up with 13 things.

4. We will be having our first day of the new school year on Monday! While I know what material we will be using, I have ZERO plans or schedules written out. Not good. I hope to remedy that soon, preferably before Sunday night.

5. Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan should be required reading.

6. While at MD Anderson for treatment, my uncle developed pneumonia, contracted West Nile, and has some other issues. I would greatly appreciate your prayers for his recovery and for strength and encouragement for his sweet wife.

7. Before we left for DC, I realized that our dog Snowball was pregnant. Last night, she delivered one puppy. The scrawny white puppy died late this afternoon. We believe that it was a little underdeveloped and born prematurely. I didn’t think I would be so sad about it dying, after all God made creatures to live and to die. I am glad that Austin and Noah didn’t get attached. I guess I got a little attached while trying to warm the poor thing and stimulate it with some glucose water. (Please pardon this choppily written paragraph. Could there be less flow to it?)

8. Skip-Bo is a fun and addicting card game. For the record, I was the CHAMPION of the game last night against my mom and dad. (Let’s not mention that I did not win a single game the night before.)

9. Are you intimidated or offended by my wild and crazy Tuesday evening? (see #8)

10. Old Navy (in-store) has an extra 50% off their clearance items right now. I’m just sayin’…

11. I’m thinking I should have put this post off until Friday so I could participate in 7 Quick Takes Friday instead.

12. Has anyone tried this alarm clock? It’s a bit pricey for a clock but might be worth it if it would help me to wake up in the mornings. But then again, laying off the caffeine and going to bed at a decent hour is practically FREE. Maybe I should try that first instead.

13. I wish we had tetherball. Even though David would school me in it. Just call him Napoleon.