I have been kind of incognito for a while. Life has changed in the last year, drastically. For one, we had a baby. Well, not me. But, our family. In other words, we are adopting again. I will share more in the future. It is amazing how this little one came to be in our […]
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It is well with my soul…
It is well with my soul. A 5th grade memory. Learning to “laugh at myself.”

Emotional Wreck Week
For whatever reason, what we thought was going to be, isn’t.
We are crushed, but not broken. Hurt but not dismayed.
What we held n our hands and got to love on for very few short hours was amazing for this side of Heaven.

Great NEWS! After a year of destruction – we have a blessing!
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. Jeremiah […]

It has been a while…
Ecclesiates 3: 1-8 For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:2 a time to be born, and a time to die;a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted;3 a time to kill, and a time to heal;a time to break down, and a time to build up;4 a time […]
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McDonald Observatory Field Trip
On our recent trip to Odessa, Texas – the kids and I decided to drive down to the McDonald Observatory. [wpsr_pinterest] After getting off of the Interstate we took a beautiful road that was nestled in between the Davis Mountains. I can’t even begin to describe the beauty of the landscape. For 30 minutes, it […]
Home Organization Play date
Welcome to The HSVillage Play Date! I’m very honored to be hosting! Let me just say, this post is not just for those who home school or even have kids. Who doesn’t like a little organization? Everyone can benefit! Let’s make this simple – Share with everyone (by leaving a comment) your favorite organization tip! […]

Crafts with Q-tips and lessons from it
My kids take their crafts very serious. I mean they will use bananas to hold down their artwork and dare anyone to have a snack. He made the Golden Gate Bridge. Not bad for never seeing the bridge. Now this artist – she is our patient artist. She played with the design-over and over again. […]
The time has come…Olympics in London!
Running the Race Olympics started early this morning. (I know this is before the opening ceremonies.) Soccer and Archery started 2 days early, apparently team members need their rest. If I ran like them…I need a year of rest. I guess since we are studying Ancient Greece, I’m even more excited about these games. Plus, […]









