I can't believe that this day finally came... it came so quick it seemed. I remember talking with Micah about her future life then on July 4th, Brett proposed! Time has passed quickly since then! Much planning and organizing had to happen to make this special day go smoothly. And I think it did! May the Lord bless this couple!
Yesterday I spent most of work running errands. This is why I love my job, it consisted of me stopping and ordering some treats for tomorrow. Plus my boss is super awesome and treated me to this yummy cupcake.
Today I get to spend sometime doing two things I love to do... talk about social media and eating cupcakes. Here are the cupcake toppers I made for today's talk with OKWU.edu Board Spouses:
It was a fun time of sharing some do's and don'ts of Social Media and tip and tricks to make life a little easier. We only covered my four favorite SM platforms twitter, facebook, instagram, and PINTEREST. If you have been to my blog at all, you know I love pinterest! I don't see how anyone can't but help to fall in love with it!
Here is a schedule of how we went over our Memory Work Today: Week #6 Tuesday October 9th:
Timeline: We do
as a group downstairs. Sing song and do
motions. Proof: Mom's
(and any older sisters that are around) will proof for me. Art Project:
History: Sing Song on CD. Motions that I made up.
Geography: Lg map, Sm map, Trace on map location. English: Recite new
Preps and Learn Motions, Latin: Fill in Chart and use Visuals while
singing song. Math: Say, Sing song on CD. Science: Vertebrates
Presentations
and Snacks: is over Story Telling. The skill we will be working on is knowing our material really well. Practice your presentation for your family or friends. Remember to keep your presentation to 2.5 mins. See if you can do your presentation without your note cards. (Extra tickets will be awarded for knowing your speech!) Review:
Speed Math - Jeopardy Test StyleScience Project: Naked Egg & Shrinking Egg
I'm praying for each one of you and look forward to
seeing you in two weeks, Week #7! Enjoy Fall Break!
Thursday night Pastor and I enjoyed an amazing dinner at OKWU.edu, with speaker Dr. John Maxwell. We were accompanied by great friends and our bosses. It was a lovely evening. The food was amazing. My University did awesome in service and Dr. Piper was eloquent as always.
Dr. John Maxwell spoke on leadership. He reiterated what Pastor and I believe to be as great leadership, that it hangs on relationships. Everything rises and falls with leadership. The good, bad and the ugly. So to accomplish our goal in this life, we must posses good leadership qualities. I pray that Pastor and I are leading to the best of our ability with the blessing from God.
On Tuesday of this week, Maxwell's 73rd book came out, 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth. I can't wait to read it. Click the book to purchase your own copy and read it with me.
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Here is an exciting word from John Maxwell:
On Tuesday, October 9, at 7:30pm across all US timezones, I'm sharing a webcast on The 15 Laws. In it, you’ll receive an overview of the content in the book, along with my additional insights. And best of all, it’s FREE. All you have to do is sign up by clicking the banner below. You’ll receive information about accessing the webcast from where you are. I hope you’ll join me.
Pastor and I looking oh so sharp! You know, when you feel like you look pretty, nothing else really matters... Except when your husband tells you, you do.
Here is a pic to my pretty program I made for the dinner. It was awesome to see my stamp on the evening.
The girls and I! We all looked so cute and had a great night! I love being around these girls.
So what is your opinion of leadership? Do you think everything rises and falls on leadership? Or do you believe things just happen the way they were meant to happen? I would love to here your thoughts! So please share.
I so can't believe we are into week #5!!! And it is crazy that I myself know all the past week's memory work. All the amazement can go right to God, because it is a miracle that I am remembering these things! #lifelonglearningisawesome And whats even more amazing is that my little girls are picking it up so well. Now we seem to have trouble when it comes time to proof... many of us do. But I remember that my girlies are young and in due time confidence will come! And so will knowledge! Praise the Lord for His faithfulness!
New folders for the kids! Thanks to an awesome generous mama in our class! Thanks Mrs. D!
Here is a schedule of how we went over our Memory Work Today: Week #5
Tuesday October 2nd:
Timeline: We do as a group
downstairs. Sing song and do
motions. Proof: Mom's (and any older sisters that are around) will
proof for me. Art Project: Drawing Perspective History: Sing Song on CD. Motions that I made up. Geography:
Lg map, Sm map, Trace on map location. English: Recite new Preps and Learn Motions, Latin: Fill in Chart and
use Visuals while singing song. Math: Say, Sing song on CD. Science:
Invertebrates
Presentations and
Snacks: This week's presentation is over "teaching". The students get to be the teacher and help us learn something. The skill to work on is speaking loud enough for everyone to hear you and use good expression.
