We had such a fun photo shoot with our friend from church over Thanksgiving. She did an amazing job with the kids and managing our big crew! I am so grateful we were able to do this, grateful for this family of mine, and grateful for a few spare days to rest and blog again (thanks to a sprained ankle!). You can see more photos here if interested.
2020 wasn't too bad for this guy! Despite world-wide upheaval and some other challenges, big boy is moving to the next level in his homeschool curriculum, Simply Classical. He accomplished so much and especially earns an A+ for perseverance, enthusiasm for learning, and starting to work independently with headphones. In addition, he listened to a combination of 45+ audiobooks and read-a-louds; his favorite author being a toss up between S.D. Smith and Ralph Moody. When asked his favorite part of homeschool, big boy replies, "I get to be with my family."
*If you are curious about Simply Classical, the following video is excellent. This curriculum has been such a blessing for us! You Belong! Homeschooling Struggling Students & Children with Special Needs Sending love and hugs from our family to yours.
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{Note: I wrote this last week. Thankfully, everyone is well & this week has been much better than the previous two. The kindergartner lost his first front tooth, baby cut his first tooth and - knock on wood - has slept through for three consecutive nights! What an amazing gift a full night of sleep is.} Spring fever usually hits us during the last week of February ... but the weather and our health hasn't cooperated! Thankful to enjoy the sunshine this week as outside temperatures went up and inside temperatures (fevers!) went down. Three little ones are (mercifully) sleeping away after a clingy week - a perfect opportunity to post a few pictures. Benefits to illness & teething: (1) extra baby snuggles (2) mama learns that the oldest two can do a pretty decent job of mopping the floor (hopefully it takes a while for the novelty to wear off) Happy first day of March to y'all ~KJ
One thing needful! This one treasure Teach me, Savior, to esteem; Other things may promise pleasure, But are never what they seem; They prove to be burdens that vex us and chafe us, And true lasting happiness never vouchsafe us; This one precious treasure, that all exceeds, Gives joy above measure and fills all my needs. Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary 182, verse 1 We sure enjoyed receiving Christmas cards and pictures from so many friends and family during the last month. Thank you for thinking of us! Since we didn't get a card sent out this year, I thought it would be fun to share some pictures. The highlight of the 2017 was the birth of baby #5 on August 7th at 11:20am. He arrived 4 days overdue, weighing 6 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Praise God for the gift of this new little life - and for the greater gift of eternal life, bought with His Son, Jesus.
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