Saturday, June 26, 2010
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Free Falling: The Post With No Name
My friend Miss Moe, just shared this awesome post on her blog!!
We both are raising children with struggles....
I really appreciated this post!
Have an awesome day Moe.... You too Blue jay!
Free Falling: The Post With No Name
We both are raising children with struggles....
I really appreciated this post!
Have an awesome day Moe.... You too Blue jay!
Free Falling: The Post With No Name
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Enjoying Vacation
Our homeschool group scheduled several days of field trips in San Diego. This is not the first time our group has done that. However, this has been the first year that our family has taken part. We came down a couple days before
and are staying a few days after.
We visited our Pastor's brothers church, who is also a Pastor. That is the picture you see posted here in the corner. That was fun! We had heard his brother preach at our church, so it was neat to come visit him at his church.
Later that day we got together with some friends we hadn't seen in years! Had dinner and played games! It was great to visit our friend, and get to know his wife and children! And then onto our busy week! Our first day we only had one scheduled field trip. That was to the ICR Creation Museum. What an awesome trip!
We were taken on a docent led tour of the museum! This was amazing! It is a small museum, however, when you are on a guided tour, we stopped in each room, and the docent expanded on what we were seeing and asked questions to spark conversation, as well as, answering our questions along the way! The best part of this trip was that is was based on God's Word! You can never go wrong when you are leaning on His Word! The photo you see here, is of the kids 'cuddling with cuddles' the snake. After we finished up with the Creation Museum and finished up our lunch! We headed over to the Aerospace Museum. Not the main museum that is located in Balboa Park,but one in El Cajon,
it is free and a bit of a bone yard and work shop. When walked up, it was a bit hard to see what was there.. well, we could clearly see there were planes, but what were they? Where did they come from? And then coming from a door inside the workshop, came Ken, volunteer with the museum. He offered to show us all the 'cool stuff'! And that he did! For the next hour and a half he took us from plane to plane and gave us the history of the planes! It was amazing! SInce my dad worked for Lockheed my whole life, I think I am a bit partial to aerospace! Here is a picture of us in front of a Harrier Jet.. WAY COOL!
That evening we thought we would explore the world outisde our hotel room... our hotel is neslted inside a quaint little area known as Little Italy, in downtown San Diego. We were able to snap this while on our little walk.. and this helped us decide what we will be doing tomorrow.. riding the light rail way! 
That was the end of two jam packed days of our vacation.. and there is moe to come!! Yesterday we had a great day planned! We started at the San Diego Museum of Art, located in the historic Balboa Park. I really enjoyed this trip! We again had a docent led tour. She did a great job engaging all the students.. even the parents (adult students)! I could have continued walking around the museum with her all day! But alas... our next stop was highly anticipated!
And that is our trip to Midway. The USS Midway Naval Carrier Museum. All I have to say is Awesome! It was really neat. There was not one single area that was disapointing! One really neat thing, is that there are veterans throughout who share with you not only their knowledge of the Midway, but also their personal service stroies! On the flight deck, we were able to tour all the planes, and some we were able to board! It was really neat!
We also toured the admiral and captains quarters... One of the really neat tours was the island tour. Which was tours of the bridge, tower and the navigation room. We were amazed by all 
the ladders we had to climb and descend to get to the different areas of the carrier. It was also really eye opening to see how the enlisted men had to live on the carrier. Knowing they were out to sea for months at a time. It helped my children to appreciate what they have, when they saw the small sleeping racks, and the limited space for their belongings. All in all, it was a truly amazing trip!
Lest I forget... on the USS Midway, they have a special place for naughty children... or parents......
We are looking forward to what tomorrow will hold! In case I have neglected to mention.. I LOVE HOMESCHOOLING!!!!!
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
May the 4th Be With You!!
Today is Star Wars Day!!!
Check out my friend Amy's blog about it!
Our family had a good time making a job jab movie!!!
Have fun!!!
Mama
Check out my friend Amy's blog about it!
Our family had a good time making a job jab movie!!!
Have fun!!!
Mama
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
2010 Schoolhouse Planner
I wanted to clue you into to one other promotion that The Old Schoolhouse magazine is offering. That is on their 2010 Schoolhouse Planner.
