tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195875432024-03-07T19:17:41.401-08:00In the momentPink Slippershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15333269414351176573noreply@blogger.comBlogger345125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19587543.post-10996770011472494642014-07-08T19:43:00.001-07:002014-07-08T19:43:31.564-07:00Moments of an incredible weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ2mlCXgcintFqYS_5pNhNnQysipLMnyaH5YE1eUGNz-FCccSogTZl5pnHTSW1rkBMHy0zEan1hrzQd7mtM214gyGTTuoBglWEZ1d4ciFviMBETbdYAWsaQ8z6kqy1l3Au5mWC/s640/blogger-image-635108342.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ2mlCXgcintFqYS_5pNhNnQysipLMnyaH5YE1eUGNz-FCccSogTZl5pnHTSW1rkBMHy0zEan1hrzQd7mtM214gyGTTuoBglWEZ1d4ciFviMBETbdYAWsaQ8z6kqy1l3Au5mWC/s640/blogger-image-635108342.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYRJchMirFb7b2Co7l241-wfYkBL_GZpfptYpGbFKWlfCo5C1B167IQFjxcAOJ9ZOdtuclqQe_qG6vtj4vAoI54efwRbJ-xVi-pfZBPOmPplSchV-oo5b6Xu6zrXk9MKzOD8ZS/s640/blogger-image--178129482.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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What a weekend. Atiras birthday is coming up, the big one four. I told her she's grounded from getting any older. I cannot believe how quickly my kids have grown up. Each year for their birthdays they have a choice, a party, cash in the amount we would spend on a party or a gift. Or something in between, but we have a dollar limit each year. This year, Atira decided in lieu of a party, she wanted to see her long time very close friend Maddie. We met Maddie 5 years ago at a love for Israel conference. She and Atira hit it off right away and became good friends. Thanks to technology, they have maintained that friendship even though they have not met since then until this weekend. Amazing. Maddie lives about 3 hours from our house, across a ferry, which makes for a full day. We decided to meet up in a small town on the other side of the ferry. It was a wonderful first meeting. The girls hugged and smiled and chattered away. We spent time getting to know her family a bit before whisking their daughter away for the weekend. Our day was full! We headed back for the ferry, and made our way to American Girl for some lunch. We dinked around the mall some as Maddie had not been in a large mall before, found some fun stuff we needed and decided to head out. Since it was Friday when we picked her up we came home to have Scott BBQ burgers, baked up tater tots and had corn on the cob. The birthday girls requested dinner. :) as sundown approached we had an erev Shabbat service and then had a quiet fun evening together. Shabbat was wonderful! We headed out to the beach took a long walk, looked for sea life, rocks and shells. Played on the rocks and logs and took loads of pictures. Sunday the girls enjoyed some time playing with makeup, talking and doing generally fun girly things. In the afternoon I took them out for coffee and a trip to the pet store. Sadly, Atiras fish Kitty died so we decided to get some new fish. The girls and I enjoyed looking at the puppy, and then trying to figure out what fish would be a good new addition to the family. She finally settled on a pair of beautiful guppies. <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Sunday night the girls asked me if Maddie could cut Atiras hair, specifically bangs. I said yes. They both looked so shocked, it was priceless. I was honestly shocked myself! We decided to sleep on it and decide in the morning. Well, I still said yes!! We went outside and Maddie cut bangs in to Atiras hair and did a fantastic job! We finished off our time together with a trip in to Snohomish for some shopping fun. We got home, and headed out again all together to get on the ferry and head back to take her to her family. While we were making our way over, another friend of ours, Hana, who we have not seen in a few years happened to be in the area we were heading to! We decided to surprise Atira with a meet up there! While we were in the store waiting for Maddies family to arrive, Hana comes jumping up behind Atira, completely and totally surprising her!! Her shock and surprise were evident! She was nearly speechless. She laughed, she cried...she muttered. She hugged. It was precious and overwhelming for my sweet souled daughter. Truly a cherished moment. We enjoyed visiting with Hana and her mom and wen Maddies family showed up we had a wonderful time sitting, talking and getting to know one another. We have been blessed with some wonderful new friends, an amazing weekend and memories to cherish for our lives. God has been so good to us. ❤️</span></div>Pink Slippershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15333269414351176573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19587543.post-65863673833244725152014-07-05T10:53:00.001-07:002014-07-05T10:53:28.424-07:00She's a published author!!<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg51EFqM9P3h4kJa78hgTWi8GU_HsnZPTM6h97aGg8ZW0UEy8u_TRmugkFIDfdSsAxQnsuPWONIFxWgZkmAns6y-oFngLfOiUTGc1NrWcbex3IRlABu1NXj8aAJG0uNO8jmU7TV/s640/blogger-image-187896435.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg51EFqM9P3h4kJa78hgTWi8GU_HsnZPTM6h97aGg8ZW0UEy8u_TRmugkFIDfdSsAxQnsuPWONIFxWgZkmAns6y-oFngLfOiUTGc1NrWcbex3IRlABu1NXj8aAJG0uNO8jmU7TV/s640/blogger-image-187896435.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Wow!! Last November Atira participated in the NaNoWriMo challenge. She wrote 50,000 words in one month!! Her story titled "The Life of Alexandria Maroney" is now in print and available for purchase! One of the many perks of meetng the 50.000 word challenge is having your book published for free!! This smart young lady took advantage of that prize and decided to self edit her book. She did not allow anyone in the family to read it first, she wanted it to reflect who she is, how she wrote and where she was at this age for a future memory. The book has finally arrived and I am personally gearing up to read what I'm sure is a most amazing tale!! We could not be more proud of this accomplished, brilliant young lady!! We love you Atira!! Congratulations and The Lord bless you in all you put your hand, heart and mind to!! ❤️</div>Pink Slippershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15333269414351176573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19587543.post-84514330998359782562014-07-05T10:18:00.001-07:002014-07-05T10:19:02.417-07:00Moments in Leavenworth<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6qzQfMxGqz_NttcDMq5JGUSELNlLaPMzUAONykf7qY1MCzIvFTiM629PSXFXp_BWldjt7kf5wjB3GGgdoWoZKwhNfb-q2j4doRG5gakIQ6iGBMn4kXraUvm7WWF9mLagWS8XN/s640/blogger-image-694814867.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">What a beautiful day for a road trip! The Fourth of July was perfect for getting on the road and heading in to the mountains. We enjoyed a beautiful drive up hwy 2 to Leavenworth where we spent the day. It was 85 degrees and sunny! Here is a bit of our adventure....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6qzQfMxGqz_NttcDMq5JGUSELNlLaPMzUAONykf7qY1MCzIvFTiM629PSXFXp_BWldjt7kf5wjB3GGgdoWoZKwhNfb-q2j4doRG5gakIQ6iGBMn4kXraUvm7WWF9mLagWS8XN/s640/blogger-image-694814867.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWTGVHemNljt5TUga4X8_Egv_EDYf7dvd4V3k1YWalhRbemJ5zybRx8jDNTZtq-7CKpk4j2nlMMg3gIPV2lRxCqhDXr4TdTkTpQI5KA3x6vlNLjqd1R5K9T-x_PSv8_l3fZhPa/s640/blogger-image-2134270418.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWTGVHemNljt5TUga4X8_Egv_EDYf7dvd4V3k1YWalhRbemJ5zybRx8jDNTZtq-7CKpk4j2nlMMg3gIPV2lRxCqhDXr4TdTkTpQI5KA3x6vlNLjqd1R5K9T-x_PSv8_l3fZhPa/s640/blogger-image-2134270418.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">An early stop at the fudge store. I think they had a sample of nearly everything in there! In the end we walked out with a pound and a half, yes A POUND AND A HALF of fudge!! Our day was dominated by sweet treats and junk food. