Homeschool Mother's Journal/Weekly Wrap-up June 27-28

VBS!!!!!

What a week!  :-)  I was a lead teacher, my two oldest sons were teen counselors, my youngest son was a junior counselor and my daughter attended.  The theme this year was Weird Animals: where Jesus' love is one of a kind!  :-)

What a fun and faith-filled week!  It was a lot of work, especially since I had much planning to do, but the results were SO worth it!  The lesson plans that came from the company would have filled 8-10 minutes and we had 30 minute sessions.  I did lots of research and I think it all turned out great.  I ran the "Bible and Role-Play" group.  There was also art, games and song/dance.

Our final show was on Friday.  It included two Bible role-plays (we did the healing of the 10 lepers and the death and resurrection of Jesus), game demonstrations and of course, lots of singing and dancing.

Here is Kiddo #4 narrating some of the leper story and singing/dancing:

Kiddo #1 made a beautiful cross that each child got to sign.  Jesus died for each of them (and us), so we all put our names on His cross.

These photos are of Kiddos 1 and 2 with their students.  This proud mama got so many compliments on them-- how good they were with the kids and how helpful they were to the adults.

Here are all of the kids at VBS 2014

And, I could help but share something wonderful from last week since I didn't share a weekly wrap-up since we were so busy getting ready.  My daughter was one of the winners in her division at the 4-H Regional Fashion Revue!  :-)  She worked so hard on her dress and purse.  Look at that smile.  It tells it all!

Have a great weekend!  God bless!  :-)

Linking up today with:  Homeschool Mother's Journal, Weekly Wrap-Up, Show-Off Friday, Learn and Link and It's a Wrap, Friendship Friday and Friday Connection and Family Fun Friday and T.G.I.F. Linky Party and Let's Homeschool High School and This Week

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Homeschool Mother's Journal/Weekly-Wrap Up July 6

We enjoyed VBS last week, but were glad not to have to be up and out that early during this hot and humid week. (or any week for that matter, lol)  :-)

On Monday, there were no music lessons (the instructors were enjoying some away time with their family), so we made a fun 4th of July craft.  You can read more about it and see pics of the kiddos making it here.

I also posted here about the Kiddo's final assembly for VBS, which, despite the heat, was really wonderful.

On Tuesday, Kiddo #4 attended a jump rope class.  It is being held on a 90 acre estate that is just breathtaking.  We are signed up for some other classes that are being offered there (next week is make and fill your own honey jar) which I am really looking forward to.

I also hosted my weekly recipe linkup.  I shared my recipe for chocolate chip banana bread.  It is REALLY yummy.  You can find the recipe and all of the others that were shared here.

Wednesday was the holiday.  We enjoyed just spending time together, barbecuing, swimming and watching "A Capitol Fourth" on TV.  We finished the evening by reading the Declaration of Independence and remembering the true meaning of the day and being thankful for all of those who have fought for our freedom.

On Thursday, in addition to more swimming, Kiddo #4 had her sewing lesson. She finished a new collar for her brother's Dumbo stuffed animal to match the hat she had already made him.  Isn't it adorable?  Kiddo #3 added the cross sticker to Dumbo's hat afterward.  :-) Kiddo #1 also had his Civil Air Patrol meeting.

I posted my "Thankful Thursday" post today, expressing my gratitude for the freedom we have in this nation and how blessed we are to be able to celebrate July 4th.  Come see photos of us celebrating the day here.

What will Friday bring?-- perhaps some more fun art projects and definitely more swimming, as the excessive heat warnings continue until Saturday night.

What I'm reading: "I SURRENDER! Thoughts on Making Christ the Center of Your Daily Life," and the instruction book on my new pressure canner, lol. :-)

What I'm praying for: those who are ill or suffering, our nation and its military, the preservation of our freedom of religion and conscience...

A Quote or Photo to share:

Kiddo #3's Dumbo and Kiddo #4's pigs had their own Independence Day parade.  :-)

"Resistance to tyranny becomes the Christian and social duty of each individual. ... Continue steadfast and, with a proper sense of your dependence on God, nobly defend those rights which heaven gave, and no man ought to take from us."-- John Hancock


Linking up today with Create with Joy, Homeschool Mother's Journal and Weekly Wrap-Up.

Make Life Meaningful Monday

VBS.  There is nothing like seeing children wholeheartedly and innocently praising God in song and learning about Him during the week through art, games and fellowship with their friends.  :-)

My children participated in VBS at my parents' church last week, with the final assembly on Friday night.  Here is a photo of Kiddos 3 and 4 getting ready to head over to the performance:

and several from the show itself:

I had to include a photo with Kiddo #2, who volunteered as a helper/aide during the week and did a super job. (we're doing a good job smiling even though it was close to triple digits, lol!)

I am very proud of all 3 kiddos, who did a fabulous job!  And, of course, I am thankful, as I mentioned in a post last week, for Kiddo #1, who helped me run errands and get much done while the others were at VBS.  I enjoyed his company and how much we laughed and had fun together.  I am also proud of how eager he was to take photos of his siblings at the show.  :-)

Michelle is off this week, so there is no Make Life Meaningful linkup, but I am happy to be linking up today with Modest Monday, On, in and around Mondays and Inspire Me Monday in addition to Wisdom Wednesday and Living Well Wednesday.