• Jul. 6, 2007 - Friday
We are home from Grass Valley where it was very warm. The children visited Empire Mine, went swimming for a couple of hours, and after a nice BBQ dinner we all watched the traditional fourth of July fireworks. We drove home Thursday stopping at the Jelly Belly Factory, just in time to see them making jelly bellies. A dinner stop at Macaroni Grill, then on to home.
This morning Lauren was ready with Math Book in hand ready to do the next lesson. We have all been cleaning, doing laundry, and even went to the grocery store to stock up for the weekend. I went to try and find a variety of foods I could eat. Turns out that my recent blood work showed my cholesterol levels were a bit high. That motivated me to actually follow through and sign up for Weight Watchers Online, and start tracking what I eat. I still have some reading to do about high cholesterol and eating better, plus figure out all the stuff on the WW website.
I think that they kids are anxious to start school, (Lauren with her math book at 8:30 this morning was definitely a big clue!) but I have to do a bit of planning before we can officially start. What I will do is spend the next few weeks summer cleaning the house, and going through everything. While I do that they children do have a few subjects that they can do until I get things ready for our official start in August. I finished the paperwork (for this past school year) and it's ready to be mailed. My laptop is at the service center, so I won't be doing any other paperwork right away since all my school stuff is kept on there.
It looks like we will be visiting with friends this weekend, so I do need to tidy up our house quickly today! And then next weekend will be visiting them.
Stay Cool and have a great weekend everyone! |
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• Jul. 3, 2007 - Quick Trip for the 4th
We are packing for a quick trip to visit friends up in Grass Valley. I am taking my school paperwork to finish up and several knitting projects. It's about a 4 hour drive so I can knit something easy in the car. I won't have computer, it's off to the repair center this week.
Have a Happy and Safe 4th Celebration!
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• Jul. 1, 2007 - A Sunday Picnic and A Bunny of a Movie
Our church had our annual "4th of July" Picnic. The weather was really nice, even with a brisk breeze. Lots of fried chicken to choose from! The children played soccer, badminton,tossed balls, and played on the playground. I chatted with friends while I got a little bit of knitting in. It was just a nice time to just visit and relax.
Last night we watched "Miss Potter", a very sweet story (and very sad at times) on the life of Beatrix Potter. About half way through the movie, Lauren and Tyler had the set of Beatrix Potter Book out figuring out the order of when they were written. Lauren really liked the story, (and is watching again right now!). I thought it was well done, especially how they animated Peter and his friends throughout the film. The DVD also included a nice biography of Beatirx Potter which shows that they kept the true story of Miss Potter intact for the movie version.
With VBS finished, I can now turn my attention back to school. I have paperwork to finish, lessons to plan and preparations to start on for our new school year.
Happy Summer Homeschooling!
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• Jun. 29, 2007 - VBS
Vacation Bible School finished up today. Whew! The kids went how with new Bibles, and lots of goodies. My children came home with all of their projects and lots of goodies from their class. I packed up about half of my classroom and brought what need to come home. I will clean up the rest of it later. My room isn't being used during the summer so I don't have to rush.
We had 13 decisions for Christ, and lots of other children who went home with seeds of the Gospel planted in their hearts. What a great week!
Now I am ready for a long nap! |
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• Jun. 27, 2007 - A Week Of Heros
Vacation Bible School is in full swing here. Our theme is "Game Day Central" learning about true heroes. We had 130 children registered today. Today was the salvation message and 12 of our children prayed with our pastor to receive Christ. What an awesome day!
I am working with 18 pre-k and kindergarten children this year. We have planted flowers, made pennant flags, memorized Bible verses, played a variety of games, and dozen of other activities! Both Tyler and Lauren have enjoyed their time.