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6qzQfMxGqz_NttcDMq5JGUSELNlLaPMzUAONykf7qY1MCzIvFTiM629PSXFXp_BWldjt7kf5wjB3GGgdoWoZKwhNfb-q2j4doRG5gakIQ6iGBMn4kXraUvm7WWF9mLagWS8XN/s640/blogger-image-694814867.jpg"></div><div><br></div><div>Lunch was at Gustavs, where else?!?! Of course we needed a shot of Gustavo under the sign of Gustavs restaurant. :) yummy food and we were able to watch the end of the soccer game!! </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikZmskf8C2vd4znSOoDQ_36k2xGEWQo7rvtrIjObMsLSnaEQ-27HvaVJXVqKDeV8h9LBynz75khme-uXnlj-qubS69IJVQHIvkqWgzoN2U7DlYaFpjCZWK-8VhM2wss8cv_1fM/s640/blogger-image-2145475221.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikZmskf8C2vd4znSOoDQ_36k2xGEWQo7rvtrIjObMsLSnaEQ-27HvaVJXVqKDeV8h9LBynz75khme-uXnlj-qubS69IJVQHIvkqWgzoN2U7DlYaFpjCZWK-8VhM2wss8cv_1fM/s640/blogger-image-2145475221.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div><div>The Welcome Wagon! I love this family picture!! </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwcLDYrzzQRDvRk3MpzJBBwuQReyTJnlxfoZcxvAPwF5_hAg2pAxrio_b2zd6zDx866N00tAz3q2YefAM6xP4tM8O1hhcJtyBpAAD69OdGcqHt9gyP-dxrs_lqN2vTyI4GbDDm/s640/blogger-image-985851426.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwcLDYrzzQRDvRk3MpzJBBwuQReyTJnlxfoZcxvAPwF5_hAg2pAxrio_b2zd6zDx866N00tAz3q2YefAM6xP4tM8O1hhcJtyBpAAD69OdGcqHt9gyP-dxrs_lqN2vTyI4GbDDm/s640/blogger-image-985851426.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div><div>This family picture, on the other hand, absolutely cracks me up!! Gustavo is the goat, Scott is the man, Atira the lady, Jordan the little boy and I'm the little girl. 😝</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTxuGBXc79pQRZt72v1kjgbFytBKshdkAmlv2rkGAWJFGCvFRm_XoXN9gioiD12shVXCgXr6MPCfGuSCDGvHQ_9tE5md76v5KYI96R4fufOrQtHURE5GZQhAxWj9QOiN_KyaFu/s640/blogger-image--1615680041.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTxuGBXc79pQRZt72v1kjgbFytBKshdkAmlv2rkGAWJFGCvFRm_XoXN9gioiD12shVXCgXr6MPCfGuSCDGvHQ_9tE5md76v5KYI96R4fufOrQtHURE5GZQhAxWj9QOiN_KyaFu/s640/blogger-image--1615680041.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div><div>Love these kids. My favorites. ❤️❤️❤️</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcQjSTCxYn8vfNccsQSV6AKnS2byAzEp8qfiDWS4fJ6xMLmZhLXNkaQJ-6CsGnUcmmiRwibqdekRVjqrcEfLGC3bl_DxzSqMDl8VD87jXandd1eOsRgJMdRUNrY200WboGhyphenhyphennJ/s640/blogger-image-1718449007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcQjSTCxYn8vfNccsQSV6AKnS2byAzEp8qfiDWS4fJ6xMLmZhLXNkaQJ-6CsGnUcmmiRwibqdekRVjqrcEfLGC3bl_DxzSqMDl8VD87jXandd1eOsRgJMdRUNrY200WboGhyphenhyphennJ/s640/blogger-image-1718449007.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The guy who toted this crazy group into the mountains for an adventurous day. I love him. 😊</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Sadly, by the time we were about done with our adventure we learned that my Aunt, mi Tia, Gustavo's precious Grandma had passed away this day. May The Lord bless her and her family and bring them peace...shalom ❤️</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8m7TeYEUHtMlyMglJxYPv44KL_ln3B7QQVznejsZ_d7Dj2Yg5jFnYsBkV0BTbVAbL13TFw2Z4LeQ8dmBJBq9IvG7qRUzeNKI_rNSMiQDo0eYtoS80G6Td6IYQvdk9vpdc-yFw/s640/blogger-image--2031292269.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8m7TeYEUHtMlyMglJxYPv44KL_ln3B7QQVznejsZ_d7Dj2Yg5jFnYsBkV0BTbVAbL13TFw2Z4LeQ8dmBJBq9IvG7qRUzeNKI_rNSMiQDo0eYtoS80G6Td6IYQvdk9vpdc-yFw/s640/blogger-image--2031292269.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Pink Slippershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15333269414351176573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19587543.post-13561919494746360162014-05-29T16:13:00.001-07:002014-05-29T16:13:05.482-07:00Shining star moments!<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHioUDAxad_cLFZmMM2u1u-AP53zAKe9_-RhdSeNQY-KygSmTqlmZzZLLNFTIhbQ4Nk_osWba6RFKQ30bRG6YIDRzi-COxU3NM_fLalzMAx45DITIGCuYEFz-bhA0bFZjDK_Wa/s640/blogger-image-1374099161.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHioUDAxad_cLFZmMM2u1u-AP53zAKe9_-RhdSeNQY-KygSmTqlmZzZLLNFTIhbQ4Nk_osWba6RFKQ30bRG6YIDRzi-COxU3NM_fLalzMAx45DITIGCuYEFz-bhA0bFZjDK_Wa/s640/blogger-image-1374099161.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmfDJZsFftio8wZR2lL92dum3z_y6c9e3R5HWGqO3_GV2yB6McJ0NHa64sm1sj0T3-DDK79FTmtzLvFoT5rJm4L3t1QAKepby50NJfSFYQGJ01pnq5-VeVLt2R4oZ-VWDvek3i/s640/blogger-image-820888910.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmfDJZsFftio8wZR2lL92dum3z_y6c9e3R5HWGqO3_GV2yB6McJ0NHa64sm1sj0T3-DDK79FTmtzLvFoT5rJm4L3t1QAKepby50NJfSFYQGJ01pnq5-VeVLt2R4oZ-VWDvek3i/s640/blogger-image-820888910.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">What an amazing day this was!! Atiras first time performing gymnastics!! Her gym had an event called "mini Olympics". Each class put together routines and performed them for families. She did an amazing job and we are so very proud of her! Her skills are amazing and she is learning so much every day!! Way to go Atira!!! 💜</div>Pink Slippershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15333269414351176573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19587543.post-9071026022930270672014-05-29T16:07:00.001-07:002014-05-29T16:07:22.341-07:00Rainy moments<div><br></div><div><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZHR6o1l_xaMXlwLIc7u4UmkQKKsHWO19oEWDVFV-TmJfQ2rLoXabRy5RGbbz2ChOgwrMUwaBcUv2t1TJUaJP3jaBx7CgPV2DBpeNwswNYWXrRk2UsN8Zo-St1CBlR4U1SniqD/s640/blogger-image--120542418.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZHR6o1l_xaMXlwLIc7u4UmkQKKsHWO19oEWDVFV-TmJfQ2rLoXabRy5RGbbz2ChOgwrMUwaBcUv2t1TJUaJP3jaBx7CgPV2DBpeNwswNYWXrRk2UsN8Zo-St1CBlR4U1SniqD/s640/blogger-image--120542418.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I love going for walks. I also love hiking. During the week we are either too busy or too tired for a hike, but walks we can squeeze in here and there. I really enjoy the times when Scott and I get out together for a bit. Just a little time together, it's sweet. This particular day we headed out for a neighborhood walk, gray skies, clouds, but dry. You just never know what your gonna get. About five minutes in it began to sprinkle. Not too bad. We made it a few more minutes away and the heavens opened up and water gushed forth. It dumped on us!! We huddled under a tree and debated, do we keep going or head home? We decided to keep going. We were soaked through by the time we made it home. It definitely made for a good memory. ❤️</div>Pink Slippershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15333269414351176573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19587543.post-6879100932305717732014-05-06T21:32:00.001-07:002014-05-06T21:32:19.725-07:00Annnnd...he's driving!!!<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij-UVbbX_x9EFoWIYi7r_jq2vuCQKtWd-WcgNArtTA7jD_502xd3btaFVwuHm872bsfYkgX6ZHjHOo21FFEk4RehdpEOZoZIpTP_KdcgpClyE2HcYhrPpTOCaoEk_bPMcyUpGk/s640/blogger-image-422452177.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij-UVbbX_x9EFoWIYi7r_jq2vuCQKtWd-WcgNArtTA7jD_502xd3btaFVwuHm872bsfYkgX6ZHjHOo21FFEk4RehdpEOZoZIpTP_KdcgpClyE2HcYhrPpTOCaoEk_bPMcyUpGk/s640/blogger-image-422452177.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Jordan got his license yesterday!!! He passed his test and he's off and driving! We are so proud of him and happy for him. Congratulations Jordan!! Another milestone met! </div>Pink Slippershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15333269414351176573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19587543.post-11920545338142819702014-04-17T23:20:00.001-07:002014-04-17T23:20:43.324-07:00Passover 2014<div><br></div>What a wonderful time we had this year. We had about 18 people sitting around our table. Scott was given this beautiful tallit from our sweet Shelly. Scott led the Seder and did a fantastic job. My mom was able to join us this year and that was a double blessing for us!! Love Passover season...looking forward to the upcoming holidays that complete this season! <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBc2WmQAYOqWdE7E5-AxeNH1DLS5P1DFhtHaJRThmldTre1y6UTHJtnD1EhAUmbib6ksDiRa-Y_NiqNT7uBDVETKS1GqrE6H2X53PTAgFutX1-MrC36hK8V7ZJ_WRExgm4UmF5/s640/blogger-image--166101194.