Archery

Morgan's First Archery Competition

On Saturday Morgan competed in a state archery tournament in Moberly. She won a second place ribbon in her division. She has been practising archery since the spring of 2008. This was Morgan's first archery competetion.

Why I Homeschool My Children

I have home schooled my children for the last 16 years because I am SELFISH. That may sound a little backwards to a world that encourages me to fulfill myself in a chosen career field. How could I possible be content being home all day long with "children"? I would be the first one to tell you I am not always content. I have joy because I know that I am doing what God called me to do but being content comes from being in that will and sometimes I just don't want to be. But I will leave that rabbit trail for now and continue on with the purpose of this post.

I am selfish in that I want to experience life lessons with my children that would not be possible if they were gone for 8 hours a day.
I want to hear them read their first word.
I want to see the light in their eyes when they understand something they have been puzzling over.
I want to be the one to help them when they are hurt or upset.
I want it to be my voice reading them a book.
I want to teach them to love their family ,despite their differences and thereby learn to accept others they will work and play with throughout their lives.
I want to see them develop as it happens and ponder what God has in His plans for them.
I want to know what they are eating for lunch and that they do eat it. lol

When Brittney and Jacob were very little I realized that someone was going to imprint their values on them and I wanted it to be me. My exact thought was: "Someone is going to brainwash them , it really should be me." And so I have been home for 22 years loving and hating the job I have chosen but glad everyday that I can be here making a difference in 8 lives and thereby all the lives they touch.

Zachary is 9!!!

Zachary had a birthday on the 8th. He had cake and presents following supper. Here are some pictures of the event.

It is nice to have older siblings who will help you/play with your new toys.

Funk

What is this funk I have fallen into. No, those aren't song lyrics. I feel like January has become the land of funk. I can't seem to get motivated. Everyone around me is snurly and snarky. Maybe it is holiday hangover. Whatever, there has to be a way out of here.

I have been trying to sneek in as many minutes of knitting and crocheting as possible. I have been seen escaping into bookland with my mp3 player.

This is a hat I made for Morgan.

Dianna