Tomorrow night we have our Family Night and our church is looking forward to hosting all the children and their families! During the fellowship time our church has tables available to highlight our different church ministries, so I will help John put together the Awana table and Children's Choir. It will be a full day tomorrow! |
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• May. 27, 2007 - Changes
We are now in transition from spring to summer. Our Awana program has come to close for this "school" year, with a summer break for leaders and students. Both children danced in the year-end Recital for their Dance Studio and taking a summer break from dance classes. After a busy two weeks I am quite tired, but look forward to getting ready for our Vacation Bible School in a month. Today I told a friend now that we are done with Recitals and Awana, I can focus on VBS. I am anxious to get started on my preparations.
There was much excitement at church this morning. Several friends who had moved away were visiting, congratulations were in order for recent graduates, and even with the number of people attending was small for a holiday weekend our church was full of fellowship activity. The worship service was nothing out the ordinary, so I was surprised when the invitation and closing prayer was finished that the pastor had us all be seated. Normally he would invite all us to the fellowship in the courtyard following the prayer. But today's ending was going to anything my ordinary. I got somewhat concerned when my husband reached over and took my hand, and pulled it over to him and held it. Should I be concerned? I wasn't sure. I couldn't think of anything that I should be concerned about in the church???
Then our pastor pulled out a piece of paper out and began reading it. At first I wasn't absolutely sure who he was speaking of, himself or our other pastor - someone else on staff. Then it hit me as he read "I as your pastor, resign today." Oh really, I thought, really??? I think for a split second I wasn't sure if I was happy about it or sad about it. I wasn't quite sure what to think. I knew some of my friends would be genuinely sad, and others would be glad. But how did I feel? I wasn't really sure. I did go up to my pastor and his wife afterwards and just gave them a hug and told them I was glad that they weren't actually leaving the state, at least I know they are still physically here in CA. They seemed to be a such peace over this decision.
It wasn't until we were leaving church to go to lunch, that I began to wonder why he was leaving? Did he not like us? Did the people who weren't happy with him, cause him to leave? I asked if it was known as to what he would be doing next...did he have another job? Maybe I shouldn't have because it just made me have more questions come to my already confused state of being. Our other pastor reassured John that this is a good thing, there isn't anything negative about our Pastor leaving, and God will take care of church. Our church is going to change and we need to embrace that.
I am not all that sure that I like change, but seems lately change is going to happen whether I can accept it or not. My children's needs are changing, our needs in a support group are changing, and I am forever trying to change myself! Praise God is He is unchanging, we has been, is and always will be the same. And over the next few days, weeks and months I can cling to that promise as change continues to happen in my church, my family and my life. |
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• May. 24, 2007 -
It started as I was looking for two missing library cards...I can't find them anywhere I have looked every possible place they could be. They just aren't here. I know the minute I go in a get replacements I will find them immediately.
However in the process of looking for the cards I just got more and more frustrated. I see little things that I thought for sure I had asked the children to take care of. I know I have gone over a 1000 times on how to keep the clothes neat in the drawers, to put away CD's, to pick up their clothes for the laundry, to ... well you get the point. I finally decided I needed to sit down and get myself together.
Ok, I am not perfect and I am pretty sure God didn't gift me with housekeeping skills and I had to work really hard last night to get my own clothes taken care. I know I am guilty of not putting away things that I have gotten out or leave something in the wrong place because I get distracted.
Seems this time of year our calendar is filled with the ending of the "school" year activities and the beginning of summer activities. I always get stressed at this time of year. I have to remember dates and times for different events. I have to make sure all costumes are ready for the recital..do we have tights, where are your ballet shoes? Oh, I need to finish that for the Awana. Not to mention I still have to manage a home. In three days all of the dance rehearsals, Awana club nights and school activities will be a memory. And here I am complaining about their rooms, their lack of organization and why can't they just do what they are told.
Of course God is right there reminding me of my own responsibilities, and my own downfalls. Don't have I have paperwork to turn in next week that isn't finished? Didn't I put off laundry? Didn't I have to spend extra time dealing with my clothes last night? Didn't I wait until the last minute to make gifts for the teachers...I have know about the end of dance classes since September? However God doesn't growl at me, He simply convicts me of my own sin, and brings me back to Him. Yes, I have to face the consequences to my own lack of planning and preparations. I also have to do the same with children, correct them, discipline them and direct them back to God.
