tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45583007540612990002024-02-19T00:04:09.635-08:00Lead Me, Guide Me, Walk Beside MeCarrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06780289568272558778noreply@blogger.comBlogger483125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558300754061299000.post-11729256257773194402016-09-18T19:12:00.000-07:002016-09-21T15:50:00.948-07:00September 18, 2016Another year came and went putting up flags for the Healing Field. It is an amazing sight to see 3000 flags up knowing that each one represents a life that was lost that day. This is a busy time for Ryan and the kids were involved with putting up and taking down the flags. <br />
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Corbin came in the house one day to show me this little frog he caught!<br />
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We went to the ward campout...although it was a bit chaotic! Ryan had to drop me off with Kessiah, Sienna, Logan, Mason, and Corbin. He had to go back to finish taking down the flags and Jenessa had a soccer practice...so he dropped me and the kids off with all our gear. We put up 2 tents...the kids were great helpers...I think I might have been very overwhelmed if Kessiah hadn't been so confidant. Just when we thought we were done the campground caretaker came and told me we had to move our tents because we were in the wrong spot! I had a small breakdown and cried to Ryan on the phone...and then we got it taken care of! Some people came down from the ward and helped us move our stuff and picked up our tents and carried them to the right location. I didn't like having to keep track of the kids without Ryan around...but we made it!<br />
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We had to get our stuff packed up the next morning and go to soccer games. I had to get Kessiah to Prescott for her ride to go to a multi-stake dance in Flagstaff. Ryan, Jenessa, Sienna, and Logan were in a mud run. And we had stake conference It was a busy weekend!<br />
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<br />Carrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06780289568272558778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558300754061299000.post-62646932657015802972016-09-11T19:11:00.002-07:002016-09-11T19:11:50.911-07:00September 11, 2016Yesterday was our 22nd wedding anniversary...it's hard to believe it's been that long! I am so blessed to be married to such a good man. We went out to dinner at Murphy's, a restaurant in downtown Prescott. Afterwards, we walked around the square...something I have never done! <br />
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Yesterday was also the first games of the soccer season. It is going to be a busy season...this year we have 5 kids playing on 5 teams...it's a lot! <br />
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Monday was Labor Day, we started out our day by doing a fun run and 5k (Ryan and Sienna did the 5k). Someone brought face paint which the kids had fun with. Afterwards Ryan and I tackled the garage and got things looking pretty good. We finished up the day by going mini golfing.<br />
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<br />Carrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06780289568272558778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558300754061299000.post-84290217644654113242016-08-28T19:12:00.000-07:002016-09-21T14:37:39.781-07:00August 28, 2016Soccer practices began this week for Sienna, Logan, and Corbin. Jenessa is helping coach Sienna and Logan's teams...she really enjoys the game and likes working with kids...hopefully her schedule will allow her to continue helping with those teams. I'm not sure how this year will go with 5 kids on 5 teams...it should be an adventure!<br />
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Ryan has his annual Arizona Cities and Towns Conference this week. I haven't gone down with him to this conference in several years...I think it just got too hard with all the kids. This year we decided to try going down on the last night. We had fun going to the festival of cities and swimming in the pool (it even had water slides!)...plus we made a stop at Chick-fil-a. The kids are asking if we can go again next year so I guess it was a success.<br />
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And of course...it is Logan's birthday! My oldest son is 9. I can see a lot of growth happening in him lately. He is growing into a young man.Carrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06780289568272558778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558300754061299000.post-428880885362638152016-08-21T14:09:00.000-07:002016-08-21T18:28:18.852-07:00August 21, 2016Logan got the idea in his head that he wanted to do a sewing project. I told him he would have to wait for Nana to visit, then she could help him...he had other ideas! He asked Kessiah to help him...and those 2 got to work creating an emoji pillow. I'm told Logan did almost all of the sewing!<br />
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One day this week, some of the kids were bored and decided to get creative! They made a "river" from tin foil and the hose...then made boats out of tin foil to float down their river.<br />
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As part of science this week I had the 4 youngest do a STEM challenge where they had to build something using certain criteria...I actually let Mason and Corbin build whatever they wanted. Sienna and Logan each had to choose what they were going to build and then were allotted a certain number of materials based on a budget. They complained at first and even said it was impossible...but then they started trying to figure it out and did a great job.<br />
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Here are a few pictures from our art class this week.<br />
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Mason came home from church today with this picture he had drawn in Primary. It just made my heart happy to see it. I love my family so much...they are my everything!<br />
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<br />Carrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06780289568272558778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558300754061299000.post-91468707507975416902016-08-14T15:01:00.002-07:002016-08-14T15:06:44.494-07:00Summer is wrapping upSummer is coming to a close. We got back into our regular piano lesson times this week. Early morning seminary started...Kessiah now has her driving permit so she drove to and from seminary every day! Classes begin for Kessiah and Jenessa this week. I think they are both ready to get down to business again.<br />
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We have been watching a lot of Olympics this week...although it is interesting to me to see how we had it on almost constantly at the beginning of the week but by yesterday it was only on for a couple of hours.<br />
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We started up our co-op with the Nyman's this week. Our plan this year includes art, math, and a book club...I'm excited to see how it goes. I got us started this week with art.<br />
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Kessiah and Jenessa got to ride horses this week for YW...they had a great time and want to be able to do it more often...we'll have to see how our schedule works out this fall.<br />
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Ryan had his birthday this week. I thought Sienna did a fabulous job at helping Corbin and Mason come up with a creative idea for a birthday card. Kessiah also helped Logan fold a paper plate into a cookie holder (he made snickerdoodles all by himself!). It is great to see my girls growing up to love and serve their siblings. And just because I didn't see Jenessa so anything on this day doesn't mean she doesn't do a lot to help with her siblings!<br />
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<br />Carrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06780289568272558778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558300754061299000.post-89592214665050135802016-01-31T13:37:00.000-08:002016-02-03T13:45:10.886-08:00January 2016We are back in the swing of things with school, early morning
seminary, and piano lessons. Seminary got off to a rough start because
of the weather. The first 2 days back were find...but then we were
supposed to get 4-6 inches of snow...so the rest of the week was
cancelled because of 2 hour delays at the public schools.<br />
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and Mason are playing basketball with the YMCA. We were excited when
we found out that they were forming some teams in Prescott Valley and we
wouldn't have to go over to Prescott. They each have a practice once a
week and a game every Saturday.<br />
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Sienna had fun this month in activity days...they spent one week cutting out maxi skirts and the next time they met they sewed them. I went with one of our machines to help her...that was tough for me as I always delegate any sewing activities to Kessiah so I am way out of practice! But she did a great job and the girls enjoyed showing them off at church.<br />
