State Fair

Alanna qualified to show at the State Fair this year.

 So, after some stiff, nerve shattering competition,

           

 She did herself proud!

 The whole Team did their club and county proud,

When the showing was over, we took a little time to have some fun at the fair.

  

And after a few hours of crowds, and expensive food and entertainment, there was one mama who was very ready for the long drive home!

Goodbye Summer :(

  

Sadly, the summer is winding down.

The peaches are in the freezer,

The apples are ripening,

Bedrooms have had a badly needed cleaning,

The trees are showing their true colors,

Friends have come to visit,

Projects (with creative touches) have been completed,

and school curriculum has been organized for another school year.

It's time to start getting up at the break of dawn

 (harder for some us than others),

and get back to the routine of school days.

I feel very blessed to be starting my 18th year of homeschooling.

 What a privilege! 

It's all GOOD!

I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one. John 17:15 ESV 

  Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.  Proverbs 22:6 ESV

We Finally Did It!

 

 Yes, we finally used our Christmas coupon and went out to dinner!

 Alone. Just the two of us.

No dogs begging under the table.  No dishes to wash.

It only took us 8 months, but it was well worth the wait!