TBT, Our Little Vacation

I didn't get to blog about our vacation we took back in April, it was so fun. It had been a good
4 years or longer since we took a family vacation, and we had talked about going back to
 Missouri for years and taking the kids to Silver Dollar City. As a child I got to go a couple of times
but I was so young I don't remember much. We waited for the kiddoes to be old enough to be
able to ride the rides and no pushing a stroller, lol.

April 29-May 2, 2015

On our way we stopped in Arkansas and

seen the Natural Bridge 100 ft.

sandstone bridge. 

The first day we went it was very cool, up there

it still felt like spring, glad we packed

warm clothes for the trip.

We got to go in the cave, now it was

a good 15-20* cooler inside.

We rode all the rides...more than once. I got to

ride the old Fire in the Hole.

Went to many of the craftsmen shops and

 learned so much, here we watched 

them make some yummy taffy.

We also enjoyed Branson and rode the Ducks.

And walked through the Titanic.

Our housekeeper even left us a sweet note.

I left her one in return. 

Road Schooling Our First 3 Weeks

"Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning." 

Lamentations 3:23

The kiddos and I have came to 3 weeks of school already...that passed by pretty fast. Schooling in the camper can be a bit of a challenge, trying to get a good spot for each child and making sure they have enough lighting, these lights in here are not the best. But, the kiddos have for the most part gotten into
a routine and we have a schedule and sticking to it.

First year of high school here we go,

I believe he enjoys biology.

He takes up the whole couch, but, he is

finally able to work independently.

He found a nice lil' spot with a lot

of natural light coming in.

Ahhh, I finally have one that loves to read,

she enjoys reading to her fluffy friends.

It's been three years since we been up here 

in TX, and the kiddos have GROWN!

On the Road Again in Texas

It took me all of four days to organize the school books, clothes, food etc.and pack up our 36ft. camper
to hit the road with my welder for a few weeks. Three hours into our trip we had a tire blow out on the camper, so that was a few hour delay getting that fixed. First we went to Oklahoma to visit my family
I hadn't seen in seven months. The truck had to be put in the shop so we spent a few extra days
visiting...that was nice, but vehicle work breaks the bank!

2011 & 2015

I started an oily journey and I've been enjoying it very much, I still have a lot to learn. So, after a week 

on the road, unexpected expenses and 815 miles later, I've come to really LOVE a few oils indeed. ;-)

Young Living #2691898

It's been three years since the kiddos and I visited the panhandle of Texas, it has been sweet seeing

the friends we got to know the last time we were here. And we got to start school, a few days late, 

but, I'm working on my 11th. year of homeschooling.

School year 2015-2016

A Quick Look Back

2015 has been a blessing...

We got to go on a family vacation, been 4 years since our last one.

I finished my 10th year of Homeschooling, what a mile stone for me.

The kiddos enjoyed going to VBS, they learn so much, God is good.

Took a lot of trimming limbs, but we got our camper down the driveway.

Our Fall Family Photos

I know I'm late getting these up on my blog,
I just have a hard time using my cell to
manage my blog...someday maybe I'll have
internet like normal people do. 😊
But I've been truly blessed with my little
family God has given me.

School has Started Again

Eccl. 3:1 (NLT)
"There is a time for everything, a season for every
activity under heaven."

Been lazy on blogging again, house remodeling
and prepping for another school year has kept me
away...oh and the fact I have awful service here
with my cell phone ( yes I'm still blogging from my
phone) maybe soon I'll have home internet. ;-)
Anyway, we are starting our third week of school.

This is what they really think of

SCHOOL .  LOL

First day of school was Aug. 4th

Bubba reading outside

Lil' man trying out the new

chalkboard my welder

and I hand made...with his

cool glasses on. 

Baby girl learning the alphabet

with bottle caps I made her.

Sweetheart learning with

manipulative's. 

Weekend with Daddy

Been a full/quick weekend...my welder threw his back out

couldn't walk, had to go see a chiropractor for some help.

So the kids and I loaded up the car and drove out to meet

him, camper life again...did I miss you?...sorry to say NO!

So it's been the usual; clean the camper, wash loads of

laundry, buy groceries, etc. Oh don't get me wrong, my 

welder is NOT nasty, just his meaning of clean is just

different from mine. LOL

#1, The sheets are clean (been on for weeks) I take a bath 

before climbing into bed....

#2, His towel is clean, (been hanging for days) I just dry

off and hang back up to dry...

#3, Well, sorry about the sink FULL of dishes, I was just

too tired last night to wash.....I came just in time huh?

#4, I pile my receipts, ear plugs and change in one spot....

sorry I have OCD I so can't take that!

#5, No need to fold clothes, I'm just going to wear them

again this week....

We were able to take the kiddos to the Audubon Aquarium

of the Americas in New Orleans, it was a blast, even though

we had to take it slow for my welder over his hurting back.

The Sea Horses are one of our favorite

exhibits of the aquarium, such neat

lil" creatures God has made.

The boys and their "catch"

It was a very rainy day but we managed to 

go look at the Mississippi River and 

watch the steamboats pass by.

LOVE how the streets look down by the

French Quarter, the lovely garden

balconies are just too awesome.

And we found a coffee house and my welder

bought me some beignets....oh so yummy!