Trisha Left and I am SOOOO Sad!!!

Trisha always makes fun of my BiG hAiR...She tells me I belong in a Country Western Video!!! lol Thursday night, we were getting ready to go out so I thought I would put a little extra lift in my hair to give her a laugh!!! She laughed but refused to go out until we had "tamed" my hair!!!

Our picture after my hair was a little less "big"...Glen blessed us by keeping the kiddos at home. Trisha and I took off for some shopping, a movie and some Japanese food!!! I always have such a good time with her!!!

This is me now that Trisha left!!! I am so sad I can hardly stand it!!!!

Trisha is in Town!!!

Trisha and I have been best of friends since Glen and I moved here 8 years ago. From the moment Trisha and I met, we were best friends!! Our families have walked through many fires, trials, and celebrations together. Two years ago, Jim and Trisha moved to Arizona. Saying "good-bye" to them was one of the hardest things we have had to do. It is so fun having Trisha in our home for a few days!!!
Holly, Michelle, Susan, and Trisha

Last night, a few of us got together to look at the new line of Premeire jewelry...We had a wonderful time of visiting, eating, and trying on jewelry...I have not seen Trisha "in action" for a long time. It was so fun watching her work and having her give all of us fashion tips ;-)

Of course, Trisha and I stayed up late chatting...Here is a picture of Trisha all tucked in and ready for bed at Hotel Jones...Doesn't she look comfy?!?!

This is me aggravating Trisha while she is trying to sleep...I had to take more pictures, ya know!!! heehee

Azaryah and His "Poopils"

This morning, Azaryah decided to place the girls' fairies on the steps...He was so proud of his work that he wanted me to take a picture. A few minutes later, I heard him "reading" the fairies a story. When asked what he was doing, he said, "I am their teacher and they are my "poopils"...SO CUTE!!!

A "Short" Game of Monopoly

Last week, Glen and the kiddos decided to play a "short" game of Monopoly...They began at 7:30pm and finished at 11:30pm ;-)

Our Garage Sale

Saturday, we had our garage sale and the kiddos had a blast helping...Although, Azaryah is pouting in this picture!!! heehee

Dinner with Friends

Last night, we enjoyed visiting with two very sweet families. Glen and I LOVE having a full house ;-)
Mike, Brian, and Glen

Amy, Amy, Danyel, Michelle, and Malia

Eden, Corbyn, Azaryah, Keziah, Sophie, Adriana, and Myles

Eden (in her new glasses), Sophie, and Keziah

Myles and Azaryah

We are so thankful for wonderful friends ;-)

Chores, Chores, Chores Galore...

Each week, all the children have chores they are responsible for...Each of them make their own beds, put toys away and help pick up dishes after they eat. There are also chores that rotate each week. This week, Eden was responsible for sweeping the entire house. She did a WONDERFUL job ;-)

This week, Corbyn is the dish washer...I love when he has that chore because he sings the entire time he is washing the dishes!!! So sweet and he has a really good voice.

Azaryah usually has a feather duster and he dusts the furniture but I did not have an extra one today so he got to wash the kitchen cabinets. Believe it or not, Azaryah LOVES when he has a chore to do...He says he is "so big!!"

Keziah's responsiblity this week was to dust the entire house and mop the bathroom floors...She did that task very well.

Daddy and Mommy are very proud of our little helpers...Great attitudes and wonderful workers ;-)

Home School Year 2009-2010

God has blessed us with the privilege of homeschooling our children. Today, we began a brand new school year. Here are a few pictures of our school room all neat and organized...When the children enter in a few minutes, it will NOT look like this!!! heehee

In their Seats and Ready to Begin

Keziah, Azaryah, Corbyn and Eden...So excited to begin a brand new school year!!

Corbyn is in 7th Grade - Middle School

Keziah is in 2nd Grade

Eden is in 4th Grade

Azaryah is doing Pre-K 3

Azaryah's 1st Day of Preschool

Azaryah began Pre-K 3 today. This is his desk. This desk belonged to my grandfather and all four of our children have had the blessing of using it their first 2 years of school.

Azaryah is so excited because he has his very own binder to put all his work in...Just like the "big kids"!!

We use Five in a Row (FAIR) with all our children for Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4...Each of them has a suitcase made out of an old cereal box to keep their flags. FIAR explores different cultures, countries, and states through literature.

Azaryah's first book is Pair of Red Clogs...We will read this every day this week focusing on different apects of the Chinese culture and country. Today, Azaryah made the Chinese flag, ate egg rolls for a snack, and learned about how the Chinese people dress.

Azaryah showing off his art work...Great first day, Son!!!

Busy Busy

Mommy Duck and all her little ducklings in the school room...

Hard at work...Azaryah likes my lap better than his desk ;-)

Azaryah has most of his games, flash cards, preschool material, and books in this container...He LOVES school time because this is the ONLY time he is allowed to play with these materials.

Science with Daddy

This year, Glen will be teaching Corbyn Apologia General Science and Algebra...

Today, they studied density and did an experiment with syrup, cooking oil, water, a grape, a rock and an ice cube.

Very cool...Azaryah had to get in on the action too ;-)

Thank You, Nana V

Nana V (Glen's mother) is so gifted...She made the girls this blanket and sweater dresses!!! I have the best mother-in-law EVER!!!

Stickin' Up Hair...

Azaryah enjoys sticking his hair up after a bath...Too cute ;-)

Friends are so Fun...

Today, we had the blessing of joining some friends for lunch and play time at their home. The kiddos really enjoyed their time together and Jenna and I had a wonderful time chatting and discussing home school curriculum.
Cheyenne and Keziah

Elias, Evan, and Azaryah

Emma, Eden, and Cheroke

Bowling with Friends

This morning, we had the blessing of joining some friends for some bowling. Corbyn, Keziah, Eden, Azaryah, Vivian, Rowan, and Aiden

Azaryah and Vivian are only one month apart...So cute together ;-)

Michelle and Stephanie...I am really enjoying getting to know Stephanie more and doing play dates with her. After we finished bowling, we headed over to Krispy Kreme for some doughnuts...When we got there, they were busy making some doughnuts, so the kiddos enjoyed watching the process...Fun Day