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I'm movingPosted on Sunday, May 17, 2009 at 11:14 by connie - 0 Comments - Post Comment - LinkThis will be my final entry on homestead blogger. Why you ask? A couple of reasons... 1) Most of my close friends who have blogs are at another location and I have to log in whenever I want to make a comment. It would be a less of a pain in the neck if I was on it once a week and reading the blog while posting. 2) It is much easier for me to post videos of events there. After several years I still can't figure this template out and don't have the time to play. I will miss all the beloved friends I have made here on homestead blooger and will try to keep up with your activities from time to time. My new blog address will be www.thesharpfive-connie.blogspot.com See you over there! Rockin ParkerPosted on Sunday, May 17, 2009 at 10:32 by connie - 0 Comments - Post Comment - LinkThis is Parker's first real song that he has been working on this week for guitar. He wanted me to record him and post it so his Aunt Lee Ann who lives in West Virginia could see his progress. I think this is pretty good seeing he just started lessons on March 10th. Here he is....you'll have to copy and paste the link below...I'm having trouble uploading the video http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l96/5_sharps/?action=view¤t=rockinparkervideo.flv First horse show....kindaPosted on Sunday, May 17, 2009 at 09:55 by connie - 0 Comments - Post Comment - LinkToday was Kaleigh's first horse show....kinda. It was a schooling show where the trainer works with them during the show to get them ready for the "real show". Kaleigh and her good friend Emily entered in the show together. Kaleigh took 4th place in the lead line walk, trot and 5th place in the lead line walk, trot trail. She also entered a non- lead line class and took 6th. I was a very proud mama seeing she was the youngest in that class and had a tempermental horse. She did well showing her who was boss. Here are a few pictures of our day.
   All Miss Jeanna's students
Toad TalesPosted on Saturday, May 9, 2009 at 04:36 by connie - 2 Comments - Post Comment - LinkSo my youngest has a 'thing' for reptiles and amphibians. He wants any kind as a pet. There are certain ones I draw the line at. Snakes for example. So when he brought home a toad this past week and begged to keep him, I said, "O.K". There were conditions, however. He had to read several books on toads and learn how to care for him. He begged to go to the library, so we went first thing the next morning. He sat with me for what seemed like an hour, looking and listenening, while I read parts of the book to him. He did learn that the toad would need water and dry land. Also, because it was wild, he would need to catch live bugs to feed him. So far we have given him flies, spiders and a beetle. Friday morning, before school started, I gave my boys haircuts. I sent them up to take a shower while I cleaned up the hair. When I was finished I went up to check on them, only to find them in the tub with the toad. NOT something I would ever find my daughter doing. They are such boys I tell ya! Here is a picture of the little terrarium my friend gave us so we could make a home for the toad. Thanks Nicole!
Ground breakingPosted on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 05:09 by connie - 3 Comments - Post Comment - LinkThis past Sunday we had our groundbreaking ceremony at church. It is exciting to know the process is really going to start to fly now that we have broke ground. Blake was picked to be one of the groundbreakers and my heart just oozed with joy. The pictures of the new church (or addition) are just fabulous. We will be able to seat 550 now and will be able to drop down to two morning services instead of three and no more folding chairs for the overflow...YAY!!! We will have plenty of room for youth events and weddings and funerals now. I can't wait to see it all done!
Opening DayPosted on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 05:01 by connie - 1 Comments - Post Comment - LinkI am coaching my boys T-ball team again this year and opening day was beautiful! It started with a parade from the school to the field. I have such awesome moms on the team and they made a banner again this year for the kids to carry.
Make note of how Blake is wearing his hat...sideways is his new style...too funny!
Parker is really excited about ball this year. He even wanted to go out and get 'real' pants like his dad!
 Swing batter batter Blake!
A visit with GloryPosted on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 04:54 by connie - 0 Comments - Post Comment - LinkOver April vacation, the kids and I took a trip to my husband's cousin's house in RI. Glory is such a peach and the kids really enjoyed each other's company. They live on a farm so we took a tour and got to see baby cows less than 24 hours old, the kids picked eggs from the hen house and there were plenty of horses for Kaleigh. Right before lunch they kids broke eggs with confetti in them over each other's heads. They had a blast! I think next year I might make a few of our own.
THE AFTERMATH!
EasterPosted on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 04:40 by connie - 0 Comments - Post Comment - LinkEaster around here is pretty much the same every year.... We decorate eggs
Make Ressurection rolls
Get all dressed up and go to church.
After church we celebrate Jesus' ressurection with family and enjoy a big lunch
This year I made everyone chocolate and caramel covered pretzel rods for Easter. They were yummy! And then the moment the kids were all waiting for....the Easter Egg Hunt outside.
GoodbyePosted on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 04:18 by connie - 1 Comments - Post Comment - LinkOn March 31, 2009 I said goodbye to my Uncle Bob. He had gone to the doctors to begin the process of having his knees replaced and they found his arteries in his heart were 90% clogged. They scheduled an operation for a quadruple bipass and the morning of the surgery, he had a massive heart attack and died. I am grateful that I was able to visit him one last time before he died. Was he a believer and did he go to heaven? I think so, but I don't know for sure. That is the part that plagues me. I feel like I didn't do enough to make sure he knew the truth. You see no matter what you do on this earth, or what church you belong to, or whether you were baptized or not....there is only ONE way to heaven and that is believing in Jesus. Believing that he took your sins for you on that cross of calvery. We ALL sin. That sin seperates us from God. He is Holy and cannot have a relationship with sin. But if we accept that fact that we are sinners and confess that to God and ask him to save us from that sin telling him we have placed our faith in what Jesus did on the cross, He sees us as Holy, blameless, righteous. I know it is mind blowing. But if you read enough of the Bible you will see it is true. There is no amount of prayer that can get us into heaven, not enough church attendence, not enough good works. We are saved by faith and faith alone. So to anyone that may be reading this and has never told God these things....please don't wait....tomorrow may be too late.Snack timePosted on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 06:28 by connie - 0 Comments - Post Comment - LinkHere at the Sharp Academy we break around 10:15 for snack. They usually have a piece of fruit, yogurt, or crackers. Today both my boys requested salad for snack.....yes salad. I think it is funny. Several years ago, my children had their annual check up and the doctor asked me if Parker was a picky eater because of where he fell on the curve. He is in the 95% for height, but only the 10% for weight. I assured the doctor that he eats...in fact he probably eats more than I do in a day. He is just not your average kid when it comes to food. He prefers broccoli over mac and cheese. A peice of fruit over a chocolate chip cookie. Weird, huh? Several weeks ago I was at IGA getting a couple things I needed for dinner that night, rice being one of them. They did not have a single box or bag of brown rice in the place, so I opted for white rice. Well I had never realized this but my children have NEVER had white rice. I thought no big deal, rice is rice, right? I mean I know all the health benefits of brown and whole grains versus white which is why I buy multigrain pasta and brown rice and whole wheat bread. Well they would not eat the white rice. They thought it was gross and asked me if they could have the other kind. LOL! I have inadvertently created heath nuts without even realizing it. I can't say I'm upset about the fact but it does make me chuckle about how different they are compared to how I grew up. I lived for McDonald's and Chef Boyarde. It took me a LONG time to get used to the taste of wheat bread and brown rice. Well I think I'm gonna take the lead of my boys and go have a salad
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Mikey getting down on his knees so the little ones could get him...how sweet!
