Homeschool Mother's Journal - Our last week of Summer '11

In my life this week...

Not too much went on. We kind of just vegged as our last week of Summer vacation draws to an end. We enjoyed daddy's day off by going back to Mount Rainier. It was gorgeous and the kids did the Junior Ranger packets and earned their badges. We absolutely love the Junior Ranger Programs. Have you ever taken part? You totally should.



In our homeschool this week...

I finalized our schedules and writing out the week's lesson plans for my 3rd grader's student planner. She loves being able to check off her work and seeing what needs to be done for the week. I only have to fill our weekly boxes this weekend and we will be set to go come Monday morning... WOHOO!!!



I am inspired by...

Truthfully all you homeschooling moms out there who have already started this year and those who haven't yet. Your words and posts are so encouraging. I am so thankful for all of you!!! Thank you for the inspiration and sharing with us all.

I am also inspired by Pinterest. This has become one of my favorite sites for many reasons but I love all the school pins that are on there. My "want to accomplish" this year list is long thanks to Pinterest. I am excited!!



My favorite thing this week was....

Just simply the joys of watching my kids enjoy our adventure back to the mountain. The joy and excitement that pours out of them on these adventures is indescribable. I wish we could do these things every day just to enjoy those moments and for their learning.



I'm praying for...

The East Coast for one as Hurricane Irene nears. I have family in NC and lots of bloggy friends I read over there. Praying for all of their safety!! I am also praying for our upcoming Homeschool year. I am determined to not be a stickler for schedules if we are off a little it. I am determined to have more fun this year and to laugh a lot more. I want to do things differently this year and I am feeling good about the changes. I am just praying to not drift back to the "brick and mortar" lifestyle of... this has to get done now! I want to explore every tangent that the children want to while digging deeper into our lessons. If that made any sense at all.



Things I am working on...

Me. All around me. Me and God. Me and my family. Me.



A photo, video, link, or quote to share... 

This was our view of Mount Rainier this week when we did a little one mile hike near the visitor center. What is so awesome about this picture is we were able to watch the mountain act like a magnet and pull those clouds in to circle around the peak. It was the most amazing weather experience I have ever witnessed. You could see the clouds circling and watch the line of clouds being pulled in. It was awesome.