Friday, December 16, 2011

Reading update, life update

Our latest reading--

 with J12

with K10

with Everyone

J13's


 Things have been very HECTIC since we moved.  Snow, rain, and mud, mud MUD have made moving in December even more challenging.  A couple of the kids caught a virus, so that slowed us down too.  We still have plenty more to do, going back and forth between houses (we will own two, it needs some work before going back on the market).  We are downsizing after thirteen years and eight kids (as well as 17 years of homeschooling).  This presents many challenges, especially in the book area.  The new house doesn't have built in bookcases.  I know homeschool moms can relate to this.  So many decisions, sorting through which books to keep, save for grandchildren, donate to thrift stores, save to sell, and finally, after going through several thousand, throw into a bonfire!  I am sort of regretting that year I frequented the Bargain Barn (books 20 cents apiece)!  Then, there are the old school papers, workbooks, pictures! memories for me!  I wish I was not so sentimental. It is hard to throw things away.  I know I can't keep everything!  This is going to be a longggggg process.





I hope to have pictures once we are settled.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

When you're the best of friends















Having so much fun together
You're not even aware you're such a funny pair

You're the best of friends

(Best of Friends ~ The Fox and the Hound)

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Perspective


from a six year old

Interesting Days!

Kidney stones (me)


Get well cards


Stomach virus :( (five of us)




and we have been busy getting ready for our move!


Hay!



Never thought I would tell my kids to watch out for the bulldozer!


boys with tools!


Monday, October 10, 2011

She Didn't Give Up



Patience and perseverance was finally rewarded. "Mom, I hand fed a Chickadee!" Watching her day after day was tough. Although I encouraged her, I never thought it would happen. Well, I learned a lesson too. I am thankful that God blessed K (10) with this special moment. Never give up!