Locals

Two local business women and a local soccer star

New Visitors!

We just enjoyed a visit from Aunt Karen and Uncle Tony and Cousin Josh. Karen brought Charlotte a silver set with cup, picture frame, and piggy bank which was quickly scooped up by Mary. Naomi loved the Squanto book she brought. We all had a great evening together.

The Last Few Weeks

The last few weeks have been a fun blur of activity and excitement. One BIG change to homeschooling is that Charlotte is now crawling and climbing. She can move around the house in no time at all. She has been practicing early self-control with some designated time in the pack-n-play while we do some math and has a big snack while we do reading. Pictured below is her first experience with a blueberry muffin.

We have been to a Renaissance Fair, a Reformation Day Co-Op, karate classes, gymnastics, the last remaining days of fall soccer, and a few more days at Sea World. The change of weather (well, kind of it, is still in the 80s) has inspired lots of outdoorsy things like climbing trees in our backyard, walks, and bike rides.

As the end of the first semester approaches, I have to say there are alot of great things about homeschooling. I like not rushing out the door in the morning, but enjoying family reading time on the back porch while the kids swing. I enjoying being able to read an entire Magic Tree House novel with Naomi in one sitting. I love seeing the girls have inside jokes or go off and create a boat out of a box complete with a paper towel role for a telescope. I really love seeing Naomi read for the first time, watching both Naomi and Mary's character being formed, and building a relationship with each of them.

Williamsburg

Just drove 12 hours there and 12 hours back for a long weekend in Williamsburg, VA. It was worth it just to see LOTS of family in Toano and friends at William and Mary homecoming. The girls said their favorite part was seeing the show Disney on Ice in Richmond with my parents. Funny, since we haven't done a Disney thing since we moved to Orlando.

First Prize

Circle School recently had a sand castle building day. We took the challenge and won! We had some help from friends, but Charlotte really won the contest for us. It was fun to take a break from school and hang out at New Smyrna beach.

Artwork

Naomi's first work with pastels. It is a reproduction of a piece from the book "Mountain Dance" by Thomas Locker.

Firestorm Hair

We painted our hair today in honor of Mary's soccer team.