Easter

I love this time of year! To prove that it is my favorite, I recently sat down for an hour of deep thought and put together our 20 year family vision. This vision takes place on Easter, I couldn't think of a happier time of year (for me). All of the newness of life and the celebration of Eternal life is so peaceful and brings out a spirit of positive change. This 20 year vision for our family is now know as The Mecham Family Twenty Year Appt. It takes place on Easter Sunday in the Spring of 2032.

As for Easter 2012, it was a beautiful day and the bunny was good to all of us. Best of all the events that surrounded this blessed day changed all of our hearts and minds and steered us toward our Savior Jesus Christ.

Easter Pageant

We went with our new friends Shalyce and EB.  EB was baptized last month and Jeremiah was lucky enough to participate in the discussions with him.  I love being around new members they are such a positive influence.

Mecham family picnic in the desert.  We have had quite a bit of shooting practice lately, watch out for us. 

Easter Day

We have been spending many holidays on our own just the six of us, it has been a very positive experience.  Preparing a special dinner, family time together and new traditions. 



Just because I love to torture my family!!!

A few extras things the month has brought thus far.

Our STAR Scout

Homeschool Geography Fair

This year we went "Around the Trunks in One Homeschool Day".  The kids did a group project this year and studied Bulgaria.  Why Bulgaria?  Because they have a Quidditch team of course.  I love their enthusiasm to learn.

My New Blog

Hello friends! I just wanted to let you know that I have a new blog. I am very excited about it, it is all about how my kids and I are on a quest to become Scholars. In essence it is about Leadership education.

Becoming Scholars

I have been doing a lot of my own studies to be an example of how important education is and that everyone should continuously seek for further education. The education that we seek for is not so much the one that comes in paper form and with a name like Associate, Bachelor or Master (even though that would be great). We are seeking a Liberal Arts education one in which we "become" good solid people with liber, private and public virtue and lastly and most importantly a life that exemplifies our Savior Jesus Christ.

Just recently I have been solidly unshakably devoted to the cause of homeschooling. I strongly believe that it is the future of education. Please don't stop reading, I even think I am a weirdo about the entire thing. I just can't in good faith keep this wisdom to myself. After General Conference on Sunday I was even more devoted to the cause.

I have a handful of friends that read my blog and have asked me about homeschool and another handful that I really want to share my knowledge with. For starters check this link out; TJED Leadership Education. Now read, listen or watch (possibly again) these conference addresses; Elder M. Russell Ballard (Be a Reformer of the Home), Elder O. Vincent Halack (Have a vision to prepare your children for a bright future), Elder Larry Y. Wilson (Teach and allow your children to self-govern themselves).

You don't have to homeschool to bring Leadership Education into your home and you really don't have to homeschool to follow the council of the Elders of the church. However, you do need to have a conviction to reform.

Spencer and I have been reading about great reformers for women's rights and black rights, we keep saying how amazing these people are. How they gave up a portion of their lives to fight for what they knew to be correct. WE CAN DO THIS! WE CAN BE THE REFORMERS OF THE HOME. IT IS WORTH FIGHTING FOR!