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBc2WmQAYOqWdE7E5-AxeNH1DLS5P1DFhtHaJRThmldTre1y6UTHJtnD1EhAUmbib6ksDiRa-Y_NiqNT7uBDVETKS1GqrE6H2X53PTAgFutX1-MrC36hK8V7ZJ_WRExgm4UmF5/s640/blogger-image--166101194.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtaEoHCs-UWhwK4PW-r0ZjQntv47YKgypZiHaxsI2Cpg8Qsk09TT0vB_f8PdBQ-D__FBwFg2rUZFQPzlwsv_NSnd0zriAfYHUSRON4F1atvFLPhyphenhyphenSmis838fVaNHhCqplnSToN/s640/blogger-image--1697840071.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4vNqgoWd6ytDrnPxG7oCRxZ5hkb8HfERyXUP0y-XYyymmOlBLzHU6clEB_bLdAsqkUdIVJmMn7cW6xwGHiqSnsCL8kiM7OTCxFypxj8o1blchLYVjo1yr98R8xqTBxkkstjnZ/s640/blogger-image-257665658.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We've discovered that our goofy cat loves to watch the iPad or an iphone like television. We have found bird and fish recordings that he will literally watch for up to half an hour at a time. He touches the screen, peeks behind the device and even looks up to the sky as birds fly off the screen. Watching him is way better than television! This morning Atira and Jordan put the fish show on for Shaggy on the iPad, Atira decided to lay by him on the floor t watch gymnastics videos, pretty soon shaggy liked her gymnastics video playing on her touch better than the fish one on the iPad. So here they are, head to head watching gymnastics together. So cute! </div>Pink Slippershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15333269414351176573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19587543.post-73563996890599157322014-03-12T23:43:00.001-07:002014-03-12T23:43:50.298-07:00Bounce!!<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTx5luCQpj5RU-LsGfpRZ_vpnyj4iw-RbNf4L-l4qij20ISL3FxQCBicPTifxfREzXDEb67sHEsR_9hMVCBldkhf3a7HsB74_-H1Xiv8R2lKvzb-KZe92jFbX5QSWdGmfTAGG3/s640/blogger-image-1701454633.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTx5luCQpj5RU-LsGfpRZ_vpnyj4iw-RbNf4L-l4qij20ISL3FxQCBicPTifxfREzXDEb67sHEsR_9hMVCBldkhf3a7HsB74_-H1Xiv8R2lKvzb-KZe92jFbX5QSWdGmfTAGG3/s640/blogger-image-1701454633.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqywr_Xe5oqQ0YJ78DBzEdpe6jL7ZDejJ8C0RnK_sDjb0lLtVVWXcKUoau0OyI-A08NqCVJyavhInKS_qyrdiURE8tKbx50wmp9XPFv7XoClXjT1Q8o72EL3RDP7YzZ7cy2B_5/s640/blogger-image-598153991.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqywr_Xe5oqQ0YJ78DBzEdpe6jL7ZDejJ8C0RnK_sDjb0lLtVVWXcKUoau0OyI-A08NqCVJyavhInKS_qyrdiURE8tKbx50wmp9XPFv7XoClXjT1Q8o72EL3RDP7YzZ7cy2B_5/s640/blogger-image-598153991.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSLtat2GRceWauvwrZANBR2bVR3qtzEkp8r-LlCbgYNXGfecTVzTkGQkw60gk9TiVwJ2ktJikn0CwxvkitgKKDaJGnwu5VcedLmX_Nt4tEZogEiSrYcUijACU4f4TDeIWPN6QU/s640/blogger-image--1680877111.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSLtat2GRceWauvwrZANBR2bVR3qtzEkp8r-LlCbgYNXGfecTVzTkGQkw60gk9TiVwJ2ktJikn0CwxvkitgKKDaJGnwu5VcedLmX_Nt4tEZogEiSrYcUijACU4f4TDeIWPN6QU/s640/blogger-image--1680877111.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjr00OtXq8FaoR16dHo7Eeup4BVapiXwCIKoHfwwTdQpMr57s0BmGfLOMEF5E4j4nu0RTUr6a7Wk4-fWZCGB4lYnXcevU7Qz5xq-cW-oPl_C0mT1VFOurYEk0BmnUJhpbay5MF/s640/blogger-image--1764449810.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjr00OtXq8FaoR16dHo7Eeup4BVapiXwCIKoHfwwTdQpMr57s0BmGfLOMEF5E4j4nu0RTUr6a7Wk4-fWZCGB4lYnXcevU7Qz5xq-cW-oPl_C0mT1VFOurYEk0BmnUJhpbay5MF/s640/blogger-image--1764449810.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We have had such a fun time since we found the homeschool hour at our local trampoline place! The kids love flipping into the foam pit, playing dodge ball and just general bouncing around. I had a great time too! What an amIng workout! We plan to visit on a regular schedule. </div>Pink Slippershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15333269414351176573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19587543.post-26289912035906148252014-02-18T23:44:00.001-08:002014-02-18T23:44:04.390-08:00Rock and worship roadshow<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-8v_kUAcxXymMD2h8cHUVPxqiXQEpLFkEDYexAIbCOkF8TYrWmsZywZCUi3E2Z8xMlITNVlI6O0v0MUC8YdpOO2GEwKIWumgB4iu_yWkYrDpj5C_xOsZ3OMd20LONvnqeFfxE/s640/blogger-image-2046503641.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-8v_kUAcxXymMD2h8cHUVPxqiXQEpLFkEDYexAIbCOkF8TYrWmsZywZCUi3E2Z8xMlITNVlI6O0v0MUC8YdpOO2GEwKIWumgB4iu_yWkYrDpj5C_xOsZ3OMd20LONvnqeFfxE/s640/blogger-image-2046503641.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3F3LUitEEixK5pBd7p6bBUL_oGY1gzE5ET9OQN_Oz7iwTXsuhGd8TpsFBVXCh8Mr9OJuvI83RNHsf24o6j0tuLH8-cxs5MkSFeAsfO3C6a1z9lRGhtoPn1CuxqzA11nXK7KjA/s640/blogger-image--276397328.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3F3LUitEEixK5pBd7p6bBUL_oGY1gzE5ET9OQN_Oz7iwTXsuhGd8TpsFBVXCh8Mr9OJuvI83RNHsf24o6j0tuLH8-cxs5MkSFeAsfO3C6a1z9lRGhtoPn1CuxqzA11nXK7KjA/s640/blogger-image--276397328.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfPaXuHvii8gq523LYQW-Gyf880z2HqUv0wtOm-XS6g8haulf8zHwAMHkGffeu3rC3j7GXTfM60oc-PPBbG-lTKc9lpoSJf-RhcKUqWza-GuvhGODxnbQWkL10jsOtkFdd-Fg4/s640/blogger-image-30118124.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfPaXuHvii8gq523LYQW-Gyf880z2HqUv0wtOm-XS6g8haulf8zHwAMHkGffeu3rC3j7GXTfM60oc-PPBbG-lTKc9lpoSJf-RhcKUqWza-GuvhGODxnbQWkL10jsOtkFdd-Fg4/s640/blogger-image-30118124.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdaOERwS8qYuwnnzPIjyG_RvV2ObZHVofWwDQHcpXnsjT0gPQBNd81xJrvyx_DhSaG2Dd5BW5bH4PNensUPX2MHGwUX5j2C4MibFHdUZIVz_ylA5uplSMaAMhoKa9PRsbKfaXv/s640/blogger-image-136478795.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdaOERwS8qYuwnnzPIjyG_RvV2ObZHVofWwDQHcpXnsjT0gPQBNd81xJrvyx_DhSaG2Dd5BW5bH4PNensUPX2MHGwUX5j2C4MibFHdUZIVz_ylA5uplSMaAMhoKa9PRsbKfaXv/s640/blogger-image-136478795.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">What a memorable night!! We were blessed with a gift<i> </i>of some extra money, we decided to pool it together and buy some tickets to the rock and worship roadshow!! We had amazing seats, RIGHT UP FRONT!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We all had our favorites, mine being Third Day and I think the kids would easily be Skillet, maybe even Scott too. We made our way down to the Tacoma dome with plenty of time to look around at the vendors. We then got to our incredible seats and the fun began! The concert was fantastic, each musician and band brought something fun and different. Scott brought earplugs. We were all thankful for that! :) We were able to find several friends that came to the concert too and meet up for a quick hug and hello. The family got tshirts and a few other concert collectibles and we made our way home tired and happy. A very memorable family event. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Almost forgot to record the best part!! The kids went right up to the stage during Skillets performance, and they were high fived by John Cooper!! That last photo is of them looking at each other in excited shock after their high fives!! FANTASTIC MOMENT!! </div>Pink Slippershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15333269414351176573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19587543.post-65961834228553693622014-02-06T22:28:00.001-08:002014-02-06T22:28:17.698-08:00Hmmm....It's been far too long again. I love keeping up this little blog, not just to update family but because it keeps a wonderful sort of virtual scrapbook of our lives. Facebook has a way of doing that as well, but I prefer keeping our memories here. I love going back over time and see where we've been. