American Revolution Unit

Wednesday July 4th 2007

Here is a picture from last homeschool year of our co-op reenacting the American Revolution. Was that a big undertaking. The kids and I learned so much about the foundation of our country. The bloodshed and sacrifices our forefathers went through. Images of the Iraq war today spark the realities of war. Our brave soldiers who give so much of themselves for the love of our country. Meanwhile protests within American opposing the war. It saddens me... Talk about pulling and putting a time table on the war is utterly ridiculous. If this was the same mentality back when our country was formed I really don't think America wouldn't have had a chance. So as you celebrate around the pool this 4th of July take time out to reflect and read about our nations birth. It's so important that we as a nation learn the mistakes, efforts and successes of our the past to help us grow in the future.

Happy 4th of July!!!

Happy 4th of July

Wednesday July 4th, 2007

Here is a picture of our family from last year. Every year our family attends a Fourth of July parade near a local city. The kids enjoy it for the candy that is thrown in the street during the parade. Today was the same the length of the parade seemed shorter this year and it had more military type vehicles in it as I had remembered since last year. We still enjoyed it very much and look forward to it once again next year. If I have time later today I will post another picture to help get you into the spirit on this Fourh of July.

Change of Plans

July 3, 2007


Our home this summer has been very busy. Every summer I tend to do the same thing each year. I make a mental list of projects I hope to accomplish. It's a sort of wish list. It never really gets fully accomplished. I always have big aspirations. This year however the Lord has decided something else for me instead this year. Let me explain, aside from our numerous party/ family gatherings and the kids summer stuff we have been taking care of my Dad. He is recovering from major surgery. He will be staying with us a few weeks this summer. It is has its challenges and blessings too. The kids are enjoying it tremendously. Chip loves to share baseball stories. Coco loves to help pamper him and Baba just enjoys seeing him.

I can see the Lords hand in all of this I'm enjoying the time with my Dad and the kids are learning to be a real servant and to be more self sufficient too.

So in between meals and clean up I have been attempting to catch up on my scrapbooking. I am several years behind but hey I figure one has to start somewhere!

I'm off to tackle the pile of pictures.

Tootles,
Amy