I have used the planner for the last 2 years, and it has been such a blessing! Each year they tweak it and add new forms and new info, so you are not purchasing the same thing over and over. The popular forms are still there from year to year! The planner is chock full of not only planner pages, but homeschool resources, household helps along with those forms.
I have used mine so much this year. I actually printed out 3 different copies of the calendar! And have used it for all of my planning needs this year.
Check out the special they are having right now!
Home and school organization made easy! The 2010 Schoolhouse Planner is available and ready to help you plan your best homeschool year ever. With over 120 forms and 600 pages for home and school, everyone in the family can stay organized. You can even use the pages to make personalized organizers for each child. Plus, they've included recipes and helpful articles from homeschool experts.
If you order before midnight on April 30, you will receive a free gift--E-Book: The 2009 Planner Useful Excerpts--packed full of articles and recipes.
There are so many features, and this link has all of the information and the link to a 40+ page sample! Get organized now and receive the bonus E-Book!
http://www.thehomeschoolmagazine.com//TO...lanner.htm
I have used the planner for the last 2 years, and it has been such a blessing! Each year they tweak it and add new forms and new info, so you are not purchasing the same thing over and over. The popular forms are still there from year to year! The planner is chock full of not only planner pages, but homeschool resources, household helps along with those forms.
I have used mine so much this year. I actually printed out 3 different copies of the calendar! And have used it for all of my planning needs this year.
Check out the special they are having right now!
Home and school organization made easy! The 2010 Schoolhouse Planner is available and ready to help you plan your best homeschool year ever. With over 120 forms and 600 pages for home and school, everyone in the family can stay organized. You can even use the pages to make personalized organizers for each child. Plus, they've included recipes and helpful articles from homeschool experts.
If you order before midnight on April 30, you will receive a free gift--E-Book: The 2009 Planner Useful Excerpts--packed full of articles and recipes.
There are so many features, and this link has all of the information and the link to a 40+ page sample! Get organized now and receive the bonus E-Book!
http://www.thehomeschoolmagazine.com//TO...lanner.htm
Free Tote of Goodies from TOS
I have been a long time fan of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine. I have been an on going subscriber since 2005! When my TOS magazine arrives in my mailbox, it is almost like Christmas!
The magazine is filled with stories of what other homeschoolers are doing, how to stories, unit studies, and product information. And what is best about it, is that it is an unashamedly Christian magazine! You will find articles that will help you on your Christian walk, as well as, helping you along your homeschool journey.
Another awesome thing about the magazine, is they really are in the 'business' of helping homeschoolers. And their current promotion reflects that! If you subscribe right now, at regular price, you will receive a tote full of goodies!! Read about it below!!!
http://www.theoldschoolhousestore.com/ho...-Promo.htm
You can have a free Homeschooling with Heart tote bag. The above link will show you a picture, and give you all the details on how to get yours. You'll also receive some free E-Book resources worth over $70 when you subscribe--shipping is FREE to the U.S. Plus, you'll receive the Spring issue free! Hurry, there are a limited number of bags--when they're gone, they're gone!
The FREE tote is made of poly-canvas with snap closures and shoulder-length handles. It's perfect for the library, a field trip outing, support group meeting, or homeschool convention! Its versatile design makes it the perfect bag to just throw over your shoulder and go!
Click here to get the details!
I hope that those of you who have yet to subscribe will take advantage of this awesome offer!!!
The magazine is filled with stories of what other homeschoolers are doing, how to stories, unit studies, and product information. And what is best about it, is that it is an unashamedly Christian magazine! You will find articles that will help you on your Christian walk, as well as, helping you along your homeschool journey.
Another awesome thing about the magazine, is they really are in the 'business' of helping homeschoolers. And their current promotion reflects that! If you subscribe right now, at regular price, you will receive a tote full of goodies!! Read about it below!!!
http://www.theoldschoolhousestore.com/ho...-Promo.htm
You can have a free Homeschooling with Heart tote bag. The above link will show you a picture, and give you all the details on how to get yours. You'll also receive some free E-Book resources worth over $70 when you subscribe--shipping is FREE to the U.S. Plus, you'll receive the Spring issue free! Hurry, there are a limited number of bags--when they're gone, they're gone!