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV_u8aUyohESKwjI1Jmr1UC8iRx3V3E-Wp8aUvDcsaDrEQ5qxIKPwpWIFLN-Hsl9FW6wjWWwD_rfUJRH35uqAboyKNOk-TMzTsyY1G0-WGze7dzGgfvsokJ8aVj3Ig8YladW8v/s640/blogger-image-1330986109.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV_u8aUyohESKwjI1Jmr1UC8iRx3V3E-Wp8aUvDcsaDrEQ5qxIKPwpWIFLN-Hsl9FW6wjWWwD_rfUJRH35uqAboyKNOk-TMzTsyY1G0-WGze7dzGgfvsokJ8aVj3Ig8YladW8v/s640/blogger-image-1330986109.jpg"></a></div>Most recently, Jordan's in college. He is involved in the running start program, praise God, he is getting his first two years of college paid for outside of books and some fees. What an incredible blessing. The above photo is how we often find Jordan, laptop, books, earbuds plugged in. He studies in the living room with us. We tried having him studying in his bedroom but that really didn't work for us. It felt like we were never together. Nobody liked that. So, this was our solution. Shaggy was watching a video of birds flying on Jordan's iPad, it was great fun and entertainment. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgIg-FjzeRovIATXKiqVCv2mt5I7u5ehyphenhyphen2F09z_EqZwIOokg7743Jx4dDCCgOwGGf0-NsIX8xNTYp_hAWSCM4fR8eTkPSDlQBFO3shdy4YK7ooWia9FxOwypChknJQSBPXse1t/s640/blogger-image-666848596.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgIg-FjzeRovIATXKiqVCv2mt5I7u5ehyphenhyphen2F09z_EqZwIOokg7743Jx4dDCCgOwGGf0-NsIX8xNTYp_hAWSCM4fR8eTkPSDlQBFO3shdy4YK7ooWia9FxOwypChknJQSBPXse1t/s640/blogger-image-666848596.jpg"></a></div>Atira has been enjoying a lot more time spent studying and pursuing new interests of her own. Above she is spending an afternoon ice skating, it was a fun day out with friends. She has also been in gymnastics for the last few months. She loves it! She's very good at it too, practices regularly at home and has made great improvements in a short amount of time. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6lFGpriAZwxa9RztCoPz4gvI66p_TibnavPy9JAX2QqdllQB84qwD15tn13EnHvWO7JV_iJIQhsQ7Mz_lye3eFoDE381dowwk79UGcGnsEokbHkBUcJ5tiW32Ccqm-e9tqIbe/s640/blogger-image--1149475806.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6lFGpriAZwxa9RztCoPz4gvI66p_TibnavPy9JAX2QqdllQB84qwD15tn13EnHvWO7JV_iJIQhsQ7Mz_lye3eFoDE381dowwk79UGcGnsEokbHkBUcJ5tiW32Ccqm-e9tqIbe/s640/blogger-image--1149475806.jpg"></a></div>As for Scott and I, we have had our own adventures. Scott has recently joined a gym and is working out regularly. We celebrated his birthday today too! He is working regularly as well. I have been schooling Atira, chauffeuring the kids to classes (Jordan jiujitsu, judo and college; Atira gymnastics, piano lessons and social engagements), I'm leading a meeting for codependants, I still lead a on e a month dance worship and we open our home twice a month to our home fellowship. We are busy, happy and doing well. God is at the center of our home and he has blessed us greatly. </div>Pink Slippershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15333269414351176573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19587543.post-86371799491341674022013-10-01T22:13:00.001-07:002013-10-01T22:13:16.902-07:00She won!!!<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnsui8LPjdRk6ktXAKr6cGFmpMWONO-pBqstaqGZsfaMmJw4u2fsrMNw8MzOfJbqs3N35UjPpKxpWGdeyYY1IqYsW71olHcF9sonKTsu0kwVfYlavmhmo5JJxeK-ckOjdxCYH-/s640/blogger-image-1178447600.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnsui8LPjdRk6ktXAKr6cGFmpMWONO-pBqstaqGZsfaMmJw4u2fsrMNw8MzOfJbqs3N35UjPpKxpWGdeyYY1IqYsW71olHcF9sonKTsu0kwVfYlavmhmo5JJxeK-ckOjdxCYH-/s640/blogger-image-1178447600.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Atira decided to enter the fair this year, which was not as easy as it may sound. We finally got it all figured out, got her entered and waited, wondering how she did until we could go see for ourselves. We finally made it to the day we were going to the fair, raced to the area she had her photo displayed in and SHE WON!! She won first place and she won best in class! She entered only one photo, of her doll, and it was a big winner. We are so very proud of her accomplishment!! Congratulations our talented daughter!! 💗</div>Pink Slippershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15333269414351176573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19587543.post-63525879305752520672013-10-01T22:09:00.001-07:002013-10-01T22:09:22.450-07:00He's a grown up?!?!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwjV02kmTCBE9EPUgSyGxBtdDV25CHKdRGWpnZLPh2wj2w0WY22k75euB7KHe9Lgw6N1N93prz7zExtKFsXal2PkL2Pama7kciSReBmh89WME_tY49tv_EGhh5zaWLh5UUpSr0/s640/blogger-image--1737104376.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwjV02kmTCBE9EPUgSyGxBtdDV25CHKdRGWpnZLPh2wj2w0WY22k75euB7KHe9Lgw6N1N93prz7zExtKFsXal2PkL2Pama7kciSReBmh89WME_tY49tv_EGhh5zaWLh5UUpSr0/s640/blogger-image--1737104376.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvRUnyxPwnOXG_-7MdHSsxX4lnHZKDFjUKGl6YIyAO06AozUurz6fMxHI0VnnQ3otpQgnadX4UPALCqIswtZ43SBRmkpzB_zoM6oNmoe7JzevGLO9arYIYJS0czSeSW4Tu3Y89/s640/blogger-image-2063049634.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvRUnyxPwnOXG_-7MdHSsxX4lnHZKDFjUKGl6YIyAO06AozUurz6fMxHI0VnnQ3otpQgnadX4UPALCqIswtZ43SBRmkpzB_zoM6oNmoe7JzevGLO9arYIYJS0czSeSW4Tu3Y89/s640/blogger-image-2063049634.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDvr-GJp7vqdZctxxo8FWSS0ze1sgq0KabJazcgGnWMeHQo4QXtQ3VNfSYt1nFZq9daO-JlJ2VbikyAs7RLZ0bxEgupU5T8a-R8X2gw6fFE_yTPT6vBCxLuPY-qMb6l2BY1jFj/s640/blogger-image--1920629419.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDvr-GJp7vqdZctxxo8FWSS0ze1sgq0KabJazcgGnWMeHQo4QXtQ3VNfSYt1nFZq9daO-JlJ2VbikyAs7RLZ0bxEgupU5T8a-R8X2gw6fFE_yTPT6vBCxLuPY-qMb6l2BY1jFj/s640/blogger-image--1920629419.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRQKo7N_rl6AEm096bu9lH69KQ3Ki09PhkpWHt3qIDBla7bfgu2ik0GGge2xtS5sDc-5i_fZRcJ51J3X9rZu_tewupxyFDfImQMH9ksbdir5Kh7gK1Rp8D-nDpiCS7lM9EazZS/s640/blogger-image--1397852687.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRQKo7N_rl6AEm096bu9lH69KQ3Ki09PhkpWHt3qIDBla7bfgu2ik0GGge2xtS5sDc-5i_fZRcJ51J3X9rZu_tewupxyFDfImQMH9ksbdir5Kh7gK1Rp8D-nDpiCS7lM9EazZS/s640/blogger-image--1397852687.jpg"></a></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDvr-GJp7vqdZctxxo8FWSS0ze1sgq0KabJazcgGnWMeHQo4QXtQ3VNfSYt1nFZq9daO-JlJ2VbikyAs7RLZ0bxEgupU5T8a-R8X2gw6fFE_yTPT6vBCxLuPY-qMb6l2BY1jFj/s640/blogger-image--1920629419.jpg"></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvRUnyxPwnOXG_-7MdHSsxX4lnHZKDFjUKGl6YIyAO06AozUurz6fMxHI0VnnQ3otpQgnadX4UPALCqIswtZ43SBRmkpzB_zoM6oNmoe7JzevGLO9arYIYJS0czSeSW4Tu3Y89/s640/blogger-image-2063049634.jpg"></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwjV02kmTCBE9EPUgSyGxBtdDV25CHKdRGWpnZLPh2wj2w0WY22k75euB7KHe9Lgw6N1N93prz7zExtKFsXal2PkL2Pama7kciSReBmh89WME_tY49tv_EGhh5zaWLh5UUpSr0/s640/blogger-image--1737104376.jpg"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It's hard to believe he is 18 already. These years have gone by so very quickly and I am so blessed and thankful I was there, full time to watch him grow into the amazing young man God created him to be. We are so very proud of him. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">For his 18th he decided he wanted a Dispicable Me party! Just love that! We made Twinkie minions and loaded them up onto a costco cake. He had som of his favorite foods, dairy free biscuits and gravy, steak and mashed potatoes and of course BBQ burgers, corn on the cob and chips. We had a houseful of folks to celebrate with us. It was a wonderful week! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Lord bless you Jordan as you journey on into the life God has for you. ❤️ </div>Pink Slippershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15333269414351176573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19587543.post-11655437612648851202013-08-17T10:55:00.001-07:002013-08-17T10:55:21.803-07:00Anniversary blessings.