Our favorite family past time is what we call “going on adventures”. We love to travel to new places and see things that we have never seen before. One favorite trip that comes to mind is the day that we discovered our favorite secret getaway in North Georgia. I had searched internet archives on favorite hidden places to see in North Georgia and came across a place called Dick’s Creek. Now this creek was said to be secluded and it didn’t even have a real address so to speak. Instead it had a location and some random roads listed that were in the area. So, we packed a lunch and went on our way. What we found was a nature lover’s paradise! After touring many dirt roads and actually crossing through a foot of water in our conversion van, we came across our little piece of heaven. (more…)
2010/01/01
2008/04/15
My Home School Joys
My very favorite thing about teaching my children at home is that I am able to witness their achievements first hand. My oldest went to Kindergarten and most of the first grade. Some of the more basic things in education I am not responsible for having taught her. However, this is not the case when it comes to my other three children. My other three have been taught at home since day one. The amazing thing is that not only can I say that I was there when these boys took their first step, I can also say that I was their to witness the little light bulb go (more…)
2008/04/01
Reading And Pooping No kidding
The honest truth is that sometimes I think it is funny when those people who act like their own poop doesn’t stink wind up getting hit with it. I know, it’s a horrible truth, but I am human! Back in my days of cancer fun I came across a smug lady while waiting for a mammogram. Now for those of you who have been deprived the most wonderful experience of getting a mammogram, let me tell you that you get the joy of taking off all of your garments from the waist up. Then you get to put on the world’s smallest half gown, which covers you from the waist up. This lovely little gown has a slit down the front so that your precious little boobies pop right out for the technician to squish in the machine. (more…)