Post in Pictures

I am busy enjoying time with my family and I admit to ignoring the blog slightly. Back to some sense of normalcy next week, I promise! Until then...a few pictures to keep you amused~

Christmas Eve

MY MOM AND THE KIDS

All it takes is a helicopter to make my man smile!

 

My sweet girl, who keeps my blog in order, turned 15 this month as well!

 

Things to come in January-

 

Fun Fridays- Favorite "Read Alouds" for families

A book Giveaway

Guest post by my oldest

And a No-Spend January challenge!

From our home to yours...

Merry Christmas!

 

 

yes, when there are six of you, perfection is not the goal!  ;)

 

See you back on Friday!  Until then, may you enjoy this season of joy and hope with the people that mean the most to you!

A Tree, A Homecoming and other random stuff...

Well, I should start with the homecoming...

Can you find her under the pile of boys?

She's back!  Woo hoo!  Can I just say it is so nice to have all my little chicks under one roof.  College may be good, but having everyone home is even better.  ;)

And then there is the last tree which I refused to put up until she got home.  All decorated and NOW the season can begin.

 

 

Not safe, I know, but someone was holding onto him!

We have been busy making cookies, sewing, singing, reading, watching Christmas movies and just being together.  Oh, how I love this time of year.  It is a time that forces our family to slow down and remember what is important in life.  Activities and endless busyness may be short term fun, but there is a danger in allowing even the good things in life to crowd out the BEST things.  I encourage you, my friends, to remember that FAMILIES, no matter what that looks like in your lives, are the BEST things!  Take time to enjoy them this special holiday season.  Hold them close and tell them you love them.  We all need to be reminded.

Fun Fridays- CD Edition

No giveaway on this one friends, but I do have another audio series I want to share with you...Jonathan Park!



Remember how I said the boys learn history from Odyssey?  Well, this is our science!  OK, not really our science, but close.  My oldest son is a walking encyclopedia these days and any time I ask where he knows something from he replies...it was on Jonathan Park.  Or better yet, when I try to teach him some new, cool thing he responds, I already know that!  Yes, you guessed it,  from Jonathan Park!



Here's why we love this series...it is based on Creation Science!  That to me is worth its weight in gold.  It is challenging to find science related materials that do not spout evolution out as a fact.   No worries here.  The episodes discuss what the Bible says in reference to all facts discussed, and when arguing against evolution are very straightforward in their explanations.  Pair that with drama and adventure and you have a happy family!

And a bonus- when you visit the Jonathan Park website you can download homeschool study games, get ideas for activities tied to the different episodes, listen to the week's adventure and get a peek behind the scenes.
There are several series now, each containing 4 Cd's.  You can buy them from Vision Forum, as well as other Jonathan Park merchandise. 
While the boys in your family may be particularly enthralled by Jonathan and his escapades, these are worthy of whole family listening and been known to keep us busy on long road trips! Give them a try and let me know what you think.


This post is our personal opinion only and was not written for Vision Forum or any Jonathan Park affiliate.

And the winner is...

Tim-Melissa Williamson!

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!  I HOPE YOU ENJOY!

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