A New Point Record

Everybody who's spent any amount of time with our fam, knows that Mom is huge on giving points for random good things.  You never ask for the points, just wait to be awarded.  We just have the coolest Mom ever!!

BIGGER ANNOUNCEMENT

Nicole made a big announcement on her blog today.  If you want to be on the inside loop... hop over there and check it out.

MIA

Due to logistical difficulties, the post on spring has to be postponed to the next day.

Thank you for your understanding!

-The Blogging Team

Coming soon...

... just what a Chmelar spring looks like! Watch for this tomorrow! *smile*

Happy Easter!

Well, happy easter to you and all your family! I have been thinking a lot the last two days about what it really means that we have been redeemed by God Himself! I guess I was really inspired to appreciate this even more after we watched the movie "The Sin-Eater". I would really really recommend this to all of you older readers. Viewer discretion should really be considered for younger kids because of scenes of peril and violience. I won't tell the story so it's not spoiled for you, but I will just say it is a moving story of how one cove in the hills discovers that Jesus Christ is our only Sin-Eater. It is one of the best movies I have watched in a really long time.
We are off to spend the day with our friends the Blairs... should be a real blast. Click here to see our last holiday together!
Also just wanted to quick let you know that we will be absent from the wonderful blogging world for this next week. Us four older kids are going to something called TeenPact in Des Moines. It's a class to teach kids a Christian worldview in government. I can't go as a student cuz, well, I guess you could say that I'm a little too, well, um. Ok, I'm too old. That's alright though. I've not had to do all the homework that comes along with the prep stuff. So, yay for being old!!!
Hopefully we'll come around with pictures soon!
Have a great week!

Help!!

Let's help our fellow homeschoolers in California!!  This petition the Homeschool Legal Defense Association has written, asks the California courts to 'depublish' the ban on homeschooling in the state.  Click here to sign!

I know we'd want this kind of help from friends all over if our we were facing this in our area!  So let's return the favor.

Thanks!

Aubrey's Latest Milestone!

Mom taught Aubrey how to tie her shoes a month or so ago. It was just recently tho' when we were baking in the kitchen, that she surprised us all by tying her own apron on! Ladies and gentlemen, that's tying behind your back! Isn't that amazing! Let's hear it for Aubrey Anne Chmelar!!!

Chance of a Lifetime!

We are all so excited about an opportunity a dear friend is affording for us... ballroom dancing lessons for the four of us older kids! We were sooo excited when she called, but we still had to wait for the verdict from the big-guy! (a.k.a. Dad) Below is his answer... and our response!

Thanks you guys! We can't wait!!!

Drumroll please.....

Welcome to everyone! It is with great pride and joy that we, the Chmelar's, invite you to join in the everyday life of our family!
This blog will replace the "Happy Family Newsletter" that we tried to publish many times in past years, but never could consistantly produce. We hope you enjoy the new rendition... "Happy Family News-On-Demand"!
Please stop by often and let us know what you think of what you see!
Let the happy posts begin!!!