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We have our Shakespeare club up and going again. This semester our plan is to perform the play "Twelfth Night" in April. We have a community theatre whose director is going to help us. Here are Kessiah and Jenessa at the auditions.<br />
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<br />Carrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06780289568272558778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558300754061299000.post-54110196391750853272016-01-01T22:21:00.000-08:002016-01-24T12:42:55.937-08:00Happy New Year 2016We started off the new year by trying something new...geocaching! Ryan downloaded an app on his phone and we headed over to Watson Lake. We found our first one fairly easy. <br />
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The second one we could not get to without a kayak because it was on a small island...and we had to get to another island before we could even get to the island that was our goal. Everyone got to the first island...but I stayed on the mainland.<br />
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The third one was nowhere to be found even though we were in the right place. It was a fun adventure as we didn't stick to the trails as we just followed the compass in the right direction....at times that made me just a little nervous!<br />
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Carrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06780289568272558778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558300754061299000.post-39743617239485187402015-07-31T13:12:00.000-07:002016-02-03T13:37:34.940-08:00Idaho Summer 2015We enjoy going to Idaho every summer to spend time with Ryan's family. It is the only time our kids get to see that side of the family.<br />
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We spent a wonderful day at Yellowstone. It was fun to go hiking and enjoy the beautiful surroundings and catch glimpses of wildlife. Some of us watched Old Faithful go off twice as we waited for the second group to catch up...and we were all hungry at lunch time! <br />
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<br />Carrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06780289568272558778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558300754061299000.post-52875473191344062162015-07-31T10:51:00.000-07:002016-02-03T13:13:20.800-08:00Utah/Idaho Summer 2015 Part 1We enjoyed some time in Utah and Idaho...and ended up leaving Kessiah
for an extra two weeks. Nana and Papa were able to take her to an
outdoor adventure camp that is part of her school.<br />
On our way up we stopped at the Glen Canyon Visitors Center to eat...some went on the bridge.<br />
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Kessiah,
Jenessa, Sienna, and Ryan had fun at Big Rock Candy Mountain doing some
ropes courses. During that time I had the boys in Richfield where we
went to the park and went swimming.<br />
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We
went to Yellowstone with Kerry & Patty's family. We enjoyed seeing
"Old Faithful" and going on a couple of hikes. During one part of the
hike we went down a fairly steep hill to a river. The little boys
thought it was great fun to throw sand and rocks into the river.<br />
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We
don't always take the time to drive by the Idaho Falls Temple. It was
undergoing reconstruction so we couldn't get very close.<br />
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with the youth from our church. Ryan went as a photographer (which was
nice because I had access to a lot of pictures!).<br />
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The
first day they were put into families and had to carry their gear from
"Nauvoo" to "Iowa City" where they were able to purchase supplies and
put their handcarts together. They got some rain that first afternoon
which caused them to trek in the mud...from what I hear that was tough!<br />
<br />
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There was a lot of walking and some time for fun activities...including stick pulls and archery.<br />
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There
was a part of the trek when they pulled all the men and boys away to go
with the "Mormon Battalion" and the women and girls were left to pull
the handcarts up some steep areas.<br />
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<br />
I
took the kids to go and meet them...we were so excited to greet them at
the end of their journey. I got tears in my eyes when I spotted
Kessiah, I was so proud of her and her ability to accomplish a hard
thing. The lessons she learned will serve her well for the rest of her
life.<br />
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<br />
She came back saying that she wasn't going to be as picky about food anymore! She even ate raisins while she was out!<br />
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<br />
It
was an incredible experience as they trudged through rain, mud, and
sunshine. It was very unusual for us to get rain this time of
year...and although the mud was tough it did help keep the temperatures
down. Over the 3 1/2 day experience they went just over 40 miles.<br />
<br />
Here is what Kessiah said about the experience on Facebook.<br />
"Yesterday
I came back from trek.....honestly, one of the most challenging things
spiritually and physically I've done. 42 miles of trekking with people I
was put to be with as a family and to push a hand cart with, and going
over hills and slipping through mud and rain. I think I learned so much
over those four days though. We depend on our family to help and even us
out, through things like support, kindness, and yes, even the stupid
jokes to get us to continue forward and d<span class="text_exposed_show">istract
from blisters and bruises. We have so much in this age like cars and
hot running water that we don't realize how much of a sacrifice those
pioneers made to get to salt lake. We complain about not liking raisins
and other little foods we don't really like to eat....pioneers didn't
have that option (I really felt like I didn't either). I saw how much
teamwork was put into the women's pull....lots of cooperation and
endurance and finally the gratitude and relief when the angels came and
helped and pushed our hand carts over that enormous hill. We all take it
for granted, and honestly this trek opened my eyes to that. I'm so glad
I was able to go, and I feel so blessed for the family I got put with
because it wasn't an accident. I hope that my siblings will have as good
of a outcome with it as I did, because it was just awesome."</span><br />
<br />
The
experience made me reflect a lot on my pioneer ancestry and all they
went through to create a strong foundation for me. I cried when I
thought about the women's pull the trekkers did and am so grateful for
the angels that went to help them. I am grateful for the angels that
helped the pioneers cross the plains many years ago...and for the angels
that help me every day.Carrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06780289568272558778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558300754061299000.post-75382996753598273142015-05-31T05:28:00.000-07:002015-10-06T05:29:12.460-07:00Family Fun Run/Color RunA few month ago I happened to be with a couple of other women from
our church and we started talking about signing up for a fun
race....then we wondered if we could create our own fun run and include
our families. The idea was born and a fun time was had by all.<br />
<br />
We set up a 1 mile and a 2 mile run with a BBQ afterwards.<br />
<br />
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Monday:
We went to Legoland...it is fun to see all the things they build out of
Legos. The girls were excited to go on "The Claw" It was a ride they
remembered from the last time we were there.<br />
<br />
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<a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/lego5.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/lego5.jpg"><img alt="lego5" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-837" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/lego5.jpg?w=224" height="300" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/lego5.jpg?w=224" width="224" /></a> <a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/lego6.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/lego6.jpg"><img alt="lego6" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-838" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/lego6.jpg?w=224" height="300" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/lego6.jpg?w=224" width="224" /></a><br />
<br />
Tuesday:
Seaworld and the Mormon Battalion Visitors Center. SeaWorld was
fun...someday the 2 little guys will forgive us for sitting in the
splash zone for the Shamu show.<br />
<br />
