Tag!

 One of my daughter's classmates, Mandy @ Eternity is Closer Than You Think, tagged me on this fun little meme. It's been awhile since I've done one, and this one is different than others I've done, so I thought it would be fun to play along!

What is happening... Becky and I enjoyed some light "summer school" this morning. Now she's doing a few chores and I'm getting some office work done before time to start work. (Hey, blogging counts as office work, doesn't it?)

How I'm doing... Pretty well, thank you. I'm glad to have the stress of the past month or so behind me, and I'm enjoying getting into a more "normal" summer routine.

Quote... "I do like a road, because you can be always wondering what is at the end of it." L.M. Montgomery, The Story Girl

How God feels about me right now... He loves me. Now and always. I'm so glad that never changes.

I see... sunshine streaming in my window. It's still early enough in the summer that I am really enjoying the sunshine.

I hear... Becky talking to the dog... or maybe the refrigerator. I'm never quite sure who it is she's talking to when no one else is around. Probably the dog.

I smell... lilacs. (Last night the Man of the Place asked me if I was "attached to that big ol' bush out by the truck." Umm... you mean the lilac bush? Well, yeah! Please don't take it out!)

I taste... cantaloupe. Just cut up one for lunch, and of course I snitched a piece. Mmm... summertime fruit!

I feel... rested and relaxed. Finally!

I think... I should scan some more vintage Workbasket ads and articles to share before long.

I'm curious... about what we'll get to review for the upcoming TOS Homeschool Crew year.

I'm praying... that Laura has a good summer, that she learns a lot and is stretched, inspired, and encouraged.

I'm thinking... about writing-- blog posts and letters and a novel some day.

When I was little... I would get bored in the summer with "nothing to do." It's hard to imagine such a thing these days! My to-do list is way longer than the summer.

I want to go... on vacation! But that's not in our plans this year. We enjoy our convention trips and camping on weekends, so at least that's something. Maybe we can take a mini-vacation in the fall.

I love... spending time with my husband.

I despise... snakes.


Scripture... "But He knows the way that I take; when He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold." --Job 23:10

I'm thankful for... family and friends and a comfortable home.

I just learned... that Singapore has 4 official languages. I had thought that the language of Singapore was English until I had an email yesterday from a Singaporean lady who said Chinese was her mother tongue. One of my co-workers looked it up on Wikipedia, and shared that there are 4 official languages. Malay and Tamil are the other two.

If you enjoy doing tags and this one appeals to you, please consider yourself tagged! Be sure to leave a comment for me so I can come read your answers.

Road Trip Geocaching

 We enjoyed finding a few Geocaches on our recent trips to homeschool conventions. On our way to the Idaho convention in Nampa on June 2, we found:

• Roadkill Cafe - Cow
• Junction U.S. Route 395 and Highway 17
• Flag View South Bound
• Oregon Trail Adventure

On our way home, on June 5, we found:

• A Cache Unparalleled
• Last Chance

This past weekend, on our way to Puyallup for the Washington homeschool convention, we got off the interstate and took an old highway over Snoqualmie Pass. On this route we found:

• Ticket to Ride
• Snoqualmie Pass Travelers #6
• Snoqualmie Pass Travelers #5
• Snoqualmie Pass Travelers #4
• Snoqualmie Pass Travelers #3
• Snoqualmie Pass Travelers #2

Then, on our way home, we found the following at east bound rest areas along I-90:

• Stewart View Stash
• Winchester Wasteway Rest Area East
• Wi-Fi Drop By
• Leg Stretch at Sprague Lake

Geocaching is an interesting and fun way to stretch your legs for a bit when traveling... not to mention getting off the beaten path if you're so inclined.

Happy Father's Day!

I am so grateful for the Godly heritage my parents have given their children to pass along to the next generation. It was very special to have my dad come and speak at my daughter's homeschool graduation last week. Thank you, Dad, for your example and encouragement!

Washington Homeschool Convention

This weekend I will be hosting the Sonlight booth at the Washington Homeschool Organization convention in Puyallup, Washington. It starts Friday at 9:00 a.m. and you can register at the door. I will also be speaking on Friday at 11:00 on Raising Kids Who Love to Learn. 

As a special "thank you" to conference attendees, Sonlight is allowing me to offer a $15 coupon to each family who stops by my booth! Also, if you bring a friend who is new to Sonlight, I will have an extra small gift for you. Or mention that you read about this conference on my blog. These gifts will be available while supplies last, so be sure to stop by early. You will also have a chance to win my drawing for a special prize!

If you homeschool in Washington, I hope to see you there!

A Beginning

Graduation was beautiful. It was a fun day full of many special moments.

However, I don't think it's hit me yet that Laura has graduated. My parents are visiting us this week, and I have another homeschool convention to get ready for this weekend. Laura will be going home with my parents for the summer.

I bet reality will set in next week.