Moving!!!

No, WE are not moving. I just wanted to say that for all you who know our house is for sale. Did I get you all worked up? lol
Anyways nope it's not us it's Ash and Derek! They found a house a lot nearer to his work. Just a few miles out of Waynesville. I haven't seen it yet but, it sounds really nice. Ben is helping them move right now and I am watching the kids. I know I am home from Jen's but babysitting never seems to be quite gone. lol

They are closing on the house today. I think we all might go see it tomorrow. So I will be able to post some pics probably. But enough about the future how about the present? I got some really cute pictures of Sabrina and Louis last night. Check them out.
                         

 She had the cutest smile.

 (In Louis voice) "I strong man!"

 Mmmmmm...... Yum! Wood.

 It's funny how long just some blocks of wood can entertain a child.

 I thought this one would have been so cute if I hadn't gone and blurred it. But I decided to post it anyways.

 Me and CC.

 They play so well together.

Well I don't know how much longer my brake will last before they get up from their naps so I better go do something productive. Like finish that long over due book or work on my bracelet. Or clean up the house. haha Probably not going to happen.

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Fears?.......Gone.

Psalm 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? 

Isn't that such an awesome verse? God knows what's going to happen tomorrow. So we don't have to worry about it. That's something I have to remind myself sometimes of.  But we don't have to be afraid.( as it says in the verse.) It is sooo much easier to just trust God.

Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. But in all your ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy paths.

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P.S. Sorry I can't figure out how to take the highlight off.

Just random gibberish

I don't really have anything to post. I just thought I should post something.
I'm at Jen's right now helping her out with the kids and will be here till Wednesday night.

Working still on some jewelry. Will post pics soon.
So yep, that's about all I have been doing. Hopefully next time I'll have something worthwhile posting. :D

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Your geography lesson for today

You know he actually has a point there. But Eurasia?

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P. S. Watch to the end. After the credits.

A day in the life of our homeschool fam

Have you ever wrote in your diary or your blog "Today was a normal day." Or "Today we did the usual."?

I have. Then I wondered have I ever told you what a normal day is for us? No. So that's what I am doing today. 

Well a normal day would start with me getting up at six then waking Silas and Rebekah up, fix my hair a little then go roll them out of bed because they won't get up. Then we all gather in the living room before dad goes to work and he reads to us out of the bible. Then breakfast time! Which normally would be eggs or fruit. And during the week it's every man for himself. So a lot of times everyone is trying to use the skillet at once or the fruit is gone. But eventually everyone is satisfied and then it's time for chores. Everyone disperses to do his or hers. I do the dishes, Rebekah goes to sweep and so on and so forth.

So after all that hub-bub is done it's usually around eight so we start school. I usually start with Algebra then head on to little stuff like copy work, spelling, English etc. Then it's about time for lunch so I take a brake and make the soup or salad or warm the leftovers up depends on the day. 

Then Rebekah has lunch dishes while I go finish history. Then really that completes school. But definitely not the day. As Silas gives a "Hurray!" We all head to indulge in our favorite past times. Which to some could be strange. 

For instance I know somethings wrong when I walk down the stairs and DON'T hear odd animal noises protruding from around the corner. Or noises that are supposed to sound like swords clashing together. If that happened my thoughts would be "Is Silas okay?"  Or with Rebekah if you don't hear Mary Mary playing kind of loud in her room and her singing and fixing her hair up then taking it down several times.

Of course I am probably the most normal person in my family. Even if they do describe me with such names as "OC Ivy" and such . Yes, I would much rather snuggle up with a book or play the piano or take some pictures of icicles then run around yelling NINJAGO!! Perhaps I'm getting old. I can't believe I am saying that! I am only Fourteen! I guess that is why Rebekah calls me a teenager.

Well after dad gets home from work we usually have some delicious meal cooked up. Then just more of whatever then it's the phase of the day that mom calls "wind down time." Then dad will read a story to Silas either a book or out of the story bible. Then it's time for bed. 

As I read my bible in my room and finally turn out my own light I am reminded how much I am blessed everyday. With a wonderful family and friends. You know sometimes we don't think about it but we are creating memories. Every day that we are living. 

Just a few days ago Silas and I were home alone and he was on the computer playing a game with some headphones on and I was in the kitchen doing the dishes. " Silas why don't you take those off don't you want to talk to me?"

"Well Sure, because your cute."

Kind of taken aback I say" I am not sure I would label myself under that category."

He's was like " Yeah, maybe not. Your pretty." 

Little brothers are so awesome. And I may get angry at them sometimes but really I don't know what I would do without them. So keep a smile on your face and make some good memories. I hope you are as blessed as I am. Have a great weekend.

What does the Lord require of us? To act justly, to love mercy and to walk humbly with our God. Micah 6:8

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Please pray

Please pray for Jen she isn't feeling real well. She passed out today so Rebekah is over there helping her. And you know it's got to be hard being pregnant and having two kids to take care of. So please keep her in your prayers.

