Matthew 6:34So don't worry about tomorrow. Tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Well, the first days of school are off with a bang and a grumble!  The kids are actually doing very well an adjusting to the new curriculum.  We are using Tapestry of Grace and, for those of you who are not familiar, it is a literature based curriculum based on the classics and the trivium.  It is very exciting and though it's a lot to consume and be able to accomplish at once, we're doing very well and I'm quite proud of my young scholars!  It's my 10th graders first attempt at homeschooling and she's liking it a lot and realizing how much time she wasted in public school as she's able to accomplish much in such a short time! 

One of our literature books!  I, of course, love reading so it is inspiring to me to read some new things and re-read others!  I've just finished a charming book on Abigail and John Adams.  Theirs was a true love story that lasted 54 years!  She gave so much for him, sacrificied her needs for him.  Such a true Proverbs 31 Woman!  Her story is truly marvelous and inspirational. 

We went to Pullen Park in Raleigh NC for our SMILEHOMESCHOOLERS Kick-off!  It was a lot of fun!  They have a Merry-go-Round of creatures from the 1800's which is quite marvelous and boats and a train!  For those of you who live close and haven't gone in a while, I encourage you to go!  My encouragement would be for a cooler day than when we went though! 

Here are some pictures of the day!

Emma and I on the Merry-go-Round!

A closer image of Emma and Hannah in front of her!

Hannah at Train!

A blurry picture of James (on the right) and his best bud Addison!

Cruz, myself & Hannah Faith!

James & Emma at Cat's Family Night for Colorguard!

OKAY--OKAY--I just HAD too! My nephew has these ridiculous masks for Halloween (he's 27 and still a little boy!) and though I hate scary things, I was desensitizing the children to them and my hubby and nephew put them on the twins who thought it was really funny to have them on!  Of course, they don't realize the masks are scary, they just love the Cher hair!

God bless and forgive me for the masks, but it was really quite funny--we chuckled and laughed and then roared!

Enjoy life!  Live it. Love it. Praise God for it!