Here they are!

I finally found my camera cord and enough time to post this.
Here are two felted bags that I have finished. (well kindof)
I wish I had taken pictures of them before I felted them. I actually felted the brown one twice and I have yet to add the straps. This is Lambs Pride Bulky. I knitted it on size 11's. It was a quick project as it was my first attempt at felting. Or even knitting in the round as a matter of fact.

Here it is:

Here is the green and purple one. It is much larger. It turned out a little floppy. I may felt it again or add something to the bottom for stability. Any suggestions?

This was also knit using Lambs Pride bulky and size 11 needles. I really like this bag.

I will try to post some more of my projects as they come. My plan is to make every Christmas present this year, so I have ALOT of knitting to do before Dec. 25!

Gettin' knitty with it!

I am fully obsessed with my new hobby!
KNITTING!
I learned how to knit years ago in the car on the way to a funeral. I made several scarfs, but who really needs a scarf in Central Texas?
So, I have graduated to making felted bags. Now I am trying some socks. I am not sure how they will turn out, but I will let you all know.

When I can find the cord that goes to my camera I will try and get some pictures of my latest knitting projects on here.

Until then,
S~

Family Night a Great Success!

We had a wonderful Family Night last night at our homeschool co op. My two oldest sang in the choir and they were great! This semester they learned all of the songs to the different armed foces. It was great!
I didn't take any pictures, but I did videotape. I am going to try and figure out how to put it on here. :)
We just figured out how to get them onto a DVD from our camera..... We've only had it three years!
Shell~

We've been here, but not online much!

Our life has been crazy lately with Bailey going to class everyday. He is taking a reading class from an Academic Language Therapist that is helping TREMENDOUSLY! But, it does take us from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm for the whole process. The class is an hour long and the drive is around 30 - 45 minutes. Anyway, it is definitely worth the trip and he is excelling beyond my expectations.
So that is why we started this thing and never really got it off of the ground.
Bailey only has a few more weeks left and then we will be free every afternoon!
HALLELEUIA!
Tonight we have our Co Op Family Night. The kids will be singing and reciting and showing off school projects so it should be a night of fun!
Shell~

All Kinds of Minds

Well, I think I am going to use this blog to describe the struggles and joys we have homeschooling a son with learning differences. There are so many ups and downs and I am sure it will help me to get this all out. This has affected our whole family! I know we will get through this as I can do all things through Christ.
Our sweet son is 8 years old. At this point we know that he has Dyslexia and Dysgraphia. He is making great strides, but it is a slow process. I keep waiting for a quick fix or an a ha moment so I will know exactly how to teach him, but I know that will not be coming. We will keep on working until we get it right. Or at least on the right track. Anyway, more will come this week as I get some extra time (what is that?)
S-

We can't just do Cub Scouts

Well, we are just crazy around here.... Our sweet daughter has decided that she wants to be a Brownie. So far all she has asked is, "When can I sell cookies?" So guess who is our cookie coordinator? You guessed it! Me!
Anyway, I am sure she will have a great time in scouts. We bought her uniform three days after her first meeting. She has been going to Cub Scout meetings for two years, so she knew there was a uniform involved in this and she wanted the full deal. (including that beanie!)
Isn't she precious!

Our New Puppy Pics

Jul. 12, 2006
Our New Puppy Pics
Well we have had a crazy couple of weeks, but I am back at the computer. I don't know who is cuter in this picture! My sweet son or our new puppy! His name is Tiger (the dog, not my son) and he is a great dog! If we can teach him to use the restroom outside he will be a perfect dog. He is a three and a half month old Sheltie and already weighs 15 pounds! He may be on the large side....

Los Vaqueros Locos!

We have been really busy lately and fell off of the blog wagon :) We started out our summer with an AWESOME week at a family camp in Tyler, Texas. It was a wonderful way to start the summer. We had an incredible week at camp!
Here are some pictures: They will not do this place justice. Go to www.pinecove.com and see for yourself. My prayer is that we will be able to go year after year. We met some great new friends and had a TON of fun! This picture is from our first theme night of the week. Los Vaqueros Locos (the crazy cowboy). It was an awesome night that included a rodeo! Of course we have one that wont comply... Matthew wouldn't wear his bandana or sombrero when I wanted him to....

Matthew likes the sombrero in the room, but wanted nothing to do with it when I wanted a picture. Oh well, the life of a rebellious 2 year old. :)

He had a great time at camp. His counselors spoiled him by rocking him to sleep for naps. When we got home he said , "I rock you mommy?"

Well, I have got to go get Elizabeth at VBS. I will write more about our week at camp. I had no idea God could use a vacation the way He did!

More Longhorn Craziness
Well we are sure proud of our Longhorns. We had a little fun with the van! I better post this soon so we can get our schoolwork done. We are just a little off schedule today and I am not sure the Principal would go for a day off to celebrate the National Championship! Although he should have some sympathy since the teacher is tired!

Have a great day everyone!

Hook 'em Horns!

LONGHORNS WIN IT!

We can't believe it! The Longhorns pull it out and win by 3 points! We had a little Rose Bowl party of our own complete with balloons and cupcakes! I still can't believe it! What a night of college football! Way to go Longhorns! Hook 'em!

The New Semester

Well the new year is here and so is a new semester of school. We started off strong with a new schedule and a new Math program for Elizabeth. We had school yeaterday and today. Mark is home today and I think he now sees how crazy it can get around here.... He helped Elizabeth with her Math and Bailey with his reading. The hardest thing to do is keep Matthew busy. He likes to have a playmate. Our new schedule has a child playing with Matthew while I am teaching the other child. We are also trying to rotate some toys so he will stay interested. His favorite is always the trains.

Christmas Eve Service

Christmas Eve 2005
We went to the Christmas Eve service with all the children as we did not have childcare. Bailey and Elizabeth enjoy going to church. Bailey was excited because he could now have the Lord's Supper. (he was baptized earlier in the year) Matthew liked the singing and added his own dance moves... His favorite part was lighting the candles and singing Silent Night. He kept blowing out my candle and having me relight it. He really liked the end when we all hold our candles out to show our "lights" shining for Jesus.