Our Little Corner: Playground

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Monday, March 23, 2009

Playground Fun

We have had some wild weather this spring. We will fluctuate from 40's and rainy to mid-70's or more and sunny and hot. Last week we hit a few of those beautiful days in a row. I heard rain was coming in the days to follow the nice weather and decided we needed to get outside and enjoy it while it was given to us. I looked up a local playground on the Internet and after packing a cooler of drinks we were on our way.

Signs of spring in our front yard.

At the playground Bugs wastes no time in getting on the equipment.

Boo clowning around.

Here comes Elvis!

Three Little Monkeys

His new "home" as he called it.

Bugs

Chasing after his sister.......

I was very impressed when he made the long reach & then slid down this pole. What a brave boy!

Almost there!

Gorgeous!

Sunday, June 8, 2008

Secret Place

Last week we met up with Amy & her kids for some play time. She led us to their "Secret Park". It was neat to find this hidden jewel and to have it all to ourselves! Even with my kids a bit off kilter we had a great time. Thank you, Amy & kids for all the fun & for sharing your secret with us! Don't worry it's locked in the vault safe & sound! =)

There He Goes!

Heading to the Moon!

Even the Biggest Kid Couldn't Resist. LOL!

My Little Cowboy

Bad Hair Day?

Digging for Hidden Treasure

Fun with Friends

Look At Him Fly!

He's So Cute!

Yee Ha!

Top of the World!

Strong Boy!

He impressed me when he made it all the way to the other side! WOW!

It Was Hat Day For Bugs!

Boo Did It Too! You Go Girl!

There He Goes Again!

This definitely counts as gym!

Bugs Was Itching to Try.......

but his paranoid Mama wouldn't let him. Maybe in a year or 2.

There Goes R!

It took a bit but she summed up her courage and jumped off the ladder. Hooray!

And N Takes a Turn Too!

That's his mama guiding him along. Great job!

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

New Friends

Last week the kids & I had the van back and were feeling the need to get out of the house. Some new friends joined us at the park. We were happy to spend another afternoon with them at the park. The kids get along famously & I love chatting with their mom, Julie. Thank you all again for a great afternoon!

Playing Together

On Top of the World!

How Can I Resist That Grin?

Snacks For Everyone!

This Was Funny to Watch!

Back to the Snack Table!

Hi, Mommy!

Crazy Kids! Lol!

Whoa!

This was one of those playground things with a big, metal spring on the bottom. This had 4 seats and the kids were funny as they wobbled to and fro on it.

Big & Little

Look! A Spider!

Just Hanging Around

Stretch!

New Friends

2 Orange Monkeys

Here They Go!

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.