<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLqdB4Zjb7eegPPCjrZ8wP_0B22a54ACbUF2o1Sy3SZn3BGZMB-bk3Ze75nAOzj-tIW5_Q3CO6JOp5FK97Gg-MejJnKYtMvfh1IfYWerkZAmog1wYiXPUxb1TLo8xPWxejtvVo/s640/blogger-image-1479356171.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLqdB4Zjb7eegPPCjrZ8wP_0B22a54ACbUF2o1Sy3SZn3BGZMB-bk3Ze75nAOzj-tIW5_Q3CO6JOp5FK97Gg-MejJnKYtMvfh1IfYWerkZAmog1wYiXPUxb1TLo8xPWxejtvVo/s640/blogger-image-1479356171.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We finally got out for our anniversary celebration made possible by our amazing kids and my mom! Our family has blessed us. God has blessed us! We went away to a beautiful place in Granite Falls called Country Cedar Inn. Beautiful. Relaxing. Rejuvenating. We had a beautiful large room with floor to ceiling windows looking over the grounds filled with trees, flowers and wildlife. We woke up to birds singing, squirrels chirping. We came in on Friday afternoon and our car did not move until checkout on Sunday. We rested, napped, ate, played games (bananagrams!), read books and just in general enjoyed spending sometime together away. It had been years since we had had that kind of time and it was way overdo. We hope to go back to this place again, only months from now, not years. 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Today she and I headed off to the store, she has been looking at this beautiful pair of heels for sometime now and hoping we would give the OK for her very first pair. Daddy and I agreed, it was time and she was thrilled! Thankfully they had her size and she was in shoe love! They were quickly purchased and changed into as soon as possible! We had to run a few errands after so it gave her time to practice her skills at walking with a heel on. She did great and looked like such the lovely lady that she is. ❤</div>Pink Slippershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15333269414351176573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19587543.post-24200601227091183302013-07-23T10:36:00.001-07:002013-07-23T10:36:14.947-07:00Ice Caves<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Magnificent! Beautiful! Awe inspiring! Amazing! Gorgeous! Breathtaking! There are just not enough adjectives to describe the beauty of God's creation!We had the opportunity to join in on a hike up to the Big Four Ice Caves a few weeks back with a group of homeschoolers. It was just incredible. Apparently my mom tells me I had been up there once before, but I had no memory of that trip...but I highly doubt I will ever forget this one! What a lovely, easy hike with an incredible blessing when you reach the caves. Seeing the snow and ice forming these caves, feeling the temperature drop when you get near, incredible puffs of evaporation coming out of the mouth of one of the caves as the cold and warm air mingle. I am really looking forward to attending this one again. Atira, of course was in her element, being in creation is something she LOVES and looks forward to all the time. Sadly, Scott could not make it, this was a day hike and he was at work and Jordan had allergy issues he was dealing with so we felt it best he not make it worse. But one of these days when he is doing better, we are definitely going back!Pink Slippershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15333269414351176573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19587543.post-77232832722574511412013-07-23T10:29:00.001-07:002013-07-23T10:29:21.426-07:00Family portrait<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimjcRjp3YxlHNkq1MVjPO9Q2-jDcMVfoag10LhRxmQhjHWFFm8vjZPzcTpNFj9seB21I1fJUoPW9WnqU9h5AEK7doywUCgYnhxZulgLkpgrT7o2WV8aptO7Y97FrF-Snu7knlO/s640/blogger-image-1800547494.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimjcRjp3YxlHNkq1MVjPO9Q2-jDcMVfoag10LhRxmQhjHWFFm8vjZPzcTpNFj9seB21I1fJUoPW9WnqU9h5AEK7doywUCgYnhxZulgLkpgrT7o2WV8aptO7Y97FrF-Snu7knlO/s640/blogger-image-1800547494.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Thanks to my amazing cousin who also happens to be an amazing photographer, we finally have an updated family photo! Yahoo! This photo was taken at my Grampas wedding in June on the shore of Lake Union. I'm looking forward to printing, framing and hanging this up in our home. </div>Pink Slippershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15333269414351176573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19587543.post-51784286775164934492013-06-28T16:29:00.001-07:002013-06-28T20:29:24.550-07:00Super amazing blessed moments!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When we went to the American Girl store for Atiras birthday celebration we were told that there was a one day only release of Saige's new movie being shown in the theaters at the end of the month. Sadly, all of the tickets had been give away. The clerk recommended we try calling in and seeing if there were cancellations in the meantime. Which we did. Faithfully. There were not any cancellations. Last night Atira asked me if we could just go and see in person, which one of the operators recommended to us from AG. They were also having a celebration at the store that day because they were also releasing new items. I am so glad I said yes! We headed out nice and early so we could wait if need be for the first showing at 10:30AM, we said a prayer as we left. When we got there we were a little later than I had originally planned for, but not late for the movie, I was a little stressed. I then proceeded to make a wrong turn into the parking lot....I decided to just go with the flow. We ended up parking right by the theater, walked up the steps and saw the red carpet (literally) all laid out, with velvet ropes lining it. Off to the side was an American Girl wall for photos of all the celebs coming up (which would be US!) In addition there was a hot air balloon made out of balloons to have a photo done as well, which they even had a photographer there to shoot all these photos! We walked up to the sign in table, where two ladies were just going over a list they were holding. We explained our situation and this sweet lady just handed us tickets and a flyer with the biggest smile! We were stunned! Neither of us quite knew what to say and honestly I was not sure we were actually getting in. I finally came up with words and asked if we were in and she said YES! She told us they had JUST finished calculating the number of seats still available and we were IN! WHAT A MIRACLE! Atira nearly started crying and truthfully so did I! We were both so utterly surprised!<br />
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We entered the theater and were told we have tickets for popcorn, we headed up to concession, and were GIVEN each a popcorn, drink and candy! I was amazed as this is all FREE! We then went in and got ready for the movie. We found two seats together in a GREAT spot in the theater and the movie then began. Atira had seen a trailer and was not sure if she was going to like it as much as some of the other movies, as it turned out, it was great! We both really enjoyed it. Great story and message.<br />
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We headed out after lots of giggles, some sad moments and a few whispers between us. As we exited the theater there was AG staff waiting and giving away gift bags to all the girls! Atira received 2 posters, a Saige drawing pad, doll tshirt, doll popcorn, sticker, doll size tickets and the latest edition of AG magazine.<br />
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We then, of course, had to head over to the AG store and take in all the new release items. On our way we popped by the photo studio to pick up our prints(above). Atira takes pictures to update her blog of all the new items and reviews them for her followers. Once at the store they were giving away cupcakes! YUM! She had a quick snack and then we made our way through the store getting photos and some hands on checking out of the new merchandise! It was truly an amazing morning and afternoon with my girl.<br />