The FREE tote is made of poly-canvas with snap closures and shoulder-length handles. It's perfect for the library, a field trip outing, support group meeting, or homeschool convention! Its versatile design makes it the perfect bag to just throw over your shoulder and go!
Click here to get the details!
I hope that those of you who have yet to subscribe will take advantage of this awesome offer!!!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
What is Your Identity?
What is your Identity?
I was speaking with a group of mom’s the other day. And we were talking about our children growing up and what we were going to do once they were up and out of the house. What would we do? For me, it brought me to the place of , “Wow.. I have been homeschooling for a long time, what will I do after that? What will that look like?’ I have been Jennifer, homeschooling mom of 5…. What will my ‘new role’ be?
For a lot of us, our identity for the last many years has been wrapped up in our children’s lives. Of course, all parents feel that way, however, as homeschool parents that takes on a whole new meaning.
Because quite literally we have been an integral part of just about every aspect of our children’s growth. Spiritual, academic, and social. SO when our job is done, what will we do?
This brings me back to my original question.. what is your identity? What is my identity?
Are you indentifying more with being a mom, a wife, homeschooler, a certain kind of homeschooler, or a member of a particular church or perhaps being a member of one group or another. In the end, none of those things matter. What matters is our relationship with Christ. Can our identity be summed up as a Christ follower?
When we focus on our relationship with Christ, all other areas of our life fall right into place.
As we move toward Christ, building our relationship with Him. Answers to all of our everyday decisions and worries will become clear. Including, what will be next for me?
For I can do all things through Christ which strengthenth me. Phil 4:13
As homeschooling moms we often worry and fear about providing enough , are we doing enough, have we met all of their needs, have we checked all of the boxes, kept the right records and so on. While those are all important, after all, we have committed to homeschool our children and we do need to do it well. In 1 Corinthians 10:31 it says Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. So we should do our best. However, that is not our main role , our main role is to point them to the cross, point them Jesus Christ. And He will guide them and meet their every need. And far exceed anything that we can do in our own power. We as parents in the process, may be blessed and used as a tool in God’s hands, in our children’s lives, if we will just submit, trust and lean on Him.
There is only one thing in life that never changes, always stays the same, and that is Jesus Christ.
Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. So, no matter what stage of life you are in, you can trust that Jesus will be with you every step of the way.
I was speaking with a group of mom’s the other day. And we were talking about our children growing up and what we were going to do once they were up and out of the house. What would we do? For me, it brought me to the place of , “Wow.. I have been homeschooling for a long time, what will I do after that? What will that look like?’ I have been Jennifer, homeschooling mom of 5…. What will my ‘new role’ be?
For a lot of us, our identity for the last many years has been wrapped up in our children’s lives. Of course, all parents feel that way, however, as homeschool parents that takes on a whole new meaning.
Because quite literally we have been an integral part of just about every aspect of our children’s growth. Spiritual, academic, and social. SO when our job is done, what will we do?
This brings me back to my original question.. what is your identity? What is my identity?
Are you indentifying more with being a mom, a wife, homeschooler, a certain kind of homeschooler, or a member of a particular church or perhaps being a member of one group or another. In the end, none of those things matter. What matters is our relationship with Christ. Can our identity be summed up as a Christ follower?
When we focus on our relationship with Christ, all other areas of our life fall right into place.
As we move toward Christ, building our relationship with Him. Answers to all of our everyday decisions and worries will become clear. Including, what will be next for me?
For I can do all things through Christ which strengthenth me. Phil 4:13
As homeschooling moms we often worry and fear about providing enough , are we doing enough, have we met all of their needs, have we checked all of the boxes, kept the right records and so on. While those are all important, after all, we have committed to homeschool our children and we do need to do it well. In 1 Corinthians 10:31 it says Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. So we should do our best. However, that is not our main role , our main role is to point them to the cross, point them Jesus Christ. And He will guide them and meet their every need. And far exceed anything that we can do in our own power. We as parents in the process, may be blessed and used as a tool in God’s hands, in our children’s lives, if we will just submit, trust and lean on Him.
There is only one thing in life that never changes, always stays the same, and that is Jesus Christ.
Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. So, no matter what stage of life you are in, you can trust that Jesus will be with you every step of the way.
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