Weekly Song - Firm Foundation

 This has become a true favorite of mine.  It started when I heard Nate and some friends playing/singing it at our house.  Then, my guys did it at a worship night with their class from our co-op.  It is just such a great song!  Enjoy! 

Our weekly snapshot

 Here’s a look back at our week: 

On Saturday the boys went to a homeschool dance with a group of friends. 

Darryl and I went to a visitation for my friends mom on Sunday. 

Nate participated in an egg drop at the library. 

On Friday Josh, my mom, and I got to go to Averie’s tennis match! 

Weekly Menu - My Birthday Weekend!

 

Welcome to my birthday weekend!  I enjoy my birthday - I feel like I need to celebrate that I’ve earned another year!  

Friday - tonight is up in the air!  Darryl is going to his dads, Nate is going to a friends and Josh and I are going to see Averie’s tennis match. Everyone will eat and that’s all that matters 🤣

Saturday - birthday fun! 

Sunday - we are celebrating my birthday with my mom.  Burgers, fruit and dip, fresh cucumber pickles, and cowboys beans 

Monday - My birthday!  I plan on just enjoying my favorite things.  A breakfast pastry to enjoy; a BLT for lunch and, due to choir practice, a French bread pizza for dinner! 

Tuesday - shrimp and grits with cornbread 

Wednesday - youth group

Thursday - roast, noodles, and corn 

Weekly Song - You Lead Me

We never ended up seeing the movie "David" but I heard great things about it.  With that in mind, I hadn't heard this song by Lauren Daigle but came across it searching YouTube for new music.  Enjoy! 
 

Our weekly snapshot

 Here’s a look back at our week:

Josh and Nate helped paint a room at church.  This was to help pay for winter retreat - which was in Febt. 🤣

On Sunday Nate played guitar at another church for special music. 

Darryl and I went to his nieces house for a family Easter gathering.  They own an Elk farm do we got to meet the elk. 

While we were there, Josh, Nate, and their band led worship at youth group. 

We celebrated my dad’s birthday with ice cream. 

And then we had fun with a disco light. 🤪

Finally we ended the week with bowling! 

Weekly Menu

 

Here’s the plan for the coming week: 

Friday - I’d hoped we could  have a bonfire and burn some dead yard waste but it’s been raining for days so everything is wet! .  We are still having brats and Hot Dogs, chips and dip, and potatoe sakad though! 

Saturday - my guys are attending a hone school dance and Darryl and I are the drivers.  We are eating at a local restaurant with the teens. 

Sunday - We are still trying to have those Fajitas that I plan every Sunday 🤣

Monday - turkey breast, potatoes, stuffing and green beans 

Tuesday - grilled chicken,  souper rice, roasted zucchini and mushrooms

Wednesday- youth group

Thursday - pork tenderloin, sweet potatoes, and green beans 

A few of my Favorite things

 

I know I shared this photo in my weekly snapshot but I really enjoy breakfast at Panara Bread.  The soufflé and bagel are just such comfort foods.  I usually get this treat once a year - during Nate’s state testing! 

I love Dr. Pepper; I recently tried the “zero” version and feel like it tastes just like the original which makes me very happy! 

I love my new shower curtain.  I have a think for shower curtains and tablecloths.  They are fun, add character and whimsy and are easy to change! 

My favorite room spray! I spray this on my pillow and sheets every night. 

I’m not a big makeup girl but I absolutely adore this foundation brush! 

My daffodils are amazing.  They have lasted for weeks due to our weather.  

Weekly Song - There is Power

 I'm a pretty big Crowder fan.  I just really liked this performance of a great hymn.  It will not be for everyone - but I sure like it! 

Our weekly snapshot

 Here’s a look back at our week :

Sweet and Sassy Harley!  We love him so much. 

Easter Fun! 

On Wednesday we attended a funeral for a family friend.  We visited my dad’s spot and got lunch at our favorite Chinese place in my hometown. 

Josh and Nate’s band took some great photos last weekend. 

I got to treat myself to Panara early Friday morning while Nate had PSAT testing. 

Nate at testing. 

After testing Nate and I tried Canes Chicken.  It was “meh”. We both said we wouldn’t need to go again.  We ordered one meal and split it.  Basically we ordered everything on the menu 🤣. Chicken fingers, fries, coleslaw, and garlic bread.  

Weekly Menu

 

Friday - Teen game night 

Saturday- French toast, bacon, an sausage 

Sunday - out of town 

Monday - Turkey breast with potatoes and stuffing 

Tuesday - Meatball soup and French bread

Wednesday - youth group

Thursday - Amish baked chicken and butter noodles 

Homeschool Musings

 A friend of mine recently shared this simple quote on her Facebook page.  It resonated with but so did the rest of her  own words: 

When Darryl and I decided that homeschooling was the direction we wanted to go with our boys, my heart was in a similar place - I just wanted to be able to have the biggest impact on my boys.  Not only did I want to catch all of the lightbulb moments, I wanted to be the one to shape their lives and hearts to love Jesus.  I wanted their hearts to be kind and their lives full of joy.  No, every moment has not be easy but it has been worth it!  I'm trying to enjoy these last few years of school at home - watching them learn, grow, and mature is such a blessing and I don't ever want to take that for granted! 

Weekly Song - Three Days Later

 

First, I figure out how to insert videos in Blogger again since You Tube changed the way I used to do it!  

Secondly, this is a fairly new, upbeat song that is a great reminder of the "Three Days Later" - all of the hope we have comes from the fact that Jesus rose again! 

Our weekly snapshot

 Here’s a look back at our week :

Last Saturday Josh and Nate participated in a worship night as part of our co-op.  It was amazing . 

The rest of the week was busy but no photos!