Busy Summer
We have had a busy three weeks. Between family visiting, scout camp, Bible school and other events, we have been very busy! We have to go out of town this weekend, but we hope to get a break after...
View ArticleResponse to the Supreme Court Decision
I have been contemplating on how to respond to the decision of the Supreme Court to legalize same sex marriage in all 50 states. I will first say, “I am a Christian. I am a follower of Christ. I...
View ArticleHomeschool room
Coming soon! My husband and I decided to make our front room a homeschool room! I am so excited. I went and purchased bookshelves today. I will finish getting some storage containers to finish up...
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Homeschool Room
Well, I am just about done. Here are some pics of the homeschool room. Here are the desks. The one on the left is an old one we got from a homeschool friend in Mississippi years ago. The one on...
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Gearing up for another year!
We are gearing up for another year. We will be using Easy Peasy All in One Homeschool, along with lots of supplements. I probably have too much curriculum, but found a lot used from websites and...
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New Start
Next week, we will be starting back homeschool. I also have a new start I want to begin…and be accountable to. I used to work outside of the home full time. I worked from the time I was a teenager. I...
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First Day of Homeschool 2015
Our first official day was Monday. I didn’t get to post because our oldest got strep throat. Hopefully we are on the mend. Here are some pics of the boys on their first day. We are having to work on...
View ArticleHurricane Katrina – My Story
Ten years ago today, I was in a small town South Mississippi church with my parents and my 4 month old son taking refuge from Hurricane Katrina. Here is my story…… I lived in a small town about 40...
View ArticleGood Intentions
We have started back homeschool for the 2015-16 year. I have decided, after many bumps and bruises, to just homeschool all year. It is just too hard to get this crew in the swing of things after a long...
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The Girl in Love with Music who fell in Love with Sports
Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved music. She began playing piano by ear at church. She loved singing in the church choir. She began to take piano and voice lessons. She was in band, choir...
View ArticleLife gets in the way!
I let life get in the way again! I have been so busy with visiting family, handling sickness, and chasing rabbits. I have not posted in forever! Hoping to start posting again! And, my kids and I are...
View ArticleNew diagnosis
I have had two friends from my hometown contact in the last month about their children. They were tested for autism and got a positive diagnosis. No matter how much you love your child, or how soft...
View ArticleWould Martin Luther King Jr. be proud of us?
Today our nation observed the holiday to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We have been studying his life and his ministry. One thing that keeps coming to my mind as me and the boys studied was one...
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Are you building up your leader, or setting them up for failure?
God has laid something on my heart this past year. I don’t pray for my pastors enough. Yes, I said “pastors”. Throughout my life, there have been many pastors who have led and guided me in my spiritual...
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May brings flowers and Power?
Tomorrow is May first. I have once again found myself stuck in the rut off life, not updating this blog, and getting lazy. I once again am hitting my restart button. Our family has had a rough week...
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Journaling and Creative Note Taking
The big trend now is Adult Coloring Books, Creative Journaling, etc. I am not much into the coloring books. However, I have been looking at a journal that would help me really concentrate on the Word...
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Blessed are those who grieve……..
Today is Mother’s Day. Many of us spent time with our mothers, our children, and family. My family spent this weekend with my mother-in-law. I wished I could have been with my mother, but distance and...
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Homeschool Curriculum
I think I have gotten our curriculum for the 2016-17 year nailed down. Here is a list for my oldest son, 6th grade: Math – Abeka Language – Abeka History – Uncle Sam and I, Notagrass Publishing Science...
View ArticleAnother New Beginnin
Every few months, I find myself in a rut. I am really growing tired of this happening in my life. My dream is to start my own business (maybe more than one). I would love to expand my blog, develop...
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