No...I Didn't Drop Off the Face of The Earth

I'm a baaaad blogger. I've missed it so much and almost everyday I think to myself, "I should blog about such and such." I can't remember all the things I wanted to post about so I guess I'll start off with a general update on what's happening in our lives:

Seminary: As of today (and sometimes our plans do change daily) it looks like Jose can register to go part time for one day a week. The details are still being worked out at his job and we're trusting the Lord that if its His will, things will indeed work out. He has also been looking closer to the school for a new job and so far the Lord hasn't opened any of those doors. We'll see!

Home schooling: We decided to apply with the ISP through our church for this coming year. I'm soooooooooooooo excited!! So is Annie. I hope I'm not looking at this adventure through rose-colored glasses. I know in my mind it will be hard consistent work, but it also sounds like so much fun to me. I have to temper my excitement as I'm ready to purchase every book written on the subject as well go broke buying supplies. The only thing I'm lamenting is the fact I'll have to give up my cleaning/laundry schedule in my mornings. I know myself and if I say I'm just going to switch the laundry over, I end up switching, folding, putting away, and putting in a new load all in time to start the process over again. Juggling school and household work, oh yeah and cooking and recreation and bills, etc. will be tricky. Any advice is much appreciated!!

Tupperware: I had an awesome first month due to God's blessing and some awesome friends who got the word out that I was selling. I've truly enjoyed doing my parties and getting my discount. All that said, I'll be putting my parties on hold in mid July so I can spend the remainder of the summer preparing for home school and spending quality time with Jose before his classes start up again.

A few other things going on: my dad is buying a house. I'm so happy for him! Its exactly what he's been looking for for a long time. Now we're going to spend the next couple months packing and packing and packing. The work will be well worth it.

I think I found a new hobby. Monday I went with my friend, Corinne, to scrapbook a little. At first I was reallly overwhelmed with all the paper and embellishments. I'm not creative by nature, but I'm not too bad at following instructions. By the end of our two hours I was hooked and I'm ready to start trying it at home. I couldn't believe how nice the pages came out...thanks to Corinne! Check out her blog and the fabulous pages she has come up with...http://haikuthoughts.blogspot.com/.

Yesterday was Annie's last day of school. :( I will miss her teachers and other kids so much as will she. Jose was able to take 1/2 day off work to join the fun at her party at the park. I'm so grateful the Lord allowed us to keep her in preschool this past year.

I think that is generally all that is happening. I'll post a few recent pictures later. Okay...I'm renewing my committment to journal. And so it begins (again).