That's what I've been from this blog. So sorry to those that follow. Looks like the mommytography project has failed... bummer. We've have an eventful couple months. Baby girl number 4 is due to arrive this summer, so we have prepped for her arrival. Tristen turned 2! Chloe and Molly this coming week will be in their final week of homeschool, Chloe completing 1st grade and Molly completing Kindergarten. We though I'm on a modified bedrest attended a segment of the local homeschool convention, and picked out and purchased next years curriculum, all so totally different from this years. We've used Abeka our first year, and then this year used BJU. For next school year we have selected the Alpha Omega life packs for 1st and 2nd grade for Language arts, Math, History & Geography, and then are useing a Science curriculum developed but Ken Ham's Answers in Genesis Ministry, it's designed to be taugh to kids ranging from 1st through 8th grade, to our science curriculum is designed to last the kids through middle school, there are 4 units, we purchased 2 this year that will last this and next year, then can add to the collection the other 2 units. I dropped Bible curriculum last year it was not only boring for me but the kids too, & we never looked for or found something different. This year Stephan came across a nice bible curriculum that the text studied is out of the kids very own bibles, and then some basic questions are asked and activities are givin to go along with the daily lesson, the reading is short and we got both girls the same level workbook so that just like the science can be completed with the 2 of them. Th e lifepacs are ment to be student guided, to they well be semi independent on their progress with those, typical completion time of 30-40weeks to complete the total grade level, but should the advance more quickly and get the material it can be quicker.
When will we start school next year.. the plan is to have a few weeks off, once semi settled w.new baby, to get restarted a bit earlier than we did last year. The girls do best when engaged in something. Tristen will start w/some basic preschool stuff, colors, shapes, coloring, cutting & pasting, & folding, when her sisters restart regular school work.
Chloe and Molly completed ballet and tap w/ a great job done at their recital in May, and are taking a summer gymnastics through their dance school for the month of June.
We enjoyed several trips to Kingsdominion. With my current modified bedrest, Stephan plans a few daddy daughter days and will take Chloe and Molly one at a time for a one on one day trip w/daddy since we are season pass holders.
There is never a dull moment in our house, and truthfully I wouldn't have it any other way. I'll try to get some photos of our last few busy months posted this week. :o)
Sorry for being gone for so long.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Mommytography 32
Little House on the Prairie 9 book set has arrived!! Chloe was delighted to greet the FedEx delivery lady on the front porch to receive this package and opened it up herself. We are excited to start reading these books, we watched a little made for TV recreation of Little House on the Prairie (the the original TV show). Then with school both girls have learned about covered wagons, and the move west. Chloe recalled the movie and friend's of ours said they loved when their mother read them the books as kids, and still enjoy them as adults. So I priced some box sets, vs. my huge library fine that is due, and we decided since everyone told us these are books to be read again and again, the box set was our best bet! So each day after lunch and before quiet/nap time we'll read a chapter or 2.
Mommytography 31.
Full size PB&J! Daddy made the sandwich... Mommy normally cuts it up a bit smaller, but big girl Tristen ate it like a little pro!
Mommytography 365-30
Tristen watching the track meet holding on to an anteater beany baby. She was eating the things nose!
My Niece Ainsley, running the mile at the track meet. She's the one just in front! :o) 
Friday, March 19, 2010
Mommytography 365-27
So what happens when you glance at your youngest and she's sitting so quietly looking at a book, then turn to hand some laundry to your older children to put away in their bedrooms.
You get the whole bottom shelf of the kids books scattered across the floor in seconds!
Thursday, March 18, 2010
March update.
Much happens w/in a month! My birthday was one of our March events, I was spoiled a bit and have been able to get a few pieces of much needed clothing, and some home decor items. Much spring cleaning is taking place along with many attempts at organization, some being very effective!! I have created a "House to do list" a list of home projects to be done, some free some will require months of savings but we'll get there, and it feels good to check of an accomplished task and to see the results of a little dedication and work...
Tristen will make the big girl bed move this weekend, she's ready and will crawl up into our bed or her sister's and tuck herself in saying "night, night." Chloe, Molly, & Myself have discovered a homeschool playgroup near by, and it was delightful to visit w/mom's that didn't look at me like I had 2 heads when I said, "Yes, I have 3 kids, I homeschool, and we will soon have 4 kids." They are used to ladies with many more than that. Chloe and Molly played the shy game for about 5 minutes and then where off playing with a nice sized group of little girls their age that where all just nice and well behaved! The kids are now harassing me about next weeks playgroup, I hope the weather is nice so we can attend again, it was good for all of us and there were even little ones Tristen's size that played well with her it was just adorable!
All is well here with us, we continue to dream big and plug along with all that we do.
Tristen will make the big girl bed move this weekend, she's ready and will crawl up into our bed or her sister's and tuck herself in saying "night, night." Chloe, Molly, & Myself have discovered a homeschool playgroup near by, and it was delightful to visit w/mom's that didn't look at me like I had 2 heads when I said, "Yes, I have 3 kids, I homeschool, and we will soon have 4 kids." They are used to ladies with many more than that. Chloe and Molly played the shy game for about 5 minutes and then where off playing with a nice sized group of little girls their age that where all just nice and well behaved! The kids are now harassing me about next weeks playgroup, I hope the weather is nice so we can attend again, it was good for all of us and there were even little ones Tristen's size that played well with her it was just adorable!
