Christmas traditions

knitting pics

knitted doll for cousin. My creation.

DIAMONDS!!!!!!!!!!

I have waited for 10 years for diamond earings. When hubby and I got married 10 years ago, I asked for diamond earrings for our 10th anniversary. AND HE REMEMBERED!
He even painted my toenails! I am wondering what happened to my husband? Maybe he is just being nice. Maybe he really does like me! Possibly he loves me so much that he couldn't function if I weren't here? I don't know but I know that he is the sweetest husband I have ever had. he he he.......he's the only husband I have ever had so I guess that makes him the best and the sweetest #1 husband ever.
Thank you hunny bunny, MUAH!

teaching

You may not agree with my homeschooling my children. All that I ask is that if you pray for me, that you pray for God's will to be done. Homeschooling is hard, but we have learned by leaps and bounds. I had no way to comprehend the amount of work and love that goes into teaching my children, until I took on the responsibility that I feel God has led me to. I am not "certified" but how many are "certified" on paper , and yet still should not teach or lack the ablility to really teach.
I can only do what God has led me to do.
I do not need comments about when I plan on putting them back in school. Hello they are in school, and with one on one tutoring/teaching. I don't think it can get any better than that. I know my children's faults and weaknesses, also their strengths.
As someone who previously did not comprehend the work and the love involved in this endeavor. I am now stating, "It is not always easy, but it is always rewarding!"

Our friend Thelonius Dukes has passed on to be with the Lord.
God bless him!


http://abc26.trb.com/news/wgno_news_110907dukesdies,0,5843096.story?coll=wgno-news-1

Pic's from my life

This is Maggie, she is totally freaked out by the camera.
She had the shakes for 15 minutes. I think it is the flash that spooked her.
"What is that contraption that you are pointing at me? Are you coming to steal my soul?"






A doll and clothes for someone for Christmas.

Slippers made with donated yarn from Lou/CCNG and donators from across the United States.

Science and history sites

This is a kid friendly site. Lots of science helps and information.
www.doi.gov/kids/index.html


Here is another really cool site. They have a contest to name a baby giraffe.
www.globalwildlife.com/



Here is a website for US History.
www.historycentral.com

Officer Shot

Our friend "Tank" ,Thelonius Dukes, was shot this morning.
This is a really Great guy! It just saddens me that people have no regard for life. This officer is a 19 year veteran of the New Orleans Police Dept., He stayed through Katrina. Tank was an officer in the Child Abuse Division ,and more recently in Narcotics Division. When I say a Great Guy, I am not kidding, he didn't know any strangers. His Charisma was welcoming.
Please Pray a prayer for him, this officer is one of the Best people I have ever known. He is still in Critical conditon at University Hospital. Please also say a prayer for his wife, She is also having a hard time.


UPDATE: Tank is better. Still not out of the woods, but better. Thank you for your prayers. Thank you Father for listening.

Free wool yarn!

Wow, I have been blessed sooo much today.
One of the ladies of our needlework guild gifted me with yarn! A LOT of yarn. All of it wool.
I have been seeing the new trend (felting) and I kept thinking, I would never spend that much money on a good quality yarn, just to felt it! But surprise I have wool yarn coming out of my ears.....
I have 400- 1 oz. balls of drab olive fingering yarn, any suggestions on a free pattern?
I would love to try socks but I have only tried 2 needle socks that have to be seamed. They work up easily, but the seams are limiting and aggrivating. Any suggestions on which socks work best(toe up or cuff down)?

homeschooling is official for 2007-2008

Yes, our letter came back in the mail today. Good!
We are registered for homeschool for the 2007-2008 school year.

Computers are crazy! It must be the "internets" fault.
this past month has been interesting.

My hubby bought me a camera, yeah. I will be able to post pictures of my projects(as soon as I figure it out).

Not much else to write about today!