Review: Jeopardy Science Project: Trick Your Tongue
Next week Presentations is over Story Telling. The skill we will be working on is knowing our material really well. Practice your presentation for your family or friends. Remember to keep your presentation to 2.5 mins. See if you can do your presentation without your note cards. (Extra tickets will be awarded for knowing your speech!)
I'm praying for each one of you and look forward to next
week, Week #6! The Kids will get to redeem their tickets next Tuesday!!!
Every year it is a tradition. When the summer is slipping away and cool nights of fall sneak in, you know it's time for the Tulsa State Fair.
This year we went visited the fair for the 3rd year in a row (ever since they came into our lives) with Nana Barbara, Papa Ron and Tasha. We walked, we ate, we looked, we ate, we rode, we ate... it was a great night!
Week #4 Tuesday Sept 15th: Here is a schedule of how we went over our Memory Work Today:
Timeline: We do as a group downstairs. Sing song and do motions.
Proof: Mom's (and any older sisters that are around) will proof for me.
Art Project: Abstract Art - Need mom's help cutting stuff out for me... pretty please!
History: Sing Song on CD. Motions.
Geography: Lg map, Sm map, Trace on map location.
English: Recite new Preps and Learn Motions,
Latin: Fill in Chart and use Visuals while singing song.
Math: Say, Sing song on CD. *Sparkle*
Science: Plant Cell: Visual and Motions
Review and Snack:
Presentations and Snacks:Presentation is over Geography. We are going to be working on our pace.
Science Project: Tangled and Pollution
Next week Presentations is over "teaching". The students get to be the tacher and help us learn something. The skill to work on is speaking loud enough for everyone to hear you and use good expression.
Please Remember I need your help with prizes for Week 6 when the students redeem their tickets. Some families have already purchased some, thank you! I need each family to purchase at least 12 small prizes to go into the treasure chest. These need to be cheap, I'm thinking Dollar Tree items here! If you could be purchasing those and bring them next week, Week 5, Tuesday October 2nd, that would greatly help me out! Thank you for your help in this again!!!
I'm praying for each one of you and look forward to next week, Week #5!
Week #3 Tuesday Sept 18th: Here is a schedule of how we went
over our Memory Work Today:
Timeline: We do as a group downstairs. Sing song and do motions.
Proof
Art Project: Upside Down Images
History: Name Gods, Sing Song on CD. Tap Hands on Table Left=Greek
Right=Roman Geography: Lg map, Sm map, Trace on map location. English:
Recite new Preps and Learn
Motions, Latin: Fill in Chart & Visuals Math: Say, Sing song on CD.
*Sparkle* Science: Anmial Cell & Visual
Review and Snack:
Presentations: Biograpghy - Working on controlling our bodies.
Science Project: Blending; and Ground Temperature
Next week Presentation is over Geography in topic and the students need to
focus on controlling their pace during their presentation. They need to try to make it to 2.5 mins with 30 secs of questions.
Please
Remember I need your help with prizes for
Week 6 when the students redeem their tickets. Some families have already
purchased some, thank you! I need each family to purchase at least 12 small
prizes to go into the treasure chest. These need to be cheap, I'm thinking
Dollar Tree items here! If you could be purchasing those and bring them on Week
5, Tuesday October 2nd, that would greatly help me out! Thank you for your help
in this again.
Remember Week 4 is Potluck Day for Lunch... or as I found a new name for it "Assorted Blessings" ... (I don't like the word luck... I have a Beth Moore study to thank for that! )
I'm praying for each one of you and look forward to next week, Week #4!
Here is a schedule of how we went over our Memory Work Today: Tuesday Sept 11th: CC Community
Day, Week 2
Timeline: We do as a group downstairs. Sing song and do motions.
Art Project: Mirror Images , Try this fun project
Science Project: Telegraph Lines and Belly Up
History: Recite sentence. Listen to song on CD. Learn motions.
Geography: Lg map, Sm map, Trace on map location. "Travel"
English: Recite new Preps and Learn Motions,
Latin: Move Forward with the class. *Sparkle*
Math: Say, Sing song on CD. *Sparkle*... cause they wanted to play again
Science: Using this visual. Which was wrong... So we did Board Wars as team and individuals.
Proof and Snack
Presentations: Show and Tell. Working on Introduction and Conclusion
Review: ... just didn't get to it. =(
It seemed that today's proofing was extra long since it was our first time to try it. So next week hopefully my mommas can help out and knock through this part. I also plan on proofing the first 30Min's instead of doing art first, to get the proofing behind us! But all of the students did great on their proofing and all got their stickers for their folder!
