Jun. 19, 2009 - Updates to Come
Summer has been going so fast for us. We have not had time to do half the things I had planned for us to have already done. Each week seems to fill up before it begins.
I have lots of photos and updates to share with you. I hope to slow down some in the next few weeks. Hopefully then I can get the blog updated, my lesson plans for school underway, co-op plans going, and plans down for children's ministry.
Like I said...I have lots of updates to share with you!
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Jun. 12, 2009 - "Bacontoad's" Wig
I purchased 'Beethoven's Wig' for my girls as a fun intro to classical music. I always start the year with good intentions of incorporating classical music and, as to date, fall short. Upon request from a good friend, thanks Amie, I purchased the first CD. My girls love it! We will definitely be getting the other CD's in this series.
The funny part to this story, and the title of this post, is that Lil cannot say Beethoven. She says "Bacontoad". It is hilarious! I laugh every time she says it.
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May. 8, 2009 - Our Garden is Growing
Last year was our first attempt at planting a garden. We did pretty well. This year the garden has more than doubled itself. I think James would till up the entire backyard if it were not for the girls. We have already enjoyed lettuce and a copy strawberries.
This year we are going to try our hand at canning. I'm very excited about that. I never did it as a child. No one around me canned, either that or I never paid attention if they were. Some friends at church gave us three boxes full of jars. That was a blessing! I'm not sure how many more we will need. I guess we will have to wait and see once we start the whole process. I am going to try to keep my eyes open at yard sales.
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Apr. 25, 2009 - Annual EXPO at Co-Op
Tonight was our annual EXPO at our co-op. The girls have been working on their entries all week. Lulu and Monkey entered the science competition together. They built two greenhouses out of a crate. They planted herbs. One greenhouse received light 24/7. The other greenhouse was lit for 12 hours and then off for 12 hours. Their questions was, "Do plants need time without light?". The result of their experiment was no. The herbs that received constant light sprouted faster and grew much larger than the herbs that received less light. It ended up being a really great project.
Lulu also entered the spelling bee, a drawing, and a Lego creation.
Monkey entered a painting and baked a hot fudge cake. This cake is very neat. She added the mixture for the cake to the pan first. Then she topped it with the hot fudge mixture. I poured the boiling water over the cake. When it bakes, the two layers switch places. The hot fudge is under the cake. Very cool!
Lil entered a painting, a Lego creation, and photography. Her photography entry was from Monster Jam, of course.
I am very proud of the hard work the girls put into their projects. They were extra excited tonight since Ms. Lana came to see all their items on display. Thanks Ms. Lana!!!
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Apr. 11, 2009 - Our Nature Bag
I am slowly incorporating more of Charlotte Mason's teachings. Nature study is one area I have struggled with. I want to do it...I'm just a little intimidated because I don't know much about this area. I cannot tell the difference between trees and plants. We are outside all the time and the girls have nature journals, but we still do not do nature study.
Well as spring is approaching and we are anticipating the many weekends camping, James and I decided to put together a nature bag. Our bag is actually a soft sided cooler. We chose the cooler over a backpack so that it could get wet and clean up easier. Inside our nature bag are the following:
- 3 drawing pads
- 3 fishing nets
- 3 observation bowls (reusable Ziplocs with lids)
- colored pencils
- pencils
- homemade crayons for rubbings
- tube containers of various sizes
- 2 magnifying glasses
- 2 pairs of binoculars
- hand sanitizer
It is so nice having everything in one place. We are looking forward to the many advenures we plan to have with our nature bag. When we are sitting around camp and the girls need something to do....just grab the bag and go explore!
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Apr. 11, 2009 - Homeschool Share Blast!
Homeschool Share is looking for new submissions. Prizes are involved. Click the graphic for information and guidelines for submissions.
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Apr. 4, 2009 - Lil's Date with Daddy
Lil had a unique date with Daddy. They headed out about 2pm on a Saturday. Their first stop was the children's museum. Not any real unique about that.
  This is Lil's favorite exhibit at this museum. She loves babies.
Their next stop, and the real date event, is where the term unique comes in. Lil went to Monster Jam. She was excited for two weeks when James told her where she was going for her date. She could not wait to get out of the house. Around 10:20 that morning she even had her shoes on. That is amazing for Lil!
  If you were paying close attention to her clothing, you noticed the change. She picked out a Grave Digger t-shirt. Girlie looking, but still cross bones.
Lil's favorite truck was Black Stallion. Anytime it came out on the floor she would hold up her toy truck of Black Stallion.
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Apr. 3, 2009 - Lulu's Zoo Trip
James and Lulu went to the zoo, just the two of them. The girls have really enjoyed getting to have a special date with Daddy.
Lulu took a lot of pictures of the animals.
She told me that while they were eating lunch a peacock backed up to her chair with his feathers all fanned out. A nearby squirrel took their leftover pieces of their peanut butter sandwiches. It licked all the peanut butter off and left the bread.
Lulu had a wonderful day with her Daddy!
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Welcome to our blog! I hope you enjoy your visit. We are a homeschooling family of 5. Our approach is eclectic, but leaning more and more towards Charlotte Mason. Our girls are 9, 7, and 4. Never a dull moment as we desire to teach our girls in the ways of the Lord.
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