eating noodles....

fun school....

The kids are enjoying school.

We used Lego's to build and measure. I had them build to a certain height and then measure with a ruler to see how close they came to it. I find it funny, being the total opposites they are, that Dylan's tower is straight up and down while Dawson just threw any shape together. (just sayin'.)


We are doing a unit study on the United States. I found this huge puzzle at a yard sale this summer for .50!

Caitlin is "reading" her book. She makes up the story from the pictures.

These are skipBo cards that I attached to the t.v.. Why would I do that for school? Because my kids get bored with workbooks and to keep their attention I create games to make it more fun. With this game, they got out the nerf guns and shot at the cards. The number they hit was how many answers to the question. So if they hit the number 2, I would have them give me 2 declarative sentences. If they hit 11, They would have to spell 11 spelling words....etc.

Having fun and learning together. good times! We don't just play, they practice penmanship and work from a language arts workbook, creative writing, bible, spelling, reading, math workbook and typing. I've looked over a few science curriculum and think "Backyard Science" might fit in well with everyone.

We go with the flow a bit around here. Like when Dawson was doing his reading on Ben Franklin today, we found out he published an almanac. Dawson didn't know what that was so we searched it out on the internet and got far more involved than expected. LOL! We found ourselves finding out about moon phases and astrological symbols and graphs......

That's home schooling!

First day of school....

Up early in the morning on the first day of school. Dylan was checking to see if Sam was up.

They were so eager to start their day!

I think this had something to do with it. :)

Homemade krispy kreme donuts!

Troy couldn't believe I would start the first day on a sugar high!

Loved getting back on track!

This was everybody doing their math. We outlined toys and measured them with rulers, converted measurements and worked on decimals.....

Perfect beginnings of a great school year!

quick post...

We went to the beach to finish out the summer. Five wonderful days of fun in the sun! You wouldn't know it by my pictures. I only took 4 pics and 2 turned out.

The first day....


And the last day....


They had so much fun. I really do wish I took more pictures, but with 2 boys out in the waves and trying to watch Caitlin from being washed out to sea, it's a little hard to pick up the camera!

We start school tomorrow. The official 1st day back! I have everything ready to go and homemade donuts rising in the fridge for a special breakfast.
I will be teaching a 6th grader, a 3rd grader and a pre schooler! Lord have mercy!

one big post

Lets start with some food.....

These are my Black Bean Burgers. For a .99 bag of beans you can make A LOT of these.

I soak my own beans but you can use a can too.

dice up onions and peppers

1 egg

your beans

and I used oatmeal but the recipe called for breadcrumbs

garlic, salt, and pepper

Put everything in a bowl, mash it up, and put on a hot griddle

We make them up just like burgers with lettuce and tomato's.

Troy will even eat these. :)

More of Caitlin's art work.....

She cracks me up putting a flower on the top of everyone's heads. She has been watching me crochet those hats for too long. LOL They all have super long hair too.

Good girl....

This precious little girl just picked up her room all by herself. Folded the clothes and put them away, toys in toy boxes, and bed made. I was so proud of her.

Pretty girl...

Cutie.

The Sleepover

The boys had their friend spend the night.

Lego's and potato chips kept them going till about 3 am. They tried to pull an all nighter but they were lightweights. :)

I told them that the first one to fall asleep was going to find their underwear in the freezer the next morning.

Dylan was the first to fall asleep.....Bwahaha!

(no, I'm not that mean of a mother)

The last thing to blog about was the crochet hat's. Not the best turnout. Oh well, You don't know if you don't try. Now I'm going to have to use them for pot holders! LOL!

Don't be surprised if you get one for Christmas! hehe

the goal...

I can see the light at the end of the tunnel! I have 1 more day to make these hats for a mother/daughter conference this week end. My goal is 20 hats. I think I can make it!

Caitlin's art work....I'm pretty

sure it's me :)