Field Trip

Friday September 12th, 2014

First Homeschool Field Trip

Hebron Brick

The kilm.

Afterwards, we went to the park.

Servants Heart

Tuesday September 2nd, 2014

Let me tell ya about my guys...

The other day as we were getting off the exit on our way to Macie's ballet, we passed two men on the side of the road holding a sign saying, "Montana". Asher and Zeke both chimed in that we should help them. What if their car broke down? We should give them money. I hate to admit it, but these kinds of situations kind of make me nervous - especially being alone with the kids. But they kept on and on, saying it would be the right thing to do. How can you say no to that? I took it as God speaking to the heart of my boys, and I had the choice to honor it. 

Once ballet was over, we went to the bank and withdrew some money. The verse written below came to me when I was thinking what we should say.

We went back to where the men were, but no longer were they there. Their sign was left on the ground. We discussed the possibility of them possibly getting a ride with someone else. We decided to leave this envelope in the car, that we would be on the look out for someone in need, and when we found such person, we would have this on hand to give to them.

Now, I know we aren't supposed to brag about good deeds, but this isn't my boys bragging about themselves, this is my observation of these two young fellas whom I am so proud of. I love their hearts. I love how it was such a burden on their hearts to do something to help those strangers out. I hope they never lose that quality. That they always stay in touch with what God speaks to them, and that they will be quick to respond. <3

Monday September 1st, 2014 

Labor Day

Lake Tschida, Elgin, North Dakota

We really enjoyed this day as a family. We did some school work this morning and after lunch went to the lake. I loved the trees, sky, and water. Kids enjoyed looking for fossils. :) The weather was nice and cool, there was a pleasant breeze. We had a great time as a family.

First Day of Home School

Monday August 18th, 2014

We are very excited for this new season in life! Perry and I have been wanting to homeschool for about three years now and it's finally happening! We are using the Heart of Dakota curriculum for the boys.

Teddy Roosevelt Park

Wednesday August 13th, 2014

Theodore Roosevelt Park

Medora, North Dakota

The kids and I went hiking with my friend, Emily, and her kids. Like us, they are not originally from here, but have been here for several years. Emily is well educated on good hiking areas. We packed a lunch and met there after Macie's ballet. We also brought our new Great Pyreneese pup, Sully, with us. After the hike, we went into Medora and got some ice cream. Before the hike, we saw Perry briefly who was there for training with his new job. (That's all out of order but ya get the drift. (; ) We also checked out the visitor center where it had more information. I saw something he said that resonated with me - went something like, "Living in North Dakota prepared me for presidency" - that's not a word for word, but something like that. All-in-all, it was a fun day with great friends. We thoroughly enjoyed all the bison walking around.