I'm still here..busy, busy, busy

I am still here. May has been incredibly busy for the whole family. Samantha had prom. Several school programs. Kevin changing rooms. Graduation. Whewww! I am now able to sit and tell you about some of it. Graduation was Friday and it was fantastic. Sami's friend Veronica took this great picture. A home school graduation is a little different than public school. The grads make a speech thanking God, their parents, and some of their teachers. It is always touching to hear. Then they walk across the stage where us parents are waiting for them. The super-intendant gives us parents a diploma so that we can give it to our student. We hug and then get our picture taken by family and/or friends. It is a really nice ceremony. I find it emotionally draining. But I made it through. lol I am incredibly proud of my girl. She is the total package as are her sisters and brothers. A great start to a fun-filled summer. I want to thank you all that read my blog and have come to read it one more time. I will work harder at keeping it updated.

National Scrapbook Month

May is Nation Scrapbook Month. Close To My Heart has put together this fantastic scrapbook kit. It is so beautiful. Full of lovely spring colors good for all occasions. I used mine for my daughter's graduation pictures. With left over pieces, I made some cards. I just may have to order another kit and make a small book for Grandma. I think you will like it. Give it a try.

Spring.. I hope you’re home that day!

Our first spring here in Alaska was quite a shock for me. It was cold, white and long. One day, when our neighbor came by to feed the horses, I was complaining something awful. The year prior we lived in Oregon with grass already. Willard Scott had been on the White House lawn earlier that day showing off the cherry blossoms in full bloom. I was so depressed and here is the neighbor lady letting me vent. I asked her if it was ever going to end. Kathy was telling me how break up works and that you can almost watch the leaves open. As she is getting into her truck to go home she stops, looks at me and says, “that’s spring. I hope you’re home that day.” Get’s in her truck and leaves. I sat on the steps and laughed and laughed. Little did I know that she wasn’t far off the mark. I took this photo of the lilac leaf buds on Tuesday April 27 and they are almost all opened up now. We have small amounts of green grass and the robins have been constant visitors. I love spring and I was home that day.