It may be a long couple of days, but with the right perspective and attitude we will make it through until Sunday!
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• May. 18, 2007 - Our Legoland Pictures
I was able to use one of my photo programs and make a slide show! (And it links back to the actual photo album on my website). There are a lot of pictures and I haven't quite finished putting in all the captions (Edited: I just finished all the captions!) I also have a few pictures from our trip to Old Town San Diego that I will work on later, will probably just put those in an album, but haven't really decided.
We had a great trip, despite the fact the window on the van broke in the legoland parking lot...John and Tyler got it rigged to stay up for the rest of the trip. Even with the use of sunscreen all of us got some kind of sunburn, which I think most of us have recovered from. And I woke up Monday barely able to move with some kind of problem with the middle of my back. I did manage to get a few rides, which weren't bad, it was walking around that was tough. Still sore, but getting better, driving seems to be the thing that is hardest to do. We were able to enjoy the beach and sight seeing in San Diego between our days at Legoland, as well as visit with John's sister.
Seems I have a lot of decisions to make other than how post pictures! How will we end the school year? Will we have summer school or just start school in July? Is there a used curriculum sale this year and will I sell all my extras...seems I have a lot... no comment from the DH :). How do I reorganized all the stuff we still have, and where will all go when we do the floors!? What group do I join for a support group, seems I have to decide soon! Not to mention I still have to get the rest of the supplies for our Awards Night for Awana. And, make sure all costumes are ready for the recital next week.
Maybe I will go back to Legoland, it was more fun trying to decide to go on the "The Dragon" or take a walk through "MiniLand!"
Enjoy the pictures! Sandi |
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• May. 16, 2007 - Home
We drove home yesterday and are almost completely unpacked. We are all enjoying a quiet morning. I enjoyed breakfast in bed compliments of Lauren and was informed I could stay here all day until we had to leave for church tonight. Humm, sounds sooooo tempting.
I am working on putting together pictures but not quite sure how I am going to post them for you all to see. I love the way you all have your blogs set up! I must learn to personalize mine so I can have the special touch to it.
I have much to think over and plan for the next few weeks. I am not sure if I am going to just "end" school now, then have a summer session, or just take a break, then start school in July for the new year. I still have decide on what to do about my support group. I am feeling a bit pressured to decide because my current group wants to know if I am going to be there if they have a spot for a new member. I don't really know what other group to join at this point. I just feel so confused about deciding without talking it over with someone! (Planning on doing that later) So many things to decide on right now.
Maybe I will stay in bed, ha! As tempting as that offer is I think I need to get ready and be prepared for the day ahead, besides it's already passed 10, the morning is just sailing by!
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• May. 14, 2007 - Almost Finished With Our Vacation
We are back in Riverside after spending four days in Carlsbad/San Diego area. Tomorrow we will drive back home to San Jose. The children have their new lego kits out, while we all relax after a long day at Legoland. After I get home and get unpack, I will work on getting pictures posted.
Since we have had internet I have been reading over several HS Blogger blogs, some of you have wonderfully designed blogs! I must learn how to do that! I was going to bring my new HTML, but forgot it. (I was trying very hard to pack lightly!) I really want to give mine a personal touch.
Have a nice week everyone! I will be back later this week with pictures and a little bit about our trip!
Happy Schooling! Sandi |
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• May. 10, 2007 - On Our Way
We drove to Riverside today and made very good time (no we didn't break any speed limits!) despite the fact we got on the road a bit later that planned. We left about 10:00 and got here around 4:00. We only stopped twice, which was good, and ate our lunch that I packed in the car. The kids did really well, played together while we all listened to the audio book of Eragon. It's quite long so we are only about half way through the story (which is MUCH different than the movie!).
