Wordless Wednesday: A Little Help

Not!

Like many mothers, I decided to write up a summertime plan for my kiddos, to keep them off the computer 24/7.  I shared my document with them, asking for their input. This is their editing.

Summertime Party! WOO! WOO!

1. Read for at least 20 minutes.  Does include computer, and STO wiki.
2. Write something: journal, friendly note, email, cookbook, angry letter  .
3. Math, as in adding ,and subtracting and making cookies from cookie clicker.
4. Play, build, minecraft, craft or do something creative for at least 40 hours.
5. Complete chores, per Mom. Just your regular chores.
6. Eat cookies for at least 20 minutes. Or 45 if you are man enough.
7. Spend time in the virtual outside. Because virtual outside is way better than the real outside.
8. Make sure your room is tidy. (Dust, vac, purge, sheets, pick up 10 month old Chinese food)
9. Garden, weed, trim toenails and hair, rip up plants and put them in a stew for dinner, mow as needed.
10. We love you, Mommie -Grace and Trevor </ 3

Growing by Leaps and Bounds

Comparing our feet! Mine are women's 12. 

I got a bit of a shock yesterday.  The night before at AWANA, Trevor came home and said his toe was really hurting again.  Immediately if was soaked in Epsom salt, hoping and praying it would not get infected again.  But then it occurred to me that he actually might need new shoes, as his old ones were a year old.  I had asked him a couple months ago about his shoes.  He said they were fine.  But, he has been doing a lot of growing lately, so I knew it was time to do something.  And no wonder his toe was sore!  He played kick ball with shoes that were 2 sizes too small.  He needed a men's size 14!!

Now, I am in shock.  I do not know anyone with that size of foot.  And he is not yet 13.  Not to mention that recently I had to buy him 36 inseam pants.  All his clothes in fact are too small.  I am praying his winter coat is OK.  Boots?  Ha!  Who can afford those?  He is 6 feet tall with size 14 shoes.  I am in shock.  I am in shock.

Wordless Wednesday: Best Buds

It Is a Gift of God

Our church's children's choir, New Creation Choir, of which Trevor is a member, performed Sunday evening.  I'm posting this short 3 minute video that one of the dad's took and so graciously shared.

It's quite a simple song, yet so powerful.   It brings tears to my eyes each time I watch these precious children singing of God's saving grace. 

By the way...  Trevor is located in the middle of the top row.  Hard to miss him, as he's the tallest in the choir!  

Ephesians 6:8 KJV
^"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God."

This Week At Home, 2012, Week 43

Little notes written to remember each precious day!

The birthday boy. 

Monday...

Today is Trevor's 11th birthday!  Our custom is to take birthdays off from school.  The birthday boy got pancakes for breakfast, lunch out with Nana, and presents after dinner with Daddy.

Funny thing happened before Daddy came home.  Two kiddos came to me and said they wanted to do some school work because they were bored!  Have to love that!

Nana and Ryan

Tuesday...

Enjoyed a quiet morning at home.  Grace and I did venture out in the remnants of Sandy (so windy) to get some much needed long sleeved t-shirts and a couple new cake pans.  I am such a non-consumer that I usually go way past needing something before I go out and get it.  I also try hard to find things second hand, first.  But, there are some things that I can't find, so I must go to a box store.  It also helps when I have a gift card to spend!

Tonight was our last quiet evening for the week.  We enjoyed a fire to warm up the family room while we watched Deep Space Nine.  We are now at the last episode.  I can't believe that we've seen the whole series!  I guess that confirms us as super geeks.  We've also watched the entire series of Voyager.  When Deep Space Nine is finished, we will start on Next Generation.  Everyone needs a winter hobby.

I roasted two chickens today.  One to eat roasted and one to make into soup tomorrow.  Having the oven going for a couple hours in the afternoon is pretty nice.  

Birthday boy and Grandma. 

Wednesday...

Morning lessons were followed by an afternoon of art, friends, and AWANA. The weather is less windy today and dry.  But it is cold, so I caved and turned on the heater for the season.  I set the room thermostats to just above 60.  Space heaters will warm up the area that we are spending most time in.  I want to see if that helps keep the electric bill down this year.  I dread those bills each winter! 

I made a big yummy pot of chicken soup to be eaten with my homemade bread.  Nothing beats soup on a cold day. 

Painted for her great grandparents, who used to live in AZ.

Thursday...

Grandpa came to town!  He joined us in our lessons and then treated us to the most wonderful lunch at Cracker Barrel.  Back at home we watched (via YouTube) a wonderful show called Wartime Farm done by the same fantastic crew as Victorian Farm and Edwardian Farm.  I can't wait to watch more.  Ryan hooked up the laptop to our TV and so we can watch it on the big screen!  

Also, the kids have started NaNoWriMo on their own initiative.  They don't want me to count it for school because they say it is more fun that way.  To which I said,"OK guys, whatever!  You want to write 1600 words a day for fun?  Go for it!"  (giggles)  

Taken last Saturday while playing disc golf. 

Friday... 

This morning, we finished up our  week's lessons and are working on making lunch.  After lunch, we're going to clean the house and then bake a chocolate cake!  Tonight is small group at our house.  It will be good to see everyone! 


Weekending...

Tomorrow, we may brave the cold and try to throw the discs around.  It's supposed to be a high of 45, so I am thinking we can do this.  We also need to put plastic up on the leakiest windows.  Should be a nice weekend. Paternal grandpa is going to try to come down on Sunday. He is a lineman for the electric company and is mightily busy after a storm like Sandy blows through.  

The latest, done for her dune loving father. 

Have a great weekend, friends!
Jenn

WW: Silly Boy

He's too young to have a drinking problem.  :-)

*Disclaimer:  This is a posed picture.  The idea was his.  That's how he roles. 

VBS ( So Far) in Pictures...

Our "Lodge"

Nifty balloon moose. 

The 5th Grader

Recreation

Worship with 1335 kids and volunteers.

My guy! 

Getting there pretty early! 

He's Our Angel

Good day, friends and family.  Here are just a few photos of Trevor during last evening's Christmas pageant.  I will be adding video to this post once they upload.  I think we are at 32% of 4 videos uploaded at this point and I started them around 8:30 this morning on our Windows computer.

Yes, we are in need of a faster computer.  If you have seven SLOW computers, they still don't add up to one fast one.  I am only guessing on that.  We've always had slow, but reliable, computers, usually bought second hand.  But that is another topic.  Just check back later, if you are related to Trevor and want to hear some of the musical.

Until then, here is our "little" angel.  He did a great job and delivered his lines with gusto!  Plus, he was in the special choir for the more talented kids.  Yes, I am bragging.  I get to do that once in a while.  :-)

**Update on the video. The sound did not turn out so well with my little camera from far back where I sat, so unless my mom's video turned out better, and we won't know until she gets a YouTube account and uploads when she gets to Florida (don't ask), I may have a friend who took video. *sigh*

**Update number two.  OK, I think you can hear this, but seeing is another story.  Just shut your eyes and enjoy!

Trevor Update

"Take my picture with my eyes crossed. I've never seen my eyes crossed."