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O.K so I could try my best to play “blog catch up” or just admit…I have been terrible at keeping up with this thing lately! I will do my best to “catch up” but truth of the matter is this summer has been flying by….

We have enjoyed a lot of family time on the lake, park days, horse back riding, time with friends, “summer school”, zoo trips, and so much more. It would be impossible to recap it all…but the good thing is I have pictures for nearly everything! I have taken almost 1000 pictures since May!!

Now, I have to get cracking and “catch up” on those memorable moments before they are just that “memories”!

2 Become 1

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Nope not a wedding, I’m talking about my blogs!! I have officially decided that I will be combining my two blogs (this one and my homeschool blog). Mostly for my own sanity these days!

Long before we actually began homeschooling Pumpkin ( and now Boo too!) I read countless books, blogs, etc. saying “homeschooling is a lifestyle”. Well, my thoughts were “yeah, whatever!” Now, one full “official” year under our belt and another soon to follow; I am here to tell you….yes, it is a lifestyle.  My days revolve around school and “our school” revolves around “our life”. I love being a mother and I love homeschooling our children!! It no longer makes sense to keep the “two” separate.

I am excited to “blend” the two and Im sure you will be “entertained” along the way. I will periodically be posting blog entries from “Wee Explorers” to trickle in the transition….the “construction” I promise will be full of laughs, crafts, lesson plans, and sooo much more from my “3” little monkeys!!

And for those who might “not quite” be on board with homeschooling….we are all entitled to our opinions…all I ask is kind words, well wishes, and blessings along the way. Just as we do to you we appreciate the same in return. It makes the world a better place!! 

April Menu w/Lunch & Breakfast Ideas

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So yes, it is April 5th!! However, we have not been starving over here….it has been crazy busy and some how the monthly food menu got overlooked!!
I hope you like this months menu and I have included some Breakfast/Lunch Ideas too!!
“Happy eating from our home to yours!”

Breakfast: 
Monday-Muffins &Fruit
Tuesday- Pancakes & Yogurt
Wednesday- Oatmeal/Granola
Thursday- Bagel Day
Friday- Smoothies, PB Toast
Saturday- Egg Casserole, Scrambled Eggs/Sausage
Sunday- Daddy Picks
Lunch: 
Monday – Grilled Sandwich Day (grilled chz, ham/chz,)
Tuesday – Crackers,Chz, and Fruit Platter
Wednesday- Mac n’ Cheese, Chicken Nuggets, Or Soup & Crackers
Thursday- PBJ, PB and honey Sandwich, Fruit Cups, and Pretzels/Graham Crackers
Friday- Hard Boiled Eggs, Fruit, and yogurt