Vacation Pictures

Hmmm, the camera was in Sarah's purse. No new pictures, but the battery was dead! Here are pictures from the beach.

Fun Day

Here are pictures from Sarah's fun day for the last day of school a few weeks ago. I had more pictures, but they did not download for some reason and since I can not find the camera, I can not check to see if they are still on it or not. Before we went on vacation, I gave my notice at Sarah's school that I would not be working anymore and since I am not working for her tuition she is also no longer going to school. This is one of those times in life when you think something is a "God-thing" and you jump right in. It just seemed perfect and an answer to prayer that I truthfully just jumped right in and did not take the time to pray it through and wait on the Lord. Again, I was trying to help God do what I wanted done. I do think that God was able to use this experience to show me a great teaching method for Sarah, but He also used it to show me that He does not need my help(again, I don't seem to learn this!). His plan is perfect, but I need to trust Him. The school academics were good, it was my position and the interactions there that did not work. I would totally recommend the Montessori method for kids who excell as well as those that have non-traditional learning styles. We have prayed and decided that I will homeschool Sarah this fall using Montessori tools and really try to have her prepared for kindergarten. We have 2 years. Not sure she will go to public school for kindy, but this will give me the 2 years to see how it works for both of us, then I can make an educated decision about what to do for her continued education. Friends are really stuggling and fighting the school systems around here for quality education for their children with disabilities. It feels like education for special needs has really taken a big step backwards the last few years. We will see. I will do what is best for our family. I have always said my desire for her is to give her all of the opportunities I can so she can reach her full potential. I know that means I will have to try and sometimes fall flat, but I will not have regrets that I did not try all options.

Really, I will

Ok, I really will post pictures of our vacation, but the reality of the situation is that I have lost my camera. I know I had it yesterday and put it on the bottom step to bring upstairs, and well that is all I remember and the camera is not at the bottom of the stairs. I have a suspicion that a certain girl child knows where it is and she is not telling. As soon as I find the camera, I will do a real update with pictures!!!!

We are home!

Bet you did not know we were gone! We have been in Florida. I was going to blog before we went, but time got away! I have tons of picture to upload and share, but I am toooooooo tired tonight!

Kindergarten Graduation

Elijah graduated from kindergarten this year. I am so proud of him. He is very smart, but most importantly, he is a caring friend to all. He is a leader and makes the right choices. I did not get a clear picture of him getting his diploma, but Doug got it on film. He got an award for perfect attendance and one for writing. The ceremony was so cute. They sang several songs and each had a part to say about what they have learned this year.

Soccer

Elijah has been playing soccer this spring. He is getting really good at it. One game he scored 6 goals! He was so excited. He really has lots of fun and that is what is important.

Cupcakes

My girlie LOVES cupcakes. Of course, she really just loves food. She is a great eater. She ate one cupcake and I took a few pictures. I then turned around to put down the camera and she grabbed another cupcake and crammed it in her mouth. Before I could get to her, she grabbed a third and put it in her mouth. Little stinker, she truly enjoyed her cupcakes!