I'm back! Did you miss me?

So I took some time off from blogging for a while...  Okay, a long time.  I needed some time AWAY from the computer world to refocus on some priorities and seek the direction in which the Lord is leading us on number of levels.  Of course, I'm still seeking Him, but at least I've got a good vision for what our school year will hold for fall 2011.  Check out my final plans here.  (It's under my various labels).  I've got most of my stuff bought and our school schedule typed out.  Now I just need to get organized.  We've been doing some light-schooling throughout the summer, with some math and English, so the transition into doing more school work shouldn't be too difficult.  We have an official start date of August 23rd, but I'll probably only introduce two or so new subjects every few days until we are in full swing.  I find the gradual additions to make for a smoother transition out of our summer mode and into the world of academics.

Sister Strings received a scholarship to participate in our homeschool summer musical theater orchestra pit this summer.  They needed a flutist, so I am also participating as well, and it's turning out to be a lot of fun for her and me.  It's some tough music though, around 50 pages worth, so practice is a must.  The rest of our time has been spent visiting with out of town family, picnicking at the park, and just enjoying the warm weather while it's here.  Our neighbors have a pool, so the kids have enjoyed swimming quite a bit as well.  I'm looking forward to fall, though, as that is my favorite time of year.  Oh yeh, and I turned 40 a couple of weeks ago...Okay, moving on...

Anyways, just checking in to let my readers know that I haven't fallen off the planet, and I'm looking forward to another great year of watching my kids grow up some more.  I'm slowly updating some of our blog photos too, along with playing around with the templates.  Sister Strings is being a bit camera shy.  I'm trying to capture a nice sunset photo of her with her violin.  I need to do it soon before the weather gets too cold again. I should probably update my photo too.  I guess she's not the only one around here who's camera shy.