Finally some pictures

Finally putting up some pictures from some trips we took a few weeks ago.Kids take a break from from geocaching; Cynthia and Rebecca pose with a geocache in Florence, MS; Jesse finds a nano geocache in Vicksburg. MS. John really gets into his tower building more than geocaching!

Long time no write

I've thought a couple of time about writing, but never actually made it over to the dashboard to write.
It seems that unless I consciously slow down life is just rushing past. Homeschooling and all the possible extracurricular activities keep one pretty busy. I actually laugh now when people mention socialization as a problem with homeschooling. If we took advantage of all the opportunities for socialization, we wouldn't get any homeschooling done.
We try to get all, or most of, our lessons done in the morning. We have a homeschool PE class on Mondays and Wednesdays afternoons, which the children LOVE. Sometimes it helps concentration if I mention that all lessons need to be completed before we leave!
Cynthia is still going to American Heritage Girls. They meet in Clinton twice a month. Jesse started Cub Scouts, he's a Wolf this year, and Loren is his Leader. My Eagle Scout husband is back in uniform! They meet weekly less than 5 minutes from our house, which is a blessing.
We've been doing a geography and sign language co-op once a month that is really interesting. The children will be presenting a couple of songs they have learned the signs for at the Christmas program in December. In January our family will be presenting the country of Canada.
I've been keeping up with Flylady lately and even though my house is still far from perfect it is so much better and I am happier. Who would have thought that waking up to a clean kitchen and sparkling sink would make so much difference.
Enjoy this day, this first Monday in November. Stop and enjoy your family and reach out in kindness to someone :)

Whirlwind

Lately it feels that my life is a whirlwind. Too many things claiming my time, too much to do. We leave for Canada in 13 days and how in the world am I going to be ready?

Hello World

I have thought at least a hundred posts in my head and they have been discarded before my fingers hit the keyboard. I've been feeling very vulnerable and some of the topics for my would be posts were too personal. I kept thinking, well I really don't know if I would want this person finding out I wrote that, or thought that. I've been really praying about family situations that are once again too personal for public display.
Another thing is that Rebecca is now a toddler and walking and getting into everything. She has a co-conspirator in crime too, he sure does egg her on. They get into some rolling wrestling matches and I'm always amazed how she can hold her own against John. All that doesn't exactly allow for uninterrupted thinking and blogging time, but even that might not matter if I didn't want to just log in to Facebook...
Maybe I'm just trying to make up excuses for my laziness and procrastination.
It has been nonstop since we returned from our trip to Canada. We are currently doing a PE program at the Baptist HealthPlex. Cynthia, Jesse and John are rotating between the pool, court and Energym room. I had thought I could walk on the track but I was kicked off because of Rebecca in my sling. When they said no children on the track, I wanted to say, but she's not on the track, she's on me. Oh well! A friend was sweet enough to give up the comforts of indoor walking to walk around the parking lot with me.
Rebecca has her top front tooth coming through, she's now 17 months old and has her third tooth! Rebecca and I stayed up at the church Friday night with the Youth LockIn. Teenagers + coffee + sugar = very little sleep, but I think they had a fun time. We woke up in the morning to find one of the back rooms flooded in the church, not fun.
Being called away, nice chatting with you.

Revival

TIMES OF REFRESHING

Homecoming/Revival October 19-22, 2008

AT DANIEL MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH

3784 Terry Road

Jackson, MS

601-376-4100

Services Monday through Wednesday 7 pm.
Dinner on the grounds Sunday 12 Noon
Refreshments after each service
Youth Fellowship: 8 pm Wednesday

Nursery provided for children four years old and under

Former pastors and worship leaders are coming back

for a time of spiritual uplifting and fellowship.

Sunday AM - Lawrence Baylot
Sunday PM - Dennis Smith
Monday PM - Gary White
Tuesday PM - Steve Potts
Wednesday PM - Youth Emphasis with Byron Lee Malone