Our German roots calling...

Had a memorable, final weekend with Eduardo's parents. Their 4 week stay has been such a blessing. We visited Helen, GA, and felt as though we had traveled across the misty seas, and over the mountains to a tiny, alpine village. We were just waiting for Heidi to come running down the mountain with her goats...


Silly kids...



Good grief...



Charming village...









Lots and lots of goodies...





Fun at Unicoi Lodge...









Up, up, up to Anna Ruby Falls! I think I'm a mountain girl at heart...















Lelo and Lela (grandpa and grandma) with the kids...







We thank you Jesus for this beautiful time together...


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Location:Helen, GA

Happy birthday to me...

Thank you friends for The wonderful fellowship last night! I love celebrating my birthday early because then I get to celebrate even longer!!!




My only regret is not having a larger space to invite more people!!! Lol




Thank you Kelly for spearheading the whole "dessert" party experience... It was delish!!!!




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Tea time!

Thank you Collins family (minus Jeff) for joining us for swimming and "high tea". We had a lovely time...




Such a girly thing to do...




But even the boys were good sports and enjoyed the food... Thanks guys!




The girls used Evie's easy bake oven and made the tiniest, cutest little cupcakes...




Big brother even tried one, I think it got lost between his molars.,.




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Location:Ruskin

Isaac's 10th Birthday!

After being rained out of his original birthday celebration by Tropical Storm Debby, Isaac was blessed with a beautiful day full of fun and friends. Several of our dear homeschool families were able to join us for a birthday "campout" right in our own back yard. Our only regret? Not having enough room to invite even more friends! :D




We sang happy birthday with all kinds of harmony...




Mommy baked the cake (Chilean mango), daddy decorated it!




We ate yummy food (girls rule! At least the trampoline...)




Boys in the tent (this IS a campout remember...)




The kids played an exciting game of camping scavenger hunt... GO GIRLS GO!




Here comes the winning team!!!!




Yey boys!!!!!




Isaac opened gifts...




We roasted marshmallows...




And sang songs...

Thank you Boyles for this very moving, deeply spiritual song...



The Collins' leading us in the 39th verse of "You can't get to heaven..."
And next time, Mr. Mendez will bring more jokes... In English this time :D LOL

Location:At home

Homeschool Convention Vacation 2012 Part V!

Because of the kids hard work and excellent sales during convention, we got to extend our vacation and stay for a night at the Gaylord Palms Resort.




More fun in the sun!!!!




Even Mommy got in on it!










The Gaylord Palms Resort is spectacular! The resort is built around an enormous atrium with paths that meander around ponds full of fish...




alligators...




Waterfalls...








and even the Castillo de San Marcos!















It is quite an experience!







We are so thankful to God for this blessing!


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