an update

Wow, I am the worst blogger ever, this is why I never wanted to try. I am determined to not give up though, even if it means a couple of posts a month! What has been keeping me insanely busy? HOMESCHOOLING!! My mind is completely consumed with Latin declensions and cases, algebra, Vascoe de Gama, Eric the Red, the Egyptians, the Romans, phonics, the next art craft, Robert Louis Stevenson poems, the best way to teach the next math concept, manipulatives, Paddington Bear, the Constitution, National History Day, yes, I think you are getting the idea. I had taken pictures of some of the children doing their work, but in all honesty it is too much trouble to try and find which card I put them on.

I am also trying to finish up picture orders which is taking forever....... Maybe when things are over with that I will be itching to get on the computer and work on pictures, but until then, I am just.barely.making.it!

Even though things are busy, we are enjoying this new change and I am truly enjoying who the children are and my ability to get to know them better, that part is a real blessing. So on to some pictures that I have taken of a few things, I will be short on words since the chicken in the oven needs tending to and I have to pick up J from swimming soon.

A couple of weekends ago, Mark took the older four camping, hiking and canoeing while I stayed home with the younger three for some "little girl" time. I love "little girl time"! It's all about simple things! We did however sneek over to a farm nearby us that I did not know exsisted. It was quite an adventure. In the middle of the country is this farm with a bear, tiger, emu, fox, wolf, many deer, and many more exotic animals, kind of strange. We had a great time checking out this place and got to enjoy a hay ride in the enchanted forest they had.

It's strange seeing my hair long here, right after this picture I got it cut VERY short, well, short for me. It's definitely short, but I love it!


The enchanted forest


Yes, that is a diaper on that wee little lemur




This dear man was my lesson sent from God for that day. He was our guide that is mute and deaf and always smiles. He works there and lives in a simple room. They say all he needs is a bologne sandwich to keep him happy. What joy this man had, he was such a gift to meet.
















I truly did not set this up, it was so sweet watching them "walk" their sister around.