Chase got a STAMP

We have an award system where the kids can earn stamps to trade for things. In order to get a stamp you have to be on time for school. (I know, your thinking "But how could they be 'late' when you're homeschooling? Isn't that part of the reason TO homeschool?"). Well.......no. Not in my house.
The kids need to have their room clean, job done, be dressed, teeth brushed, and hair done by 9am.
(This proves very hard for them so I made the award system) (I think they must think what I thought you first thought) Did you get that? Well, I think they must think that they shouldn't ever be "late" because it's at home and it should be a 'fringe benefit'. I disagree completely. I like beginnings and ends (mostly).
Another way to earn a stamp is to be EXTRA helpful and happily do school/house work.
Can I just say I am SO proud of that bubba-wubba-boy! He missed his morning stamp (though he tried) and did a tremendous job earning a stamp (it was VERY hard for him but I saw and awarded his efforts)! It made him feel so proud of himself and I'm glad for that.
That was yesterday. That was a VERY good day.

Chase's Baptism

Chase was baptized 08/09/08. We are so proud of him.
I only forgot towels! Luckily Colin and Austin had some in their trunk!!!
Mac spoke about Baptism and Colin spoke about the Holy Ghost and it was awesome! I asked Mac and Colin to be witnesses but Bro. Tipton didn't know that and asked Mac and Bishop to do it so they did.
My mom and her best friend drove from Nauvoo to be here. Eric's parents and Colin and Austin and their two munchkins, Alexander and Anderson came from TN. We had a full house and it was great.
We went to Izzy's for lunch afterward. Chase got a new pair of Croc's (though not name brand) at TJMax because he forgot to bring different shoes to change into after the baptism. We went to Carew Tower and saw as far as we could see from the tallest building in Cincinnati. It was a beautiful day.
I'll try to name everybody at the baptism.
Bro. Jason Moore and his son Ryan that's in Chase's Primary class.
Bro. and Sis. Bill and Kathy Tipton. Bro. Tipton conducted.
Bishop Swainhart and his wife Nancy. Nancy played the piano. (She's also the kids' piano teacher).
Sis. Stephanie Merling with her kids Colin, Scott, Brianna, Adam, and Katie
Sylvia Piggott (my mom)
Vivian Wright (my mom's best friend)
Mac and Kim Chesley (Eric's parents)
Colin, Austin, Alexander, & Anderson Chesley (Eric's youngest bro. and his wife and kids).
Sis. Paula Hamm (used to teach Chase's Primary class)
Bro. and Sis. Andy and Emily Webster. Emily conducted for us.
Eric, myself, Tayler, Haley, Emily and Chase, of course.
I think I saw Sister Ella Barnes there.
I think that was it. It's been a couple of weeks so I may have missed someone.
It was a good day.