We have been moving along in our school and Awana. Lucy has more verses memorized then me. I am lovinig our curriculum, which requires many books from the library. We are all learning a ton of info about ancient times. We read many books and I love the part of the day when everyone finds something they like and is in a little corner somewhere quietly reading. Casey also took up reading Narnia to the kids. He read it to Daisy a LONG time ago and Jack didn't think he would like it but he is loving it. Daisy is writing a book and getting help from my Aunt Kathy in Seattle. Hank is still a pest and we are hoping to be past some of this terrible 2 business soon.
Casey has been busy making clips for knives. I know that seems crazy to some but it is amazing what men will spend on parts for knives. Lucky for us Casey discovered this and has been working at it. He really loves the design aspect of it and even got a top 3 review by the best known knife guy in the country! It has been at times annoying for me and fulfilling for Casey. And so the latter makes the former worthwhile.
Life out here in Laclede Idaho has been enlighting in several ways. I have learned that I am not the city girl I thought I was! I think I was a city girl until I had children. Then every stranger and speeding car became a threat to my sanity and well-being. Being away from all of that has certainly given me more peace. Although threats still loom, of course. However, it is quiet. I love the quiet or more accurately the peacefullness. I am still figuring out the shopping situation. And I swore I would never live anywhere I had to say, "going to town", but here I am. Even the winter has been fine. I was really nervous about being here where winter would be longer or colder or darker; I really wasn't sure what it would be. To my surprise it hasn't really been any of those! The constant fresh snow really makes a HUGE difference. We get fresh snow just about the time you think its going to get really ugly out. The view of snow covered tress and mountains doesn't hurt either. Plus, the kids still go outside to play...because there is snow! I have more natural light in this house so whether or not I am getting more sun is not the point. I think I am and so I feel good. That is all that matters.
There you have it. We are living our lives as best we can in this beautiful creation of God's. We are still struggling with the questions of how to raise our kids best and be good to one another. I am still trying to figure out how to manage a grocery budget for 6 hungry people. And be a domestic goddess.
