Thursday, October 22, 2009

The New Stove

After over a week of Crockpot cookin', the new stove has finally arrived! I promised that we would break it in with a big batch of cookies...



Isn't she a beauty?

I think she needs a name...

The cookies will have to wait til after Archery Class:) and packing for vacation!
Mmmm, cookies for the trip! Yay!

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Oh, the joy.....is right!

It's been soo long since my last post! I created this originally as a way to share our family's antics with friends & family, but then proceeded to get "too busy". After my recent bout with the the flu -yes, we believe it was the Piggy Flu -God has slowed me down, given me plenty of time to sort out the good, the bad & the ugly.
So! Here I am again :) We'll see what becomes of this...I've decided to combine my 2 blogs -one for homeschooling, the other for family stuff- since it all seems to blur together anyway! Homeschooling is definitely a lifestyle, and it has permeated every aspect of our lives! The Lord has been so good to us & we are so quick to forget it as soon as something "bad" happens (ie, my health!) but with His help that can...no, WILL....change! All glory and honor is HIS! He will make me stronger, He will be my strength!

..."For the JOY of the LORD is your strength." ~Neh8:10

We're getting ready for a much needed vacation. We are leaving Friday for the coast to meet my dad and stepmom for some R&R at the beach and to celebrate our 11th anniversary! I. CAN'T. WAIT!  We're planning to take the boys to the Oregon Coast Aquarium (I found an awesome coupon!)while we're out there, among other places...lots of daytripping! We haven't been there since our honeymoon!