Awana Games & Sparks-A-Rama

After several weeks of practice, the day finally came for the Awana Games. I was one of the coaches for the Sparks team. Both teams played hard and well. The T&T and the Sparks teams came in 3rd place, but we'll be ready next year.


Pensive children as they see our competition is tough!

T & T Games
Pocahontas and friend ready for the 3 Legged Race.
Pocahontas in the 4 Way Tug, against MUCH bigger girls.

Our fearless Game Director as a Line Judge

A Bunch of Readers

It is amazing to me that all of my children can read now. Zach worked through "Teach Your Child to Learn in 100 Easy Lessons" and is doing well. We had ice cream sundaes to celebrate when he completed the book.

HIM Conference

Today was the local homeschool conference.

I found lots of good deals at the used book sale, and even stayed under my budget!

I also heard David Hazel from My Father's World curriculum speak. He had lots of encouraging words to say. Even though I don't plan to use their curriculum, I thought he had great points about being a family, not a school. We don't have to learn according to someone else's time table. Our kids can learn a their own pace.

My Baby is 6 Today

My "baby" is 6 years old today. Leif has such a sweet spirit. He still likes to cuddle and even be rocked to sleep occasionally. I'm going to oblige as long as he wants, too. He has a great sense of humor (like his daddy). He is a Lego lover just the rest of the bunch. He got a new bike today - - the end of the ...tricycle is in sight. I am pondering, but not feeling sad about it, surprisingly.

Awana Grand Prix Results

They are all winners! We came out on top in the design category, rather than speed. There were approximately 55 cars in all- three different classes. Thomas Edison's car was either 4th or 5th for speed in his class. We aren't sure because they only announced the top three after the computer averaged the times.




The two little boys were in the "Open Class" - Leif came in 2nd for design and Davy was 1st.
Thomas Edison was 2nd in the "T &T Class" and Pocahontas came in 1st.


It was a fun morning. Daddy was able to go in late to work, so he got to be there for the whole event.

Our General Store

The kids set up a "General Store". It expanded to two other shops on the same "street". They had a great time and operated their stores for three days before closing shop. They set up their own currency, priced items, traded and more.

Awana Grand Prix Cars

Ted has been working hard making the kids' Awana Grand Prix cars. They are even done 1 1/2 weeks ahead of time! They turned out great.

Thomas Edison's car



Davy Crockett's car

Pocahontas' banana car

Leif Erickson's truck