The week went by so quickly.  My oldest three went on their annual motorhome trip with grandparents.  This is the fourth year in a row that my in-laws have taken the children to a favorite beach nearby to stay for a few days.  They enjoy walks on the beach, romps in the ocean, hot chocolate, campfires, bike riding and climbing trees.  They come back each time completely exhausted, but happy. 

While they were gone, I enjoyed the "quiet time" with just two children.  Harrison may have talked without taking a breath for the entire first morning.  He was so thrilled to be the big boy and rushed to help me in all of my duties.  He tried to pick Charity up once, but realized some tasks need to be left to Mom.  We three enjoyed a pumpkin patch visit and lots of book reading on the couch.  Will took the day off on Friday so we could enjoy the day together.  We rode the trains all around downtown San Jose, which is something we rarely do, but should do more. 

Over the weekend, we visited the beach to pick up the big kids.  The waves were crazy and big, but it didn't keep all five of my kiddos from heading out into the freezing water.  We have to keep an eye on Charity, as she scoots out to the waves if they aren't coming in fast enough.  More than once she got knocked over and covered in sand.   All in all a fun time had by all...

Conversation with Harrison:   "Mommy, I all packed"

Mommy says questioningly :"What are you taking to the beach?"

Harrison responds with enthusiasm: "a gun, bullets and almonds!"

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Posted by Grandma Alice

Well, what else would a 4 year old boy need besides a gun, bullets, and something to eat? :-D

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Posted by momofsix

I love his responses. That is soo funny. Can't wait to tell my husband. That is a response that only a homeschool kid would give.

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