My 8 Year Old

Micah's favorite: Chocolate with Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

Micah started playing cello this year

I can't believe that Micah John turned 8 today. I was reading some old journal entries about funny things the kids have done and I smiled at this entry written 3 years ago when Micah was 5:

...Micah wanted this privilege. I said, " I don't know...it wasn't good at all how you treated your brother today in the car. Did you learn your lesson? "
Micah said, " Yes."
"What was it?", I asked.
He hummed the tune, with all seriousness, to 'Old McDonald Had a Farm'. Then said, "I played all of it, Mom!!"

It took me a second to realize he thought I was asking about his piano lesson.

We are so proud of this little man and so happy he is a part of our life!

Sledding with friends

Getting Cozy

We've had the most snow I've ever remembered here in Kentucky. 24 inches. I just looked it up and found, it indeed is a record- we haven't had this much in February since 1914. I'm from Michigan, so I don't mind it a bit. If it's going to be cold anyway, we might as well be covered in snow. It is so much prettier to look at! However, people tend to panic around here when it comes to snow, so it's a bit interesting. And good luck getting out of our driveway, let alone hilly, windy back roads to get to town!

So we'll put on the hot water for hot chocolate and tea and press on with school. No snow days for the homeschoolers! I'm so mean. Of course, they will be playing in the snow today, though.

My handsome hubby and I just finished watching the new Emma this Valentine's weekend. I am such a Jane Austen fan. Emma, shamefully, is the only book of hers I read so far! I need to get on that, I know. We watched the 3 Episodes on www.pbs.com. I highly recommend it! I've been repeating one of my favorite lines, "Badly done, Emma! Badly done!" in my attempt of a British accent these past couple of days.

Valentines

Jesus Lover of my Soul

Jesus, Lover of my soul, Let me to thy bosom fly,

While the nearer waters roll, While the tempest still is high;

Hide me, O my Savior, hide, Till the storm of life is past;

Safe into the haven guide; O receive my soul at last!

Other refuge have I none; Hangs my helpless soul on Thee;

Leave, ah! leave me not alone, Still support and comfort me.

All my trust on Thee is stayed, All my help from Thee I bring;

Cover my defenseless head With the shadow of Thy wing.

Thou, O Christ, art all I want; More than all in Thee I find;

Raise the fallen, cheer the faint, Heal the sick and lead the blind.

Just and holy is Thy name, I am all unrighteousness;

False and full of sin I am, Thou art full of truth and grace.

Plenteous grace with Thee is found, Grace to cover all my sin;

Let the healing streams abound; Make and keep me pure within.

Thou of life the fountain art, Freely let me take of Thee;

Spring Thou up within my heart, Rise to all eternity.

Sophie's First Concert

We braved the snow this weekend and made it to the Cincinnati Suzuki Concert. This was Sophie's first time playing in something like this before. There were around 100 students that played. I'm thankful she could participate in this orchestra-like experience.

Snowed In...

and loving it!!