When Life Gives You Lemons

At age 6 and 4 and this is their first time tasting lemons.  I had to get a video of it!  Their reactions are hilarious!

Meet Charlee

Check out this cutie!  His personality is even cter than his face =)  Jaden and Morgan are infatuated with him.  We got him on Saturday, and they have been spoiling him ever since!!!  He is a Chorkie (a Yorkshire Terrier mixed with Chijuajua).  He may get to about 8 to 10 pounds which is perfect for us.  He doesn't eat much and he is full of energy.  We named him Charlee from one of the girls' favorite t.v. shows "Good Luck, Charlie". 

A Trip to Paris

We took a trip to Paris.  On the road trip, we discussed French words: Merci, De rien, Je t'aime, Bon jour, and Adieu. When we arrived in Paris, nobody was near the Eiffel Tower, so we had it all to ourselves.  Unfortunately, climbing was not allowed, but the girls sure wanted to!! 

After visiting the tower, we went to eat hors-d'oeuvres at a local restaurant.  Jaden was trying to pick up on some of the language that she heard the restaurant workers speaking.  Then, she asked me, "Can I tell them 'Bon jour'?"  To which I said, "They are speaking Spanish not French."  We did not find a single French-speaking person in Paris, Texas.  Oh, well, at least we still got to see the Eiffel Tower, even if it did have a cowboy hat on top!

Homeschool- All about bodies of water Part 2

We finally made it to the beach!  It was a lot of fun!!  While there, we learned about tropical storms, as we arrived just in time to be in the middle of one!!!  You can see it in the clouds in these photos.  Right after I took these photos, we were pelted with rain that felt like hail and wind knocking us off our feet!!

Homeschool- All about bodies of water Part 1

I am very behind on posts.  Here come some posts from September 2010.  Jaden had a choice for her 6 year birthday: either go on a vacation with family, or have a party at home with friends.  She decided she wanted to go to the beach with her family. 

Before going to the beach, we made water, fish, and everything aquatic part of schooling.  On this day we learned about piranhas and the girls painted wood piranhas.

Snow 2/11/10~ Evening Snow Videos

Homeschool Fun- Pioneers

Museums can be a lot of fun when there are a lot of exhibits you can touch and try out.  The girls got a feel for how pioneers lived.  They tried out the cooking appliances, general store, clothes, beds, and learned about what it means to be a "pioneer".  It is these kinds of things that I LOVE about homeschool.  We are creating a lot of memories, and they are memories we can share.  =)

Happy Birthday, Morgan!

Morgan turned 4 today!  She has been anxiously awaiting this day all year long!!  When the day was finally here, and we all got up in the morning, I told her "Happy Birthday!"  She said, "It's not my birthday yet!"  She said she wasn't going to be 4 years old until she had her party!  LOL! 

We had a party with family at Gatti Town.  Then, we came back home and had cake and ice cream.  What a great day!  It's not every day your baby turns 4!

Snow is Back!!

The snow is back in Texas!! 

Homeschool Fun- Volcanoes, Lava, and Ash

Learning about our earth and the how's and why's of natural events and natural disasters led to our volcano discussion. The girls made their own volcanoes out of clay and then painted them. We used vinegar, baking soda and water to make them erupt. We watched a few videos of actual volcano eruptions, so that was cool. Then, I got to share my story of being a part of the volcano's wrath when I was 6 years old and living in Washington State. Mount Saint Hellen's left a mountainful of ash all not only Washington, but close states as well. I remember it mostly because I was at a sleep over. I remember all of us girls woke up and looked outside. It was darker than midnight outside, and we could not understand why we couldn't see the sun shining. Here you can find the actual video of the volcano's 1980 eruption and the ash it left everywhere: http://www.mountsthelens.com/video.html

"Volcano!" Ready to Read Level 1 by Marion Dane Bauer. By the same author, and in the same series, we, also, read "Flood!", "Earthquake", "Clouds", "Snow", "Rain" and "Wind"

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!

A Visit with Ronald

Working from home has major advantages!! For one, I can work anywhere there is a wi-fi connection. McDonalds has become a hot spot because the girls can play while I work. I let them stay for an hour or two, and I get an hour or two of work done.

Morgan's Top 4

We were sitting around the dinner table eating chocolate cake. Jaden said, "Mommy, you make the best cake ever!"

Morgan decided to add to what Jaden said and came up with this:

"who makes the best cake? Mommy!

who makes the best maccaroni and cheese? Jaden!

who makes the best toast? Daddy!

who makes the best hugs and kisses? Morgan!"

CareFlight

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

Keeping the Peace

Coming to a town near you, policewoman Jaden and policewoman Morgan. Watch out because they are siren happy!
This policeman was super-cool. He showed the girls all of the buttons they could push. They even got to talk through the speaker and tell people to pull over. It was hilarious!

Putting out Fires

Like I said there is always something to learn almost everywhere you go! Learning is so much fun! The girls enjoyed checking out the fire truck and seeing how the fire men put out fires. They even had a pretend house with fake fire for the kids to put out with a big hose. Pretty cool! It is events like these that give children ideas for future careers.

There's Always Something to Learn

No matter where you are! At the neurologist's office, the girls enjoy drawing pictures of brains and putting a brain together.

Mother's Day Work

You won't hear from me for awhile. I found a seasonal job that will be taking up about 11 hours every day. When Grandma Leslie can watch the girls, I will just be concentrating on the job. However, on the days she can't help, I will have to do the work plus keep the girls happy. The only thing that keeps me going is that it is only for 1 month or so, and we need the money. It will be a hard month, but it will be worth it when the paycheck comes. It is customer service for Mother's Day flowers orders. I will blog again when the free time is there. Happy Mother's Day every one!

Do NOT Make Morgan Mad!

Morgan is so sweet, but she is a 3 year old afterall- As such, she gets frustrated every now and then with her limitations. This is what happens when she gets frustrated...