More of Us, Me and the Family!

Funny Video!

2012-01-05T08:52:00.000-08:00

Doing chores this morning, our attack dogs were on alert!

Hope it made you laugh as hard as we did! Crazy dogs!

Homeschool Transcripts and Plan for HIGH School

2011-12-29T09:51:00.000-08:00

Today is the day, I work out all the kinks for the next few years of homeschool. My high schooler is moving at warped speed growing up. He started working this morning, (electrician's helper) and wants to keep making money. Visions of Dad's green Chevy Silverado becoming his as his encouragement! Plus, he gets his Driver's Permit next week, and insurance is on him.
He does his school work very early. He can bring it up the mountain, work in Dad's office and then go to work for the Electrician at 10am. I just want to make sure the work is done and done right.
We have already mapped out his requirements for Graduation. (he has completed 9th grade and 1/2 of 10th). In order for him to go to New Mexico college and receive Federal Grant money or monies from the Lottery he must have an accredited NM school diploma or GED from New Mexico. He will complete his NM requirements and do GED preparatory books/classes also. He is not sure about college in his future, but Mom is going to make sure it is a possibility. He is 15, mom is older...ha ha Either route he takes, be it trade or college, he will have knowledge and understanding.
Here is his unofficial transcript and plan for High School

9	2010/11	Geometry English 9 Physical Science & Physical Science Lab PE Health Life Skills Fine Arts (Guitar) Spanish (1) *Automotive
10	2011/12	Algebra II English 10 World History & Geography Biology & Biology Lab PE Bible-Old Testament Life Skills Arts (Drama & Lighting) Driver’s Education Work Place Readiness
11	2012/13	Math-Stewardship English 11 – GED prep writing/lit Science – GED prep New Mexico History Government-GED prep Bible-New Testament Life Skills Arts (Drama & Lighting) *Work Place Readiness
12	2013/14	Math –GED prep English 12-GED prep writing/lit Economics US History/Geography GED prep Bible – IS Life Skills Speech *Arts-GED prep

Having started home schooling in California and then moving to New Mexico. The standards are pretty close, just different ways to count the credits. We have really tried to stay as close to the New Mexico standards as possible. He will actually exceed the 25 units by 6 full credits! I am rather proud of that! Very well rounded studies. He has 3 units of Bible and his Sciences have lab credits. His work around the house (which is extensive) earns him credits also.
I have most of his books. We will go up to the college as this school year draws near, to find out when and how to do the GED testing. I do know he is eligible at 16, but I want to wait til he is 17. He needs to do a bit more prep work for the testings.

NEW MEXICO REQUIREMENTS:

Entered High School as a Freshman in:	2010*
English	4
Communication Skills	0
Mathematics	4
Science	3
New Mexico History	0.5
Government	0.5
United States History & Geography	1
World History & Geography	1
Economics	0.5
Health	0.5
Physical Education	1
Practical Arts/Fine Arts	1
Electives	8
Total		25

December Daily-Christmas!!!!!

2011-12-26T13:33:00.000-08:00

I did it!! I am so proud of myself! I am uploading right now to MyPicTales! woot woot!!

December Daily-Christmas Eve

2011-12-25T15:44:00.000-08:00

be back tonight, hopefully with Todays! very tired, had a wicked ol' migrane hit me this am! But doing good, will make it to church tonight! Merry Christmas all!!!

December Daily-December 23rd

2011-12-24T08:53:00.000-08:00

December Daily-December 21st and 22nd! two fer!

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and

and I had to add this photo, I love it!

December Daily-December 20th

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December Daily-December 19th

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December Daily-December 18th

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December Daily-December 17th

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December Daily-December 16th

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December Daily-December 15th

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December Daily-December 14th

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December Daily-December 13th

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December Daily-December 12th

2011-12-13T07:49:00.001-08:00

quick one, have one sick boy, and it is pouring out...ugh for a day!~

December Daily-December 11th

2011-12-12T09:16:00.000-08:00

woot! Caught up!!

The template is a freebie from Roadside Designs. She is giving one a way for the December Countdown! I love the simple look! The date cluster is made by me, and made with Pebble Jones designs, and you can get that free from her blog HERE!

December Daily-December 10th

2011-12-12T07:27:00.000-08:00

Two pager!!

December Daily-December 9th

2011-12-10T16:39:00.000-08:00

woot got 'er done!

December Daily-December 8th

2011-12-09T22:40:00.000-08:00

December Daily-December 7th

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December Daily-December 6th

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December Daily-December 5th

2011-12-05T18:49:00.000-08:00

SNOW!!!

December Daily-December 4th

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December Daily-December 3st

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December Daily-December 2st

2011-12-03T08:03:00.000-08:00

I couldn't make the layout til it snowed!! And it did!! woot!!