Next week Presentation is Biographic in topic and the students need to focus on controlling their bodies during their presentation.
Please Remember I need your help with prizes for Week 6 when the students redeem their tickets. Some families have already purchased some, thank you! I need each family to purchase at least 12 small prizes to go into the treasure chest. These need to be cheap, I'm thinking Dollar Tree items here! If you could be purchasing those and bring them on Week 5, Tuesday October 2nd, that would greatly help me out! Thank you for your help in this again.
I'm praying for each one of you and look forward to next week, Week #3!
Here is a schedule of how we went over
our Memory Work Today:
Timeline: We do as a group downstairs. Sing song and do motions.
Art Project: OiLs - Do this name activity with the class.
Science Project: Beans
History: Recite sentence. Listen to song on CD. Learn motions.
Geography: Lg map, Sm map, Trace on map location. "Travel" with gum.
English: Recite the sentence. Erase words.
Latin: Back'n'forth with the class.
Math: Say, Sing song on CD.
Science: Using this visual.
Proof and Snack
Presentations: Impromptu - Tell me about your homeschool.
Review: We did board wars, paired up, shuffled, Sing Songs, Motions
Next week Presentation is
Show and Tell. The students need to focus on eye contact
during their presentation.
I need your help with prizes for Week 6 when the
students redeem their tickets. I need each family to purchase at least 12 small prizes to go into the
treasure chest. These need to be cheap, I'm thinking Dollar Tree items here! If
you could be purchasing those and bring them on Week 5, Tuesday October 2nd,
that would greatly help me out! Thank you for your help in this
again.
Next Week is Pizza, so if you would like to order a pizza for $7, let Cindy know!
I'm praying for each one of you and look forward to next
week, Week #2!
Find out what we are doing this week in our life, ministry and homeschool. Week 36 and CC C1|W1
* I'll be updating our schedule throughout the week.
Monday Sept 3rd:
Labor day, enjoy the day with our little family.
Nothing planned except getting every thing start our first day of CC for the 2012-2013 school year!
We did have our friends Micah and Brett over for dinner and to watch a college football game.
Tuesday Sept 4th: CC Community
Day
Bible: Bible Devo with mom It just didn't happen =(
Off to CC and Here is what we did today:
Timeline: We do as a group downstairs. Sing song and do motions.
Art Project: OiLs - Do this name activity with the class.
Science Project: Beans
History: Recite sentence. Listen to song on CD. Learn motions.
Geography: Lg map, Sm map, Trace on map location. "Travel" with gum.
English: Recite the sentence. Erase words.
Latin: Back'n'forth with the class. Possible motions to learn.
Math: Say, Sing song on CD.
Science: Using this visual.
Proof and Snack
Presentations: Impromptu - Tell me about your homeschool.
Find my classes presentation schedule here.
Review: We did board wars, paired up, shuffled, Sing Songs, Motions
Lunch: Livy and I shared a bagel with cream cheese from Starbucks. Yum! However after CC was over we went to pick up daddy and Emma and the church and go eat some Senior Salsas. Supplemental work at cc in the afternoon We didn't get to do this today since Emma got sick. =(
No more
learning for the day, just play!... and naps =)
MiKayla has softball games at 5:30pm and 7:00pm in Dewey at the Highschool, try to make those! We made the second game, which she doesn't play in =( but had a great time talking with the Miller's.
Wednesday Sept 5th: CBS Day
Off to CBS where we will get our Bible Time in.
Lunch: Lot-A-Burger... Yum!
15 mins
on:
History: Print these maps and color
Print off some of these doll clothes for the girls to play with.
Geography and Timeline: Sing song and do motions.
Trace on map location. Travel with skittles. Random video the girls will love.
Make these passports to start off the year.
English (Reading and
Spelling):
Recite the sentence.
Watch the video about preps and try to learn some motions.
Latin:
Math:
Science: Fill in this paper puzzle.
Art: OiLs - Owl Art try to do on 4x6 to include in our project life scrapbook.
Now get ready for
church tonight.
Let girls watch Ten Commandments online while we get ready for church.
Church:
Then Family Fun Day! Would love to try to make it to the Tulsa Zoo today.
Dinner: So I surprised Daddy with dinner at Brett and Micah's and some new friends! He though everyone was just there to eat. But he was the guest of honor =)
Planning on going to the Bartlesville Bruins first Home Football Game tonight!
