Sunday, September 27, 2015

Homeschooling Update

While still being relatively new to this homeschooling thing, one thing is crystal clear...
School does not happen between the hours of 8 and 3 only, and it doesn't look the same every day.
It doesn't always happen on weekdays, and it doesn't always happen at a desk.  

Sometimes we do school in our pajamas, and sometimes in the car.
Sometimes we do school sitting at a desk, but when the littles are cranky, we sit on the rug so they can sit with Mommy.

Sometimes we do two days worth in one day, and sometimes we do half a day just because.
Being flexible is the name of the game.
It works as long as we make it work (which is easier somedays than others, but we do our best.)

Most importantly, I am thankful for the opportunity to learn as we live...  
Combining subjects, learning creatively, having fun, field trips with others, and being together.  
(Art and Bible)

(Music)

(Social Skills)

(Math and Science)

(Letters and art)

(P.E.)

Learning as we go over here.
Thankful for God's grace daily and the opportunities that he provides us to learn and grow. .

"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts.  Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates."
~Deuteronomy 6:5-9 

Soccer Man

He's usually more interested in his friends than the game...

He only gets a kick or two each game...
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He loves getting on all his gear and heading to the field...

His sister cheers him on...

And his brother wishes he could join...

We think he's the coolest Green Gator around...

Love you, Soccer Man.  

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Butterfly Farm Field Trip

This field trip to the Butterfly farm was such a pleasant surprise. 
We knew it was small and simple but we enjoyed it from start to finish.

A friend suggested this ADORABLE book to us...

We love it and took it along with us to identify butterflies and the plants that they are drawn to.

He loved it.

And I knew she would.

He didn't step on, or smash any butterflies so we'll call it a good day for T.

Auntie's hat was a winner.  The butterflies must be patriotic ;-)

And Ava was thrilled that they liked her socks too.  

Beautiful Butterflies, thank you for spending the afternoon with us!  






Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Family Pictures 2015

Each of our children turn a year older by summers end. 
Change happens so fast.
Here are our last family photos with a 3 year old, 1 year old, and 9 year old.  
This year I really just wanted playful photos. 
So happy with them...

Family: 



Children: 





Mommy and Daddy: