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Tuesday, August 2, 2016

BACK TO SCHOOL TREASURE HUNT!

Last year we were at the beach and did not have our back to school traditions. We missed them even though we adored our vacation. This year I wanted to bring them back. All the kids were into it especially the two youngest, Bugs & Princess. Our first and biggest tradition is our Back to School Treasure Hunt. I fill the kids backpacks up with school supplies, some new school books & several treats. Candy is always included. Always. I admit it's getting a bit more challenging to find things that don't cost an arm and a leg to put in their backpacks. Thanks to Five Below I found several inexpensive yet useful and wanted presents.

We have always started from youngest to oldest with our Treasure Hunt. Princess went first again this year. She got her clues and went to town!

Bugs decided he wanted to go last so Elvis stepped up for his turn. Even though he is now 14 he was a good sport and played along. Of course he was a goofball. LOL! =)

The face is because Dad hid the WRONG backpack. LOL! This is Boo's backpack.

They decided to go ahead and have Boo hunt for her backpack......umm....er....I mean Elvis'. Lol.

And she found it! Great job, Boo!

He was tired for our back to school stuff as he had his first soccer practice the day before. And it was a workout! Even so he got to it and went on the hunt. The more it went on the more he got into it.

Posing with her outfits for Lil' Jimmy, Thomas & Lexi. (Her doll children.)

Princess with her treasures.

TREASURES!

Boo's stuff.

Bugsy's stuff. I like how he made it so orderly.

Elvis' stash.

Next up..............traditional walk to school and photo.

Saturday, July 13, 2013

BLUEBERRY PICKING - ROUND 2

Yes, we went back again! I wanted some more blueberries for my freezer & really wanted to attempt to make jam. So off we went early one morning this week to pick. The boys were in day camp so it was the girls & I. Sweet Pea & Princess went off to the blackberry patch to pick while Boo Bear & I picked blueberries. It was a nice time of working & getting some time to talk.

Ready to start! We got there early to try & beat the worst of the heat & humidity.

The blackberry patch.

Sweet Pea is way down that row.

Sisters hunting for blackberries.

See, Mommy?

My grown up girl picking with her mama.

It is such a pretty farm. I dream of having one like it someday.

Great job, Boo!

I did almost as well as Boo.

We met some friends near the end of our trip. The girls found this kitty & loved on it.

Of course we had to keep our tradition of going for ice cream afterward.

We stopped at a local farm stand for some veggies & fruit. They had 3 adorable kittens! This one kept following Princess around wanting her to love on him.

Sweet Pea showing off her blackberries. There weren't many left but she managed to get almost a full basket.

SUMMERTIME 2012

2012

It was a year full of learning not only educational-wise but life lessons too. We have come to treasure those we love more than ever. Family time is to be savored and memories to be created and viewed as priceless. And our Lord is to be praised, trusted & loved.

We are enjoying our summer. It is full to overflowing with VBS volunteering & attending, Taekwondo, park playdates, gardening, Staycation, camp, birthday parties, visits from loved ones, adventures & day trips, friends, outdoor fun, swimming, summer treats, church & lots of trips to the library. It is wonderful to have some time to renew & relax.

OUR 12th YEAR

It is hard to believe we are in our 12th year of homeschooling. Where does the time go? It seems as if I should feel like an expert by now. But that's not the case. I learn more every year & always look forward to the opportunity to grow.

This year we have made some big changes. At first I was a little cautious wondering how we would handle this. But God has been amazingly gracious. We have made many new & wonderful friends. Even with cutting back our schedule is full to overflowing with fantastic & fun opportunities & experiences.

I look forward to seeing what more God has in store for us this year and sharing it with you, our friends & family.

Summer, Here We Come!

We are winding down our school year. We've finished our co-op studies & had our last classes of the year. AWANA is almost over as well as TKD. The spring soccer season is in full swing. Soon summer will be here. Swimming, park days, field trips, VBS, popsicles, gardening, bike rides & fun with friends are things we are all looking forward to. We will be doing some fun studies over the summer as well. Some we have already begun!
As always our days are full to the brim. Many like to comment that Dave & I have our hands full. I agree. Our hands & lives are full of fun, laughter, learning & growing. I wouldn't trade it for the world.

A New School Year

School has begun! It isn't officially fall here yet but our fall activities have started. We are now back in AWANA, Wednesday night groups, Sunday school, soccer, homeschool & 2 family learning co-ops. This week we have added Taekwando to our schedule. Yes, we are busy! On top it all off I am co-leading our large, church homeschool support group. We kicked off the new school year with a picnic. It was an amazing time & lots of fun was had though the weather tried it's best to ruin it. God prevailed!

This year we have a 9th grader (How did we get to high school already?), a 6th grader, a 3rd grader and one in Kindergarten. And don't forget our little toddler!!!! As many like to comment yes, we have our hands full. Our hands are full of blessings, of life and of love. Some days bring more challenges & tough times but through it all we grow stronger & closer.

Announcement *

She is here! Safe & sound & BEAUTIFUL! We are all wrapped around her little fingers. Our little princess arrived on
April 6 at 8:06a.m. by C-section. She surprised us all by weighing only 7lbs. 9oz. We had expected her to be at least 9lbs. based on the ultrasounds. She is also 19.5 inches long. A little peanut!
As you can see from some of her hospital photos she is already learning to accessorize. Lol. The nursery nurses at the hospital stuck a pink bow in her hair. I love it!
I will not be publishing her real name on my blog due to safety reasons, (just like I have done for my older children), but if you'd like to know feel free to email me privately and I'd be happy to share.