Sony Cybershot DSC-T1
2001 - 2008
I guess this means we get a new camera, Yeah! I mean...we can now save for a new camera...yay!
Farewell Cybershot!
What a sad, sad day! My digital camera finally bit the bullet, so to speak. I turned on the camera one day and all I see is a colorful blur. *sigh* Oh...well...no pictures for now. So don't be surprised if I ask you to take a picture for me. Now you know why.
We'll Never Forget
In Remembrance of 9/11
Let's not forget to pray for those families who lost loved ones during that horrific day.
And for those who continue to fight for our freedom.
"First day of school, First day of school!" - Nemo
Bye, bye summer vacation....hello to a new year of school!
God has graciously allowed us to continue to homeschool our children this year. Our Young Padawan will be in 2nd grade, Princess will start Kindergarten and Little Miss Sunshine will continue with Pre-K.
I'm so excited to start this new school year! At the same time, I fear the many challenges that will come our way. With homeschooling, there will always be challenges. One of the biggest challenges I have is balancing my time. How can I teach the two older children who are in two completely different grades and still manage to give attention to the little one? Two words...through Christ! "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength" - Philippians 4:13. Only by the strength that God provides, through His Son, can I take on this task of homeschooling head on.
This year we’re going to start a new curriculum, Five in a Row or FIAR. FIAR is a unit study based on literature. You can find more information about it here. We’re going to try our hand at lapbooking again since the children really enjoyed it. Some of the other curriculum we’re planning on using to supplement FIAR are Saxon Math (K&2), Sing, Spell, Read & Write (1&2), Starfall.com, msnucleus.org, BrainPopJr.com and a few others.
Last year we did an experiment with uniforms. The idea was inspired by the Duggar family who dress their children in colored polo shirts. Having the uniform helps them (and me) differentiate school time with regular home/play time. It worked last year so we decided to continue doing it. Another benefit is that the children are always dressed and ready to step out if necessary. And they look super cute too.
God has graciously allowed us to continue to homeschool our children this year. Our Young Padawan will be in 2nd grade, Princess will start Kindergarten and Little Miss Sunshine will continue with Pre-K.
I'm so excited to start this new school year! At the same time, I fear the many challenges that will come our way. With homeschooling, there will always be challenges. One of the biggest challenges I have is balancing my time. How can I teach the two older children who are in two completely different grades and still manage to give attention to the little one? Two words...through Christ! "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength" - Philippians 4:13. Only by the strength that God provides, through His Son, can I take on this task of homeschooling head on.
This year we’re going to start a new curriculum, Five in a Row or FIAR. FIAR is a unit study based on literature. You can find more information about it here. We’re going to try our hand at lapbooking again since the children really enjoyed it. Some of the other curriculum we’re planning on using to supplement FIAR are Saxon Math (K&2), Sing, Spell, Read & Write (1&2), Starfall.com, msnucleus.org, BrainPopJr.com and a few others.
Last year we did an experiment with uniforms. The idea was inspired by the Duggar family who dress their children in colored polo shirts. Having the uniform helps them (and me) differentiate school time with regular home/play time. It worked last year so we decided to continue doing it. Another benefit is that the children are always dressed and ready to step out if necessary. And they look super cute too.
Also, to help keep their work organized, I've given them each a "school work" binder where they can keep all their paperwork. I let them decorate the fronts of their binders with a little bit of my help. OK, I did most of the cutting :) My scrapbook stuff finally came in handy.
It’s going to be a busy year! So my posts will be kept to a minimum but I will try and post new events and adventures that come our way.
Happy Learning!
Ni Hao Kai Lan!
Kai Lan & Sunshine
Charis, you look like Grandpa G
Uncle Reg being artsy.
Kai Lan lending a helping hand.
Grandpa, Grandma & Sunshine
Cool gift from Uncle Reg (Back)
Cool gift from Uncle Reg (Front)
Cindy & Mike
(Read what happened to poor Cindy here)
The Boncato Klan
"Happy Birthday to you, cha cha cha"
No...they're not picking their nose. They're playing Kai Lan says.
"Thank you Kai Lan."
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SUNSHINE!
Oh...my baby is growing up so fast!
Trash to Treasure - UPDATE
Hi everyone. I just wanted to give you an update from the yard sale we had 3 weeks ago. LOL, I'm so late in posting.
My Beloved and I prayed that God would allow the yard sale to be successful and He did. God allowed us to raise some extra cash. I won't go into detail about how much but let's just say it's....more than what we expected.
We had so much help from my Nana, Cheston, Star and Cindy. Thanks so much guys for helping us out!
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