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I should add, all the time while we were gone, Jordan mowed the lawn twice because it was so long, emptied and refilled the dishwasher and put in laundry. What an incredible young man he is becoming! I brought him a slurpee when I got home. He deserved it! <br />
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(total side note, but I do believe I am STILL TALLER than she is in that photo of us against the AG wall, right?)<br />
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Our sweet baby girl is now 13! I can hardly believe that she has already reached this age. Truly, it feels like she was just born.....except she sleeps through the night which we all really appreciate! :) On her ACTUAL birthday day we headed out to where else? American Girl store! Grandma Sheila took us out for lunch and then we had a wonderful, leisurely time meandering through the store, touching everything, talking about everything and learning tons from one of the sales associates. Atira is pretty sure that some day she will work there! I really do believe it could be true!<br />
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We came home and that night she opened up her gift, which was a combined present from both sets of Grandparents and her mom, dad and brother. Our budding photographer received a camera! She was thrilled! She has taken many photos with her new gift and is loving every moment of it. If you would like to see some of her work, head on over here: <a href="http://take-a-pic.blogspot.com/">Atira's photography blog</a><br />
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The birthday princess chose to have a homemade dinner of hot dogs, corn on the cob, onion rings and watermelon. Topped off with ice cream for dessert. It was delicious. :)<br />
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Now on to the best part, her PARTAY! Atira chose to do an 80's themed birthday party which included a photo scavenger hunt. It really was an amazingly fun afternoon! We headed out fully dressed in 80's to our local grocery store to pick up a bouquet of flowers. These flowers were for giving away to people on the streets of Snohomish as we made our way through the town. While at Fred Meyer a few of the clerks came together and sang Atira Happy Birthday. It was a most fantastic start to our radical day!<br />
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We had many items on our list to take photos of one of which was "sitting on a wall".<br />
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I just thought this was too cool to not get a shot of! HOW FUN! They look like an 80's band!<br />
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"Reflection in a window"<br />
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"Having an argument" They decided to argue about how awesome their pony tails were. It was HILARIOUS. I should have videotaped it, it was that priceless.<br />
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"Sitting in one chair"<br />
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"Reading books" Ok, this one was hilarious to me. All these girls are homeschooled, so I was not too worried about taking this bunch into the library, I just told them they had to respect the rules and they were good. What got me was when one of them came up and said "what do I do if I find a book I want to take home?" HA! Only these girls would want to stay and actually look for more books to check out and take with us on our next stop!When it came to finding books most of them were quite discerning! They were not really even reading them, but they were looking through as if they would be! Cracked me up!<br />
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"Reading"<br />
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"Fell asleep reading"<br />
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"Silly"<br />
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"Fell asleep, again"<br />
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No 80's party would be complete without SLURPEES!! This was definitely a highlight!<br />
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A stop at the park with our slurpees. <br />
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Jumping, this was a really hard shot to do.<br />
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This is a huge rock in Snohomish where the local high school kids come and repaint with all kinds of different sayings. Atira has always wanted to go and see it. Today was a perfect day for a visit!<br />
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Wrapped up the day with swimming and a BBQ! The 80's menu consisted of nachos, corn dogs, watermelon, cheetos and candy. Lots of candies. <br />
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Grampa Curt literally took the words out of my mouth with this get up. Oh my word. He was wearing a mullet. It was AWESOME!<br />
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I will have to follow up this birthday post with all the pictures of her Photo Booth. That was such a great idea! The girls had a lot of fun with it! In the end, the day was filled with so much laughter, great friends and family and the very best memories. So blessed to have this amazing young lady in our lives! God is good to us!<br />
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Our homeschool co-op had a field trip to the zoo today! It was a wonderful day for an outing in Seattle. I don't say that very often as Seattle traffic is awful, but truthfully, today was wonderful! We had no traffic heading in and very little heading home.<br />
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We enjoyed the day with several other families, the mommies visited and the kids played and chatted. We explored many areas of the zoo, I think my favorite was probably the otters, they are just so cute. I also really enjoyed the flamingos. The kids had a blast hanging with their friends, and spending the day watching the wildlife. I'm thankful for sweet friends and families who make outings like these possible!<br />
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She told me it was one of her favorites. To put into practice all of their new skills, the girls organized and planned a tea party for us! What a wonderful job they did! I am so proud of them! They made up a menu, assigned tasks, chose colors and a theme. They made and handed out invitations and even had a game for us to play! It was truly a fantastic afternoon! The menu was wonderful! There were cucumber and cream cheese sandwiches, cut out in different size circles, chicken salad sandwiches, fruit salad, cupcakes, two kinds of cookies, scones, lemon curd, cream, of course tea and lemonade! The table was set beautifully and all the girls were dressed up and looked so lovely. It was a blessed afternoon. We have made some wonderfully sweet friends at co-op. </div>Pink Slippershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15333269414351176573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19587543.post-38145501425660310122013-05-27T10:01:00.003-07:002013-05-27T10:01:23.504-07:00Homeschooling truths<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I got to thinking about my last post. It was such fun to live and to write out a day in our homeschool. However, I thought that a follow up post was needed on some of the truths of homeschooling. While many of our days are much like my first post on the subject, some days are not always filled with fun and rosy moments. And some days are a mix of both good and not so good moments. Some days are filled with craziness, running around doing errands, cleaning, cooking etc. Then there are days when these chores must get done for an event and you end up with a mom much more like the one in the cartoon above. *grin* Some subjects are a lot more fun and easier to teach than others. I love reading literature with my children, I love learning about history with them. I am not a fan of MATH. I hate math. When it comes to teaching math I am not very good at it. I use curriculum that does the work for me. The catch comes when they have a question. The dreaded question. I hate the questions about math. >( And after my fit is over, I usually help them figure out the answer, or find someone who can. Thankfully we have people to go to when we have this kind of issue. People who know more about a subject than I do. I know when to turn to them and get help. I realize I cannot do it all and God has filled our lives with resources. </div>
