I Need A Pick Up

Lately Jackson has been coming up to me and putting both arms around my legs and saying "I need a pick up" meaning he wants me to pick him up. He says the sweetest things.

An Afternoon Fishing With Daddy

Last Wednesday Ben got off at lunch and took the kids fishing. They went to one of his co-workers parent's pond and caught these 2 huge catfish. One of them actually pulled Ben's pole into the water and he had to get in a John boat and go get it back. Madelyn was so excited...look at those hands on her hips. (Where oh where does she get that attitude????) Jackson was not so into the fish as you can tell. Ben of course looks like he just won the lottery! I am so thankful for a husband that really enjoys spending time with his kids.

The Lord's Supper

I had to write this so that I can always remember it. We began each day of school with Bible study. Madelyn reads a story out of her Beginner's Bible and then I read the same story out of my Bible. This Monday our lesson was on the last supper. Madelyn had many questions and really got into this lesson. Today she came to me and said "mommy can I have a piece of bread and some fruit juice?" I said "baby it is too close to supper for a snack." Then she said "but mommy I want to eat the Lord's supper to please God." Also before I forget this, last week she was taking the SAT's at TCPS and the teacher had said that they could bring a book to read in case they finished early. So on Monday I sent Beverly Cleary's Henry and Rigsby with her. When I was packing her bag for Tuesday she said "Mommy I would rather take my Bible to read today." It has been such a blessing and encouragement to watch Madelyn grow in her love for the Lord. There have been many times lately when I have come into the living room and she will be on the couch with my Bible. It is amazing that God is using my little girl to encourage me in my walk with Him. Thank you God!

Decorating Easter Eggs

Madelyn was so proud to be able to color the eggs herself this year.
A very excited bunny!

One cool fellow!

A very happy bunny! I could eat him up!

Homeschool Easter Party 2010

Shelly Green, Clara's mother, hosted the Easter Party. She had such neat ideas. The day included Shelly reading the Resurrection story from the Bible, painting crosses, making hot cross buns, and having a parade to take witness bags to the neighbors. For lunch we had fried catfish and hushpuppies and grape juice.
Madelyn and Clara painting their crosses.

Getting ready for the parade. They had so much fun taking the witness packages to the neighbors. I am so thankful that Shelly had that idea and that Madelyn got to experience sharing Jesus.

Look at those sweet girls.

Here is Shelly reading the Bible. You could tell she really put a lot into preparing this lesson. I am so thankful for her.

Planting Our Seeds

In science we are studying plants. I found these cute little seed kits at Lowes. We have a pumpkin, sunflower and watermelon planter. Here is Madelyn with the sunflower one. Of course this picture was taken about a month ago so you should see our plants now. Madelyn loves to see how much they grow from week to week. I think she is really learning a lot and having fun. I know I am!

Easter Egg Hunt 2010

I took this picture before we left for the Easter egg hunt. Do you think they are excited?
This is the best picture I could get of them together. The sun was so bright it was hard for them to look up long.

The little kids hunted eggs on the kiddie playground. Jackson found an egg in this tricycle.

Madelyn was very serious about hunting eggs. Look at that expression on her face. She was looking for the prize egg.