<a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/481.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/481.jpg"><img alt="481" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-926" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/481.jpg?w=300" height="169" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/481.jpg?w=300" width="300" /></a> <a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/471.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/471.jpg"><img alt="471" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-924" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/471.jpg?w=300" height="169" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/471.jpg?w=300" width="300" /></a> <a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/470.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/470.jpg"><img alt="470" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-923" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/470.jpg?w=169" height="300" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/470.jpg?w=169" width="169" /></a><br />
<br />
We
had heard about the Mormon Battalion Visitors Center the last time we
were in San Diego but we didn't have time to go see it...I high
recommend it. They had an interactive tour and a fun courtyard at the
end.<br />
<br />
<a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/mb.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/mb.jpg"><img alt="MB" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-843" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/mb.jpg?w=300" height="224" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/mb.jpg?w=300" width="300" /></a> <a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/mb2.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/mb2.jpg"><img alt="MB2" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-844" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/mb2.jpg?w=300" height="224" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/mb2.jpg?w=300" width="300" /></a> <a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/mb3.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/mb3.jpg"><img alt="MB3" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-845" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/mb3.jpg?w=224" height="300" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/mb3.jpg?w=224" width="224" /></a> <a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/mb4.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/mb4.jpg"><img alt="MB4" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-846" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/mb4.jpg?w=300" height="224" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/mb4.jpg?w=300" width="300" /></a> <a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/mb5.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/mb5.jpg"><img alt="MB5" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-847" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/mb5.jpg?w=300" height="224" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/mb5.jpg?w=300" width="300" /></a> <a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/mb6.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/mb6.jpg"><img alt="MB6" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-848" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/mb6.jpg?w=300" height="224" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/mb6.jpg?w=300" width="300" /></a> <a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/mb7.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/mb7.jpg"><img alt="MB7" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-849" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/mb7.jpg?w=224" height="300" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/mb7.jpg?w=224" width="224" /></a><br />
<br />
Wednesday: Safari Park<br />
<br />
<a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/dsc03035.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/dsc03035.jpg"><img alt="DSC03035" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-851" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/dsc03035.jpg?w=300" height="225" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/dsc03035.jpg?w=300" width="300" /></a> <a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/dsc03085.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/dsc03085.jpg"><img alt="DSC03085" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-854" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/dsc03085.jpg?w=300" height="225" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/dsc03085.jpg?w=300" width="300" /></a><a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/501.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/501.jpg"><img alt="501" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-934" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/501.jpg?w=169" height="300" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/501.jpg?w=169" width="169" /></a><a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/491.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/491.jpg"><img alt="491" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-931" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/491.jpg?w=169" height="300" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/491.jpg?w=169" width="169" /></a><a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/489.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/489.jpg"><img alt="489" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-930" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/489.jpg?w=169" height="300" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/489.jpg?w=169" width="169" /></a><a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/483.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/483.jpg"><img alt="483" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-928" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/483.jpg?w=169" height="300" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/483.jpg?w=169" width="169" /></a><br />
<br />
Thursday:
Whale Watching and Speed Circuit. We went on a whale watching tour.
It made me just a little nervous! Mason was nervous as well and I went
and sat with him in the inside cabin for most of the tour. Corbin came
in as well and fell asleep. We didn't see any whales but there were a
lot of dolphins...that was neat. I could even see them from the inside
cabin...pretty neat to see them in the wild.<br />
<br />
<a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/525.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/525.jpg"><img alt="525" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-938" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/525.jpg?w=300" height="169" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/525.jpg?w=300" width="300" /></a> <a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/519.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/519.jpg"><img alt="519" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-937" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/519.jpg?w=300" height="169" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/519.jpg?w=300" width="300" /></a> <a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/529.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/529.jpg"><img alt="529" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-941" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/529.jpg?w=300" height="169" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/529.jpg?w=300" width="300" /></a> <a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/530.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/530.jpg"><img alt="530" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-942" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/530.jpg?w=169" height="300" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/530.jpg?w=169" width="169" /></a> <a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/532.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/532.jpg"><img alt="532" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-943" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/532.jpg?w=169" height="300" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/532.jpg?w=169" width="169" /></a> <a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/537.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/537.jpg"><img alt="537" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-945" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/537.jpg?w=300" height="169" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/537.jpg?w=300" width="300" /></a> <a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/540.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/540.jpg"><img alt="540" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-947" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/540.jpg?w=300" height="169" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/540.jpg?w=300" width="300" /></a><br />
<br />
After
the whale watching tour we ate at Ruby's Diner on the pier. It was a
great view! Then we headed to a speed circuit place where we raced
cars. Corbin was too short...he wasn't too happy about being left out.
