The Bright Eyed Brunette

We had a pretty low-key weekend. Carl worked all weekend (except Sunday), so we couldn't do a lot. This has seemed like the never-ending planting season, but we are thankful for our job nonetheless. Friday evening we had a graduation celebration for my nephew's 5th grade graduation.  We grilled burgers and ate by the pool. Carl made it in around 6:30 or so and was able to eat with us and play pool basketball with the kids. They all love him. Noah David, 2018 5th grade graduate Let's dig in! I think somebody missed the goal Get the ball! Trey was sneaking cup cakes and peanut butter chewies! The moon over our garden On Saturday we placed flags on the graves of those who served in the military.  The girls stayed home but T and I met my mom, Noah, and Elijah to get the job done.  We Remember  All of the cousins My beauties! The boys Carlie Erin and Ellie Kate Trey has it made; Chilling in the pool, g...

Toby loves to hang out at the pool with us! Makena and Trey decided that they were gonna make a slip and slide...well, that didnt last long because it wasn't really that slippery and they are too big now. Trey on the watermelon We love watermelon and summer! T is really "in" to the whole peace sign thing! Makena was a little less amused.  Carlie and Toby. If it seems like this little guy is the star of the show, he is! He is full of personality! All smiles here!! Makena and Trey were trying to find a small turtle. Pool says are fun days!! Much Love, Beth

Whew, we are officially on summer break! Carlie finished on Monday, Trey on Tuesday, and Makena Faith finished on Wednesday. I had someone ask me how one could be finished and the others weren't. They didn't homeschool it was odd to them. One of my favorite perks of homeschooling is that we just do our own thing. We have a schedule, yes; we have tests and quizzes and daily lessons to watch, BUT they can all be modified. This is especially true for my high schoolers. They each have planners that they write their weekly assignments in. This includes tests and quizzes as well as any reports or compositions that may be due. They know when to have them done by. Here is where I think this is really benefiting them..I don't hound them on getting it done. They know when it's due. They know that it must be done in order for us to stay in the accredited academy, so they choose when they do it (this mainly goes for big projects and reports, but is true to a point on tests and quiz...

I had a great Mother's Day weekend. My kids bought/made me nice gifts and were super sweet to me. Friday night some of the kids in our youth group went to an Arkansas Travelers baseball game. Carl didn't get to come because of work (blah) so we didnt stsy for the second game but we had a lot of fun for the first one. Saturday we went swimming at Nanny and Pop's We had a few friends/cousins to swim with.  And of course, Toby hung out at the pool with us. We ended the day with a quick ride on the river. It was a fun Saturday. Me and my girlies  I know that I posted a couple of pictures of me and the kids on my last post, but this is a little bit different. I do love these three. They are the best kids anyone could ask for and I feel so blessed that God chose me to be their Momma!. Much Love, Beth

Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms out there! A mother's love is one of the first loves we know. She nurtured us; provided for us. She was there when we took our first steps and said our first words. I am blessed to have a mother who not only knew the importance of taking care of my physical needs, but also my spiritual needs. She took me to church as a small child and made sure that I knew that even though she loved me more than I could ever know, there was someone who loved more...Jesus. It was (and still is) important to her. She tried her best to make sure I had the opportunity to know Jesus on a personal level and accept His salvation. That is the greatest thing she has ever done for me. It is because of her love for me that I know Christ as my Savior and that I have followed in her footsteps and made sure that my kids had that same opportunity. I am not saying that she is perfect...she is human. I am certainly not saying that I am perfect. I fail daily.  She is however,...