Tim's 8th Grade Graduation

On this day, our celebration is two-fold.  We celebrate Tim's 8th grade graduation, and God's constant faithfulness.  His Word says of Him, "Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens,
your faithfulness to the skies..."

God has indeed shown His immeasurable love and faithfulness.  The road He has laid down for us is not always paved.  Sometimes, it is downright bumpy.  But through each circumstance, we have seen that it is His love, grace, and faithfulness that purposed them, that has carried us, given us peace, and joy to endure.  He has taught us to be thankful for super duper easy days and the NOT super duper easy ones.  In all things, praise goes to Him.

Here is a glimpse of God's goodness to our family.

Almost time for Tim!

Tim on stage. 

We are goo-goo-gaa-gaa over Tim

                           Tim's teachers and co-graduates

                      Dear, sweet friends who came to cheer for Tim.

Ziggurat and Stuff

With school winding down, we've taken the time to indulge in more fun learning, according the kids.

This is Jasmine's version of a Ziggurat, made of blocks and sugar.  Pretty cool!  A Ziggurat is basically a pyramid shaped tower made for kings, queens, and priests in Sumerian times.

With Grandma in town, we had the yummy priviledge of learning how to make authentic Vietnamese Spring Rolls.  Delish!

May Highlights

Between our internet connection being "touch and go," and finishing up our homeschool year, it's been difficult to update my blog.  BUT, today is the day of updating! 

Here are a couple of May highlights:

                                               Offie's 5th bday party~

There is something about swords and guns (pretend ones) that bring smiles to boy' faces.  Go figure.

Notice Iron Man in the middle.  He was a hit with the boys!  They absolutely had a blast pounding on him; then, he became their best buddy.

                                               Jasmine's Piano Recital. 

She played "Think of Me" from Phantom of the Opera. 
Beautiful music.  It's been a delight to our entire family listening to her play.  Good job, Jazzy!