Here in Kansas the leaves are changing….
I love the red and green. This is on our land.
This is my view just down my road..
Fence..
The view at the low water bridge by our house.
Fall..
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Tag Archives: Kansas
Garage Sale Day….
Today was Garage Sale day in Ottawa, Kansas… Here's my day.. in pictures…
UM.. HELLO.. most awesome intern ever!
I love this house.. this picture doesn't do it justice…
Stuff.. laying on the ground…
This about the 5th garage sale we hit. I was so depressed after all the duds we had seen.. I didn't really want to go up and look at what they had to offered, of course #1 will go look at ANYTHING just to check to see if there is anything good. She's good to have around 🙂
My garage sale partner…
The number one thing I saw at every garage sale? DVDs.
Pretty container garden
The Nazarene Church Youth Group had a sale.
I love old cookbooks.. I didn't buy any of these though…
I stepped into this VERY interesting man's garage and he immediately said, "You the eBay Queen?" I reluctantly said, "Yes, kind of." He said; I've got something to sell you!… and showed me this:
It's a Ice Fishing Rod and reel. Pretty cool huh?
Lot's of interesting stuff..
Here's what I bought…
If you Live in Kansas.. and Homeschool You should Read This.
I received an email from Midwest Parent Educators (a homeschool group).. if you live in the state of Kansas I hope you'll read this note below and call or email our Kansas State Board of Education Members.
Some Homeschooled kids I love…
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Dear MPE member family in Kansas, We received this letter from HSLDA following up on the statement by the Chair of the KSBOE proposing homeschool legislation: "The Kansas State Board of Education has agreed to discuss homeschool legislation and regulation at its meeting on September 18–19. This issue has received much media attention. However, state law gives the Board no jurisdiction over non-accredited private schools (which includes homeschools). It would be appropriate for the Board to operate within its proper boundaries and not stray into the area of homeschooling. Action Requested 1. Before September 18, please write, call or email the elected member of the State Board of Education who represents your district. Your message can be as simple as, "The State Board of Education has no jurisdiction over non-accredited private schools. Please leave homeschooling off your agenda." 2. Tone is important! If your communication is respectful, polite and courteous, it will give board members a good impression of homeschool families. 3. This website shows what counties are assigned to which of the 10 districts. Below the map, click on your district number to get contact information for your board member. Background One board member was quoted as saying she would like to have a conversation about legislation for homeschoolers. It is not appropriate for the Board to be having conversations about regulating homeschooling since the Board has no jurisdiction over non-accredited private schools. Kansas has a sensible legislative framework for homeschooling that has worked well for many decades. No change is necessary. The framework involves a low level of wasteful red tape (a one-time registration as a private school), but a high level of performance: a homeschool parent must be prepared to prove his or her competence as a teacher if challenged. HSLDA sent a letter to Board Chair David Dennis on Wednesday, September 15, about the Board's plans to discuss homeschool legislation. A copy of our letter is on the HSLDA website on the Kansas homepage. HSLDA is working closely with Kansas homeschool organizations on this issue. Thank you for standing with us for freedom! Sincerely Yours, Scott A. Woodruff, Esq., |
First Day of School Cookies
We have a local bakery in Ottawa that we love… and for the last couple of years I started buying the kids a first day of school cookie…
Some cute cookies huh?
#5 loves his apple cookie
I'm not sure why #2 is making that face.
#4 and #3
#6 didn't wake up in time to get his picture with the group.. but he still likes a good cookie from Keim Bakery.
If you are ever in Ottawa Kansas.. stop by Keim Bakery… they have good cookies… and really good cheeseburgers.