Joseph's Coat of Many Colors

Earlier in the spring two mom friends of mine told me about a church in Ringgold, GA that had an interpretive dance class for home school girls and their moms. I didn't know if it was something that we wanted to do. I went the first time and found out it was very modest and professional. I thought it was wonderful!!!

We practiced for 8 weeks and for the first time they had a presentation for the public and a recital.

There were five different age groups of dancers and each studied their own dances. They all worked very hard and I was amazed at the performance.

Abigail loved it and so did I.

This is Joseph and his brothers after he received his coat from his father.

The music was from Joseph and his techno colored dream coat.

The dance had a lot of sign language in it. The words to Abigail's song:

"Joseph your coat has so many colors

bright as the sun at the noon of the day

when you wear your coat of Joseph

God will guide you on your way"

They would sign the words above and then as they sang the colors they held a hoop that had a rainbow of colors on it and circled Joseph.

The brothers throwing him in the well.

The moms were workers harvesting the wheat for the seven years of famine.

To end, everyone came back on stage and signed "Awesome God"

The awards ceremony was Friday night after the recital and most of the moms and girls were presented with flowers.

This whole experience was a blessing and we both had so much fun we will be doing it again next year.

Caterpiller Kid

If you don't know already, Matthew LOVES caterpillers. Last year was the first year that he really showed interest in them. They collected a jar full of them and when I say full I mean FULL. There had to have been at least 30 in the jar. They fed them for a while and then I suggested they let them go. So the ones that where still alive would have a chance to become butterflies. They probably became bird food but we can hope.

So this year when we saw the first caterpiller and notified Matthew....

he came running. This is the photo of him finding out.

They were only allowed to collect a few this year.

Our yard is a breeding ground for caterpillers. You think I'm joking?!

I hope I didn't gross anyone out. These are just 3 on the areas where they hatched. I know of at least 2 more and who knows how many we couldn't see. They had fun while it lasted. I know they are looking forward to next spring.

Co-op and field trips

Backward Day at CHE

This was taken earlier in the spring when Gabbie wasn't walking.

The kids clothes are backward, the chairs were backward. It was a lot of fun. We meet in the gym for announcements, singing and prayer. On this day Angie (our leader) showed a home move that she had made with her children who are older and some of the other older kids. It was all backward.

Class Photos

Matthews class had about 20 enrolled. Obviously not everyone showed up for picture day.




This is the Red Team. (1st and 2nd graders)
There were about 25 enrolled in her class. The two women on the end were the leaders of this class. Both Abigail and Matthew made friends with a brother and sister in this class.

Nicole is on the far left of the bottom row and Wesley is the fourth from the left in the middle row.








Chattanooga Zoo Field trip




They have a special class room at the zoo where they can have classes and let the kids pet some snakes and just get to see some things up close

This bird is just gorgeous. They have a mirror in front of it because it likes to look at itself. I can't remember what type of bird it is. I just had to put this in.

This is Nicole, Abigails friend. They were also in interpretive dance together.

Go Fly a Kite

River Park Kite Flying Field Trip

Matthew and Daniel, a boy in Abigail's class.
Abigail trying to get the kite to stay up.
Go Mattie!!!


One of the playgrounds of this park is pictured in the background. There is a playground for small kids and another for bigger kids. They had a wonderful time.

It was a beautiful day but the wind wasn't constant. It was a little frustrating but they had fun and were able to experience flying a kite. They also got a good bit of exercise due to trying to keep the kite up.

This park is wonderful. It is one of many along the path that follows the river. We sometimes visit the snack area. It has wonderful food and ice cream too. The kids love that part.

Take Me Out to the Ball Park

Chattanooga Lookouts

Lookouts VS Birmingham Barrons.

How funny is that.

We were able to sit in box seats that Comcast has for half the season. It was nice. Great seats but no free food. Oh well, we were grateful for the view.

Gabbie and Abigail watching the game. Gabbie was walking back and forth holding the rail. She had a blast.
Gabbie being Gabbie.

Isn't she cute.

Abigail posing for a photo op.

Gorgeous sunset.

We left before the game ended so I don't know who won, but we had a lot of fun!!!!

He Is RISEN

Happy Easter

The McDuff Medley!!!

Aren't they the cutest kids

How CUTE is this!!!

Got to sit with the Bunny.

Last year was our first year to spend Christmas without family. It was not fun.

This year we desided to plan something. I cooked a ham, sweet potatoe casserole, green beans and Sister Schuburt rolls. We invited a couple that are also transplants and another friend from church. It felt good to be getting together with others on Easter. We have decide that we will do this every year.

The kids hunted eggs and had a lot of fun.

I have been having some problems with the video.