Mason rode with Mommy...he was too short to go by himself.<br />
<br />
<a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/speed.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/speed.jpg"><img alt="speed" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-873" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/speed.jpg?w=300" height="224" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/speed.jpg?w=300" width="300" /></a> <a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/speed2.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/speed2.jpg"><img alt="speed2" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-874" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/speed2.jpg?w=224" height="300" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/speed2.jpg?w=224" width="224" /></a><br />
<br />
Friday: Knott's Berry Farm...you can tell I spent most of the day with my boys! That's who you get to see pictures of!<br />
<br />
<a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/knotts.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/knotts.jpg"><img alt="Knotts" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-855" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/knotts.jpg?w=224" height="300" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/knotts.jpg?w=224" width="224" /></a> <a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/knotts3.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/knotts3.jpg"><img alt="knotts3" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-857" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/knotts3.jpg?w=300" height="224" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/knotts3.jpg?w=300" width="300" /></a> <a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/knotts4.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/knotts4.jpg"><img alt="knotts4" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-858" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/knotts4.jpg?w=300" height="224" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/knotts4.jpg?w=300" width="300" /></a> <a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/knotts5.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/knotts5.jpg"><img alt="knotts5" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-859" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/knotts5.jpg?w=224" height="300" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/knotts5.jpg?w=224" width="224" /></a> <a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/knotts6.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/knotts6.jpg"><img alt="knotts6" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-860" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/knotts6.jpg?w=224" height="300" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/knotts6.jpg?w=224" width="224" /></a> <a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/knotts7.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/knotts7.jpg"><img alt="knotts7" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-861" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/knotts7.jpg?w=224" height="300" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/knotts7.jpg?w=224" width="224" /></a> <a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/knotts8.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/knotts8.jpg"><img alt="knotts8" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-862" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/knotts8.jpg?w=300" height="224" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/knotts8.jpg?w=300" width="300" /></a><br />
<br />
Saturday:
Beach and Home. We headed back to Newport Beach where we did the whale
watching tour and spent a couple of hours on the beach.<br />
<br />
<a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/beach.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/beach.jpg"><img alt="beach" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-863" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/beach.jpg?w=300" height="224" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/beach.jpg?w=300" width="300" /></a> <a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/beach2.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/beach2.jpg"><img alt="beach2" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-864" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/beach2.jpg?w=224" height="300" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/beach2.jpg?w=224" width="224" /></a> <a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/beach3.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/beach3.jpg"><img alt="beach3" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-865" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/beach3.jpg?w=224" height="300" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/beach3.jpg?w=224" width="224" /></a> <a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/beach4.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/beach4.jpg"><img alt="beach4" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-866" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/beach4.jpg?w=224" height="300" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/beach4.jpg?w=224" width="224" /></a> <a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/beach5.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/beach5.jpg"><img alt="beach5" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-867" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/beach5.jpg?w=224" height="300" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/beach5.jpg?w=224" width="224" /></a> <a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/beach6.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/beach6.jpg"><img alt="beach6" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-868" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/beach6.jpg?w=300" height="224" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/beach6.jpg?w=300" width="300" /></a> <a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/beach7.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/beach7.jpg"><img alt="beach7" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-869" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/beach7.jpg?w=300" height="224" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/beach7.jpg?w=300" width="300" /></a> <a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/beach8.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/beach8.jpg"><img alt="beach8" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-870" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/beach8.jpg?w=300" height="224" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/beach8.jpg?w=300" width="300" /></a> <a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/beach9.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/beach9.jpg"><img alt="beach9" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-871" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/beach9.jpg?w=300" height="224" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/beach9.jpg?w=300" width="300" /></a> <a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/beach10.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/beach10.jpg"><img alt="beach10" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-872" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/beach10.jpg?w=224" height="300" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/beach10.jpg?w=224" width="224" /></a>Carrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06780289568272558778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558300754061299000.post-62910934062188374072015-05-10T07:31:00.000-07:002015-06-15T07:32:04.561-07:00Weekly Wrapup<strong>Monday</strong>: Just a normal Monday...piano lessons & the beginning of the last week of school.<br />
<br />
<strong>Tuesday</strong>:
Busy day...Kessiah and Jenessa had a party for book club...we were
there from 11:30 until 3:00. This has been a good group for us...today
they ate pizza and made t-shirts with some of the funny quotes they have
come up with over the past year.<br />
<br />
<a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/book-club.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/book-club.jpg"><img alt="book club" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-806" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/book-club.jpg?w=300" height="224" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/book-club.jpg?w=300" width="300" /></a><br />
<br />
We
took Jenessa to track practice...they walked over to the high school
track to prepare for the district track meet. Kessiah and Jenessa had a
fun time doing a photo scavenger hunt for their youth activity and I
was able to go to a Mother-Daughter activity with Sienna for Activity
Days. Unfortunately, during the activity I got a call from Ryan...he
told me that while he had been outside putting the chickens in for the
night...Mason had tripped and cut his lip all the way through. I had
him drop Logan and Corbin off at the church with me and he took Mason to
the ER where he got 10 stitches. I was pretty glad that Ryan was the
one who went with him...I'm not sure I would have done very well.<br />
<br />
<strong>Wednesday</strong>:
I had the boys at my house for co-op today while Sienna went and
learned more about the Great Depression era. The rest of the day was
fairly quiet as I tried to keep Mason inside and happy to keep his wound
clean and dry.<br />
<br />
<strong>Thursday</strong>: We enjoyed a potluck
lunch at our house for our homeschool group. We took Jenessa to the
district track meet....it was cold and windy! The school she was
running for took first place in the meet. Ryan was able to come and
meet us...then I took everyone else to our monthly 4H meeting.<br />
<br />
<strong>Friday</strong>:
The weather was pretty cool all week...and on Friday it was cold and
windy! I took Mason to the elementary school for his last speech
therapy appointment. He is doing well enough that we will not be going
back. We have really slowed down on our school work this week. Kessiah
and Jenessa are finished up their classes this week...which has a
trickle down effect on Sienna and Logan. I'm going to have to pull out
our summer schedule and update it for this year. We ended up
babysitting a few extra kids...earning some vacation money. Ryan
bundled up and mowed the lawn. Ryan and I went out on a date...dinner
and a movie.<br />
<br />
<strong>Saturday</strong>: Ryan took Kessiah and a
friend on a hike...we are trying to get her ready for the Pioneer Trek
the youth are going on in June. Ryan took Logan and Jenessa to a
