Homeschool year 2011-2012

We are on our 3rd year of homeschooling and at the same time, we are transferring to our new home in 2 days. I've never been so excited in my life! Praise God!

Here are the portfolio covers that we made for the first quarter.

My 6 year old son, Aethan

 

My eldest son, Riel (7 yrs old)

Some of our homeschool photos:

our homeschool coop

Layout credits:

1. SDS back to school kit, connie prince love my teacher kit, wa by Bethany

2. This layout was choses as GSA or Gallery stand out for June 29, 2011 - http://www.gottapixel.net/forum/showthread.php?42549-Layout-of-the-Day-June-29th-2011

Love Teacher kit by Trixie Scraps Design, ConniePrince, musical paper by Rebecca_PSP,  stitching by correensilke, trim by trim -laura burger (fur family),1 leaf -colies corner, 1 bead filler -mye de leon, WA by WA world
3.DISCLAIMER:  kits used for the other layouts were not made by me

Worth It!

January 14, 2011.
This morning, after we discussed how to write a biography, I asked Riel to write about anyone he likes. I cried when he gave me back this paper. It read:

"This is a story about my mom. My mom is so special. On November 5, 2003, she stopped working. She decided to homeschool me when I was 5 years old because she loved me. She always prayed for me to become a good man. She prayed for me to love the Lord my God with all my heart, soul, and mind. She always disciplines me. She also tells me what is right and what is wrong. She also teaches me the piano. My mom will always love me, forever and ever."

>Alvin and I actually decided I should resign when Riel was born - that was the date he placed on his note. I resigned while I was on maternity leave. I just cannot bear the thought that someone else would bring up my son. By faith, I gave up my career to be with my family. It was difficult financially but God is always faithful. It was one of the best decisions I made in my life. The returns are not just awesome but eternal, beyond what I imagined. And in moments like these when I hear these words from my kids - it just makes everything worth it. Thank you, Lord for the joy that you graciously shower us with ... thank you for the joy of giving us our Riel and Aethan...

Sharing with you photos from our homeschool journey.

Disclaimer: The scrapping kits / elements that I used in the layouts above were not made by me