Thursday, August 21, 2008 - Homeschool Memoirs- All About You
The Homeschool Blog Awards is hosting an interesting meme that a whole lot of people are participating in. It’s called ‘Homeschool Memoirs’ and it looks like it will be fun. For our first assignment we are to tell about our family, our home and ourselves, and how long we’ve been homeschooling and why we decided to homeschool.
Those that stop by here regularly probably know all about us between my posts and tags, but for those that may be new around here, here goes.
I am an over 40, stay-at-home, work-at-home, and school-at-home mother of 3 children. I have a 22-year old son, who is out making his way in the world, a 14-year old son who loves fishing, the outdoors and is currently working on his Boy Scout Eagle Badge, and an 11-year old daughter who enjoys figure skating, Girl Scouts and listening to the Jonas Brothers. I am also a Brownie Girl Scout leader and avid crafter. I have been playing guitar and writing my own songs for over 30 years. I enjoy all kinds of writing and have a few of my copybooks in the Schoolhouse Store. I married my best friend 24 years ago and he is still my best friend today. My husband drives a tanker hauling cryogenic liquid, mostly oxygen and nitrogen. He has been a truck driver for more than 30 years. He has supported me in every endeavor I have ever led him on. 5 years ago, when we begin to notice different things at the school where I was working and my children were attending, it wasn’t a hard decision to make to homeschool. While my younger children and I finished the school year, our oldest son came home to finish his senior year. That was our first step into what has become the best decision we have made. I am passionate about homeschooling. When others ask me about it I am eager to answer their questions and try to equip them with information to help them make the decision that is best for their family. Whether it is homeschool, private school, or public school, I firmly believe that everyone should have the choice and should seek God’s guidance to make that decision. Not everyday runs smoothly. Life has a way of adding to the educational experience in ways I had never imagined. But in this stage of our life I can’t imagine doing anything else any other way.
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008 - Lullaby
Close your eyes, my little one,
Rest your weary mind,
Drift away on clouds of dreams,
Leave this day behind.
Sleep my child in peaceful bliss,
Wrapped up in my love,
Tomorrow soon will be today,
With newness from above.
So let the gentle slumber,
Wash over you tonight,
God’s blessings soon will greet you,
In the morning light.
VMD
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Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - And so it begins...
Today will be a trial run for whether or not the kids will be participating in sports. We have been playing with the team from the school where I used to teach. This year they have re-vamped the school and how they are doing things. Volleyball season will begin soon and they want to get homeschoolers involved again. This year, however, they are having practices for 2 hours 2 days a week in the morning, Tuesday and Thursday, 9-11. While this may be fine for some, we are not so sure it will fit into our schedule. Tuesdays are when the kids have ice-skating from 12-1, so this may pose an academic scheduling challenge. I have basically left the decision in the kids’ hands. They are going to try it out for this week to see how they will work this into their lives along with keeping up with schoolwork and their other activities. They are very aware that academics come first. They know they are not going to be professionals in the sports world, but enjoy playing just the same. While I would love for them to do what they enjoy, they must be willing to put the effort forth needed to make it work. We’ll see how it all turns out, but as for now, so it begins.
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Monday, August 18, 2008 - Tomato Braggin'
I have not had the best of luck this year in my garden. While I have learned to keep weeds to a minimum, the invisible insects seemed to really enjoy the beets, peas, beans and squash I had planted. I just pulled out the last dead remnants of them this week. They went along nicely for so long with lovely flowers and everything, and then WHAM! They were dead. We got a really nice crop of cucumbers, but they too have since succumbed to some unknown pest. The only things that have survived are my son’s banana peppers, the green peppers, which are almost ready for picking, and the tomatoes. And boy, the tomatoes have done beautifully. We are getting a steady ripening and the fruit is beautiful. I wanted to share what I picked the other day because I was delighted to find 3 totally unblemished Beefsteak tomatoes(all be it not to beef-steaky, but nice just the same) and a yummy batch of Jellybean tomatoes. Maybe we will have better luck with the other crops next year, if I can figure out what killed them.
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Friday, August 15, 2008 - Flashback Friday- Birthdays
Kellieann hosts Flashback Fridays. Join the fun and share your favorite memories.
