Our Classroom

Here is some pictures from our home school classroom.  Also some pictures of how schooling creeps into the rest of the house.

Jacob hard at work. (Hopefully)

Homeschooling does escape into the rest of the house.

Computer area.

White board. Love Love love having this!

The kids are saving up for fish and/or a hermit crab.

Doug in the reading chair.  

Where I keep all the "stuff"

Maggie working hard.

Curt is home too.  

Another view of computers.


We are on day 3.  So far so good.  One day at a time...one day at a time....

New Cabinets

In progress.  

Doors and new air cover.

Walls and floor not completely level.

Maggie and Lucy the dog

Bench seat installed.

Big enough to hold piano books.

Trim done.  Ready to paint.

Style Review 2012

Jacob in his outfit.  He won in his category Spectator Sportswear.  

Maggie and her quilt.  She also made her shirt.  She didn't place with her shirt, but won with her  quilt.

Doug in his outfit.  He took 2nd place.  The girl in the blue won the category.

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More 4-H Sewing

4-H Judging and Style Review is this next Tuesday.  We are all finishing up our projects.  This year has gone rather smoothly.  Jacob is entering in Spectator Sportswear.  Doug is doing Clothing for Middle School and Maggie is entering Tops for Tweens and Quilts.  I will post more pictures after the Style Review on Tuesday night.  Wish us Luck!!!!

Jacob working on his Jeans.

Working Hard!

Seam rippers are our friends.

Maggie working on her quilting project.

Getting it just right!

Jacob checking out his stitches.

WWII Medals!

Today was a great day for my family.  My grandfather received his WWII medals today.  Long overdue.  They will be something to always treasure.  I am glad he received recognition for protecting our country so long ago.  Thank you Grandpa!  

Grandpa Knapp and Grandma Helen enjoying lunch.

Grandpa receives medal from Congressman Griffith of Virginia.

My mom pinning a medal on Grandpa. 

Bronze Star as well as others.  

4-H Has Begun 2012

Well it is 4-H Season again.  The kids are busy at work sewing their projects.  Here are some pictures of Maggie making her top.  She is doing a good job so far.  I hope she does well this year at judging.  It is so stressful for a mom!  The boys will start working on their projects soon.  I have to help them get a pattern traced so we can reuse it.  They will LOVE that.  They grumble through most of the projects, but they do like it when it is over and they can see their accomplishment.

Pinewood Derby Race 2012

 Here are the cars lined up and ready to go!  Curt's is the one with the battery on top.  Maggie created the one with the bunny thing on top.  We have such a sweet Cub master that he lets the girls make a car and race after the official cub race.  Maggie was so happy to make one!  Curt had tons of fun too.

 Curt and Sam getting their cars lined up and ready to go!

The girls in on the act!  They did awesome!

Doug's 13th Birthday!

I Can't believe Doug is 13!  Time flies.  

 He wanted Brownies instead of cake.  They were yummy!  Doug is going to run track this spring.  He loves video games (don't all 13 year old boys)  Minecraft is all I hear about...  He also likes hiking and asked for a camelback water thingy for his birthday. He has been wearing it around the house.  His voice is getting deeper by the minute and he is very funny.  He makes us laugh all the time.  He tends to be quiet and is the kiddo I have to make sure to connect with regularly or he could be overlooked.  Everyone else DEMANDS attention in some form or other.  Doug is easy going and relaxed about most things.  Nothing seems to stress him or phase him.  He is truly a blessing to have around.  Happy 13th Doug!

Feeling the Need

I am feeling the need to go to the temple.  I just want to be inside the walls where things are peaceful and serene. 
These are pictures from the last trip I made to the temple.  This is the Columbus, Ohio temple.
I do miss my Palmyra, New York temple very much.  I am learning to deal with it.  :)
 
 I just love the architecture of the temple. 

 It is beautiful in the sunlight with its sparkling marble.

 I wish Columbus had stained glass like Palmyra.  Palmyra is amazing! 

 I guess the windows don't really matter much.  The peace is what I am after.  I can't wait to go back. 

Happy Valentine's Day!

Here are some oldies.  Pictures of my Valentine.  Steve in Niagara Falls about 1996...Picture #2 Our picture we took for our engagement.  Picture #3  Steve's Fraternity picture.  This is what he looked like when we met.  Pretty cute huh?  Happy Valentine's Day Everyone.

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4-H Sewing has begun!

We had our first 4-H sewing meeting last week.  It was fun but very crazy.  Lots of new members, which is always exciting.  We love to see 4-H growing!  Here is some pictures of Curt's project.  He finished it at home.  He was very excited!