Reflections...

It's time to sit and reflect on the last summer days ...

I have delighted in these past few weeks of relative solitude. Here and there events have called us to other places with friends and family. Not long ago we spent a refreshing weekend at a Homeschoolers' Retreat and continued to strengthen lasting bonds among family and friends.

Me and a few of my lovely siblings!

Smiling girlies!

Carpetball pals

Happy camper!

On Labor Day a portion of our crew went to a baseball game with some friends. We had a great time cheering and showing team spirit despite the heat of the blazing summer sun. Yes siree, it was a hot one!

The gang!

For the past four weeks, I have jumped back into Tapestry of Grace history curriculum to get a good headstart for the year. I find it more appealing to ease into academics rather than having it all thrown at you in one day. This week, however, will begin the full rigors of school with the commencement of all of my other subjects, including classes with the Potter's School. I anticipate a busy and challenging school year with several involved classes as well as the prospect of Driver's Ed in October. Wow.

Last night we enjoyed an impressive firework show by our small local township. I saw it as a great way to usher in the beginning of an exciting school year, fireworks and all!

Black-Eyed Susans

Sending you a bouquet of sunshiny flowers to brighten your day!

Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad;

Let the sea roar, and all its fullness;

Let the field be joyful, and all that is in it.

Then all the trees of the woods will rejoice before the LORD.

-Psalm 96: 11-12

Let all those who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; and let those who love Your salvation say continually, “Let God be magnified!”

- Psalm 70:4

Full Bloom!

The lilies have unfurled their lovely petals to proclaim the joys of summer with bright, sunny orange colors!

I also have my own little "garden corner." It always brings me great excitement to see my flowers grow and bloom!

My Bee-Balm flowers have brought a nice splash of color to my garden. As you can see, the bumble bees love them! Their leaves have a sweet, herbal aroma.

The red Bee-Balm plants have become quite prolific! Their flowers remind me of little fireworks.

Havin' a Blast!

We have had family visiting for the last week or two. What a grand time we have had celebrating the 4th together, biking to Belts for ice cream, enjoying our annual 4th of July family "pond party" with a number of our favorite games (such as the picnic relay and canoe race!), ooh-ing and ahh-ing over magnificent fireworks, and much much more!


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School's Out!

As of today, I am finished with school for the summer! What a sense of accomplishment. Yippie! All those finals are DONE! Now it's time to relax and enjoy.

Hooray for summer!