We are staying with my SIL here in Riverside and then driving over to Legoland in the morning, where we will stay until Monday. It's very warm here, but reports say by Saturday the weather at the coast will be in the high 60's. We were planning one day at the beach, but it may be more like a pool day at the hotel! We will spend Friday and Monday at Legoland...no plans yet for the other two days.
The children helped me with the laundry, house cleaning, and packing and earned some spending money for Legoland. They find out it paid to have a good attitude when it came to helping! We didn't finish our lapbooks about Legoland yet, will do that once we get back home.
Have Happy Mother's Day to everyone and enjoy your special day!
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• May. 7, 2007 - Monday Morning
Good Morning,
In California is only 9:30 and we are slowing getting going. The news is reporting the weather to be in the 90's this afternoon and that means I need to do my cleaning now before it gets to hot. We don't have air conditioning and if we did probably won't use it with the high cost of electricity! Maybe I will run errands later or we can go to the pool...which I think the kids would enjoy more. I can always run errands tomorrow while the kids are in their dance classes.
Tonight I have two meeting to attend, and of course both are important so I am going to try to make both. The first is one for Vacation Bible School and I will probably just stop by, pick up what I need, and get any new info. The other is my last support group meeting for our homeschool group. I have mixed feelings about going. I missed the last one because I was sick and that was a big mistake because there was a major announcement.
The group we currently belong to is one of many in a large Homeschool Support Group System (www.selahchristianschools.com). I joined this one a few years ago because I had some serious issues with the first one we joined and was very pleased with our change. However over that last year, much has changed, our group, and my family's needs. I have older children now and I need a different kind of support. The group is reforming as a completely different group and I am not all that sure that this is what where we need to be. I need some kind of support, but I am not sure what I should do. To change or not to change, that is the question of the day. I don't want to make a final decision until I speak with a trusted friends this afternoon, and I listen to the changes that are happening at the group tonight.
I have put off cleaning a long as possible so I better get going and finish up the cleaning so we can start preparing for our trip and finish up our lessons for the week. Happy Monday Everyone! |
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• May. 3, 2007 - Leogland Lapbooking
The children are doing quite well with their Legoland study, which will eventually be a Lapbook for them to show what they learned. Yesterday that made a map of the locations where the 5 LegoLands are around the world. We picked up books at the library to use for today and the rest of the week on the various countries and states (that we will use with another part of the study). Using several forms from EnchantedLearning.com they made a simple report on England, Denmark and Germany. They had to work together to gather facts and complete the project. Both of the kids did very well on it.
Tomorrow we will finish up putting together those reports to include int their lapbooks. We will then start working on "MiniLand" a part of the park at Legoland that features different landmarks around the USA. I was able to get some educational material from the legoland website to include in this part of our project. We won't actually finish our lapbooks until we get back so we can make sure we anything else that might be important to them after we visit the parks. It's been a nice change of pace for us and I think they will find a lot of what they learn to be helpful when we get to Legoland next week.
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• May. 1, 2007 - What to write about...
What do I write about that would actually sound interesting to another homeschooling mom...
We are learning about Legos and Legoland...Why? Because next week we are going to Legoland in Southern California for Homeschool Days. They have two scheduled, May 11 and May 14...Friday and Monday. We will spend the two days in between the HS Days in San Diego, not plans yet.
We have been to LEGOland before and picked up a booklet on the park, so with that, and info from the internet the children are making lapbooks about LEGOs and Legoland. Yesterday and Today we studied about the founder of the company and the creation of LEGOs. Tomorrow I am going to have them make maps of the different parks around the world to add to their folders, and learn a bit about each country. We will also study about the different areas in "miniland" that focuses on different landmarks throughout the USA. I have have several ideas to do between now and when we leave next week. I just want it to be something that is different that our regular lessons.
