The year in review

Well, December is coming to a close and it makes you think back about the things you accomplished or didn't accomplish doesn't it.

We've had some things that were challenging, like Mallory's broken leg which required a full length cast and a little stint in the operating room. We've also had some difficult things, like the resignation of our pastor and saying goodbye to some very good friends of ours whose lives have gone in a different direction. We've also had some exciting things, like Welcoming a new pastor and his lovely family into our midst. We made it through Hurricane Gustav, and the aftermath of that (well, some things haven't made it through yet, like the roof that we are still working to get repaired). And we've shared many days filled with laughter and fun.. family game night and movies with popcorn and such. Cooking with the kids and just living life together. This year we did not do any camping which will be on the agenda for next year, nor did we go anywhere for vacation. I think it is the first year that we didn't go anywhere not even camping, but finances didn't allow it. We have worked into a pretty good school schedule and had loads of interesting things being read, learned and discovered as well as the usual "Do we HAVE to do school today, mom" comments.

I am eager to see what the New year brings and hope to allow God to grow and change me into a better person. Something more closely resembling His perfect plan for my life. I am also really enjoying my kids right now and look forward to the things we will get to do together as we live out this crazy, fun and amazing thing we call homeschooling.