Create-Play-Homeschool

This week

We've all been hit by the plaque. Well, at least that's what it feels like.  We have a cough in the kids that won't go away, congestion, and ear aches. I have so much amoxicillin in my fridge it's starting to look like a pharmacy. I'm headed back to the doctor tomorrow in hopes of some more drugs. I think I'm going to have them check my ear too. Birthday party on Saturday for little Kate. I'm hoping we will be all rested and better by then. 

I found a new (healthy!) recipe that I love. It's from the Rachael Ray show. I've made it once a week for a month now. The kids love it! Tastes good without the chicken too. The recipe is here if you want to try it.


We've discovered Orange Leaf. It is so good and the kids love that they get to put gummy worms on top! I'm thinking this would be the perfect place to go for an individual birthday date.

If you can believe it, it's strawberry season! We headed to my mom and dad's for some fun pickin' and even better eatin'! They make some yummy smoothies too!

We bought a house!

Details to come soon! And yes, little Miss Kate is in the pic.

TWO!

Minnie serenated her with a happy birthday song!

 

Yesterday we celebrated Kate's 2nd birthday. Just our family at home with a few presents and a Strawberry Shortcake cake.  Her sisters and brother have shared the love of elmo, strawberry, barbie, tom and jerry, horsies, and minnie. Oh, and let's not forget video games.

Lauren's showing her the world of on line shopping. Help!

Already showing the signs of a two year old- (hello temper tantrums!), she is way to smart, stubborn and so funny! She loves to be goofy and helps me to realize what really matters in life. I still have a long way to go.  Love you baby Kate!

We spent the day celebrating and nurturing. You know this little man is sick when he turns down donuts and cake.   He spent most of the day on the couch or in bed napping. I promised to save him some cake until he felt better. Doctor today! Have a good weekend!

Poetry

 

The girls with there class anthologies.

Alli with her bestie Brook.

The girls had there writer's workshop party today. I'm sure going to miss the creativity of these homeschool teachers.  Here's Alli's poem that she read today.

Ten little sisters found a long vine,

One got all tangled up and then there were nine.

 

Nine little sisters were running very late,

One fell in a hole and then there were eight.

 

Eight little sisters were trying to find heaven,

One found it and then were seven.

 

Seven little sisters were playing with sticks,

One got poked and then there were six.

 

Six little sisters found a big beehive,

One got stung and then there were five.

 

Five little sisters were looking for a door,

One ran into it and then there were four.

 

Four little sisters couldn't really see,

One got lost and then there were three.

 

Three little sisters were feeling kind of blue,

One threw up and then there were two.

 

Two little sisters were playing in the sun,

One got burnt and then there was one.

 

One little sister said I'm all done,

She ran away and then there were none.

 

She had so much fun writing this and laughs constantly while reading it.  

Here's Laurens:

Horse Of Course

Wake up.

Grab a cup.

East some hay.

Give a neigh.

Clean the stall.

Have a ball.

 saddle up.

Let's jump.

Give a bath.

Have a laugh.

Back in the stall.

I'm too tall.

Take a treat.

Go to sleep.

 

 

 With all their classes wrapped up we are looking forward to t-ball and swimming lessons!  Have a good day! We are celebrating a very special birthday here today. More tomorrow.

Over the weekend

We headed to Des Moines over the weekend to celebrate my sister in law graduating law school. Such a huge accomplishment. The kids had a blast playing with their cousins outside.  I knew we stayed a little to long when Austin hit his sister with a golf club and yelled, "You should have moved Alli!" Isn't traveling with the kids a blast?! I think it's times like these I realized I'm more of a homebody than I thought!

I spent Mother's Day washing windows and mowing while the hubs worked on his truck. It was okay though, we regrouped later with dinner on the picnic table and a big bonfire together.

We have an offer put on another house. Should hear back soon and then I can show you. The house is great but you heard it here first, if this one falls through, I'm staying here!  :) I'll keep you all posted!