Ok, what else to write about? I ordered the Alpha Omega items I needed that was on sale last week. Decided to only a couple of SOS subjects, (for Tyler) penmanship (both) and Horizons math (for Lauren). After much discussion I opted to order the the State History SOS, and decided to scrap the CA History we were using. Several reasons for this, one we weren't getting CA History done, so scrapped it. Tyler agreed to work on it now and through the summer. That gives him and I some time to learn how to use SOS. The Lauren can use it this next year or later on, haven't completely decided on her history for next year.
Let's see, we just celebrated our 16th Wedding Anniversary. We went to San Fransisco for the day on Friday, quite an experience (pics of Friday & Saturday at my knitting blog). Saturday we had busy day with the kids, but it was nice to have no plans and just enjoy making them up as we went!
In between legoland lessons, knitting, dance classes, laundry, dishes, grocery shopping, meal prep, I am trying to plan out the next couple of months. Much is happening so I need to plan my time well. Before I know it June will be here and we will move into summer.
How's that? Not all that exciting, but that is just a little bit of that couple of weeks. 
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• Apr. 19, 2007 - Birthday Surprises
It's late but I thought I would write up a little something since it's been a few days. The week started out to celebrate my birthday (it was Monday), however we didn't make a big deal of it, especially since the news that started the day was quite disheartening. I also knew we had to get back to school studies and I had a VBS training meeting that night. Not to mention my son wasn't tin the best of moods that day.
I worked a bit on my knitting blog and posted my recent projects, helped with lessons and then remembered I had to get clothes for my son's dance class. We picked up our things, headed out the door and did our shopping, found what we needed for him, and even a couple of cut clearance hats for Lauren. Then we headed to church for our evening at church for VBS training. After the dinner I went off to my training class, while the rest of the family helped cleaned up dinner and headed home...or so I thought! I stayed to help clean up, but got a call from John asking me to come home...seemed something might be up! Turns out there was. John and the kids had picked up a few presents for me, had a vase of pink roses, a new CD playing (Celtic women), and chilled apple cider waiting. The presented me with a new HTML book, since I haven't a clue about HTML and have been wanting to learn it. They even decorate with a few pink streamers and had birthday banner (handmade) taped up. What a nice way to end a busy day!
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• Apr. 13, 2007 - Clean Rooms
I took the plunge and went in the wilds of my daughter's room. Amazing what I found in there. I should have helped her a long time ago, but we just clash every time I step foot in there, and I would just kept saying "Go clean your room." That only lasted only a few minutes and then she would find something that she hasn't seen a few days (months?) and get distracted by it. Yesterday, I decided it was time for me to get in there, explained what we were going to do, and got started. Since yesterday I have been in there sorting and tossing, sorting and tossing, etc. We won't finished today, but we have made a lot of progress and we should be able to get it all done tomorrow. Tyler does better, but I will have to get there and help him get through all this saved papers, and thinks he just can't figure what to do with.
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• Apr. 11, 2007 - A Delightful Easter Holiday
Our family enjoyed a nice holiday weekend together. The weather was nice, no snow here in the bay area of California, just a breeze, a few clouds and lots of pollen. John took Friday off and we enjoyed a nice breakfast together, then at noon went to our Good Friday service. We enjoyed a nice lunch at the Cheesecake Factory, and headed back home. When we walked it the house I noticed it smelled awfully strange. John discovered that one of the burners was one, but not lit...thank the Lord, because if it had been we probably would have had a house fire. We aired out the house and decided to check the movie schedule. Tyler remembered the movie we were interested in seeing was also being shown in 3 D. We got back in the car and headed back to the same mall that we were just at for lunch. Thankful though we had to come home, who knows what would have happened if we hadn't!
After the movie, we had a late dinner, and got ready for Saturday. Cinnamon rolls were requested for Breakfast, so I got the bread machine set up so the dough would be ready. Saturday, John headed up to our church for a quick clean up around the church grounds. The kids got to enjoy a morning of cartoons, which is a big treat for them! I made up the rolls, the cream cheese frosting, and started to work on my baking. I had a plan to make two cross cakes, and a cake to take with us to our friend's for our Easter meal. After breakfast, I ran my errands, while the kids and John worked in the yard.
