It's been a delightfully quiet week (something I never get to say).
Last Thursday Francis, the kids and I headed up to Tyler for a long weekend of camping. The weather was p-e-r-f-e-c-t. Really and truly I could not have asked for more. The whole Noble clan was there including my sister, parents, the twins, Chad and Kevin. We relaxed, talked, canoed, played games, roasted marshmallows, and enjoyed the great outdoors. My parents rented an amazing motor home this year where we were allowed to use the restrooms and that made an amazing trip even better. the kids slept well in the tent. The services help us focus on Jesus and his sacrifice. I got to see old friends and love on a new baby. The egg hunt was a success and fun was had by all. To say I was content would have been the understatement of the year. Good memories.
This week I had an eye appointment on Monday, grocery store yesterday, and a much needed Walmart trip yesterday. We've been taking it easy now that school is not in session. Today was my last MOMS meeting ever. I'm sad that this time in my life has come to a close, but I am looking forward to the next chapter.
We are finished with kindergarten but per many moms suggestions, we are not going completely without school. This week we worked on money for a some minutes each day. It was fun and kept everyone's attention as they each did an activity at their level. We will keep on working on reading, writing and math, but through fun little activities in what I will affectionately call "school lite". We may miss a week here and there, but at least it should theoretically be easier to get back in the habit come the fall. We shall see!
We leave tomorrow for vacation. Disney World here we come. Please pray we are are healthy and can relax and have fun as a family.
Short and sweet. Till next time!
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
April 11, 2017
So much has happened these past three weeks. Time has gotten away from me.
Two weeks ago Francis was gone for the entire week at a conference in Portland. We survived, but not before I became deathly ill mid-way through with a cold. Thanks to the many that offered help, especially my mom who sent us Pizza from afar. Francis came back Thursday evening late, but in time for us to have a date night Friday. It was the last parent's night out. We had McCallister's ( I was still feeling sick and soup sounded good), and went and saw Beauty and the Beast. We made it back just in time to pick up the kids. We always seem to cut it close.
Last week was rough. Saturday was amazing. We went to Sherwood Forest Faire and had a nearly perfect day. The kids loved the jousting, and we talked about what life was like in the Middle ages. We even got a glimpse of Eleanor of Aquitaine as she passed. It was so fun and just what we needed as a family. Sunday morning I received word that my grandmother Jamama had died. On the heels of my Grandfather Pop dying in January, my emotions are still a bit raw. Not all the time, but it still hits me hard sometimes in strange ways. Well, Jamama dying, even after having been sick for over two years, still hit just as hard. I cried through church, went home and cried more. The kids and I headed to the funeral on Tuesday after school, and made it just before the viewing that evening. It was nice to see all my family including Japapa, my parents, sisters, niece and nephew, cousins, aunts, and uncles. We realized all the cousins and certainly not all of their kids had ever been together at once. We watched a slideshow of memories we had of Jamama, and loved on each other. The next day we all had lunch at Golden Corral (Jamama's favorite) and then headed on to the funeral. The room was packed to overflowing to the point that many of us went up to a balcony overlooking the room to be able to see. It was a happy funeral even though we were all sobbing, because we know she's home. there was so much laughter there...probably much more than can be resonably accounted for except we know she's home with the Father. We started late (per Jamama's never being on time) and the Kleenexes were plentiful just like they were in her lifetime. It was perfect. We got a group picture of the cousins, cousins and their kids and of the whole family (45 or so people). After the fact we noticed that most everyone wearing a color was wearing blue which was Jamama's favorite color. Out at the gravesite all of the kids were reading about who served in which war. They were fascinated that these people had been through things in their timeline song from school. It was a teachable moment that we are all part of history. What matters is the legacy we leave behind. Jamama's was her love for us and for Jesus. We will miss you, Jamama.
We got back late Wednesday night and Thursday brought us two welcome visitors: Francis's father and Nana Phillips. God knew in His perfect timing that I needed a grandmother to love on after the loss of mine. The 24 hours she was visiting with us (all the way from Montreal) brought laugher, joy, fun and fellowship. The kids got to show off all they've been learning in school, and enjoyed hearing Nana Phillips's every word. We took a tour of Francis's lab while she was here. It's something I always enjoy. We were sad to see Nana Philips go (Hannah cried when she left), but we will hold on tightly to those memories. Saturday we did the Easter egg hunt at the George Buch Library. It was a bit of a mad house, but we were able to do the hunt and all the games as well as have fun doing it. Sunday was the Spring Carnival at church. The boys boy did the mechanical bull and Hannah hung out mostly in the bounce house. We haven't been sitting still much, I guess you could say!
Tuesday was the last day of Classical Conversations for the year. We did the egg drop from a ladder using all the devices the kids had made from rubber bands, popsicle sticks and kleenex. William and his partner's egg didn't crack! They made a "parachute trampoline" and it worked perfectly. Theirs was only 1 of 4 eggs to survive. It was great. It was also superhero day so we had a Super Girl, Batman and Iron Man attending school from the Phillips clan. Fun was had by all.
Today William finished his last Kindergarten lesson. I can hardly believe it! He is a kindergarten graduate. He is a great reader, can write, add, subtract, tell time, knows a ton about history, science, had memorized so much scripture, and so so much more. I'd write a novel describing all he (and I) have learned. I am humbled that God tasked me with this this year, and thankful as well. Knowing I had a part in his learning is a special experience. I can't wait to see what is in store next year. Congratulations William!
