School

For those of you that don't already know we are homeschoolers. This time of year everyone is talking about back to school. Homeschoolers are talking about school rooms, curriculum choices, and a host of other discussions.

So, in keeping with that I thought I would share a little bit about what we do and why.

This year we chose a different curriculum thanks to a close friend. We are doing KONOS! There are also 2 other families from our church using this curriculum. The 3 of us get together once a week. We all started up 2 weeks ago. I have found this curriculum to be very freeing. KONOS is a unit study for those of you that are wondering.

Now, while KONOS is awesome it does not cover phonics or math. So, we do those subjects first thing in the morning and Konos in the afternoon. For math we are using Saxon math. Phonics is covered in Sing,Spell,Read, Write. Also for my older son I am using www.spellingcity.com I simply plug in the Konos vocabulary words and off he goes.

The afternoon is filled with Konos activites.

Of course we also do chores throughout the day. Laundry is an all day affair.

Morning school takes place at the dining room table for all of the kids with my oldest switching to the computer for spelling. Konos activities are all over the house, yard, and other places. Most of them are right in our own living room!

So, there you have it. What we use and where we school. So much fun and excitement!

So, what are you using this year? Or, are you sending your kiddos off to school?

What is God Saying?

That's right what is God saying to you?

Is He talking to you throughout the day?

  

I am really trying to remember that all those little distractions that interrupt my day. Well they are really sent by Him.

  

 So, when the kids are screaming, the house looks like a tornado hit, and the doorbell rings. That is God.

  

When I am on the phone and a child gets into something. That is God.

  

Since I was taught and KNOW that God doesn't make mistakes. Who am I to correct Him? How can I say He is wrong?

I guess it is time to step back and remember that He sent these wonderful blessings to me and He ordains my days.

 

So, what are you dealing with that God is speaking to you through?

Home Educating Family Publishing & a giveaway

Home Educating Family is havinga giveaway!

That's right a chance to win one of their awesome Well Planned Day planners!

Not only could you win a planner but the winner also gets to choose a binder.

Well I do not yet own one I have friends that love their Well Planned Day planners.

I am just so excited for a chance to win one!

So, head on over for your chance to win.

Just go to   Home Educating Family Publishing

Things I love

First and foremost I love the Lord.

Then my Beloved and kids.

The rest of the family.

Then Chocolate! Oh Yes, I love chocolate. The Diaper Diaries is having a giveaway for a S'Mores kit. Now who doesn't love S'Mores? Head on over for your chance to win. A winner will be drawn on July 29th.
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Enjoy!

My brother's wedding with pics!

My brother got married on Saturday. I was the matron-of-honor. Our older brother was the best man. 

 Here we have my Beloved with my sister, Tina.

My brother Paul and me!

The ring bearer, my son Thomas!

The flower girls. The grooms daughter Zoe is on the left.

My daughter Hannah is on the right.

The bride!

A great picture of everyone!

A picture of the ladies!

A picture of the gentlemen!

 The kiss!

I introduce for the first time, Mr. and Mrs....

The receiving line.

From left to right we have..Jason and his wife Della (brides brother)

My Beloved with my sister Tina and our son Thomas.

My brother Paul and I.

My brother Mike with his new wife Candice.

My Beloved with our youngest Grace.

My bouquet added to my center piece at home!

 I decided to add this at the last minute which is why it is out of order, sorry.



After the bride walked down my daughter Cassie decided to come down so she could watch the ceremony. The funny thing was everyone paused and turned to watch her!

So, you have my Cassie.

Oh, and our oldest Joe is in this shot between the groom and the best man.

All in all it was a beautiful day and everything went great!

Congratulations you guys!

Father's Day!

I wanted to tell my men happy father's day!

Unfortunately, my father lives too far away. So I have no recent pictures of him. My beloved is another story. Though his most recent picture is from my brother's wedding on Saturday. (That's another post)

So for now I will just leave you with this link.
A Father's Love letter to you.

Hope ou all enjoyed your Father's Day as well!

Our first event!

Yeah, we survived our first event of the season! The weather kept changing and we had a scare but all was well.

I think the kids most enjoyed making homemade butter. Our friend Mercedes was so patient with all the kids. I will say though that the high temperatures caused the butter to turn out a little bit more like a whipped butter. I myself do not care for butter but everyone else said it was great. But then don't we know that the homemade stuff is always better?

I really enjoyed getting to connect with other re-enactor friends that I missed all winter. We spent more time away from camp this year and the kids got to ride on all the rides. Then came Monday. Memorial day is so very special to us. Our unit currently has 2 active duty Marines and we have several retired military. My own brother is a veteran. I couldn't help but cry a little as all of the military members past and present were called onto the field. We all clapped for quite a while tears ran down our cheeks. How can I thank these men and women for all that they have done? I guess that is really what I think about for Memorial Day.. What do you think about for Memorial Day?

I would also like to THANK our Veterans and remind everyone to pray for our troops!