I did get my baking done, but only made one cross cake and my basket cake. (Cake Blog). We also baked up several dozen butter cookies to hand out to our neighbors. John however got totally wiped out by the pollen and was miserable most of the day after they finished some yard work. We stopped long enough to run up to church for a quick Easter Choir Rehearsal. And then enjoyed a nice dinner of BBQ'd burgers and homemade french fries! I finished up the basket cake and the kids colored eggs...whew it was a very long day!
Sunday we got up early, dressed in our Easter outfits and made it to our morning worship service at 8 am! After our first service we enjoyed a time of fellowship with an Easter Brunch, then a short Sunday School time. John and I joined the choir and got ready for the morning Easter Service that was our Easter Musical. After that finished up, more fellowship time and food! Then we headed home and got ready to head over to our friends for a late lunch. Before we headed over there we gave the kids their Easter baskets and took cookies to the neighbors (actually as I was writing this one of the neighbors brought us a thank you note for them!). I opened up my gift from my secret sister from church and boy was I spoiled! She gave me earrings, a cute little bear dressed as a bunny, a chocolate bunny, jelly bellies, a candy stick, a bunny picture frame, a cute coffee mug, a cute magnet,a key chain for a photo, a cute tulip basket and bunny bag!
I helped with lunch preparations, the kids played and John rested...he was still pretty wiped out! After everyone arrived we had lunch, ham, turkey and all kinds of side dishes. Needless to say after all that food it was hard to think of dessert, and there was a lot of that also! We enjoyed our friend's daughter who is 14 months, she didn't quite understand the whole egg hunt thing. It was nice to catch up and enjoy the fellowship with others. After a lovely day we came home with lots of left overs and all headed to bed!
This week it's quiet in our neighborhood as the school near our house is out for the week. Our normal weekly activities are back in full swing. Dance classes resumed after a week off. Awana resumes this Sunday after taking Easter Sunday off. However our school schedule is still a bit off as we try to get the house back in order. Today I let the kids just take the "day off" from everything. Tomorrow and Friday, however, will be full, cleaning rooms, homework, laundry, working on Awana sections.
I am still trying to decide on the SOS materials, as well as, plan out the rest of school year. Always good for me to sit down and refresh what we need to finish, what we can do during the summer and what can wait.
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• Apr. 5, 2007 - Oh My
Our son is going to be in the seventh grade next year and I am getting the same question over and over again. "Will you continue to homeschool through high school." Depending on the person I usually give a general answer. Yes, there are plenty of opportunities, curriculum choices, help, etc. There are always a few people who seem concerned about the opportunities for my kids, or that public school isn't so bad, they, themselves, turned out ok. Of course I think of their children and some of the choices they or their children have made and wonder, did they really "turn out OK"??
Yesterday, however, I was again reminded why our family choses to homeschool...and all the way through high school. My friend was telling me of a question her daughter asked of homosexuals, and as she explained it turned out the question arose from an event that was happening at the junior high where she attends. The event was called "Gay Days" a silent protest in support of them. She said her daughter wore a sign on her back that stated "I have friends who are gay." The daughter didn't seem all that sure if she agreed with this lifestyle, but told her mom that if that is the choice they make we shouldn't judge them. Well, there was a lot of discussion at the table about the whole matter, yes, it's wrong, you shouldn't support it, etc. But what concerned me wasn't what the moms said. What concerned me was what went unsaid. One other mom said that her own daughter, a senior in high school, felt the same as this other young lady, she, the daughter, thought maybe being gay was wrong, but that we shouldn't judge other choices.
