It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas...

 

Well A Great Big Hello To Ya Folks!

With all the hustle and bustle around here I haven't taken the time to do any blog posts.  It's been great learning along with my boys as we get accustomed to our new homeschooling schedule.  Besides all of that, the hubby and I are seeing tremendous strides in our new business. 

I'll tell you a little more about that in a later post.

Our tree has actually been up since the day before Thanksgiving but I am just now taking a moment to show you a few pics.  The boys and the hubby are feeling in the Christmas Spirit thanks to all the sparkly decor.  All of my tree ornaments were purchased from Wal-Mart at the end of last years Christmas season.  Our tree is artificial and was purchased from, you guessed it, Wal-Mart over 6 years ago.  I love that tree.  It's beautiful and it's branches go all the way to the floor.  I would still like a white tree next year but I am not getting rid of my green tree.  I'd also like to get our stockings monogrammed next year as well.

So without further a due....

Hope you enjoyed them.  What is your color scheme?  Did you opt not to put up a tree this year?  Tell me about your Christmas Decor.

Until we read again...Happy Blogging!



The Stairs...Phase One Complete

Well Peeps,

The pics are in and here you see the completion of phase one.  Just wait until you get a load of phase two.  Still a few touch ups to be done.

Tell me what you think. 

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Another Teaser Pic

Hello All,

This is an "in progress" pic for the transformation of the stairs in our home. 

Gotta go work onfinishing up Phase One of the "Beautification of the Stairs".

More to come, stay tuned. ;0)

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Beautification of the Stairs...Teaser

Hey Blog Fans! :0)

It's been too long and I've missed you all.  While my computer is almost back on track I've discovered the Blogger App and am loving it!  Now onto our topic.

I'm coming to you tonight with a bit of a teaser.  My latest project if to spruce up my stairs.  They're one of the first things you see when you walk in our front door.  I want to give them a makeover and a signature presence of there own.  The hubby is all on board, well kinda.

Check out the pics to peak your curiosity.   Stay tuned...Blog ya later :0)

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What I've Been Up To...

Hey folks,
I've missed sharing my life's stories with you.  It has been two weeks since I've posted a blog entry. We've had a lot going on.
We've started a business, withdrew our son from public school, started home schooling, and forged lots of new relationships.  It wasn't until now that I realized how much stress school had on our entire family and the way we live our lives.  Everything is so flexible now and my son learns more in a shorter amount of time.  Our first day with the Classical Conversations curriculum is coming soon.  I'll update you on that as it comes up.
The business that my husband and I started allows us to work from home and work in our spare time while earning a significant amount of extra money.  I'll tell you more in the coming weeks.
We've had the pleasure of meeting some great new friends that have opened us up to even more new relationships.  We are expanding our horizons as well as our sphere of influence.
These are the things going on in the world of WifeyMom as of late.
I still haven't fixed my computer so for now I'll just post when I can.
Stay tuned...

Technical Difficulties ;0(

I am sad to say that this blogger is being forced to take a time out. 
Unfortunately, my computer is down so I am having to use someone elses to send this little note.
Until we "read" again WifeyMom Peeps...

Home Schooling Mom Continued...

As I mentioned before I have researched the subject of home schooling for the past 2.5 years.  I tell you that so that you understand that we did not just arrive at this decision overnight.  I also tell you this so that you can understand that arriving at this decision should be preceded by lots of research and consideration.  After gathering the info our decision was further solidified by a visit to the local campus for Classical Conversation.  I'll tell you more about Classical Conversation in depth and why we chose it's curriculum in a later post.  When I arrived I was greeted with friendly warm smiles.  There was clear structure and the children were so bright.  The class I sat in on was a class of 3rd and 4th grade boys.  They were reciting Latin, multiplying by 14, reciting times in history starting with the Crucifixion and doing class presentations.  Sounds like a lot of work?  Nope, it was short fun facets of the same class.  They were singing songs and acting out memory verses and all in a laid back setting.  Most importantly, they were having a blast!  I was have a blast as well.

The process is simple.  You get together once a week at the campus, usually a church.  There is an initial assembly to start, where learning is taking place.  Then you break up into groups.  The trained tutor conducts the class and introduces the information to you and your student.  You then take the resources acquired from Classical Conversation and put it with your own creative resources and teach you kids.  You have a support system, you have a network of other parents, and you have accountability.  Best of all, you have a child excited about learning!  The financial investment is minimal in comparison to the benefit.  It is God centered learning that teaches them the way they learn.  I am so pleased and look forward to beginning before years end.  I can not wait to see my children flourish as I teach them what God has led me to teach them.
I'll give you more info in a late post on Classical Conversations as a whole.