Third Day "Born Again"

I can't seem to get enough of this song. Some of you know my Dad was baptized a few weeks ago. He has been "saved" since the early 70's when he spent some time in Viet Nam. However, he recently converted to the Baptist faith and made a public staement of his faith through baptism. It was a beautiful moment to share with him and he continues to be an amazing witness to myself and those around him in everything that he does.



(You'll have to pause my play list at the bottom of this page to hear the video.)

It also reminds me of the baptism we witnessed on the beach last summer.

The Book Buddies Book Club

I have organized a children's book club that we hold here weekly for a group of homeschooling friends. Its been a lot of fun and the children are getting the "cooperative learning" component that is missing from a typical homeschool day (I believe to be the only missing aspect of HSing).

We printed up membership cards, we vote on the books to read, listen and encourage others to read and have book discussions about characters, settings, plot, etc. It's been great fun thus far. Here are the children's mug shots for their membership cards!

July 4, 2009 Cookout

My in-laws used to host a Fourth of July party every year. Now that we live here, we continue the tradition. We usually have games, crafts and activities for the children to enjoy. We had our second annual Hubba Bubba Bubble Blowing Contest. Last year, I won and the children got pretty upset. So, we had a junior and senior division this year.

This year's senior winner...

yep, that's me! I may have to take my talent on the road! You can imagine the jokes that come along with being the best Hubba Bubba Bubble Blower title holder!

Also learned today that my dad doesn't know how to blow a bubble. Here we are trying to teach him...at 58!

Success!