In deciding to homeschool our children people are always curious as to why we have chosen this route. Usually you start thinking about the pros and cons and what's best for the family. As I continue to dig deeper into the truths of scripture I am finding jewels to help pave my path. Parents are instructed to "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6 So how in the world do I do that? For us it means time with the kids. My children need to be trained, loved, disciplined, nurtured, and who better to do that then their mom? Teachers, friends, other family are great too, but primarily it is the job of the parent. My kids deserve the best of my time and energy, which for me is not at the end of the day. I want to provide for my children a quiet learning time. A place to nourish their mind and soul and prepare them for the world. I want to answer their "whys". I want to help them see that God's fingerprints are on everything and point them to His greatness. Homeschooling gives me boundless opportunities to live out Deuteronomy 6:6-7. There is nothing I would rather do, this is my highest calling, so this is what we have chosen.
Our adventures began as we walked by our beloved crab apple tree that we always pass on our way to Jones Park. The kids are delighted to observe the way this tree changes through the seasons. This is their special "cherry" tree. 
They notice more "cherry" trees and marvel at the work of our Creator. 
Addison stops to examine a blade of grass while Luke wonders where to go next. 
"Luke let me put this in your pocket so I can save it." 
"An orange line! Let's follow it! I wonder where it goes?" 
"A little pond! It's just our size. I wonder what kind of fish we can catch." 