Robert finished PreK 3 today also. He put his letters in alphabetical order using magnets and then sang the ABC song while pointing to the letters. He has also learned so much! He can count to at least 30, knows his letters and can even write some of them. Just this week he started getting into puzzels and can spend 45 minutes or more to complete a difficult puzzle on his own. I've seen him grow into his own person, but still want to do everything his brother does. Congratulations Robert!
Hannah is growing so fast. She talks so much and spends much of her time at home taking care of her "babies". She pushes them around in their strollers (yes plural), cooks for them, puts them to sleep, feeds them, carries them around, takes them to the potty (and make them go, haha) and so much more. She knows the routine and makes sure we stick to it. I was told it was nap time today after she had finished eating even though I hadn't gotten my food yet. She decided to fall asleep in my arms while I ate (she only sleeps on me anyway), so I guess it was indeed nap time. She's spunky and smart and I love her so much. Congratulations on growing up Hannah!
That's it for now. Till next time!
Two weeks ago Francis was gone for the entire week at a conference in Portland. We survived, but not before I became deathly ill mid-way through with a cold. Thanks to the many that offered help, especially my mom who sent us Pizza from afar. Francis came back Thursday evening late, but in time for us to have a date night Friday. It was the last parent's night out. We had McCallister's ( I was still feeling sick and soup sounded good), and went and saw Beauty and the Beast. We made it back just in time to pick up the kids. We always seem to cut it close.
Last week was rough. Saturday was amazing. We went to Sherwood Forest Faire and had a nearly perfect day. The kids loved the jousting, and we talked about what life was like in the Middle ages. We even got a glimpse of Eleanor of Aquitaine as she passed. It was so fun and just what we needed as a family. Sunday morning I received word that my grandmother Jamama had died. On the heels of my Grandfather Pop dying in January, my emotions are still a bit raw. Not all the time, but it still hits me hard sometimes in strange ways. Well, Jamama dying, even after having been sick for over two years, still hit just as hard. I cried through church, went home and cried more. The kids and I headed to the funeral on Tuesday after school, and made it just before the viewing that evening. It was nice to see all my family including Japapa, my parents, sisters, niece and nephew, cousins, aunts, and uncles. We realized all the cousins and certainly not all of their kids had ever been together at once. We watched a slideshow of memories we had of Jamama, and loved on each other. The next day we all had lunch at Golden Corral (Jamama's favorite) and then headed on to the funeral. The room was packed to overflowing to the point that many of us went up to a balcony overlooking the room to be able to see. It was a happy funeral even though we were all sobbing, because we know she's home. there was so much laughter there...probably much more than can be resonably accounted for except we know she's home with the Father. We started late (per Jamama's never being on time) and the Kleenexes were plentiful just like they were in her lifetime. It was perfect. We got a group picture of the cousins, cousins and their kids and of the whole family (45 or so people). After the fact we noticed that most everyone wearing a color was wearing blue which was Jamama's favorite color. Out at the gravesite all of the kids were reading about who served in which war. They were fascinated that these people had been through things in their timeline song from school. It was a teachable moment that we are all part of history. What matters is the legacy we leave behind. Jamama's was her love for us and for Jesus. We will miss you, Jamama.
We got back late Wednesday night and Thursday brought us two welcome visitors: Francis's father and Nana Phillips. God knew in His perfect timing that I needed a grandmother to love on after the loss of mine. The 24 hours she was visiting with us (all the way from Montreal) brought laugher, joy, fun and fellowship. The kids got to show off all they've been learning in school, and enjoyed hearing Nana Phillips's every word. We took a tour of Francis's lab while she was here. It's something I always enjoy. We were sad to see Nana Philips go (Hannah cried when she left), but we will hold on tightly to those memories. Saturday we did the Easter egg hunt at the George Buch Library. It was a bit of a mad house, but we were able to do the hunt and all the games as well as have fun doing it. Sunday was the Spring Carnival at church. The boys boy did the mechanical bull and Hannah hung out mostly in the bounce house. We haven't been sitting still much, I guess you could say!
Tuesday was the last day of Classical Conversations for the year. We did the egg drop from a ladder using all the devices the kids had made from rubber bands, popsicle sticks and kleenex. William and his partner's egg didn't crack! They made a "parachute trampoline" and it worked perfectly. Theirs was only 1 of 4 eggs to survive. It was great. It was also superhero day so we had a Super Girl, Batman and Iron Man attending school from the Phillips clan. Fun was had by all.
Today William finished his last Kindergarten lesson. I can hardly believe it! He is a kindergarten graduate. He is a great reader, can write, add, subtract, tell time, knows a ton about history, science, had memorized so much scripture, and so so much more. I'd write a novel describing all he (and I) have learned. I am humbled that God tasked me with this this year, and thankful as well. Knowing I had a part in his learning is a special experience. I can't wait to see what is in store next year. Congratulations William!
Robert finished PreK 3 today also. He put his letters in alphabetical order using magnets and then sang the ABC song while pointing to the letters. He has also learned so much! He can count to at least 30, knows his letters and can even write some of them. Just this week he started getting into puzzels and can spend 45 minutes or more to complete a difficult puzzle on his own. I've seen him grow into his own person, but still want to do everything his brother does. Congratulations Robert!
Hannah is growing so fast. She talks so much and spends much of her time at home taking care of her "babies". She pushes them around in their strollers (yes plural), cooks for them, puts them to sleep, feeds them, carries them around, takes them to the potty (and make them go, haha) and so much more. She knows the routine and makes sure we stick to it. I was told it was nap time today after she had finished eating even though I hadn't gotten my food yet. She decided to fall asleep in my arms while I ate (she only sleeps on me anyway), so I guess it was indeed nap time. She's spunky and smart and I love her so much. Congratulations on growing up Hannah!
That's it for now. Till next time!
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