We just finished our spring soccer season at the end of May. The kids love the fun of getting exercise, practicing a sport, and, of course, seeing their friends. Here are a few photos of our season: All ready to play! Mitch was goalie for a while. Sister (74) against brother. Lauren and Mitch were …
It’s hard to believe that we are done with yet another school year. This one has been particularly difficult for me. Last year I had one in Kindergarten, one almost finished with school, and three grades in between. I felt overwhelmed for most of the school year and never really found my “groove”. Matthew needed …
The status on Facebook said something like, “Aced my exam, bills paid, gas in the car, thanks, Big Guy.” I cringe at the words even now as I see them on the screen. It hurt me to read it all those years ago, and it hurts me still. The girl who wrote it was trying …
It’s hard to believe that we are halfway through the school year! It has been a busy one. Lauren is doing well with her work. She is not a fan of American History, but has conceded that she enjoys using Notgrass History more than Abeka. She is using Abeka for literature, and even though she’d …
I’ve said it before, but I’m saying it again – I am so grateful for the opportunities the Lord has given our family in Oklahoma! Lauren had her first band concert today with the Texhoma Homeschool Bands! Lauren took trumpet lessons for a year, beginning last year, and we have been with the homeschool band since August. …
I don’t have any super-unique idea to share, just thought I’d show you where we do our lessons each day. When we moved in over two years ago, we turned our dining room into our “school room”. This is my HQ for lesson plans and grading, and it’s the room where Leslie, Laci, and Matt …
The first week of our school year is officially in the books. And, may I pause here and shout for joy? I have to say, I didn’t really think I’d make it! At least, not with my sanity in tact. Let’s take it alphabetical order, shall we? (Don’t worry, we won’t do all 26.) C …
We survived the first day of the new school year! You would think that after doing this for a while (I’m beginning my twelfth year), I wouldn’t be so nervous. But, since I do have several years’ experience, I know that things don’t always go according to plan…in fact, they practically never do. That means …
Wow! Another year is around the corner…actually, it’s within sight! I can’t believe I’ll have all five children in school this year. Seems like yesterday I was juggling having an infant to care for while I tried to teach another one or two… or three. Those days are over. We are planning (Lord willing) to …
On May 18, 2015, our school year ended when Mitchell turned in his math test. I snapped a few photos to commemorate the day. But first, here’s a look back at the beginning of the year: August 11, 2014 May 18, 2015. Older and wiser? (I was in such a hurry to snap the photo before …
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