{Journal}

I have not written for awhile because I am having issues with loading pictures to this blog.  My hope is that I'll get it fixed this week and start putting pictures here regularly.  The intention for this blog is that it would become our family scrapbook and family journal, working toward that end. 
For today I'll just share a little about life here in our little family. 

In my life this week…

Our home is officially up for sale tomorrow.  We know we are so blessed here with friends and family, while we also look forward to this next step in our lives.  Our goal(s) are to buy a larger home (or adoption) and live on some acreage.  It has been a longtime dream of ours to grow a huge garden and raise some animals. 

In our homeschool this week…

We became members to a nice YMCA this month.  We're enjoying some classes their and swimming once a week. 
I started the kids in Rod and Staff English in Jan.  We were using Climbing to Good English.  I feel good about the change as I believe Rod and Staff will give them a better foundation for grammar and writing.  I also like how part of the lessons can be done orally.

Helpful homeschooling tips or advice to share…
Make time to just BE with your kids. Make time to play with them. Just have fun, laugh and be silly.  I'm talking to myself here.

Places we’re going and people we’re seeing…

We have some plans for having friends over this week.  Looking forward to our day in the "city" at the Y. 

My favorite thing this week was…

I am pretty excited to see our home for sale.Feels good to be clearing out.  I'm selling a lot of our books to clear out space.  Thinking about getting a Kindle.   
I enjoyed visiting with my neighbor.  
Seeing my daughter dive into writing.  I love seeing my kids following their interests. 

My kiddo’s favorite thing this week was…

I think it was going to church.  We are so thankful for this gift that we don't deserve.  :) 

Things I’m working on…

I'm cleaning the home today.  Each week I'm trying to be up by six and get three mile in on the treadmill before breakfast, which means I need to get to bed early.workingonthat.  Getting up earlier feels good and helps me get done what I'd like to in the mornings.