My Published Journalist

Sarah continues to write for the local newspaper.  She writes a small editorial for Truth of Youth each week.  She has done a really good job of presenting her opinion in a clear and concise way although I sometimes have to tone down her ferocity.  She has some STRONG opinions.

Here is this week's submission for the question "Are you ready for back to school?"  I wonder, as her former homeschool teacher, if I should be offended?

            I am so ready for school! I am so excited that I’m counting down the days.

Even though I have had a good time this summer and enjoy sleeping in, I can’t wait

to get back to school. I’m looking forward to seeing all my friends and teachers

again. Since I was homeschooled until in January of this year, this is

technically my first time going “back to school”.  I love that my school makes

learning so interesting and all of the extra programs like art, drama, P.E. and music

keep school exciting. I love my school and I can’t wait to get back.

Sarah 

7th Grade

Dance Pictures...A Little Late

I just realized I forgot to post pictures of the girls' dance recital back in June...well, they are so gorgeous that I have to remedy that!

THE PARENT RAP - Funny parenting song from Bluefish TV

Braces-Take Two

Well, Big Girl had a follow-up orthodontist visit today and she was given a surprise gift...shiny new braces!  Dad had come along for the ride and let me tell you he was excited about his gift, too...a shiny new bill for braces. She had braces for about a year back when she was 8 and seems as though she needed a phase 2 as she has some teeth that are stuck and need some help coming down.




                                                                        Before

                                                                     


                                                                           After

She took the surprise in good-natured stride as she is such an easy-going kid.  Not too excited that she can't have gum or popcorn for a year but at least she can still have chocolate!