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I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, Homeschool!

We have had so much fun learning hands on!! (Yes, I said "we" because I am learning almost as much as Morgan and Jaden are!) We have been all over the place, but I haven't been posting- so sorry! I have a lot of catching up to do!

In the beginning, Jaden struggled with seatwork. I say this because even if she sat down to do the work in workbooks and things, she did not retain anything she had learned. I revamped their homeschool experience, and all of us have enjoyed it much more. We are doing hands-on as much as possible. It is wild how when Jaden is doing something at the same time learning is taking place, she can tell me all that I said!!

This picture on this post is from the museum we went to and learned about pioneers. Jaden and Morgan asked the curators all kinds of questions, and I could tell their minds were running a mile a minute.

So, I will be posting shortly about some of our fun adventures in life and homeschool. Stay tuned!!

Jaden Turns 6 yeas old!!

Jaden turned 6 on August 5th, 2010. We had fun all day long. Grandma Leslie came by with cake and gifts, and LeCount and I gave Jaden and Morgan a bunch of things. Jaden's gifts from us were fun homeschool things and plenty of crafts and other items so they will always have something fun to do. Grandma Leslie brought clothes for both girls and play food for their kitchen. After celebrating all day long, LeCount and I sat down with Jaden with yet another surprise. We asked her what she would like to eat. She said macaroni and cheese, so we went to Olive Garden. Jaden was on the verge of tears when the staff brought her a cake and sang to her (I was actually crying)! She said it was the best day of her life! I am glad she feels that way because we are so blessed to have her as our daughter!

CareFlight

This is the only time I want to get a good look at the inside of a care flight helicopter!

Scooting Around

The girls had fun with their cousins' scooter when we went for a family picnic. This scooter was the hot item in the park. They have never been on a scooter before, but they seemed to do pretty well and were taking turns when they were supposed to. I guess this is something that will be on their Christmas wish list this year.

Kayaking

Jaden and Morgan went kayaking!! It's pretty wild because each one of them has their own fears (Morgan of animals and Jaden of some playgroud equiptment), but they had no fear of the kayak! They had a blast!

Second Annual Easter Egg Hunt

My sister-in-law Amy started this Easter Egg Hunt thing last year. It is a family get together, and it is a lot of fun. Since she has a lot of family in the area, it is almost like a mini-family reunion. Basically, all of the cousins, and anyone who is related, plus a few friends come out to the hunt. All of the children bring 12 filled plastic eggs a piece. The adults hide all of the eggs, and then, the kids pull them out of the bushes, trees, grass, and other random places.

Plus, Amy has made it into a birthday party for her two kids since they are both born in April... So, there is a pinata and cupcakes. Lots of fun!!! What a great idea!! (it sure beats taking the kids to a crowded event!)

Visiting Family in the Other End of the State

Hard to believe that Jaden & Morgan were playing outside in sundresses & shooting water at each other (the next week, we got 9 inches of snow!)

Sundresses from Grandpa Bonnie & Grandma Alice (above)

Morgan LOVES Grandma Frances' barbeque ribs!!

Pictures taken by Jaden (above & below)

Morgan paints Grandma Alice's nails (above & below)

Can you tell it was a beautiful sunny day?

Fashion glasses & goggles (above & below) I am glad Morgan likes glasses so much because she may actually need them! I am taking her into the eye doctor as soon as our eye insurance kicks in April 1st.