All is well here with us, we continue to dream big and plug along with all that we do.
Mommytography 365-26
Flip Flops for all the Rouze girls, biggest to smallest! So I haven't been the best and it took a friend pointing that out today, I'm not used to these things nor am I good about having my camera with me at all times to catch all those awesome moments, I am trying! The temps have finally broke into the 70's which means naked toes, flip flops, and just being outside enjoying the joy a little sunshine and fresh air can bring.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
February Update!
I must say this has been the wettest, coldest winter I've experienced here in VA EVER!!! The snow, the sleet, the rain, the wind, the cold, lack of sunshine! We are ready for sunshine and temps over 50degrees, they are even calling for ANOTHER SNOW STORM THIS WEEK!!! Nuts! So some updates on fun stuff! Stephan continues to handle teaching the kids math! This is an amazing help for me, and we have the girls on a 2-3days a week rotation and they are doing well with retaining and progressing with their math skills. I'm handling Phonics/English/Reading, & Spelling, Handwriting is well just practice to that's up to the kids to slow down and do well on! Chloe is reading well, and doing well in all areas of school, except that handwriting bit she tends to hurry and write sloppy, she is working on slowing down!! Molly, has just made great strides, I overwhelmingly proud of the progress she has made, something has just clicked for her and she's off and running! Molly knows all her letters, short vowel sounds, and is reading short vowel words and several sight words. Both girls progress has made school work very swift and smooth sailing most days!
Tristen is closing in on the big 2 years old, and is a sponge. She's learning the parts of her body, eyes, nose, mouth, ears, hair/head, face, belly, legs, arms, feet, hands, toes, fingers..... and so on something new everyday. Her speech gets clearer daily. So with her sponge like tendencies I've been on the hunt with 2 year old Nursery school work books! I've found 2! I'm delighted, one covers numbers, and the other, colors, shapes, and works on teaching her to color in the lines and follow instructions, & I've found a little schedule for introducing letter flash cards and will just start introducing letters, no real pressure for writing them yet, that's at 3years old!! :o) I figure she love to sit at the table and color most days when we are doing school work, & she's not off playing with her big sister and well I figured why not start her w/a little something, don't think I'll spend more than 30minutes or so a day with it & it can only benefit her and myself for down the road!!!
We are all doing well!! & working together on decluttering and organizing the house, so cleaning will be a short little bit each day task instead of a weekly headache!! I'm going to start a to do list on home improvements to be done over the next few months and actually get on with it and do the projects!! Some include paining! JOY! We are a little burnt out on painting, but just 1 small and 1 big project could just brighten the house greatly! & a little flooring job in the kitchen for Stephan! Beautification is what we'll be doing!! :o) I'm hoping we'll come across some furniture solutions and get the computer/office area enclosed so the kids can't fiddle w/stuff!! & I don't have to look at it! :o) Well I'll leave the update at that. WE are a busy group of 5!!
Tristen is closing in on the big 2 years old, and is a sponge. She's learning the parts of her body, eyes, nose, mouth, ears, hair/head, face, belly, legs, arms, feet, hands, toes, fingers..... and so on something new everyday. Her speech gets clearer daily. So with her sponge like tendencies I've been on the hunt with 2 year old Nursery school work books! I've found 2! I'm delighted, one covers numbers, and the other, colors, shapes, and works on teaching her to color in the lines and follow instructions, & I've found a little schedule for introducing letter flash cards and will just start introducing letters, no real pressure for writing them yet, that's at 3years old!! :o) I figure she love to sit at the table and color most days when we are doing school work, & she's not off playing with her big sister and well I figured why not start her w/a little something, don't think I'll spend more than 30minutes or so a day with it & it can only benefit her and myself for down the road!!!
We are all doing well!! & working together on decluttering and organizing the house, so cleaning will be a short little bit each day task instead of a weekly headache!! I'm going to start a to do list on home improvements to be done over the next few months and actually get on with it and do the projects!! Some include paining! JOY! We are a little burnt out on painting, but just 1 small and 1 big project could just brighten the house greatly! & a little flooring job in the kitchen for Stephan! Beautification is what we'll be doing!! :o) I'm hoping we'll come across some furniture solutions and get the computer/office area enclosed so the kids can't fiddle w/stuff!! & I don't have to look at it! :o) Well I'll leave the update at that. WE are a busy group of 5!!
Mommytography 365-23
When one does not shut the dresser, kittens make a bed out of the comfy PJs that still remain in the drawer!! Miss Foxy she finds the best sleeping spots!
Mommytography 365-22
Watch out this girl can DUNK!!! We had a fun day at a local indoor play place!!
Mommytography 365-21
Water Baptism in February in VA!!! BRRRRR!!
A young man from our church wanted to be baptized in the local river, prior to a very big hiking trip he feels he's been called to take as soon as spring shows it's face! Yes that is remnant snow! That's Why my pics are from the aerial style view didn't want to fall on my prego tail! The temps that day where nice 56 or 58 I believe and sunny! Much nicer than the 30s and below we've had. We don't attend your typical church, but that's ok we love our church family very much! :o)
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Mommytography 356-19
My 50% off day after Valentine's day flowers! They keep my table beautiful & motivate me to keep it tidy!
Mommytography 365-18 (cell pics)
Mommytography 365-17 (cell pics)
Mommytography 365-16 (cell pics)
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