Our Little Corner: The Bug

Sunday, August 19, 2007

The Bug

I'm in trouble. The bug has bitten me & it's now pursuing the children.

Look out it may get you next!

It's the 'Back to School' bug.

*big grin*

We went shopping for a few odds & ends yesterday including visiting just about every store in our county searching for THE backpack for our girls. After all that pounding of the pavement I ended up ordering them online. Figures, huh? Lol.

The girls are very satisfied with their selections & anxiously awaiting delivery. At first Dave & I were going to pick them out ourselves and surprise them. Though it would have been lots of fun I'm glad that we let them choose. Since we decided to go with quality - Jansport & L.L. Bean - they will have them for a long time & we want them to love them. I'm thrilled b/c I got all sorts of discounts & was able to get $20 off, free shipping & free monogramming on S.P.'s backpack saving a total of $32!!!!!!! I got a good price on Boo's backpack aswell
though I had to pay shipping on hers. If I add in the great price I found for E-boy's pack & the sale we found in Lancaster for Bugs' I think we did rather well. Hooray! Bugs will get his for his birthday but the rest will get them on our big "Not Back to School Day". *grin*

Boo's Backpack Sweet Pea's Backpack

After the kids went to bed I zipped down to the Dollar Tree & Big Lots. As I mentioned the bug has bitten me hard! Lol. I was extremely excited to find 'CARS' folders! I have been looking everywhere for these! My boys are going to hit the ceiling! I also found some 'Cars' & 'Thomas the Tank Engine' wall stickers at the Dollar Tree along with some fun school supplies for the girls. I have a couple more things to get for E-boy & I'm all set with the girls. I also want to pick up a few fun items for Bugs so that he doesn't feel left out. I can hardly wait until the first day of school & our treasure hunt!

For all you homeschoolers out there when is your first day of school?

1 comment:

MOMMY said...: Great backpacks!!! I have always had LL Bean backpacks and they last forever! Mine from junior high is still kicking around at my parents house! LOL

I am going out today so I need to check out the wall stickers! Nolan would love them!; Monday, August 20, 2007

SUMMERTIME 2012

2012

It was a year full of learning not only educational-wise but life lessons too. We have come to treasure those we love more than ever. Family time is to be savored and memories to be created and viewed as priceless. And our Lord is to be praised, trusted & loved.

We are enjoying our summer. It is full to overflowing with VBS volunteering & attending, Taekwondo, park playdates, gardening, Staycation, camp, birthday parties, visits from loved ones, adventures & day trips, friends, outdoor fun, swimming, summer treats, church & lots of trips to the library. It is wonderful to have some time to renew & relax.

OUR 12th YEAR

It is hard to believe we are in our 12th year of homeschooling. Where does the time go? It seems as if I should feel like an expert by now. But that's not the case. I learn more every year & always look forward to the opportunity to grow.

This year we have made some big changes. At first I was a little cautious wondering how we would handle this. But God has been amazingly gracious. We have made many new & wonderful friends. Even with cutting back our schedule is full to overflowing with fantastic & fun opportunities & experiences.

I look forward to seeing what more God has in store for us this year and sharing it with you, our friends & family.

Summer, Here We Come!

We are winding down our school year. We've finished our co-op studies & had our last classes of the year. AWANA is almost over as well as TKD. The spring soccer season is in full swing. Soon summer will be here. Swimming, park days, field trips, VBS, popsicles, gardening, bike rides & fun with friends are things we are all looking forward to. We will be doing some fun studies over the summer as well. Some we have already begun!
As always our days are full to the brim. Many like to comment that Dave & I have our hands full. I agree. Our hands & lives are full of fun, laughter, learning & growing. I wouldn't trade it for the world.

A New School Year

School has begun! It isn't officially fall here yet but our fall activities have started. We are now back in AWANA, Wednesday night groups, Sunday school, soccer, homeschool & 2 family learning co-ops. This week we have added Taekwando to our schedule. Yes, we are busy! On top it all off I am co-leading our large, church homeschool support group. We kicked off the new school year with a picnic. It was an amazing time & lots of fun was had though the weather tried it's best to ruin it. God prevailed!

This year we have a 9th grader (How did we get to high school already?), a 6th grader, a 3rd grader and one in Kindergarten. And don't forget our little toddler!!!! As many like to comment yes, we have our hands full. Our hands are full of blessings, of life and of love. Some days bring more challenges & tough times but through it all we grow stronger & closer.

Announcement *

She is here! Safe & sound & BEAUTIFUL! We are all wrapped around her little fingers. Our little princess arrived on
April 6 at 8:06a.m. by C-section. She surprised us all by weighing only 7lbs. 9oz. We had expected her to be at least 9lbs. based on the ultrasounds. She is also 19.5 inches long. A little peanut!
As you can see from some of her hospital photos she is already learning to accessorize. Lol. The nursery nurses at the hospital stuck a pink bow in her hair. I love it!
I will not be publishing her real name on my blog due to safety reasons, (just like I have done for my older children), but if you'd like to know feel free to email me privately and I'd be happy to share.