God is Good!

We are so blessed to have been given tickets to go and see Toy Story 3 on Ice this upcoming weekend. Our girls are real Toy Story fans, and their Daddy too. :)

When times are tough and money is scarce... our God is so Good and Faithful!

It's Not Too Late...

 ... to head on over to (in)Courage and take part in their daily doses of encouragement and fun giveaways. This is an awesome site filled with a community of beautiful believers just like yourself. Check it out, the last giveaway is on September 13th.

P.S.- I won this yesterday... I can't wait to see it in person! God is so Good!!

GRACE Tile Set (with rod and knob set too)

The School Bell is Ringing!

School has started! We had a nice, relaxing day of orientation yesterday. Our school room has a new set-up with some new additions, as well. We have also changed some of the curriculum we use. We are excited for this new year and all that the Lord has planned, and in store as we all learn together.

Mia, our 3rd grader and Madeline, our 4th grader...

... and our room we school in...

... and the other side of it.

We started a new tradition of them filling out a questionnaire of some of their favorite things. I was inspired by Monica's idea over at The Homespun Heart and changed hers up a bit to suit our girls.

They were to sign their name, list their favorite things to do, favorite foods, some of their friends, favorite Bible verse, favorite season and school subject, and anything else they'd like to share.

Then they were to trace their hand on the back of the paper.

Finally, on the second page to draw a picture.

This is one of the new additions, and my personal favorite to the school room this year. My sister graciously gave us her sewing table and it has now become my desk.

Now I have a place to call mine; and to set down my cup of coffee and do some lesson planning.

Look who is happiest of all.... MOLLY!

She can now be in here with us, without getting into trouble...

... since this room is also filled with toys, which we have managed to keep a little more hidden now.

She loves to get a hold of whatever she can. So, this room suits her very well now!

The artists busy at work...

... with their love of drawing. :)