Who would have ever thought I would become a "blogger"? I would not say my writing skills dazzle and I certainly lead a pretty normal life but I would love a place to write and chat about the awesome things God is doing in my life (and to be honest in my struggles as a wife, mother, homeschooling mom and servant of Christ). I can't promise I will be witty or clever but hey, I can be honest and real.So, where to begin? Hmm....lots of empty space to fill on these blogs! Let's start with the obvious I guess. My name is Laurie and I live on the West Coast with my husband of 14 years, K. We have been homeschooling for several years and I work part time for a homeschooling charter school (a discussion topic for another day) My husband works for a local public school. I guess we are not your typical homeschool family since we are tied to public schools professionally but we have gone where God has called us (both career wise and in the schooling of our own children.) A topic to explore another day.....
In my spare time (ha, ha), I love creating digital scrapbooks, reading and sitting on the beach, doing nothing except watching my children play in the waves.
We have 3 children--K. Jr. is 9 yrs old and in 4th grade. He is a Lego loving boy that enjoys homescholing except when he has to actually complete his work (hmmm....) He is calm, sweet and a pretty quiet kid. Although he does have the most amazing and infectious laugh--a great belly laugh that makes you smile when you hear it.
His latest passion is Lego Star Wars--he spends hours building "guys" and places for them to visit in his room. I can hear him through his bedroom door--he often talks through his day with his guys, acting out events in our day. Fun to listen to and very insightful! He loves to eat and is growing tall like K and I (6'3" and 5'9"). He's only 2 inches shy of 5 ft tall and is not quite 9 1/2 yet. Yikes!
Our next son is N. and he is 7. He is my affectionate, passionate, intense and silly seeking son. He has kept me humble and on my knees before the Lord! He is helping me to become more patient, more consistent, more loving....the Lord is using him to transform me. Pretty cool! I just love his passion for Legos, K'Nex, jumping bikes over ramps, catching frogs...really anything that feeds his need for adrenaline. He can be a challenge but also complete joy also.
Our littlest one is E. She is our chatty, smiley girl from Russia. She joined our family when she was 11 mos old and it has been such a blast to have a girl in the family. Boy, I had heard that little girls could talk but who knew? My ears actually hurt at the end of the day! She is a joy though--she has such a happy and joy filled heart. It's hard not to laugh when you're with E. She loves attention and is a complete extrovert. She is my child that greets everyone in a grocery store and they strike up a conversation as I hide my head and curse myself for rushing out of the house in my sweats and no makeup (again!).
Well, that's a not a bad start for my first post. I think I will sign off now and work more tomorrow.
Blessings,
Laurie