Thanks,

"Start each day with a smile and get it over with."   - W.C. Fields

A long awaited update

It Snowed!!!! I know, this is very late. Sorry about that. I wanted to post something that day but we had some unexpected busyness. Lets see well I got up and was trying to finish school so I could go sled when mom told me that if I went and cleaned the theater tonight then I could go see "You Can't take it with you" for free. Okay sure. But, then the roads were too slick for us to get out in our car and dad had the suburban at work. Then Jen came to our rescue and says she will pick us up and take us in her handy dandy minivan. I shall, by the way, never make fun of minivans again.So we barely had time to get ready before she got there to get us. So no sledding and no pictures of the snow. Sorry. So we went and cleaned the theater with friends then had a little time before the show so we (Rebekah and I) walked to the library in the frigid air. Then back to the theater for the show. And the show was, by the way, Awesome! There is a group of talented people. So yep that was Thursday.
Then we stayed the night at Jen's till yesterday (Saturday) and so now I am back home wondering how my mom and dad could enjoy a canoe trip in this weather. I stayed home, by the way, the thought of freezing to death down a river did not appeal to me.
Have an awesome rest of your day.

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Late Christmas De-decorating

I was taking down my Christmas decorations in my room today..... I know it's really late for that but, I have been kind of busy and maybe a little lazy too. Anyways it reminded me of this poem my Grandma wrote so I decided to post it.

           Stephanee's Tree

I was wrapping each ornament carefully,
  As I removed them from the tree,
The sad face of a three year old
  Was staring up at me.
Mom, what are you doing?
   Santa may come back into town.
Anyway, that's my tree
   You can't just take it down!

If you put baby Jesus all alone in the box,
    He'll be so afraid,
                                                            I like him on the tabletop,
                                                                 In the stable that we made.
                                                            I stopped what I was doing,
                                                                 And we sat down on the floor,
                                                            She gave me a hug and I wiped a tear,
                                                                 Little one, there is so much more.

                                                            So began the episode,
                                                                 Of explaining time and place,
                                                            And I saw a smile begin to form,
                                                                  Upon her little face.
                                                            The figurines are just a reminder,
                                                                  Of an event long ago,
                                                            The birth of joy and happiness,
                                                                  And the truth that we love so.
                                                            The ornaments are just made of glass,
                                                                  Each special in it's own way,
                                                            The tree is decorated once a year,
                                                                  To celebrate a special day.
                                                       The real meaning is in showing that you care,
                                                                  And to others giving,
                                                            Making the world a brighter place,
                                                                  Each day that you are living.

                                                            Through each trial and conflict,
                                                                  You'll be given power to thrive,
                                                            Enjoying peace and happiness,
                                                                  Keeping hope ever alive.
                                                            Love is the root of your tree.
                                                                  Deep in the heart it is found,
                                                            Stephanee, this is your real tree,
                                                                  And we will never take it down!

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Hiking with the fam

Don't you just love hiking? The rocks, trees, the view and the sense of accomplishment once you reach the end of the trail or the top of the hill in our case. It's also a great way to spend time with family.

For a seven year-old the rocks are irresistible. Okay for a fourteen year-old too.

 If I didn't have the camera and a baby......

Oh, Yes. Did I mention Jen went with us? That made it even better.

 The view was gorgeous.

"Pop" and Malachi

 We made it!

 Malachi and me

I could just hug whoever invented the Mobi and the Ergo. They made the hike so much easier. :)

Then on the way home we had to stop by our favorite candy store "The...

 They have a bunch of old candy and stuff.

 And coffee. Yum!

Good thing I remembered my milk money. lol

 They had some really cool old like 1800s dresses. They also had some old boxing gloves and cameras and just a bunch of antiques.

 Ice cold Coca-Cola. Delicious!

I don't know if you can tell but, that is an old stove.
Of course to really know the fun we had you had to be there feeling our fatigue and the sun on our backs.And you can't sum up a view of the hills in a picture. Or that neat old store. Which you have to go to some time.
Yep so that was our Saturday. Hope you had a good weekend also.

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A time for "new" things

It's the new year. So I decided the blog needed a new look.And since I am very anxious for some snow I decided on this one. What do you think?
Also I am starting a new hobby. Jewelry making. I mean I have made jewelry before but, now it's going to be the real deal. No more making stuff from friendship bracelet kits. No, Because for Christmas I got a gift certificate to  the "Missouri Mineral and Bead" in Rolla. And I plan to get some wire and beads and other things there. Yes, I plan to. Unfortunately I haven't been able to go yet. Otherwise I would be messing around with that instead of on here. I am sure I will post some first attempts soon. At first I will be trying to do some things I have seen before but, once I "learn the ropes" I will make some stuff of my own. In case you can't tell I am very excited! I have already found this bracelet sized piece of copper chain in a parking lot and I am thinking it would look really cool to attach some green beads. Can't you just picture it?
I think that is all the new things for right now. So I better go (as my mom would say) "engage my mind in something more fruitful." Actually I don't think she ever said that.Something close to that though.

Very impatientlywaitingtogotoRollaly yours,

Messing around with an iPad

iPads are soo much fun if you are kind of bored and have a friend with you.

Creepy!

 You can even take some of other people. :)

I look like one of those yahoo mini figure people. lol

I use so and so's toothpaste and you should too! So your teeth can shine!

Note: These photos are all messed with by some setting on an iPad. This is not what we look like.

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Wow! This is awesome! Ummm..this video made me cry. I really wish there were subtitles for the song.

What really makes me cry is there are stories out there like that. And they need our prayers.  

Welcome 2012

It's a new year. A time for being thankful that we got to see another year, a time for new resolutions, and for some, hope of a better year. (Although I hope that is not you) And evidently for me, a time to be sick. Bleh! What a way to start out the new year.
Well 2011 was pretty good, and I am hoping 2012 will be even better. There are a few things I am looking forward to this year like getting my permit well, unless I fail the test like 20 times. That would be pretty embarrassing. And other things.
Well, Silas is reminding me it's lunch time so I better go fix it.(Well, warm it up lol.)

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