So here is what concerned me, first these girls are not even clear on what the Bible's stance is on the Homosexual lifestyle, and their parents aren't working towards educating them on that fact. Also, these two girls are arguing with their parents over this matter, saying they won't talk with their moms on the matter because their moms get over emotional on it, and they judge the other person. These young ladies have no respect for their parent's faith, parent's judgment or their parent's authority. And both of these girls attend a public school, where there are "gay" and "Christian" clubs. Both girls feel that they can do their thing and let others do their thing and if other want to be gay they can be. And they wonder why I have issues with the public schools.
Hummm, it makes me wonder why I even have to consider putting my child in a situation like that! Now my children aren't in anyway perfect! However, I want them to be firm in their stance with their Christian faith and the word of God. They need to know what sin is and flee from it, as well as stand up to it. They can't do that unless we are parents train them, and we can't do that if they are away for 8 to 10 hours a day. Their souls are precious and God's called us to train them up in His Ways. My desire is that my children are the ones who call sin, sin, and be bold in their faith. Not as these two young ladies who are being blinded by the political correctness of this world and just let sinners be sinners.
Now, am I am going to homeschool through High School??...by God's Grace....By God's Grace!
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• Apr. 4, 2007 - Confidence to Witness
I had very nice retreat despite the fact that my cold just refuses to leave. Our theme was...
We did a quick study through the book entitled, "Journey to Confidence; Becoming women who witness." Of course it's a six week course, so what we really got was an overview. It has changed my whole view on how to witness about my Christian faith. I did enjoy my time even though I went to bed pretty much after the last evening sessions.
I did get my cookies done and they turned out terrific! Here is what they looked like when we served them to the ladies....
The chocolate squares are tiny cheesecakes, and the whipped cream is actually a chocolate tulip cup filled with bananas topped with fresh whipped cream. I used the Pampered Chef Butter Spritz Recipe and colored the dough. This time I baked them at lower temperature so they didn't brown and kept their bright colors. They were perfect and matched the pink and yellow carnations that were also handed out. That was not even planned!
I am hoping to that my cold will not get the better of me this week because I want to make more of the cookies to give out to our neighbors. I am hoping to find a little tract to put with them, or make one up myself. My daughter wants to dye eggs, so I picked up a few extra yesterday. Fortunately our family are big egg eaters and we will use up the eggs that we dye. I also committed to making two cross cakes for church for our Easter Morning brunch. I did two last year and they turned out really nice, so hoping to have the same results this time. (cake pics)
After last week's issue with my husband having to fly out at a moment's notice it has caused some fall out with his boss. In the past we have usually been given a week or mores notice about business trips, but I don't recall this short of a notice. He is trying to work out the details so that it works with his job and for his family. It's been a trying time for all involved. His boss isn't being very understanding, but the one over this boss is trying to help find a solution if this should happen again.
It's that time of year for Alpha Omega Publications to have their annual spring sale and we are considering using their Switched On Schoolhouse DVD's this next year for our son. A friend of ours used the SOS curriculum last year and showed me her daughter's who is a year ahead. So far it's more a matter of what to use that if we will use it. Always nice to have some curriculum that I can get a discount on.
Time for another hot cup of tea and checking the children's lessons.
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• Mar. 28, 2007 - A Sunny Day
I don't feel all that better today, but I am very thankful my husband didn't have to take his business trip after a long day for him yesterday. He worked hard so he could stay home this week. Doesn't necessarily mean he won't have to take his business trip next week or even in the future. But I am thankful he is going to be home this week.
I had a much different week planned, one that I was not supposed to have a terrible cold that makes me sleepy, miserable and cranky. I have cookies to make for our women's retreat and preparations for a Pizza/Easter Party for my Cubbies class. I don't feel much like even making the dough and I don't even feel much like getting out of the house to pick up what I need for Sunday's party. Honestly I would just like to crawl back in bed and get well. But I still have two children who need me, cookies for the retreat, and a party to prepare for. I don't even feel much like knitting, something I generally love to sit and do.
It is a beautiful day, so I think I will just sit here and enjoy the sun coming through the windows. And maybe catch a nap before I have to get up and mix together the cookie dough. |
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