Saturday Sept 8th: Mark's 28th Birthday
Bible:
History: Another Ten Commandment Song "boogie"
Geography and Timeline:
English (Reading and Spelling):
Latin:
Math:
Science:
Art: OiLs - Try some of these designs and practice.
Lunch:
Sunday Sept 9th: Our Wedding Anniversary
Bible: Sunday School and Church
Lunch:
Total of 30 mins for Review Today
History: Sing Timeline Song and Review this weeks History Song and motions.
Geography:
English (Reading and Spelling): Review Prep and Do Song
Latin: Review Noun Cases "Back'n'Forth"
Math: Sing Math Songs off CD.
Science:
Art:
Church: Surprise Brithday Party for PM thrown by the teens =)
So it is official. We start school tomorrow by attending our CC community. I'm excited and nervous about it all. I don't know why? I have spent plenty time preparing for this day. I pray that it will be a great day for all of the families in our community!
All my life I have NOT, repeat not enjoyed reading.
Maybe because my lifestyle now and always has been so busy, so crazy, just too much going to for me to stop and read a book. However, as I get older... dare I say that, I am enjoying books more and more.
The Bloom {in}courage book club is a place to read,discuss and grow together and I'm so excited to join in on that reading, discussing and growing!
You are just in time to start the new life-changing book called 7 By Jen Hatmaker. Jen took seven months, identified seven areas of excess, and made seven simple choices to fight back against the modern-day diseases of greed, materialism, and overindulgence. Check out the trailer here:
I plan on sharing what I learn, how I grow, and where God is calling me to refine in my life, each chapter at a time. I would love for you to share your growth too.
You can sign up here if you would like to receive emails when new Bloom posts are available.Also you can join in on the Bloom Facebook Page to interact with other readers, as well as in the comments of each post!
My 7: Clothes | Shopping | Waste | Food | Possessions | Media | Stress
The Bloom Post Schedule:
Monday, August 27: Introducing Jen Hatmaker/7 Wednesday, August 29: Month One: Food
Friday, August 31: Food-Guest Post
Monday, September 3: Month Two: Clothes
Wednesday, September 5: Clothes-Guest Post
Monday, September 10: Month Three: Possessions
Wednesday, September 12: Possessions- Guest Post
Monday, September 17: Month Four: Media
Wednesday, September 19: Media- Guest Post
Monday, September 24th: Month Five: Waste
Wednesday, September 26th: Waste- Guest Post
Monday, October 1: Month Six: Spending
Wednesday, October 3: Waste-Guest Post
Monday, October 8: Month Seven: Stress
Wednesday, October 10: Stress- Guest Post
Wednesday, October 17: FAQ with Jen {more details to come!}
Last spring I stumbled upon http://www.incourage.me/.
It has been a great christian resource for me as a wife, mom and daugther of the King.
I particpated in their bible study/community building weekend called in(RL) Real Life, back in April. Since then, I enjoy getting emails about articles that encourage me and uplift me in life and ministry.
We share a passion for community and relationships. That is how I believe we grow the Kingdom.
I checked out this lovely book at the Library on Thursday. I have a love for things "Southern" and wanted to share little idea's in this book that I fell in love with. Kind of like a favorite pins post, but things I actually looked up in a book instead of on my computer or phone. You know, old style. Take a look:
I loved the wire baskets hanging up as a shelve. Also love the starfish in the basket. Look at that simple and cute chandelier too.
I love all things green! Look at this front porch "chandelier" idea. I also love lemons, so this is such a cute idea for me to try out. Also did you know that lemons ward off mosquitoes? So what better arrangement to have outside on your patio!
So pretty and relaxing. Don't you just want to curl up with the Bible or a good book here?
Here is another book I grabbed that caught my eye.
My love for ferns makes this a must in my house. I think I'm going to go out and buy a fern tomorrow to do this with!
The colors in this scence is what caught my eye. And I really like those curtains.
I also this idea and it makes me want to make a sign of my childhood family buisness, Palmers Plants. It would bring back great memories and would add a little personal touch to our home.
I though the stacking of these baskets was so cute. I loved that different colors of the baskets and mixing the Bread box in there for texture and color. Also love how the top basket has a tin, crab apples and greenery flowing out of it. So clever and simple! Beautiful!
I can't believe that this day finally came... it came so quick it seemed. I remember talking with Micah about her future life then on July 4th, Brett proposed! Time has passed quickly since then! Much planning and organizing had to happen to make this special day go smoothly. And I think it did! May the Lord bless this couple!
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