Garden

We are going to try again this year for another garden. Last year, we got tons of wonderful corn and tomatoes, but everything else failed. We are trying a few things different this year including getting all of our seeds and plants from the co-op instead of Freds!!! HAHA The garden is a family affair and has something for everyone. Mommy wanted tomatoes, Daddy wanted corn and green beans, Sarah wanted canteloupe, and Michael Jr. wanted watermelons. Julia just wanted to be able to plant seeds which she did. Everyone lended (or lent??) a helping hand and I hope it continues. We will now pray for God's blessings on our little garden and hope to be able to share much of it!!!

Happy Birthday Julia

Well, my "baby" turned 3 Friday. What fun! She has been waiting on this for almost a year. She didn't really know what all of her bday was about last year. It seemed like right after her bday she started realizing what bdays were. But the bad thing for her was hers was almost a year away. Almost everyone she knew was having bdays all the time!!! When was hers going to be? Well, it finally happened. I think she had a great time. We just had family over, plus Hanna, for cake and presents. Of course the theme was princess. She got her own little princess cake all to herself. These little cakes are similar to the ones you get for babies first bday but better. Much cuter and cheaper. All you have to do is just get some cupcakes for everyone else! She got dresses, thumbalina movie, princess backpack, princess dolls, princess bedroom accessories, play makeup, and more! What a spoiled little girl. She learned how to hold up 3 fingers and tell her age. She doesn't always get the number right but her fingers always show 3. Thank you Lord for another year with my babies!

Just 3 belts away!

Lil' Michael received his Senior Brown belt Thursday night. He is now just 3 belts away from his Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. He started karate Feb 08 and has moved so fast over this past year! In about 6 months to a year he could very well be a black belt. His instructor has said that his form is excellent and expects to see great things as he gets older! Of course, he just probably wants more money, but hey, we think he is great no matter what! Who knows? Maybe one day, he will have his own Do Jo. Is that how you spell that?? :)

American Village

Wow. What a fun day. Thursday, Sarah, Hanna, Margie (Hanna's mom), Michael Jr. and I went to Montevallo to the American Village. We had a great time learning about the Revolution, America's declaration of independance, and eventually the constitution. The actors treat you like you are actually reliving this time period with them. You really felt like a Patriot upset with the "Redcoats" trying to govern us all the way over here in this new land! Actually I feel toward the IRS the way they felt toward the tax master then! It was very strange how similar it is today to the way it was then! We got to tour the village and then have a picnic with all of our homeschool friends. Where was Julia??? I left her for the day with a babysitter!!! Actually she is our normal babysitter the few times we have had one. "Aunt Cathy" also keeps another little girl Morgan who is 4. So from 7:00 am that morning until about 3:30 pm I felt almost like a working mother. I guess because I was out during the daytime and actually had a paid babysitter. That was weird but also a relief because I was able to totally focus on Sarah, Michael, and our field trip. Plus, I knew that Julia was very well taken care of!! Thank you Aunt Cathy and Miss Ashley. :)

Feeding the Ducks!

We went behind the Gadsden Mall yesterday and fed the ducks. There is a bird sanctuary and a 2 mile walking trail back there. It is really beautiful back there. Not to mention, there are hundreds of ducks and geese. Take a huge bag of popcorn and you will have a blast.

Alabama History Historical Figures Presentation

My Alabama History Class did their historical figures presentations. Here are a few of the students. From bottom up are : Matthew Jensen as Hank Aaron; Keaton Rodgers as Helen Keller; Jeremiah Jones as Bobby Allison; Meagan Godsey as Taylor Hicks; Hanna Fowler talking about the group Alabama; Eric Shotts talking about Mr. Pulium; and Sarah Lavender as Emma Sansom; Amy Carlson speaking on Taylor Hicks. The kids did great. I hope the high schoolers do as well.

Quilting a Potholder

What is wrong with me??? I am trying to learn to quilt. Okay. I am starting with a potholder, but hey that's a start! I have got to finish the potholder in the picture. I still have to add the lavender trim around it and add the loop. After I do the potholders, I am going to ... hold your breath ... attempt to make a queen size quilt for my bed! Where did that come from?? Sarah is taking quilting in co-op class and I have been helping her with some of her homework. It was fun. My grandmother who has lived with my parents since I was 2 or 3 was like a sibling. We slept in the same bed together and everything. She quilted her whole life. When you thought of Grandma Polly ... you thought of quilting. She made beautiful quilts and lots and lots of baby quilts. Anyway, I should have spent more time and tried to learn from her and my mom but you know how it is when you are a kid. Anyway, I am going to take a turn at it and see how it comes out. Between my mom, Sarah's teacher, my quilting magazine, and the internet I might at least get it together whether it looks great or not.