baptism for a girl in Logan's Primary class...they went shopping
afterwards and came home with some flowers for me!<br />
<br />
<a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/mothers-day-flowers.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/mothers-day-flowers.jpg"><img alt="mothers day flowers" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-809" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/mothers-day-flowers.jpg?w=300" height="224" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/mothers-day-flowers.jpg?w=300" width="300" /></a> <a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/mothers-day-flowers2.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/mothers-day-flowers2.jpg"><img alt="mothers day flowers2" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-810" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/mothers-day-flowers2.jpg?w=300" height="224" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/mothers-day-flowers2.jpg?w=300" width="300" /></a><br />
<br />
<strong>Sunday</strong>:
I got released from my calling as the Primary Chorister last week...but
I lead the children as they sang in church...it was wonderful and
brought tears to my eyes. I really enjoyed that calling and yet I'm
excited to start working with the Young Women. After church Ryan made
some hashbrowns for lunch...my request. Then he took Mason to the
hospital to get his stitches out.Carrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06780289568272558778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558300754061299000.post-84309782017686014202015-05-09T07:27:00.000-07:002015-06-15T07:46:08.503-07:00On the HomesteadOur first batch of chicks have been outside for a few weeks, they are
getting big and looking like small hens. We have had our second batch
of chicks outside in the chicken coop several times...they seem a bit
intimidated by all the other chickens. Hopefully, they will all learn to
play nicely together!<br />
<br />
<a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/img_7279.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/img_7279.jpg"><img alt="IMG_7279" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-795" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/img_7279.jpg?w=300" height="200" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/img_7279.jpg?w=300" width="300" /></a> <a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/img_7256.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/img_7256.jpg"><img alt="IMG_7256" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-793" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/img_7256.jpg?w=300" height="200" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/img_7256.jpg?w=300" width="300" /></a><br />
<br />
Gwen...our
survivor chicken from the coyote incident back in December had
developed a blister on her foot. After doing some internet research we
decided it was bumble foot...which required surgery! We followed the
directions we found online and Ryan took care of it with several of us
as assistants. We had her isolated in the brooder in the garage for a
week to as not to spread infection to the other chickens. She is back
in the chicken coop and seems to be doing well.<br />
<br />
Our established
grape plants have starting growing new leaves. My peas, radishes, and
beets are growing nicely that I planted back in April. Ryan got some
corn planted last weekend. Logan helped me plant some more peas, as
well as some squash, eggplant, cantaloupe, watermelon, and cucumbers.<br />
<br />
<a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/img_7273.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/img_7273.jpg"><img alt="IMG_7273" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-794" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/img_7273.jpg?w=300" height="200" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/img_7273.jpg?w=300" width="300" /></a> <a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/img_7286.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/img_7286.jpg"><img alt="IMG_7286" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-796" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/img_7286.jpg?w=300" height="200" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/img_7286.jpg?w=300" width="300" /></a><br />
<br />
I
started to keep a garden journal last summer as a way to keep track of
where I planted certain things. I have it going again this year. I
want to keep better track of when I plant things to refer to in the
future. I'm looking forward to filling in my empty spaces.Carrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06780289568272558778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558300754061299000.post-34658921250805757022015-05-06T17:36:00.000-07:002015-06-13T17:37:08.358-07:00What Have We Been Reading?I was in the mood for some fiction. So I looked at the reading list I
have for Kessiah and decided to try the Matched-Crossed-Reached trilogy
by Ally Condie. It is somewhat similar in nature to the Hunger Games
series without as much violence. I enjoyed it...although I didn't find
the ending very satisfying...I was left feeling bad for one of the
characters. I also read a nonfiction book called <a data-mce-href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0385348614" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0385348614" target="_blank">Better Than Before</a>...I highly recommend it!<br />
<br />
<a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/matched.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/matched.jpg"><img alt="matched" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-575" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/matched.jpg" height="272" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/matched.jpg" width="185" /></a><a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/better-than-before.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/better-than-before.jpg"><img alt="better than before" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-658" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/better-than-before.jpg?w=197" height="300" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/better-than-before.jpg?w=197" width="197" /></a><br />
<br />
Kessiah
also read the Matched-Crossed-Reached trilogy. For school she had to
read the first Percy Jackson book and has almost finished re-reading the
rest of the series. For school she has been working on I, Robot (I
understand it is very different than the movie), <a data-mce-href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DWWKQQ6" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DWWKQQ6" target="_blank">Who Moved My Cheese For Teens</a>, <a data-mce-href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802818609" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802818609" target="_blank">The Wise Woman</a> (George MacDonald), <a data-mce-href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0803281943" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0803281943" target="_blank">Fields of Home</a> (Ralph Moody), and <a data-mce-href="http://www.amazon.com/Murder-Cathedral-T-S-Eliot/dp/0156632772/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1430922896&sr=1-1&keywords=murder+in+the+cathedral" href="http://www.amazon.com/Murder-Cathedral-T-S-Eliot/dp/0156632772/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1430922896&sr=1-1&keywords=murder+in+the+cathedral">Murder in the Cathedral</a> (T.S. Eliot)<br />
<br />
I
finally gave Jenessa permission to read the Hunger Games series...she
loved them and really wants to watch the movies...but we are holding
fast to our "No PG13 movies until you are 13 rule"<br />
<br />
<a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/hunger-games.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/hunger-games.jpg"><img alt="hunger games" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-682" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/hunger-games.jpg?w=300" height="149" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/hunger-games.jpg?w=300" width="300" /></a><br />
<br />
Jenessa devoured the Percy Jackson series and the sequel, The Heroes of Olympus as well. For school, Jenessa has read <a data-mce-href="http://www.amazon.com/Within-Reach-Everest-Story-Nonfiction/dp/0141304979/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1430922954&sr=1-1&keywords=my+everest+story" href="http://www.amazon.com/Within-Reach-Everest-Story-Nonfiction/dp/0141304979/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1430922954&sr=1-1&keywords=my+everest+story">My Everest Story</a> (Mark Pfetzer & Jack Galvin), <a data-mce-href="http://www.amazon.com/Way-Things-Work-David-Macaulay/dp/0395428572/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1430923001&sr=1-3&keywords=the+way+things+work" href="http://www.amazon.com/Way-Things-Work-David-Macaulay/dp/0395428572/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1430923001&sr=1-3&keywords=the+way+things+work">The Way Things Work</a> (David Macaulay), <a data-mce-href="http://www.amazon.com/Anne-Frank-Diary-Young-Girl/dp/0553296981/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1430923041&sr=1-1&keywords=anne+frank+the+diary+of+a+young+girl" href="http://www.amazon.com/Anne-Frank-Diary-Young-Girl/dp/0553296981/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1430923041&sr=1-1&keywords=anne+frank+the+diary+of+a+young+girl">Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl</a><br />
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<a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/percy2.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/percy2.jpg"><img alt="Percy2" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-683" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/percy2.jpg?w=230" height="219" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/percy2.jpg?w=230" width="230" /></a> <a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/percy3.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/percy3.jpg"><img alt="Percy3" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-684" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/percy3.jpg" height="224" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/percy3.jpg" width="225" /></a><br />
<br />
Sienna
has been reading various books that we own. She also found a
non-fiction series by National Geographic kids at the library that she
has been enjoying.<br />
<br />
Logan has been picking up books we have at home
and reading them...it is so fun to see him get to this point. Teaching
my kids to read is still one of my favorite things about homeschooling.
