Home School Convention Fun...

 We are now a multi-media family.  Our computer has problems and Jordan reads quite a bit online and so an i-pad was a natural thing for her.  It is handy and like having a portable computer. 

 Emily having fun with friends in our room Thursday night.  Best part of convention, the friends you spend time with! 

 Again, it was an all girls convention.  We've done this a couple times before.  They enjoy coming along!

 People commented on Lena's hair a couple times and I point to Jordan and say she's the hairdresser.  If I did their hair it would most likely be two pony tail and possible sticking up off their head.  I remember Jordan going out in public and her hair wasn't usually done. 

 Rebekah entered the art contest with her drawing and her knitted washcloths.

 Emily also entered some of her pictures.

A friend with her third grandchild!  What a blessing!  It will be so wonderful someday to be in her shoes!

Our 2nd annual skiing trip...

 Jordan and friend Lydia.

 Isaac and friend Joshua.

 Rebekah!  The ski instructors passed her on her first run down the bunny hill, I went up to them and said, "Hey, that's my kid you just passed.  Don't you think she needs a couple hours on the bunny hill before she goes out there on the big hills?"  They said kids catch on real quick and I guess it's true as she was skiing the tougher hills in no time.  It just scares me!!!!

 Jordan and Gideon coming down The Hawaiian Cruise run.  Thankfully, Jordan learned to stop herself behind him so she could help him.  It was Gideon's first time skiing.  He had a lot of fun.

 Maria, Clara, Emily and Hannah having fun together!

 My three sons!

 The girls again!

My last shot of the day was Caleb coming down the hill.  The kids were so busy all day I usually didn't know where they were.  There were 6-7 school buses plus 89 home schooled kids there so it was quite crowded.  The school kids started leaving around 1 p.m. and then we had about 5 quiet hours of skiing. 

Happy Birthday Moriah...

 Happy Birthday Moriah!  Moriah Clara turned 9 years old yesterday!  Another trifle for dessert, this time with gummy worms.

 Moriah got new bedding and pillows for her birthday.  She said it was so comfy with her new sheets and pillows :) 

 Grandpa Sam and Grandma Reta were able to come help celebrate the day!

So far Moriah is the tallest 9 year old in the family.  We checked her height against the others at this age!

For mom...

The back picture turned out a little dark.  It shows the chaos of group pictures!

Ravioli...

I was shopping in Wal-Mart last night.  You know, for those two or three things you go in for and you come out with a cart full.  I had a hankering for Ravioli.  I bought 2 large cans and the kids had it for lunch today.  I wasn't here but one child didn't like the sauce, another didn't like it period, another didn't really care for it and then Lena says, "Jordan, why is there fake meat in these?"  OK, so I won't be buying that again.  We don't have things like that often but I chuckle at the reaction of the kids.  I often think I shouldn't buy it so they won't get a taste for it and then like it.  No worries there, they like real food I guess!  :)    I just want a break sometimes!!! 

Reading time...

Dad's reading to the kids before bed!  He only got one chapter in and they were all hollering for more.  Unfortunately, we ate a late supper and if we are going to get Bible time and prayer time in we have to quit!  This is one of my favorite scenes in the house; kids all around dad, listening :)