HIVES!!!

My poor baby keeps breaking out in hives!! Since THURSDAY!! I took Avree to the doc the FIRST time she broke out and the doc said to just give her bendryl so that is what I have been doing but she KEEPS breaking out and has been very fussy and uncomfortable lately. I feel so bad for her. The doc said if it was still going on in A MONTH to bring her back.....REALLY??!!? I have to wait a WHOLE MONTH!!! I think I may have to go get a 2nd opinion if she is still breaking out by Thursday.... I will have to see if I can't get a picture of them next time (sad that I am pretty sure it will happen again!) MY POOR BABY!!!!!!!!

Labor Day Weekend FUN!!!

We had a BUSY BUSY weekend!!!

On Friday Night we went to a Rough Riders game with David's company! We had the "Owners Suit" great seats right behind home plate and lots of yummy food to eat!! They lost but oh well, we still had a great time!!


Saturday Night we went to a friends house for some faijitas...YUMMY!!! We all had a great time there as well.
Then Sunday we had some friends over for lunch and we went swimming for a few hours!
Then Monday we just relaxed and enjoyed the day with our girls! Busy Busy weekend but lots of fun!!

Homeschool Memoirs 2 Homeschooling Agenda

This week’s theme is about sharing your 2008-09 homeschool agendas and plans. You’ve been preparing your plans for sometime and you’re ready to go. Or you’re still in the planning-stage and need some inspiration or tips on what to use. Because many use different curriculum and methods there is always something new to be gleaned from other homeschoolers. It’s always fun and interesting to see what other’s are using and the WWWWH as Robin Sampson suggests. So this week I hope you will share what you’re doing this year for your homeschool agenda. Share the different curriculum you’re using. You can also include what age/grade you’re using it for, how long you’ve been using it, and why you like it.

Please share a Bible verse that has encouraged you or inspired you during this planning-process, and how.





Agenda? We're supposed to have an agenda? LOL!! Well, this is my first year and while searching for the perfect curriculum and asking my fellow homeschooling mommy friends lots of questions I decided to go with the 2nd Grade Abeka Curriculm. I am liking it ok so far. My husband who was also homeschooled really wants me to look into Saxon Math, she loves Math and so does he....I HATED MATH in school! So sometime soon I am going to look into getting the Saxon Math for 2nd grade, until then I will be using Abeka.

With Gracee, (she's 4) I am kinda making up my own stuff. I used to teach Pre-K so I am going to use some of the stuff from that. We started with letters. She knows that her name is Gracee and it's spelled G R A C E E but she doesn't recognized those letters. So that is what we are working on right now. Recognizing her letters and numbers. We are also reviewing colors and shapes and patterns. And of course learning how to write those letters and numbers.

Other than this I don't really have any agendas or plans. I am kinda just learning my way around and figuring out what works for us best. I did join a homeschooling support group and I am excited about that.

It's been a challenge with my 20 month old. But we are learning and so is she. If anyone has any pointers on what to do with younger siblings I'd love them! :)

First Day of School....

for my hubby!!! YAY for him!! He started classes on Monday again after 3 years of being out of school. He is trying to get his degree in Applied Sciene Digital Art Technology. That was a mouth full! Anyway, I am very proud of him so I thought I would share!!

Feels so Weird!

Yesterday as I was leaving to go to WOMEN OF FAITH I saw lots of cars at the neighborhood school where Kalee attended last year. And wondered what was going on then it clicked with me....MEET THE TEACHER night was that night. And I thought to myself wow, this is weird that I didn't have to worry about Meet the teacher or school supplies (well not the school's list anyways=)) Anyways, as I was driving I just kept thinking wow, this is really real, I am homeschooling and it feels so nice. So it's official...well, it's been official but now it really FEELS official...I am a HOMESCHOOLING MOM!!! YAY!!!

Homeschool Memoirs #1

I signed up for this Homeschool Blogger Class call Homeschool Memoirs. So if you would like to know more about our family and homeschooling please follow along. I will warn ya though, I am not the best writer! :)



The first theme begins today, August 20th, 2008. This week, we want to hear about YOU. The author behind the words. The Momma behind all the homeschooling kiddos. Just write up something about you, your family, and your home. How long you’ve been homeschooling and why you decided to homeschool. It doesn’t have to be anything lengthy at all, but we’d love to hear it! You might include a family photo too!

I am Holly, I'm 26 and married to the most awesome hubby ever for the last 8 years!! We have three daughters together! Kalee is 7, Gracee is 4 and Avree is 20 months. We lived in GA for 5 years while my hubby served in the Military and 3 years ago we moved back to be closer to family! We are enjoying being here close to family but miss all of our friends in GA.

This is our first year of homeschooling. Homeschooling had been weighing on my heart and mind for the past 2 years so I prayed about it and decided that it was what I was supposed to do. I am excited and nervous all in one! My daughters are excited too and were asking me everyday when were we going start so I just went ahead and started and they are loving it. And so far so am I! I am excited to get to talk about our journey with other homeschooling moms and look forward and welcome ANY advice!!

Here are some pics:

This is Kalee and she is a sweetheart! She is a great big sister and loves to help her mommy and loves to be the younger girls 2nd "mommy" even though sometimes they don't like that. She has a big heart and LOVES learning and reading! She also LOVES reading to her little sister and sometimes they like it too. When Avree was born you could find Kalee reading to her all the time. It was and still is so sweet!


This is Gracee and she is my girly girl. She loves to dress-up and put "makeup" on and she LOVES dressing her baby sister up! She is very loving. She lets you know what she wants and will stop at nothing to get what she wants and that usually gets her into some trouble from time to time.


This is Avree, she is my youngest and I can't believe that she is almost 2. Just makes me want to cry. She still loves to cuddle and give lots of kisses everyday all day whenever I want them! She loves her sisters and loves to play with them.


And I guess I will post a picture of me and my hubby before heading off to bed:

Prayers Please UPDATED!

I wasn't sure if I could put this out online yet. Here is what my wrote on her myspace about the family members in the hospital! If you could send some prayers up I would appreciate it! Thanks!

I am asking everyone to please add my sister in law Vicki and my nephew Marshall to your prayer list at Church.


My wonderful sister in law is in the hospital fight what they call G B Syndrom. She is at this time reacting well to the medication that they are giving her. Physical Therapy has been started and she is hanging in there. She is great & loving person. She has an infectious laugh that will make you smile from ear to ear when you hear her laugh. She is quiet but a great Wife and Mom. We are hoping she will get to go home soon. But her recovery will be ongoing until we can get her back to 100%.


My nephew Marshall will be 7 years old on October 29th. At this point the doctors have not found out what is prognosis is, but I can tell you it's serious. He is working on about 25% of blood in his system right now. If that was a grown person and they had that blood count they would be dead. We need you all if you can to donate blood. If you are interested please email me @ hjfarrell@gmail.com He is an absolute doll. He has such a sweet face and blonde hair. He is quiet little boy believe it or not. But loves to give hugs. I ask you to please donate blood in his name and bd if you can and please please keep him in your prayers. His life is just beginning and he deserves to grow, learn and live his life like we all have. I have faith in God that he will do just fine, but your added prayers will be very appreciative.


Thanks for your donating blood if you are able, your thoughts and prayers.