http://www.homeschool-diva.com Time is the only thing we own, and relationship is the only thing we can buy with it. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:52:10 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Okay people I am in a cold play phase. I don't know about you, but whenever I hear this song, I wanna worship. Isn't that what good art does? God is speaking and moving and using the arts to call out to a broken world. ... http://www.homeschool-diva.com/2008/07/04/good-stuff/ This fourth of July,Try this. Trust me I am a guac snob and typically make my own, but when there is lack of ripe avocados, and you gotta have it, you must give this a try. I found it by chance in our refrigerator section where the produce is kept ... http://www.homeschool-diva.com/2008/07/02/de-bezt/ He said it ever so casually. We were going to the beach for Kyle's baptism. I said, "Tonight we are going to the beach for Kyle's baptism." (and Jackson pipes in with "me too") The first time I was caught a bit off guard and blew it off. The second ... http://www.homeschool-diva.com/2008/07/01/me-too/ (Sorry, this is a bit long and I don't blame you if you skip it but it is my blog and my process so I write it my way. Live with it peeps!) Little did I know that when I started this thread on Homeschool Scheduling, I would end ... http://www.homeschool-diva.com/2008/06/29/homeschool-schedule-part-v/ (OK - who are we kidding here? I will get to the schedule when I get to it. If you haven't yet, read the other 3.) At the beginning of this year, we began preparing to go to Peru for 5 weeks. Through a combination of people giving ... http://www.homeschool-diva.com/2008/06/28/homeschool-schedule-part-iv/ I FREAKIN' LOVE THE NEW COLD PLAY ALBUM!!!!!!!!!! Husband home, grill goin' children dancin', music playin' wine flowin', it has been a lovely week. Sorry, more schedule stuff tomorrow. Peace to all music lovers this night~ http://www.homeschool-diva.com/2008/06/27/just-had-to-say/ (Read the other two people!) So, it was almost the minute we picked up the clue phone, said we missed it, asked for help, took responsibility for how we had gone wrong and were willing to make drastic changes in order to be obedient, the cloud began to lift. Mike ... http://www.homeschool-diva.com/2008/06/27/homeschool-schedule-part-iii/ (If you have not done so, please read my previous post. Or not, you can do what ever you want but this one will make a heck of a lot more sense if you do!) So when I finally came to grips with the idea of homeschooling, I realized ... http://www.homeschool-diva.com/2008/06/26/homeschool-schedule-part-deux/ I have had a few requests recently on how my typical home school day goes. The first thing I would like to say is that, nothing is typical in homeschooling. That is what is so great about it and what makes it equally as hard. I ... http://www.homeschool-diva.com/2008/06/25/homeschool-schedule-part-i/ Today Mike and I have been married 13 years. He has taken me away for a few days just the two of us. I highly recommend it for all you married couples out there with a few kids running around. We have been reflecting on who we are , ... http://www.homeschool-diva.com/2008/06/23/13-is-a-great-number/ Today I had a ton of fun taking some pictures of friends and their out of town family. When you are shooting this many people, you have to keep it fun and moving fast. Not to mention, the rain was eminent, so I was a shooting fool, yelling ... http://www.homeschool-diva.com/2008/06/19/you-get-by-with-a-little-help-from-your-friends/ Gardens are always in some state of growth, even when dormant, there are vital things happening to promote overall health to the garden. It is true that what you put into a garden, in the way of care, is directly proportional to what you get out of it. ... http://www.homeschool-diva.com/2008/06/19/mary-mary-quit-contrary-how-does-your-garden-grow/ for Chloe whenever I see a red hibiscus in bloom I think of our dear daughter. Yes, she loves them and is forever picking them, but that is not why I think of her. Her name means "blooming and verdant faith" I was praying for her one day, ... http://www.homeschool-diva.com/2008/06/15/negative-space/ This is a very dynamic time for me. That dreamy time before you are not really sleeping yet, but you are not really awake. It is when, I begin to let go of the day, and leave it with the Lord. I let go of last remaining remnants ... http://www.homeschool-diva.com/2008/06/14/just-before-sleep/ Journaling is one of my favorite things. I have journaled off and on since I was 18 years old. (It is interesting and kind of "trippy" to go back and read yourself as an 18 year old.) This blog is a simple form of my journaling. It ... http://www.homeschool-diva.com/2008/06/10/a-favorite-thing/ I was in major despair when one of my favorite groups, Nickle Creek disbanded.  But now, one of Nickle Creek's alums, Chris Thile has a new gig going and I am super happy.I do miss the female vibe, but I will get over it. Punch Brothers!  Check them out! Here is ... http://www.homeschool-diva.com/2008/06/08/yes/ I will send you a Star bucks coffee card if you know what that is without using Google to find it:-) I am working on that right now. OK I will save you the trouble and give it to you here. Trouble is, with my short lens, I don't seem to ... http://www.homeschool-diva.com/2008/06/05/got-bokeh/ Yes - today is the day! From steam to stern, I will call my little troops and myself into a cleaning battle.  With Daddy gone the past few days, the house has become less then tidy. Plan of attack. Jackson strip beds and sort laundry. Chloe help with unloading and loading dishwasher. Hudson - take ... http://www.homeschool-diva.com/2008/06/05/clean-sweep/ to follow Jesus. She was right. A few days after she turned 5, she felt big enough to do it. A few nights ago at the dinner table, we were talking about God, Jesus, heaven and other such mind blowing topics, especially for little guys. In the course of the ... http://www.homeschool-diva.com/2008/06/03/she-has-decided/ Yeap - I learned that from my Dad. When my brother was a new teenager, he was IN to football. He still is for that matter. My dad, not so much, but because my brother was in to it, so was he. It was something they could ... http://www.homeschool-diva.com/2008/06/01/be-interested-in-what-your-kids-like-even-if-you-dont-like-it-cuz-its-a-bridge-builder/