We Finished the 1800's

We've been doing a History Co-op for the last five years.  

The group has changed in shape and size over the years.  

We started out studying ancient history,

(Bible times, ancient Greece and Rome)

then we moved on to Medieval Times.

We then moved on to a year of the Renaissance and the Reformation.

Last year was World History during the 1700's.

This year we finished the 1800's.

A Victorian Tea

 Connor's Monet inspired painting.

Sarah's Monet inspired watercolor of a Jackson scene.

Next year...........you guessed it.......1900's!

Birthdays and Promotion Night

June is always a busy month!  

We start with Paul's birthday.

(Livi is dressed as a cowboy, fairy, bunny, ladybug-riding, princess!)

Next, its Promotion Night.

Before the big night, still at home.

Sarah promoting to the 9th grade!

Connor will be a senior next year!

Linda and Tim graduating Shealee!

Then Christopher's birthday.

Our baby boy is 21!  Celebrating with sushi.

Father's Day and our Anniversary are still to come........

Hello Neglected Blog

I know.............its been way too long since I have posted!  February to now seems like a blur.  Now that summer is just around the corner, I feel like I can breathe.

Here's a glimpse of what we've been up to.

Connor finished up Mock Trial.  

He did a great job as a prosecuting attorney.  His team went undefeated in the county competition.

Another great season of basketball finished up with a long weekend of games at the

California Home School Sports

March Gladness Tournament.

Sarah's team got second place in their division!

Connor got his driver's license...........

Paul's uncle and aunt joined us for Easter.

Livi and I are finishing up our Parent Toddler class.

Christopher finished up another semester of school and I love that he still likes to play with 

his brother and sisters.

So that's the last several months in one post.  I'll try to stay caught up from here on out.........

Chinese New Year

Our first real celebration this year.  

We were too busy with surgeries last year during the new year.

It was fun to put up all the decorations that we brought home with us from China.

I even did the cooking.

I forgot to pull out the camera while we eating, but I got a few pictures before our guests arrived.

The Adult Table

The Kid Table

A Certain Little Girl Has Sparkles In Her Ears

Livi notices everything.  And, she really likes to be matching with Momma and Sarah.

So, it came as no surprise when she was gesturing that she wanted earrings.  

I told her that it would be an "ouchie" and that she needed to ask Daddy.  She went right to Paul, said, "eering," and pointed to each ear and said, "ouch, ouch."

He knew exactly what she was asking for.  

A couple of days later.....

Christmas 2010

Lots of celebrating this year.

Auntie Pam, Uncle Markus, Nickolas, and Julia arrived from Zurich on Tuesday.

Quinn arrived home on Wednesday.

Thursday night we saw 

"A Christmas Carol" at the Glendale Centre Theater.

Friday night was the 

Feast of Seven Fishes and Christmas Eve service at the barn.

Christmas morning at home.

Christmas dinner at Grandma and Grandpa's.

So thankful for the time that we had with family.  

Thank you Jesus -- for giving us cause to celebrate!!

Help us to love you and love others.

A Little Night Music

Sarah has wanted to have a caroling party for years.  

Trouble is that she usually thinks to asks about having it in mid-December. 

Kinda hard to plan it then.....

This year she had the invitations all made out in September!!

Ten girls singing sweetly through the neighborhood in beautiful harmony.  

Celebrating and sharing their excitement of their Savior's birth.  

It was a blessing for all!