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In addition to those kinds of issues there is burn out. It is very real and I do believe it affects all homeschool moms. The hardest time is usually after a break. The word "break" really should be a 4 letter word I think. ;) Breaks make it harder to get back into routine. Breaks make your realize you are really burned out sometimes! When I hit that wall, I usually can push through and give myself a deadline to accomplish, then we take a real break. Not the usual kind of break where we more or less had to abandon any normal schedule because of life so it was not an intentional break thus leaving me feel frustrated and burned out, not rejuvenated and ready to tackle life! (nice run on, right?) </div>
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Then there are just days when nobody is "clicking". Everything is a struggle. You sit there wondering if the words coming out of your mouth are intelligible or if you have been baptized in the spirit are now speaking in foreign tongues. They look at you as if everything you say is unheard of, incomprehensible, undo-able. Ugh. Thats when I assign reading assignments or a nice documentary. Or perhaps it is time for a mama time out and I head out the door for a long walk. It does a mama good. </div>
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Another thing about homeschooling, we all choose this path for a variety of reasons. Many are focused on time with their children, the ability to bring them up in their faith and avoiding the often misunderstood term of "socialization". No, we don't want our kids "socialized" in the public school system. Duh. We also feel we really can offer a much more well rounded education as well as foster a true of love of lifelong learning. The problem arises when we as the parents feel that we are being judged or graded for our choices. So often people will want to quiz our children, how smart they are, do they know this level of math, can they read yet? All too often I have felt the need for them to excel to make sure others know that I have done it "right" or a good job. I all too often lose my focus of why I chose to do this and I need a sharp reminder to keep me on track. My kids are fantastic, fun to be around, smart on many subjects including ones that don't come up on academic tests. They love God. I am blessed. I wish I did not have that feeling of failure if they don't measure up to their public school counterpart on a test that was created only to show what they don't know instead of the streams of information that they do know. I want to be rooted in the idea that God has led me through this wilderness and has shown me His way for my children to be educated. That should be enough. The public school part of me has a hard time letting go and renewing my mind that there is so much freedom in the homeschool world! </div>
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I share all of this because although I absolutely love homeschooling my kids, it is not always easy. It takes effort, it takes sacrifice, it take dedication and diligence to push through the hard times. Interestingly and as I often joke, I get smarter every year that I homeschool my kids. They teach me so much and I am forced to educate myself along the way, and not just in academics. In the really important things of life. I am thankful that my children are not only my students, but also my teachers. Together as a family, along with my husbands divine guidance in our homeschool choices, we are making this journey a memorable and family adventure. </div>
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If you have an interest in homeschooling, let me say this to you DO IT! It is SO worth it! It is worth the struggles and the joys and memories are irreplaceable! In my opinion there is no more worthwhile way of spending the years of child rearing than with your children, full time. If you have stumbled upon my blog and this particular post and have questions, email me! I am happy to help and be your cheerleader! We need support, encouragement and advice. All of us, the seasoned and the newbies! </div>
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To all my homeschool mommy friends. You are amazing gifts to me, each of you. Thank you for your support, love and encouragement on this crazy, less traveled road. </div>
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To our family who has always encouraged us and made us feel accepted by our choice. Thank you! What a gift! </div>
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And finally to my husband. I am blessed to have a husband and daddy who wants the best for his family and is willing to work hard, sacrifice vacations and cool cars (and so many other "things") so his children can be blessed with this amazing life. You are my treasure. ♥</div>
Pink Slippershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15333269414351176573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19587543.post-42859212035109688332013-05-22T20:30:00.001-07:002013-05-22T20:30:15.032-07:00Another moment to be shared today<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmpTElNq4BMAKEZWiSYKIK0M6tYOzvrMqxh2NzeY62tiVoE9d4WmlPo36d3ktejLE-Ta_sQXKXGCW-0nyO50GooNUO3nstQfvLRI3rIYCSAnjbwd65T7FtKY1cK7mqrUuKw3Dg/s640/blogger-image--1873589549.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmpTElNq4BMAKEZWiSYKIK0M6tYOzvrMqxh2NzeY62tiVoE9d4WmlPo36d3ktejLE-Ta_sQXKXGCW-0nyO50GooNUO3nstQfvLRI3rIYCSAnjbwd65T7FtKY1cK7mqrUuKw3Dg/s640/blogger-image--1873589549.jpg"></a></div>Atira was inspired to make chocolate cupcakes from scratch today. She and Jordan made a deal that if she made them he would be the clean up crew. So, completely by herself she made these marvelous creations! The kids said they were delicious and I can say the frosting ROCKS!! She had a great time with fancy frosting techniques an she is very proud of her drop lines! <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikbqxMzlC4cmJ-lmD5B0xRh8axtJXgkxUFBU6P2xEyBkY5tO9xi9w6pdjzZRHoWUp_ViM-UDtWeNoaZIFWwR0-C-49_GI8F6PxFVfEV3JixCefcDdP1XtNtaNtCwoSk2UjeUeP/s640/blogger-image--714680595.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikbqxMzlC4cmJ-lmD5B0xRh8axtJXgkxUFBU6P2xEyBkY5tO9xi9w6pdjzZRHoWUp_ViM-UDtWeNoaZIFWwR0-C-49_GI8F6PxFVfEV3JixCefcDdP1XtNtaNtCwoSk2UjeUeP/s640/blogger-image--714680595.jpg"></a></div>Pink Slippershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15333269414351176573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19587543.post-25977022980837647162013-05-22T20:18:00.000-07:002013-05-22T20:18:14.639-07:00Homeschooling in the momentWELCOME to a day in the life of our homeschool! Today was a busy day, as most homeschool days are. Today is also unique. Each day of our homeschool is. We have a general outline for our day, but it is also filled with spontaneity, and adventure! So, while this was today, not all days look just like it. Thankfully. How boring would that be?! This is a photo heavy post...so get a cup of tea and enjoy!
