Michael Jackson Tribute

Yes, I adored Michael Jackson talents despite what the tabloids gossiped about him.  I never knew him personally, but admired his incredible gift in music.   He was one talented soul.  His music remains in my heart forever.

Such a lovely sweet song

This favorite was from one of my first albums

This songs reminds me of 6th grade…

Enjoy ~ I pray he was a Christian and he is dancing with Jesus.

WFMW ~ Selecting good wholesome DVD’s

Picking good wholesome family movies is tough this days.  However, we have been watching a gazillion movies in last 3 months that were suitable for the whole family.  I receive a CBD catalog every so often in the mail that have tons of DVD’s for sale.  You know that these have to be appropriate for all ages.  Right?  I circle the ones that look interesting and search for them on Netflix. Unbelievable, Netflix has almost all of these. Way to go Netflix!

In the past few months we have enjoyed….

Love Comes Softly Series based on the Jeanette Oke novels

The Christy series

The Locket

Ultimate Gift

Saving Sarah Cain

Bella

China Cry

Though None Go with Me

Flywheel

Akeelah and the Bee

Flicka

Fireproof

Love takes Wing

Glory Road

Believe in Me

Follow the River

Straight from the Heart

These are just a few of the movies we have enjoyed.  If you have any other suggestions, please leave a comment.

For many more creative ideas…Click here.

Book of Virtues

I was so fortunate to purchase one year at a library book sale, Book of Virtues, for a whole whopping.50. We have the children version , too.  I stumbled across on one of my yahoo groups this wonderful treasure here. Some gifted and dedicated homeschool mommy put together a  unit study for each character/virtue trait. Included are notebook pages, lapbooking, vocabulary, and much more. What a blessing!  Just save the document and print the character trait you wish to study.

Character is a high priority in our house.

Enjoy ~

Campbell and me….

My sweet little niece, Campbell Reese.  Isn’t she beautiful???

She’s clapping!  LOL!

Reminising with the best of the 80’s

Some of my favorites…..Turn it up!!!!

If this doesn’t make you smile, then your own your on.

Check out how beautiful Bonnie’s hair is.  How I wish that hair would come back in style.  LOL!  Her mini skirt is stylin’ too.

This song is so so cool!

Reminds me of my lifeguard days.  I just loved my open stomach bathing suit.  It was green with black polka dots.  Not to mention my long frizzy permed hair enhanced it.

Check back every Friday til the end of summer for some more fun songs.

You Overcame…

Things don’t always go my way. Unfortunately! Because I do know what is best for my life, right! LOL! I often forget that I have an amazing God that knows just what is the perfect scenario for my family. He loves me and is capable of making the right decisions for us. However, I must listen. After all, He did Win!

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding

Proverbs 3:5

I’m a new Auntie again….

Campbell Reese

June 4, 2009

7:51 a

8lbs, 10oz      20 2/4 inches

Sweet Little Campbell

First Family Photo

Amy and Campbell are doing great.

Tatum wants to take Sissy home.

More pics later of Campbell and her favorite Auntie.

Boys and hats

My ds2, Punkie, adores hats.  He especially loves to wear the fishing type.  This particular one goes with a bathing suit ~ Hawaiian theme.  He wears these hats even in the Winter with his heavy Winter coat.  Try to tell him otherwise ~ Good Luck!

This was taken last night right after bath time.  He does let his head breath when sleeping.

Happy Memorial Day

Fly the Flag on Memorial Day

1. Step 1

   Raise the flag to the top of the pole, and then lower to half-staff position, which is halfway between the top and bottom of the pole. This is the proper way to fly a flag at half-staff.

2. Step 2

   At noon, raise the flag once again to the top of the pole, full staff position.

3. Step 3

   At sunset, ceremonially (slowly) lower the flag and store for the night. The American flag should never be flown at night unless it is properly illuminated by a spotlight trained on it.

The Simple Woman’s Daybook ~ May 18th

FOR TODAY …Monday, May 18

Outside My Window…it is a marvelous spring day, prefect for my ds 11th b-day.

I am thinking…what a true blessing that we have dear  friends.

I am thankful for… our newest miracle.  Read here

From the learning rooms…it’s our last week of school.  Just the basics and reading about the Civil War

From the kitchen… cooking a turkey in the crock pot, yams, stuffing, and swiss chard.  Birthday boys request.

I am wearing… my pretty floral pj’s that I got for my b-day last year.

I am creating… a family afghan for our living room

I am going…to finish organizing and preparing for our house to be on the market it this coming weekend.  YUCK!

I am reading…The Home-built Discipline

I am praying… for a healthy baby

I am hearing… the radio and the boys talking about their fun filled day.

Around the house… lots and lots of stuff being packed and put in storage

One of my favorite things...is getting new curriculum for next year.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: Co-cop, Small group, wrapping up the school year!  YIPEEE~

Here is picture thought I am sharing…

The birthday Boy ~ All of 11 years.