On one of our trips to the library last month, he picked out 56 books
to check out! Our cards have a limit of 50 books...so I put the extra 6
books on Mason's card since Logan couldn't decide what books to leave
behind! It was pretty funny to watch the children's librarian as she
looked both amused and perplexed!<br />
<br />
Kessiah and Jenessa have finished reading <a data-mce-href="http://www.amazon.com/Pride-Prejudice-Dover-Thrift-Editions/dp/0486284735/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1430923084&sr=1-1&keywords=pride+and+prejudice" href="http://www.amazon.com/Pride-Prejudice-Dover-Thrift-Editions/dp/0486284735/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1430923084&sr=1-1&keywords=pride+and+prejudice">Pride & Prejudice</a>
with their book club. It wouldn't have been something that Kessiah
would have ever picked up on her own...but by the end she did enjoy it!<br />
<br />
<a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/books3.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/books3.jpg"><img alt="books3" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-128" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/books3.jpg" height="283" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/books3.jpg" width="178" /></a><br />
<br />
I
try to read a few books to Mason and Corbin during the day. I have
continued reading the Magic Tree House Books (and the Research Guides
that we have) to the boys before bed on most nights.<br />
<br />
I did have
the chance to see Cinderella in the movie theatre with my girls last
month. It was a nice re-telling of the classic story. Coincidentally, I
also got to take them to a local community play of Cinderella this
month....now Kessiah and Jenessa both have plans to be in future
productions.<br />
<br />
At home we have enjoyed watching Oklahoma and Night at the Museum (the third one).<br />
<br />
We also got caught up on Granite Flats...the mystery continues!<br />
<br />
<a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/books4.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/books4.jpg"><img alt="books4" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-129" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/books4.jpg" height="168" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/books4.jpg" width="300" /></a>Carrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06780289568272558778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558300754061299000.post-12034785889184709622015-05-03T17:33:00.000-07:002015-06-13T17:34:07.524-07:00Weekly Wrapup<strong>Sunday</strong>: We celebrated Corbin's birthday because we
were not going to be able to get all together on Monday (piano lessons
during Ryan's lunch and he had Citizen's Academy in the evening).
Sienna made cupcakes and Corbin got some new toys.<br />
<br />
<a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/img_7190.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/img_7190.jpg"><img alt="IMG_7190" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-769" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/img_7190.jpg?w=200" height="300" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/img_7190.jpg?w=200" width="200" /></a> <a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/img_7191.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/img_7191.jpg"><img alt="IMG_7191" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-770" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/img_7191.jpg?w=200" height="300" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/img_7191.jpg?w=200" width="200" /></a> <a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/img_7193.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/img_7193.jpg"><img alt="IMG_7193" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-771" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/img_7193.jpg?w=200" height="300" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/img_7193.jpg?w=200" width="200" /></a> <a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/img_7194.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/img_7194.jpg"><img alt="IMG_7194" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-772" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/img_7194.jpg?w=200" height="300" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/img_7194.jpg?w=200" width="200" /></a><a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/img_7200.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/img_7200.jpg"><img alt="IMG_7200" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-774" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/img_7200.jpg?w=200" height="300" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/img_7200.jpg?w=200" width="200" /></a><br />
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<br />
<strong>Monday</strong>:
My baby turned 4 years old! He is truly a great joy in our lives! I
remember being so nervous about having #6...I wasn't sure I could do
it. I called him my "faith" baby when I was pregnant because I just had
to have faith that the Lord would bless me and help me be the mom I
needed to be!<br />
<br />
<strong>Tuesday</strong>: We had book club in the
afternoon...it was the last discussion of Pride & Prejudice. The
girls planned a party for the next week. Jenessa had a track meet after
book club, they raced against a school they hadn't met with
before...they had some competition that they usually don't see!<br />
<br />
<strong>Wednesday</strong>: We made a trip to the library in the afternoon.<br />
<br />
<strong>Thursday</strong>: A quiet day. Jenessa had a track meet in the afternoon.<br />
<br />
<strong>Friday</strong>:
For our homeschool group we made a trip to Montezuma Castle National
Monument. It was a fun outing. That afternoon, Kessiah and Jenessa had
4H officer/leadership meeting. We enjoyed dinner at Culver's to
celebrate Corbin's birthday.<br />
<br />
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<strong>Saturday</strong>:
Ryan took the girls to do some service cleanup at our girl's camp
site. On the way there his engine started smoking. Thankfully, he knew
someone else who was coming and was able to call him to pick up some
anti-freeze (he decided he must have a leak). The rest of the trip went
well...the girls had fun and worked hard.Carrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06780289568272558778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558300754061299000.post-31560387490644627002015-04-26T17:29:00.000-07:002015-06-13T17:30:27.421-07:00Weekly WrapupMy camera didn't make it out this week!<br />
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<strong>Monday</strong>:
The local schools had the day off and Sienna got invited to a birthday
party...she enjoyed a movie at the local theatre and pizza...lots of
fun. Since she missed her piano lessons while at the party...Kessiah
and Jenessa got some extra time.<br />
<br />
<strong>Tuesday</strong>: We got
back into book club (the group had taken about 6 weeks off due to
different people being gone...we are a small group so just a few people
being gone makes a difference!) Jenessa had a track meet...she was
excited to get 2nd place in the 800m...and I was super excited for her,
she ran well. For youth activities that evening Kessiah and Jenessa
enjoyed a spaghetti dinner...the catch was they couldn't use a fork!
