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Welcome to my little corner of the beach in Southern California. I am married to one amazing man who loves me with a heart of Christ and who has blessed me to be a stay-at-home homeschool mom of three wonderful blessings. My heart is for homeschool ministry and helping others through encouragement. I've been homeschooling since the beginning and love it more and more every day.


I began my journey in homeschooling based on Bible scriptures found in Deuteronomy chapter 6:6-12 Homeschooling With Encouragement is dedicated to encourage the homeschool mom. I am the owner of a Yahoo group, monthly newsletter, two homeschool blogs, and the Weblink Education website.


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Feb. 11, 2008
Paper Airplanes

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Paper Airplane # 29?


Big stacks of paper, lots of folding going on... and colorful smooshed up balls of  "rejected airplanes" all over the house and front lawn.  That is what we have been up to for a week now.  Perfecting the art of making paper airplanes.  My youngest son is determined to make a perfect long flying airplane made of any scrap of paper he can find.  However, as you know...  whenever you start something new "Practice Makes Perfect".  So, he is practicing and practicing... and practicing...

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I've seen paper airplanes with launchers made of popcycle sticks and rubber bands;  Paper airplanes stapled together and taped at the nose;   Paper airplanes with glue...  Shoot!  I've even seen funny little paper men taking a ride on these paper airplanes.  Unfortunately, these airplanes only seem to have one life.  When they land, that seems to be their final resting place.  It surprising to see that they never get that love (it's Valentine's week) they first got when they were just a plain piece of straight paper.  Nope!  They never get picked up and used again.  A new one is on the assembly line before you know it!  The craze, the excitement, the launch... and then the mess!  Fun stuff over here when the sun finally sets.

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Want to come and fly a paper airplane with me and my sons?  I have lots to spare... and good ones at that. 
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Feb. 12, 2008 - Praise report! :o)

Posted by MiryClay
Hi Valerie!

My mom came through her surgery great! We are praising the Lord for His goodness & mercies. (Matt 18:19)

I know how to make a great paper airplane, & trust me when I say..."I would love to have a nice CA winter sunburn." It's so stinking cold here, it takes your breath away. We got a little snow lastnight too. I want spring! Have a great rest of the week, and thanks again for praying. ...oh, and for the encouraging newsletter. ;o)

Love ya, Lori
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Posted by MamaArcher
Oh how much fun!! I usually end up getting hit in the head when the paper airplanes fly. I noticed behind your son in the first photo your shoes and coats very neatly put away, my question is this...

COATS???? Why??? HEHE

Kristine
www.mamaarcher.com
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Feb. 12, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by psalms16vs2
That is cute. Not to many paper airplanes in this house, but if anyone ever gets the urge to make one, I'll ask you how it's done. Seeing that you've seen them made lots of times. :)
JoAnn
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Feb. 12, 2008 - Flying!

Posted by cricket
We have had days like this! I still find some behind furniture!

Be blessed!
Terri Sue
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Feb. 12, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Dot
AHHHHH, so much fun going on over in your part of the country. My son goes through that airplane making ever so often too. Have a great day.
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Feb. 12, 2008 - will try

Posted by teachermom2boys
thanks for posting and letting me know about Weblink Wednesday. I will try to get the time tomorrow to post a link.
Take care
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Feb. 12, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by eclecticeducation
PC loves to make paper airplanes. We have had TONS of them all over the house through the years! :)
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