I have the neatest teen aged son around. I have had 7 kids for the last 2 1/2 weeks as I am doing some respite care and it has been a very busy, fun last week of camping. We came back home yesterday and there was tons of laundry to do. This morning while the children were eating breakfast, I was folding clothes and packing for 1 of the children that is leaving today. I heard noises going on in the kitchen and then smelled cooking. When asked what was going on out there I heard a very suspicious, "Nothing!" Ummmm, Yeah right! A minute later, my 16 year old walks in with a plate of scrambled eggs and sausage. WOW!! I did not expect that! I am so blessed.
And they were good!!! :)
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
Natural Man Cave
About 3 years ago, Jeffrey asked to move out of the RV to a tent... his own "Man Cave". He started off in just a little 2 man tent, but this last year got a 6-person, 2-room tent as a gift. He loves it. He uses 1 side as his bedroom and the other side as his living room. I did not get really good pics, but here are some...
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
With Whispered Voice: "Summer School"
I think I have finally decided on a start date for summer session...June 22nd. In the summer, we do very shortened sessions and focus on core areas. This summer we will be using Summer Bridge again for the 3rd summer in a row. I just really like how this workbook covers all areas in short burst. Enough to give review, but not too much to bog a person down.
And finally....
Final report card grades and comments.
Friday, June 5, 2009
A Little Advice Please...
I am currently shopping for a rice cooker and don't know much about them or what features I really want. If you have one, could you please give me some advice on features, brands, etc... Thanks!
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Fishing
We spent the day fishing... or should I say feeding the fish. LOL! It was a very peaceful and beautiful day and we will try again.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Year End Ceremony
I wish I could figure out a way to post the video of our ceremony without showing the kids full face because it was hilarious!
A background story: a few years ago when I completed my Masters program, I received the DVD of the ceremony and played it often 'cause I was so excited to be done. The keynote speaker gave probably one of the korniest speeches I had ever heard with 3-4 very funny lines that we would crack up about every time we heard them. Two years ago when we started doing award ceremonies, I started into a korny speech and quoted the same lines. My kids roared and it became a part of out ceremony.
Today, when I started the Pomp & Circumstance music, the 2 older kids burst out laughing in anticipation of the speech.
And now... the promoted class of 2008/2009 MHS Rotties!
James was on the A Honor Roll all year and received a Super Speller Award for having a 98% grade average in spelling for the entire year. Jordan was also on the B+ Honor Roll for the year and Jeffrey received an award of appreciation for the set-up and break-down of the class room.
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