The kids were offered various kitchen utensils to eat their dinner with.<br />
<br />
<strong>Wednesday</strong>:
Sienna, Logan, and Mason went to co-op and continued learning more
about the Great Depression...they even got to try some "delicacies"
created in that time period including Smarties and Twinkies! (I was
happy to hear that they didn't really like the Twinkies!)<br />
<br />
<strong>Thursday</strong>:
Our homeschool group met and discussed archeology. I had the oldest
group. We discussed what archeology is and did a archeological "dig" on
a chocolate chip cookie....it was the same thing I did 2 weeks ago when
Kessiah was the only one there! Jenessa had another track meet and
came in 2nd in the 800 m again (I think her time was 3:50). One of the
coaches asked me to be a timer...it was pretty fun.<br />
<br />
<strong>Friday</strong>: Kessiah and Jenessa had 4H sewing. We finally had time to lay out a plan for the quilts they want to make for EXPO.<br />
<br />
<strong>Saturday</strong>:
Kessiah and Jenessa had adventure days (pre-girl's camp activities).
Jenessa went kayaking and Kessiah went cycling. They also did some
certification activities.<br />
<br />
While they were gone I went to an
informal meeting with some other mothers about homeschool high school
planning. I have our curriculum laid out but my main purpose in going
was to learn about co-op, extracurricular, and other social activities
that we might want to be a part of.<br />
<br />
That evening I took Kessiah,
Jenessa, and Sienna to a community play production of
Cinderella...Jenessa got back from her kayaking adventure a little late
and so I had to pick her up at the church on our way to the play. It
was great and Jenessa would really like to participate in future
productions.<br />
<br />
<strong>Sunday</strong>: Jenessa had the opportunity to give her first talk in Sacrament meeting! She did great!Carrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06780289568272558778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558300754061299000.post-20925268343719147562015-04-19T17:27:00.000-07:002015-06-13T17:28:31.104-07:00Weekly WrapupThis week's schedule was a little different. The girls had state
testing to do...and I had to drive 45 minutes to get them there.
Kessiah, Jenessa, and Sienna all went on 2 days and I took Kessiah on a
third day to finish up. She had an extra test to take so it took her a
little longer. Thankfully, we know someone else who had to take the
tests as well...so I only had to drive 2 of the 3 days. I drove the
first day...I was there for about 4 hours waiting for the kids to finish
(not everyone took that long!) We stopped at a park to eat our
lunches. Of course, Sienna found a tree to climb!<br />
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<br />
My
parents were here for several days to help me out. I was grateful they
were here so that I didn't have to take the boys with me on the days
that I had to drive. Unfortunately, my mom was having a hard time. She
started chemotherapy the previous week and she just wasn't feeling very
well (not surprising, I know). So, they left on Thursday instead of
staying until Saturday. That goodbye was hard for me....knowing she
wasn't feeling well and knowing she was at the beginning of this
chemotherapy journey.<br />
<br />
Friday morning I found Mason reading his
Hooked on Phonics readers to Corbin. Mason loves having this new
ability! He wants to do phonics every day!<br />
<br />
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<br />
We
enjoyed going to the Boy Scout Fundraiser on Saturday evening. They
served a dinner of Navajo tacos and we came home with 2 twin sized jean
blankets that we bid on. They will be well loved...we are the kind of
family that loves to curl up in blankets on the couch.Carrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06780289568272558778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558300754061299000.post-90827627312311742062015-04-12T17:25:00.000-07:002015-06-13T17:26:15.336-07:00On the Homestead<b>Monday: </b> Not too much happened today besides our normal school routine.<br />
<br />
<b>Tuesday:</b>
Jenessa had her first track meet. She was really nervous on the
way...but, of course, she did fine. She fretted over a rough handoff in
the relay...but they will get better with a little practice and more
communication. The younger 4 kids had fun playing on the field and on
the nearby playground.<br />
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<br />
For
youth activities at church, the girls planned a hike. Unfortunately,
Jenessa couldn't go because of her track meet (they held the hike
earlier than they usually hold the activities). But Kessiah made
it...she came home saying it was more of a walk than a hike...but she
had fun.<br />
<br />
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<br />
<b>Wednesday: </b>
The Sienna, Logan, and Mason went to co-op where they talked about the
Great Depression. Afterwards, we made a trip to the library.<br />
<br />
<b>Thursday: </b>
We had our homeschool group where we started our unit on archeology and
anthropology. I had the oldest group...we did an archeological dig on
chocolate chip cookies! Jenessa had another track meet...she did better
with the handoff in the relay.<br />
<br />
<b>Friday: </b> We took the chicks out to the chicken coop....they seem to be adjusting to their new home.<br />
<br />
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<br />
Jenessa and Kessiah both had birthday parties to go to...so it seemed like a quiet evening.<br />
<br />
<b>Saturday: </b> Kessiah and Jenessa were able to go to the temple.<br />
<br />
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The rest of us got ready for our visit from Nana and Papa. It will be nice to have them here for a week.Carrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06780289568272558778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558300754061299000.post-82391151961913809872015-04-11T17:23:00.000-07:002015-06-13T17:23:30.217-07:00On the HomesteadIt is fun to watch our chicks and ducklings grow. We have taken the
flock outside on the grass a few times...and we have introduced Gwen
(our chicken) to them out on the grass...it has been interesting to
watch their interactions.<br />
<br />
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<br />
We took them all out to the chicken coop yesterday. I am so glad to get them out of the garage!<br />
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<br />
Ryan
got some more chicks a week ago! He really wanted some Jersey
Giants...and he also came home with some Cuckoo Maran. So, we have some
more cute little fluff balls....we are going to have a lot of eggs when
all these hens start laying!<br />
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<br />
Ryan
has been working on preparing our garden beds. We have planted some
peas, cabbage, radishes, and beets. I've never planted cabbage
before...but I have recently discovered that my kids love it! I'm
getting excited to get my hands in the dirt and start growing stuff!<br />
<br />
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overdue! Piano lessons were cancelled because our teacher got sick.