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This is how my day starts, I wake up usually around 7ish...lay in bed, praise and thank God for giving me another day to walk with Him. Then I usually check the cyberworld while my eyeballs pry themselves open and I wake up enough to get moving. Then it's time for tea. This is my current favorite tea; oolong pomegranate. YUM Hot water, 3 minutes steeping.....loveliness. It brings me joy. <br />
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Around 7:30-7:45 I begin the job of waking up the kids. Sometimes this is easy and other mornings not so much. As their publicly educated counterparts are standing out in the rain waiting for a schoolbus, they are whining and squawking that I want them to get up and join me in the living room....in their jammies.....with blankies....and pets. Sheesh. They have it rough. My heart breaks. So much so that some mornings instead of gentle back rubs and calls of good morning, I have been known to break out the shofar for a clarion call to utter and complete consciousness. It's pretty fantastic being a mom. :) After they have wandered around and found their place in the living room, we open our bibles and begin to study the word of God. I figure if nothing else gets done academically that day, we have always done what is most important "train them in the way they should go" and "teach them diligently". I always love this time of our homeschool day, my kids are pretty amazing and insightful human beings! <br />
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Shaggy of course, always gets in the middle of things. He LOVES to come and cuddle during our school time. Whenever a book is open there he is pushing his nose under it to get cozy. Pretty cool way to get educated. And if you will notice, our list of school supplies is not exactly run of the mill. While we use paper, books, pencils, pens etc, we have additional items that make our homeschool complete. Top of the list is our cozy couch, our pets, especially Gunner who Jordan uses as a pillow while reading. Blankets are a necessity for the first couple of hours of our day. How cool is that?<br />
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FOOD. Always food. They are hungry all the time. Except the very moment they wake up. Right after bible comes food, and usually within an hour they are hungry again. Our kitchen is a a VERY busy place, all. day. long. <br />
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Then begins the fun! The kids read. They read A LOT. They love it. They love it A LOT. :) You will find this exact scene often in my home, kids on a couch with blankies, books and pets. Happy place!<br />
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This is the other place we use all the time. Our dining room table. It
is generally covered in books, dishes and supplies. We are often found
frantically clearing a space to sit and eat dinner. There are many
nights we put on a fun show and sit in the living room when the table is
just too far gone. It's a good thing.<br />
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Why is my washer in here? Because it is a vital part of my day, which all takes place in my homeschool. Many mornings, after my quiet time and tea I am up and moving! I am starting a load of laundry soon after getting the kids up, cleaning up the kitchen if it was not cleaned up the night before *gasp!*, figuring out what's for dinner and what I need to do to make that happen. Writing up grocery lists, thinking about lunch and of course breakfast, checking the calendar to see whats on the agenda for the day. Texting hubby reminders or just to say I love you. Army, we've done more before 9AM than most people do all day, oh pshaw! We homeschool moms have planned out lifetimes before our pretty little eyes have even fluttered open in the morning! <br />
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I workout. Nearly every day of the week. I have been doing it since Atira was born nearly 13 years ago. I feel great when I workout, it lowers my stress, it helps me with some anxiety issues I deal with as well. It also gives me a break just when I need it to take good care of me. Most mornings this occurs in the later part of the morning, after bible, after food, and once I have them started on their days agenda. For the most part, Jordan really is in charge of his own days. I may have something in particular I want him to complete that day...but usually, he's now on his own. And starting in the fall, well, we will see how that changes things!<br />
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This is usually when I get to see the shower. That's my bathroom clock, this is always about the time I have completed my workout and am ready to get fixed up for the day!<br />
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Cuddles. An essential part of homeschool. I get to hug my kids ALL THE TIME! :)<br />
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Food - they are ALWAYS HUNGRY! Leftovers are a life saver for me. They make quick and easy lunches...they don't always want them, which I am OK with most of the time. But I am not a short order cook, so if you do not like what I am offering, you are free to make something else and clean up after yourself. I am having leftovers. <br />
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This is another REALLY COOL thing about homeschool! Siblings teaching one another! What a great way to solidify information in the mind, SHARE IT! Here Atira had a lesson on reducing fractions and I asked her to go out and share with her brother some of the neat tricks she had learned, instead of doing a worksheet! She loved it and Jordan was reminded of some neat tricks he had learned years ago! Not only that, but they are working together! ♥<br />
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Off we go! Our homeschool day often leads us, WARNING! My children get outside on a regular basis and you are about to see homeschool children (wait for it) SOCIALIZING! This may be shocking to some of my viewers, so please feel free to scroll down if this is overwhelming to your senses. hee hee. As I was saying, our homeschool day often leads us out on adventures! That is another amazing aspect of homeschooling! So, here we are on a dreary day headed out to the pool to meet up with friends. Here is another REALLY REALLY cool benefit of homeschool. When public school is in session, nobody is at the pool and other fun places. So you get to enjoy these experiences in peace! I feel spoiled. Then summer comes....<br />
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These photos are unedited proof of homeschool children socializing with other children, what I failed to capture was their incredible ability to also socialize with adults of all ages. Something you don't often see in many public school kids. Oh, the sarcasm. <br />
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And here is a happy mama socializing with one of her dearest friends! What a blessing I have to be able to take a couple of hours in the afternoon to catch up with this amazing woman! I am so thankful Scott makes it possible for me to be home and enjoy this kind of lifestyle. Amazing.<br />
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We return home for a bit more school, and of course Kayli must be close by her kids. Finishing up our day of academics. <br /><br />
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Atira has been studying about the Pilgrims and the Mayflower. She learned about hardtack and how they would eat it in the dark so they would not have to look at the maggots. Here she is mixing up her own batch, maggot free of course. <br />
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Here is the completed version. She thought they were quite tasty and they are VERY HARD! She is to leave them out for a few days and try them again. They should be much harder, perhaps she will try soaking them like they did on the Mayflower. <br />
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So, that is a typical homeschool day. After all of that, dad showed up, which I have to say no matter where we are in our day as soon as he is home, everything goes out the window. I always try to get things finished up before he arrives. Occasionally the kids do some of their reading or bible memorization in bed before they go off to sleep. Some days we blow every thing off and we head to snohomish for a walk along the water and cupcakes. Some days we head out to help a friend in need, or volunteer. Some days we talk to people who have lived history, or listen to a holocaust survivor tell their story. It is all apart of education, we are not locked into books and papers. I am so thankful for that. <br />
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<br />Pink Slippershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15333269414351176573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19587543.post-37236082142674702902013-05-19T09:03:00.001-07:002013-05-19T09:03:59.074-07:00Shavuot<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCbrWJADxtd2aShvLe8NLMJeN7chP7A32CHbAAQXuMeM1eTDPzJyuj3HSuu43EX80cUhtYYucaz4GSFqUeFcggV448cDf5LVEKvQyRBpakncInw8P-4aiin0N-aYTBbdrTzUZ5/s640/blogger-image--890064508.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCbrWJADxtd2aShvLe8NLMJeN7chP7A32CHbAAQXuMeM1eTDPzJyuj3HSuu43EX80cUhtYYucaz4GSFqUeFcggV448cDf5LVEKvQyRBpakncInw8P-4aiin0N-aYTBbdrTzUZ5/s640/blogger-image--890064508.jpg"></a></div>Today is the holy day known as Shavuot or Pentecost. We arrive at this day by counting off 50 days following The sabbath after Passover. It is a count up, not a countdown. It is a time of anticipation and remembrance. We remember the giving of the Torah to the Israelites at the base of Mt Sinai 3500 years ago, we also remember the giving of the Spirit of God on Shavuot 2000 years ago after Yeshuas ascension and promise to send The Comforter to us. At Sinai 3000 people died, years later 3000 were restored to God. We look forward and anticipate this season in remembrance of the greatness of our God. We remember His faithfulness, we remember His calendar, His appointed times. He has set this day as a special time to celebrate His goodness! Today we will gather with friends, share a meal, read scripture and play games. Last night after the sun set, we celebrated by talking about the significance of this day with our kids and giving them a present. They know they get a gift on Shavuot, it is a reminder to them that there was a promise made and the disciples anticipated this gift from the Master during this same timeframe 2000 years ago. This year we gave them each a siddur, a prayer book as well as a bunch of candy! It is a reminder to them that His feasts are a sweet time, His word is Sweet, as honey to the lips. It is an honor and blessing to remember this day and to proclaim it to the world! Happy Shavuot!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMJuRkSbG1F3IO8E3hsVrKtLZ-pUvuexz9ckg8P5NJwHW19DYz5ilwhhXIhnXng1JdR5BtyctbZjCNRnBaOviGA-FthG4ob3bQUn5kDmVDl0miqeKwYaYBdeo9F5Tz-syaXg6X/s640/blogger-image-970977955.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMJuRkSbG1F3IO8E3hsVrKtLZ-pUvuexz9ckg8P5NJwHW19DYz5ilwhhXIhnXng1JdR5BtyctbZjCNRnBaOviGA-FthG4ob3bQUn5kDmVDl0miqeKwYaYBdeo9F5Tz-syaXg6X/s640/blogger-image-970977955.jpg"></a></div>Pink Slippershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15333269414351176573noreply@blogger.com0