New school year

It's a season for changes in our household. In a nutshell, we are moving, changing some of our curriculum this year and our oldest is going off to Bible college.

I knew the day would come that she would leave, but now it's staring me in the face 15 days away. I am so excited for her, I really think she needs to go but it's so final. I am very proud of her and can't wait to see what God has in store for her there.

For our homeschool this year, we are trying out Chrisitan Light Education. We haven't used this before, but I'm thinking it will be a good fit. Everyone will be using CLE Reading and L.A with some Soc. Studies text and Science as a spine. The boys will continue with FIAR, they're first year using beyond. Our highschool girl will use CLE like the boys, Apologia Science, Abeka History, Sue Gregg's cooking unit, typing and I don't know what else.

I am very excited about our new house that God has blessed us with. There are 2 bathrooms!! Also, a garage, big backyard, and 300 sq. ft. more than what we have. Yay! It is also set up much better, rooms at one end with living room and kitchen at the other.
I just wish I could click my heals together and be moved and unpacked already.

Another birthday is coming upon me, we will be in the midst of our move. Then S will be turning 16 soon after.

God is good.

A Give-away

Not that I have so many people reading my blog as I hardly ever post!
I am telling you all about a giveaway and to check out one of my new favorite blogs to read.

www.organizedhomemakingforchrist.blogspot.com

Just go check her out and leave her a comment on what post you like most.

I have enjoyed all of them but have narrowed it down to 3 fav. posts. Check them out:

May 30th, a week in my kitchen. Her dh is on this one and I just love how he praises her!

Mar. 29th Homemaking in my home,

May 9th Barnes Homestead

She is such an encourager to all.

FIAR

FIAR is Five In A Row children's curriculum, and it is wonderful!! I have used it off and on for 6 yrs. It is literature based and so easy to implement. I still love the Biblical Principle Approach to homeschooling and life, but homeschooling complete BPA is not possible right now. We incorporate BP in our Bible and life, but we are a Charlotte Mason-ish mix. FIAR fits perfectly for the elementary years to early jr. high.

We are currently rowing The Tale Of Petter Rabbit, in volume 2. Mrs. Lambert pulls out so many learning opportunities in all subjects, all you have to do is add math and phonics. We do add other language arts subjects as the children get older. This really is a complete curriculum, you don't need to add more.
FIAR also sells some Fold and Learns (lapbook) to go along with some of the books. This has enhanced our studies greatly and made teaching for me even easier. It is not overwhelming like some of the other lapbooks I have purchased.
Well, I am off to read to my children and have some fun learning =)