Yes, it is still summer but the learning never ends in our home! We have had little tv or video game time in our home. The imaginations have been running wild and the kids have been just that “kids”!! 
Exploring, Learning, and Growing!!

 K.Bear has been enjoying her “sensory time”. Moon sand is certainly one of her favorites. She loves to “cook/bake up” all kinds of goodies for the family.

 K.Bear also has a new found love of workbooks. She LOVES them! She will sit and do school for hours if I let her. For such a little ball of energy she really can “focus” when she needs to. She is certainly a “down to business” kind of kid. She likes order, structure, and definitely routine. Let’s just say she makes me a better mom. Keeping me on my toes and “focused” on what “must be done and when” at all times of the day.

 Her coloring skills have developed greatly over the summer. Although, she tries to pretend she doesn’t know her colors she really does. She is not only the “order” in our home she is also still the family comedian!

 And….here he is Mr. Smiles concentrating on his “work”! That’s right, he is now old enough for school in our home too. Welcome aboard….little man!

 I might mention that these pictures were taken before he started eating the crayon and I proceeded to throw it in the trash. Red crayon squashed in between 6 baby teeth…yuck!

 Now, you may have noticed that there was not much about our little Pumpkin! She too has been busy at work (believe me) “summer school”, horse back riding, swimming, and working on her American Heritage Girl summer goals. Which bring me to my introduction of…..”Pumpkins Adventures…” she will now have her own blog! Displaying all of her latest and greatest accomplishments as she continues to become a beautiful young lady through serving God, cherishing her family, serving in her community and honoring our country. 

Pumpkin has grown up so much over the past few months…it is wonderful to see her branch off. All the while…she is still and will always be “our little Pumpkin”. Here she surprised me and prepared her own bowl of cereal  in the morning….thanks, for being such a big helper!

2 Become 1

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!! 

In A Nut Shell!!

 So…”In A Nut Shell” after having weeks…Yes, WEEKS of sickness in our house!! I am happy to report that we are all better….AMEN!!
 Mr. Smiles….say’s YAY, TOO!!

 We have feverishly been trying to “catch up”…cleaning, work, and school all seemed to”pile up”! Im hoping one more week of “normal” and we will be back in business. 4 out of 5 of us came down with pink eye, we had fevers galore, coughs that wouldn’t let up, runny noses, 2 ear infections, our first antibiotics (ever!) welcomed into our home, 4 trips to the doctor, countless “pharmacy” runs, trips to the chiropractor, and health food store….and MANY sleepless nights!! It is a work in progress…

 Until we are “caught up” we hope you and your families are well!! Happy Belated Easter!!

With Love, Pumpkin, Boo, and Mr. Smiles!!