Trying To Look Like Jesus

The blessings have been poaring in as of late.  With school just around the corner, we still needed some big ticket items besides the books. What do you do when you need a microscope and forensic science kit? Pray of course! Being on one income is challenging but it's also a good chance to see God work. My mother in law stopped by unexpectedly last week and asked if there was anything else I needed for school.  They had already purchased school supplies for us and Lily will be going to camp because of her generosity.  Here's the kicker.  Her husband offered to buy our microscope and science kit for us.  Hello! Blessings!! On a different note, today I heard from an old, dear friend.  She's the kind of friend that after you lose touch for so long, you still wonder if they're doing alright.  The kind of friend you hope to some day reconnect with again.  And oddly enough, the Lord had been putting her on my heart lately, alot! ...

Usually we school year round, but this year I decided we need a summer break.  But now the time is near and I'm getting excited! The books are just about purchased, my mother-in-laws husband just footed the bill for our new microscope and science kit (can't wait to play, I mean see, the microscope;) and they kindly bought some school supplies we needed as well.  I love to see the Lord use people around us to bless our homeschool. This year with all the books I sold, I barely had any out of pocket expenses for school.  I'm praying this is going to be a  really good year.  Especially with it being Brooke's senior year, I want it to be special and memorable for her.   I'm really excited to see how this year is going to go!

This made me laugh so hard! So the past couple days have been slow.  It's been so hot these days, too hot to go out and do anything, so basically we've been watching way too much tv and doing a whole lot of nothing special! We usually homeschool all year long but it was too much work, not enough play. Now its the opposite and I'm GOING CRAZY!  I know there's a balance here, but I'm having a hard time finding it.  Noah was so tired of being on the computer, when I asked if he wanted to play some board games, I got a resounding "YES!".   We are enjoying the down time but even Brooke asked if I had her books yet because she's thinking about doing school to keep her busy.  Luckily....... I do have her books;) Anyway, pretty soon we'll be in full swing with school, so ya know what? I'm gonna enjoy laying on the couch for hours at a time and just getting up to eat or play games with the kids.  Who am I kidding, the kids can come to me!! H...

It seems each year the fireworks show grow bigger and bigger.  The kids who aren't crying because of the  noise really enjoy it, but I think the men love it the most:)  This year my brother in law and his family came with their newborn, (which I hogged, sorry) and I think they really enjoyed themselves.  We've been praying for them hoping that the saving grace of Jesus will draw their hearts.  We love it when unsaved family comes over during parties so they can see not only are we normal but we can have a really fun time without getting drunk or something! Anyway here are some pics of our fun day! I hope everyone had a good time and we can do it again next year!