Monthly Archives: April 2007

It was a very busy but rewarding weekend this weekend.  We spent most of our time hanging out with Kelly’s friend Skylar.  When we were not doing that, we worked on the yard.  We got the first load of bark … Continue reading →

For a bunch or reasons, I was unable to make a stock pick in April, but that being said, we are still doing fairly well with the first three months of picks.  I hope to be able to make another … Continue reading →

Lorena and Christian only spent a few minutes at the Boy Scout meeting last night because it turned out to be mostly an award ceremony for the older boys.  While they were gone, Kelly and I had a great talk.  … Continue reading →

It is about the time of year when we need to start thinking about working in our garden again. We need to put in a few patio bricks, haul in some dirt for the back patio planter, put down some … Continue reading →

We had a birthday dinner for our favorite cousin, Tim Mecum on Sunday between meetings here are a couple of pictures from that fine event. Tim and Dad with the new zebra print throw, Laurel bought for him on his … Continue reading →

We are all pretty excited around our household because we had a good weekend. The kids played outside when the weather was nice, went swimming at the Corvallis pool, we drew, did some homeschool, and, to top it off, we … Continue reading →

Drawing order:  Christian, Kelly, Dad

Yesterday, we started our new art program and we worked hard on math catchup. My weight is starting back down. Slowly. I hope Bryan’s lead is not insurmountable now. I can only hope for a relapse.

Last year, Christian drew portraits of some of the people on whom he wrote his report on the internal combustion engine. This year, he wants to do it again, but with some skills we hope to pick up with our … Continue reading →

Right now, we are in a part of our homeschool year where we need to really knuckle down and do some hard work. It is a little deceptive because we have already finished more than a year worth of grammar … Continue reading →

Kelly made twenty dollars yesterday at her baby-sitting job.  Very impressive.  She was the only one there and they had to go a little bit long.  She was very happy.  We are still in catch-up mode after a very busy … Continue reading →

On tax day, it is good to try to think of something else.  This weekend, Kelly had seven girls over for a great thirteenth birthday party.  Aunt Julia and Cousin Kylee came to run the show.  One of the girls … Continue reading →

That business trip hurt me…

Kelly and Christian took the Stanford Achievement Test (SAT) over the last three days at Santiam Christian School in Adair Village.  They really enjoy the testing and have done quite well at it.  This is the first year we have … Continue reading →

That is all today.

…but I haven’t heard from Bryan yet.

Yesterday, I found out we are supposed to have a three day weekend this weekend for Good Friday.  I have never before been at a place that gave Good Friday off.  It really is a great time for a three … Continue reading →

Kelly and Christian are working hard on their research reports now.  They are both in the data gathering stage which has been going on for a couple of weeks and will continue through the end of next hear.  Christian is … Continue reading →