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We've made it to the early 1800s now, studying Thomas Jefferson's presidency, the Louisiana Purchase and briefly touching on the War of 1812.  I never remember history being so facinating as a kid, but Joshua and I are both finding it to be so.  In fact, this week he could hardly wait to get through other subjects each day so that we could read more "stories" (a.k.a. "history"). :)

Last week we made a cell model out of jello.  My husband says it's always interesting to come home from work when your kids are homeschooled.  You open the refridgerator only to hear, "Wait Dad!  Please don't eat my science experiment!" LOL  This week we are trying to grow popcorn, but nothing is happening, so far.

Everyone but Joshua's been down with some kind of bug or another this week.  For me, it's the Chicken Pox, believe it or not, for my 5th time!!!  (I had a horrid case as a kid, and now, because of issues with my immue system, I am currently facing my 4th mild case as an adult because of issues with my immune system.  Thankfully I only have 5 pox and they are all small, but the other things like fever, swollen glands and general yuckies are all here in force.)  For Rick it's a nasty flu bug that's had him out of work and sleeping away most of the week.  Jeremiah and Ruthi have had assorted sniffles and rounds of tummy troubles.  Hopefully we will all be on the mend soon.

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