Spring Activity and Getting Back Into School

We just sold our house a couple of weeks ago and moving has been so exhausting. I still can't find things when I need them and there is still a mountain of boxes in the garage to sort through. But, I am so thankful for the garage...I can't imagine not having it until we can get unpacked. Our plan for right now is to be completely debt free and then start saving for some property or a house. In the meantime, the boys are loving being able to ride bikes at the house and playing with the neighbor kids. It's been great!



We've finally gotten back into the groove of school. It's been nice to get back to our routine.




Ethan's loving piano...he picks things up really quickly.


Luke loves doing school. I just got some of the Kumon workbooks...here he's doing the cutting one...he LOVES it!


For a springtime activity we made these cute little sheep. They were made from milano cookies, melted white chocolate and mini marshmallows. Then, you use M and M's for the feet and chocolate chips for the eyes. They had so much fun making them and then giving them away.

Resurrection Day

We had a great day at church on Sunday and then dinner with one family...then hung out outside with some other family. It was a beautiful day and the boys looked spiffy in their matching outfits. I love making them match right now...I know there will soon come a day when it just won't be right...but, until then, I'll do it while I can.

Field Trip ~ Heritage Center Townsend, TN

The boys and I went on our first field trip with BHEA last week. It was at the Heritage Center in Townsend. We always talk about going there but never really knew what was there. It was really neat. They have moved some old cabins and other buildings from the area there so that you can walk around. They also have live demonstrations given by volunteers....we got to see how early settlers made corn bread in their fireplaces, some toys that kids used to play with, and see an exhibit about the Cherokee. They have a lot of artifacts from the dig that was done along 321. We will definitely visit again.

Great Books and Strange Outfits

My boys absolutely love going to the library....which, I love. I'm so glad they enjoy reading. They also love listening to audio books. This time we checked out an audio book that also came with the book. It's called "adios oscar" and we got it because Ethan is taking Spanish at our homeschool co-op. Luke didn't make it through the whole thing, but Ethan really enjoyed it. You'll also notice their clothes....they've been wanting to pick out their own clothes lately. They definitely have their favorites things to wear...it's always interesting to see what they come up with.

Little Luke is 4!!!

I really can't believe he is four years old already. He really is turning into a boy now. He seems a lot older lately...the things he says and the way he acts. He is such a funny kid....he's so obstinate and so sweet at the same time. Sometimes it's hard to discipline him because he is so sensitive and takes things so deeply to heart. He's very active and can hardly sit still, yet, he loves to do puzzles and he begged for this set of pattern blocks. We got it for him and he is amazing us with it. Our home was filled (literally...it's a small home) with family for his birthday. We're blessed to have most of our family close by and he was lavished with love and presents.


Ethan said Luke was the sheriff...he was so sweet...he talked all day about how he couldn't believe Luke was already 4 and that he was growing up so fast. :o)

Finally Warm Weather!

We are loving this warmer weather! We took a trip to the park with Mamaw and some of our cousins....oh yeah...and Sweet Pea. They have so much fun together! :o)