Rod + VW bug = "I don't want to work..."

My new number one song. Rod this is for you.... My brother and I use to listen to this on the way to school (HS) in our little yellow VW bug. I'm so-- in that rebellion state of mind lately.....


ps: we start school Monday...........woohoo..........weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Photo Shoot

The girls and I went to our friend Stefanie's (Zaylei's mom, as many of you know her) to do a photo shoot of the girls. We went sooo many places. They cooperated so well, I was so proud of them. Stefanie did a great job, it had to be her, I know they wouldn't have let me take 720 photos!!! Thank you so much Stefanie!! You're awesome. I don't know how I'll ever choose a Christmas card let alone which ones to print for us????

Action Heroes: Music & Drama

Charles Town Baptist hosted a Music & Drama camp last week titled Action Hero's. It was quite good. Alley had a first time role as Carla, a youth camper.


























Alexa was in a gang, and also had a solo. Ainsley was in the support chorus.





Our niece Cara had a solo, and Nick was gang leader and soloist.

Queen Annes Lace

Queen Anne's Lace was my grandmother's favorite wild flower. Her favorite domesticated flower was the pansy. But every time I see them I think of her. This time of year they are everywhere.

Thistle, Grandpa and Grandma

My Grandfather use to grow thistles and sold them at the local florist. They were not these wild ones, they were a more dark purple and not sooo prickly. Usually these are cut down or sometimes can be seen along the side of the road. I have an are of garden one plan has gotten away and grown high, about four feet high. I find the flower absolutely fascinating. Look of the intricacies and the magnificent detail. In such a thing as a wild flower you can see, and just can't deny a creator. I just had to clip a couple and bring them inside to enjoy the beauty. There's something delightful that occurs with a few flowers around the house, wild flowers are even better. Lord, these are so beautiful, your creations leave me in awe. Thank you for giving us a simple taste of your love and splendor.

My Beautiful Mermaids

As the girls continue in their imaginative play of mermaids, I struggle to be energized and motivated to educate my young this fall. In my search for strength I've been reminded the whole venture of being home with my girls can be stripped away from me. Financially, things aren't good. But job opportunities aren't prevalent out of the house (I have searched), and the thought of school for the girls....well, just isn't an option. We've made a sacrifice to be home this long, why give up now? So? I venture to say I need to pull myself up by the boot straps, dive into murky and joyous depths of living life with my girls and educating them home. In addition, I'll have to continue babysitting here and laying life out in the Lords hands to provide our daily needs, as we've done since the day Carey and I decided that I stay home 13 years ago. Lord, I beg you to give me the strength, endurance and the ability to do this all in a manner worthy of you. At the very least to "dive into the love" I see in their eyes, (this was my quote back 7 years ago when I began homeschooling with Abbey as a kindergardener, and I struggled then with the obedience to the calling.) and experience the your love for us, as we set out on the education endeavor together. I thank you for allowing me to be home with them, I just ask that in my obedience that you will be found here.

Constant Co-op

Some days I feel like I'm in a constant co-op situation. I'm trying to have my summer break--vacation! But I'm constantly splitting embroidery floss, and rethreading needles endlessly..... OH the joys of having girls. At least they will be educated in some of the lost arts..... One day we'll make big things together. Maybe for missions....cool idea hu?