The middle of August is filled with birthdays in our family. Today one of my sisters will be celebrating hers. In this picture she is about 4 months. Check out the adorable matching sailor outfits my brother and I are in. 
Next my sweet sister-in-law has her birthday on Sunday. I just adore her and couldn’t have picked a better SIL if I had tried. She is such a blessing to us. This is such a cute picture of my husband holding his baby sister. 
We have one more special birthday coming up this week. Wednesday, my husband will turn 29, again, for the who knows how many’eth time. The guy never seems to age. He’s just as handsome now as he was then, although a bit taller and thinner and a whole lot more hair.
So Happy Birthday to them all. I love you all very much!
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Thursday, August 14, 2008 - What Your Fridge Says about You
I saw this quite a while ago on Heidi's blog. As I can't seem to resist these crazy little quizzes, I wanted to see what my fridge said about me. I already know what it says to me, like "Clean me" and "You know, I'm not a science lab" and "Yes, the light does go out when you shut my door" but I was surprised how insightful it really was. 
| What Your Fridge Says About You |
 You tend to be a fairly thrifty person. You splurge occasionally, but you're mostly a saver. You don't tend to be a very adventurous person, but you do surprise everyone now and then. You have a bit of a wild side. You are responsible, together, and mature. You act like an adult, even when you don't feel like it. You are likely single - and a workaholic. |
Well, there you have it. The unabridged opinion of a refridgerator. I can just image what my stove must think. 
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - Arte y Pico Award
My dear friend Dawn at my4sweetums has honored me with Arte y Pico Award. The award is dedicated to "those who nourish and enrich the spirit of creativity". Now a lot of bloggers have opted to be “No Award” Blogs, but I, personally, appreciate them. I think it is a blessing to have your blog recognized by those who read it. So I graciously accept it and pass it on to the following blogs: (I wish I could send it right back to Dawn because she not only nourishes and enriches the spirit of creativity but nourishes and enriches the Spirit. Thanks so much.)
Briget at Purity Seekers-Psalm 199:140 shares her crafting talents and herself through out her posts.
Laurie at Teacups in the Garden always has the very best ideas to make history come alive. Her sharing of the Tapestry of Grace Celebrations they have are inspirational.
You have to stop by School in ‘R Home and check out her Tot School and Lapbook posts. They are awesome.
Short on crafting ideas, Dianna at Homeschooling Adventures at the Maxwell’s may have just what you are looking for.
And Lynn at HSBiz and Eclectic Education shares with us resources to spark your imagination.
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Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - Last Kitten Update
I am happy to report that all of Willow’s kittens have found new homes. My oldest son took Garfield, the contractor who did our roof is loving on Boots and Whiner, and Socko went to his secretary. All within 12 hours. We are so blessed to have found homes for them so easily. While we will miss their mischievous antics and adorable faces, I have to say that I am glad this chapter of animal science is over. Their departure has left me with reminders of their brief stay in our lives. Along with all the adorable pictures that I shared with my readers, I am also left with an upstairs bathroom that will need to be redone due to shredded wallpaper. Such are the results of raisin’ youn’ uns. And to be sure, Willow will soon make her way to the vet to prevent a repeat of this adventure.
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Monday, August 11, 2008 - Homeschool Kids Write-New Prompts
Just wanted to let everyone know that the Homeschool Kids Write blog is up and running again. This blog is set up with creative writing prompts for kids to use on their blogs. Once a week, usually on Sunday evening, a new prompt is posted. After the kids write their posts they come back and sign Mr. Linky. They are encouraged to check out the other posts listed and make new friends. There is no obligation to do all or any of the posts. Right now there are 29 posts from the last school year, which they are free to do if they haven’t already. I hope to make this year’s prompts fun, interesting and educational. Stop by the Homeschool Kids Write blog for more information.
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Friday, August 8, 2008 - Flashback Friday-My Brother
You have to go over to Kellieann’s blog for Flashback Fridays to see what she and others are reminiscing about.
My only brother will be celebrating a birthday tomorrow. I wrote more specifically about him last year. It has been so many years since I’ve seen him. He lives what seems a whole world away and we have lived very different lives so that we hardly even know each other. One thing that I know for sure is that even with the miles and the limited conversations, I will always love him and I know he loves me. We grew up sharing so many things. Even though I was the oldest he always had my back and I know he still does today.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LITTLE BROTHER!
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