New Homeschool Group

Chris and I attended our local homeschool leaders retreat. Let me just say...wow! The speaker had such wisdom and insight. Her name is Mary Schofield and she is active on the Board of Directors for the Christian Home Educators Association of California (among other things, like attending law school...for FUN). I am very glad Chris was there because the more this mega-mama spoke the more I wanted to run out da' door. But, all things work for good (so says the Lord), and so shall even this. It really helped light a fire under me and to get Chris and I on the same page in the planning phase of our new group.

Speaking of which, our new group has its kick-off picnic this Friday. I'm am refering to the group as a new group because it was not an organized, active group in the past and that is what we hoping for in the future. God opened the door. We walked through. It is all in His most capable hands. I just need to keep reminding my weak self of that.

Chris has been great. He is more than on board, he is leading the show. I love it! I am so blessed. He was pleased that I finally got my school year ideas down on paper and the first month of school prepared as well. This year is a bit different as I am going boxed curricula free.

I put a link for the homeschool group's yahoo group site. It is new so there is not anyone else on it, but I wanted to have it ready before we started the group officially. Let me know if you all have any words of wisdom (aside from things like, "Hey Angie, remember not to let your mouth run away from your mind"...this I know =) ).

Our New Home

Ok, so this is not the greatest picture, but my camera is being snarky. And, yes, technically this is mostly a picture of my garage and small silo, but there is the side of the house there....stop being so picky! As you can see it is a country house in all its country-ish glory. Can you tell I adore it? I tell you all, if I could buy this house, I would.

I wish I had more time to post but presently I am preparing to go visit Missouri. My dear Chris is there being trained on all things tax and he invited us up for the holiday weekend. It might be more accurate to say that "invited" was probably closer to "prodded" because this will be my first road trip alone with the boys. In fact, it is my first road trip without Chris or my mother, as I have never gone a road trip with anyone else and certainly not alone (something might try to eat me...zombies as they are and the such, lol). Can you tell I need prayer?

SO, with lovely ladies here admonishing me to be brave but careful, I will be off bright and early Thursday. I miss you all!