Publix- Great Deals

I don't know if you can read the receipt, but I only spent $11.01. I saved $33.16. I am amazed at the savings. I had a coupon for every item pictured, which is what made the savings so great, only with everything being BOGO. Into the pantry and freezer, my stash will go.

My Crafty Gal

Since Bethany was small, I knew she was a crafty, creative little gal. Recently, she has had the opportunity to take a free sewing class. The class is taught by a group of women, who want to pass this art to another generation. Bethany caught on quickly on how to use a sewing machine. I have even learned some things in the process. But doesn't that always happen when you homeschool?

Showing Signs of Life

So, my blog is actually showing signs of life. Like there is actually a blogger who enjoys blogging about her and her family's lives.

My title is also significant because of the week I have had. Monday evening rolled around with me having no appetite for supper. Then Monday night...bam! I was hit with some something, me thinks it was the flu. So, the rest of the week, through Saturday, I was confined inside the walls of my house.

But today, oh today, (Can I get an amen!) I returned to the land of the living. As we drove to church, the sun shined brightly in my eyes and I rejoiced. The leaves (The ones that are still there) gleamed with golden yellows, warm oranges and reds. And the people, my oh my, I got to mingle with people. (Hallelujah!)

I don't wish sickness on anyone. But, I do know that being cooped up in a house for a week with sickness gives me a GREAT appreciation for the good health that my family and I usually walk in. I suppose that we cannot appreciate the pleasures of life, as much, without sometimes experiencing pain. As Solomon said, "There is season for everything under heaven. A time to mourn and a time to REJOICE!" Thank God, that we know from His word that our lives will not be all sunshine, but they will also not be all rain.

So, I am showing signs of life today. Whoohoo!

Our Princess

On the way to our church's harvest festival:

What a kid does...

.....when he is bored.

Procrastination

August 26th is our date to start our 2009-2010 school year. I have all of my curriculum. I have looked through it and made lists of supplies that I need for science. Haven't gotten around to the history supply list. Now, I just need to sit down and get a plan for the year. But I keep putting it off.

More Summer Fun

I am trying to catch up on my summer blogging today. Here are more pictures from the summmer.

Bethany got to celebrate her birthday on the road. When we arrived in NC that night, my mom had a birthday cake ready to decorate. We got to celebrate with many of my aunts, uncles and cousins.


Another NC happening was stopping to see my brother and his family. Here are the kids hanging with their NC cousins. Fun!