These Two

I was sorting through some old photos and I came across these two and I smiled.... so stinkin cute!! Miss them bunches.

Social

Visiting family
Swimming with friends
2 weeks of vacation Bible school
Puppy sitting
Reading party
Library
Play dates
Arts and Crafts at the Learning Express
Imaginarium
Beach

Whew we have had a full schedule this summer. Who ever said that homeschooled children aren't socialized has never hung out with us.

Peaceful

There is something so peaceful about a sleeping kitty, couldn't resist snapping a picture of this lovely.

My Goal

Proverbs 31:10-30 (New International Version)
10 A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.

11 Her husband has full confidence in her
and lacks nothing of value.

12 She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.

13 She selects wool and flax
and works with eager hands.

14 She is like the merchant ships,
bringing her food from afar.

15 She gets up while it is still dark;
she provides food for her family
and portions for her servant girls.

16 She considers a field and buys it;
out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.

17 She sets about her work vigorously;
her arms are strong for her tasks.

18 She sees that her trading is profitable,
and her lamp does not go out at night.

19 In her hand she holds the distaff
and grasps the spindle with her fingers.

20 She opens her arms to the poor
and extends her hands to the needy.

21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household;
for all of them are clothed in scarlet.

22 She makes coverings for her bed;
she is clothed in fine linen and purple.

23 Her husband is respected at the city gate,
where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.

24 She makes linen garments and sells them,
and supplies the merchants with sashes.

25 She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come.

26 She speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.

27 She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.

28 Her children arise and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:

29 "Many women do noble things,
but you surpass them all."

30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

(Picture of peonies by NIE)

I Like

Gone

Yes, another tooth gone from Bailey's mouth. I think that the tooth fairy is going to have to get a part time job to keep up with my two littles.

GOLD

This little girl is determined!! She read 25 chapter books and received her gold medal!! Way to go Ry.

Silver

She did it, Rylee received a silver medal for reading 10 chapter books. Look out Gold, here she comes.

Firsts

One of the many things that I love about having children is rejoicing in all the "FIRSTS", first laugh, first crawl, first steps, first words, and losing your first tooth!! My baby lost her first tooth today (and has another hanging by a sliver of skin) love the firsts.

Bronze

Rylee was awarded a bronze medal for reading 5 chapter books for the summer reading program at our local library. Way to go!! She is diligently working towards her silver medal. We are proud of her.

I Like

Happy Birthday USA

Today we attended the Mollberg's annual 4th of July party and what fun was had. There was lots of delicious food, a flag cake (made by Rylee, Bailey and I), water fun, and fireworks, but most important being with family and good friends!! Happy Birthday USA, may God continue to bless this great nation.

contentment