Here is how we saved money/spent money wisely/made extra money this week:
- Mark spent last week at a Federal Training. He was paid Federal Per Diem plus his usual pay. He used the extra money to buy tools he will need on the job and for future trainings. We are thankful for that extra money for him to get some things he has wanted and needed for a while.
- Last week our Read-Aloud book was The Secret Garden. Friday night we watched the movie for Family Movie Night. I was really surprised with how long Owen sat each time to listen. He seemed to enjoy it more than I thought he would. We borrowed the book and movie from my Mama and sister.
- Saturday morning a fellow homeschooler posted a two homeschool family garage sale. They were on the far side of our neighborhood so we ran over and bought $5 of fun school things. I found a workbook for review work for Annabeth for the summer, two new chapter books, a little cat Valentine book that Owen fell in love with, and a stainglass project kit (new, never opened!) We also met some fellow homeschoolers which is always fun!
- Saturday Mark took Annabeth out to lunch at to the Artcraft to see a movie. They had a nice date day for around $20 while supporting local businesses. Owen and I read all of his library books, especially enjoying a book where you guess whose shadow is in each picture. Then we took a long walk and looked for shadows. It was very nice to have him all to myself :)
- Sunday I had a lovely Mother's Day. We went to church, the grocery, and Mark made/cleaned up a yummy pastsa lunch at home. In the afternoon, Annabeth and I had a little date at the library and Starbucks. They gifted me a beautiful heart ring with two diamond ribbons running through it - one for each of the kids. We had a cook-out at Mark's parents house that evening and enjoyed catching up with everyone.
Mother's Day 2018
Each year we've taken a picture with our tree out front on Mother's Day.
I'm a little happy/sad about how grown up they look this year
- We added two new fish to our family. Our blue beta named Rarity died a few weeks ago. We cycled the tank, replaced the rocks and plants, and have now added two guppies to the family. Annabeth has a turqouise guppy named "Blue Bubblegum" and Owen has an orange guppy named "W"
- Tuesday evening we enjoyed family friends' dance recital at Life Point Church. The three girls are part of their worship dance program and we enjoyed seeing all of the children praise God through dance.
- We had good week of getting projects done around the house that we simply don't have time for during the school year. Annabeth also did a great deal of work on her 4H projects. She has one of the two almost complete!
We are looking forward to a busy weekend of dance and time with family!
Happy Savings to All!
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