Kessiah made it to 4H outdoor adventures/officer meeting (Jenessa was at
track). <br />
<br />
The group went on a hike ...so I took the 4 youngest on a
nature walk. I haven't been very good about doing things like that...it
is so much easier to stay home and send them outside to play. Sienna
got excited about collecting leaves and flowers....and of course she
found a tree to climb!<br />
<br />
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<br />
<b>Tuesday</b>: At track practice Jenessa tried out for the relay team...she is hoping to make the A team.<br />
<br />
<b>Wednesday</b>: It was my last day of talking about the civil war with the girls. We went to the library later in the afternoon.<br />
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<b>Thursday</b>: Kessiah and Jenessa were able to go to a science day at a local college. That evening we had out 4H Community Meeting.<br />
<br />
<b>Friday</b>:
We got a few things planted in the garden...peas, beets, cabbage, and
radishes. Ryan and I went grocery shopping for our date!<br />
<br />
<b>Saturday</b>:
We enjoyed the first day of General Conference. We got the chicks and
bunnies out after the first session and had an Easter egg hunt in the
backyard after the second session.<br />
<br />
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<a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/img_7158.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/img_7158.jpg"><img alt="IMG_7158" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-677" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/img_7158.jpg?w=200" height="300" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/img_7158.jpg?w=200" width="200" /></a> <a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/img_7157.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/img_7157.jpg"><img alt="IMG_7157" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-676" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/img_7157.jpg?w=200" height="300" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/img_7157.jpg?w=200" width="200" /></a><br />
<a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/img_7130.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/img_7130.jpg"><img alt="IMG_7130" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-669" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/img_7130.jpg?w=300" height="200" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/img_7130.jpg?w=300" width="300" /></a> <a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/img_7148.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/img_7148.jpg"><img alt="IMG_7148" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-673" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/img_7148.jpg?w=300" height="200" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/img_7148.jpg?w=300" width="300" /></a>Carrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06780289568272558778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558300754061299000.post-22566274717718333302015-03-29T17:18:00.000-07:002015-06-13T17:18:58.091-07:00Weekly Wrapup<b>Monday:</b> We had piano lessons and I did 4H cooking...we made breadsticks.<br />
<br />
<b>Tuesday:</b> The only thing that happened on Tuesday was Jenessa's track practice...she had that every day but Wednesday.<br />
<br />
<b>Wednesday:</b> I had the girls for co-op, we continued learning more about the Civil War.<br />
<br />
<b>Thursday: </b>
For our homeschool group, we had our last discussion about engineering
and building.<br />
The kids must be getting Spring fever because they just
wanted to play outside!<br />
<br />
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<br />
<b>Friday:</b> We had Jenessa's birthday party. I think they had a lot of fun with our crazy dinner and lots of games.<br />
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<br />
<b>Saturday:</b>
We went to the town Eggstravaganza. The kids had fun...but Mason got
very impatient waiting for it to start. Darth Vader was there which we
thought was really fun!<br />
<br />
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<br />
<b>Sunday:</b>
We had fun getting the chicks out on the lawn after church. Later that
evening we went to an "It's Great To Be 8" program at the church for
Logan. It is an exciting year for him.<br />
<br />
<a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/img_7003.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/img_7003.jpg"><img alt="IMG_7003" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-554" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/img_7003.jpg?w=300" height="200" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/img_7003.jpg?w=300" width="300" /></a> <a data-mce-href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/img_7005.jpg" href="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/img_7005.jpg"><img alt="IMG_7005" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-555" data-mce-src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/img_7005.jpg?w=300" height="200" src="https://carrinejudy.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/img_7005.jpg?w=300" width="300" /></a>Carrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06780289568272558778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558300754061299000.post-18005122762584944782015-03-22T17:15:00.000-07:002015-06-13T17:15:49.255-07:00Weekly Wrapup<strong>Monday</strong>: Back to school after a week off for Spring
Break...it went well. There was even more of an adjustment since the
time change had happened right at the beginning of our break. My 2
oldest do an online school based out of Utah...since they change times
and we don't....that means we have to make some adjustments every time
that most of the country moves their clocks. Now their classes start an
hour earlier.<br />
<br />
Logan made fudge for our Family Home Evening treat
(he had some brothers that were really wanting to help!) and Sienna
picked Musical Chairs for our game. After some initial crying when
people got out it was pretty fun.<br />
<br />
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<br />
<strong>Tuesday</strong>:
Jenessa went to her first track practice with one of the local
elementary schools. We go to church with both of the coaches, so it
made getting our foot in this door a little easier. She is so excited
about this and I'm sure she will do really well.<br />
<br />
We all went to
the church for activities tonight. The Activity Day girls had a Darling
Derby...and the whole family got to go and watch. They had prepared
Pinewood Derby cars and were able to race them on the track. While
Sienna's car didn't do great...we had fun. It was Jenessa's first
activity for Young Women's, they were combined with the boys and learned
some dances.<br />
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<br />
<strong>Wednesday</strong>: Co-op day...I had everyone here and we continued learning about the Civil War.<br />
<br />
<strong>Thursday</strong>: Our small homeschool group was cancelled because 2 moms couldn't make it....so we just enjoyed our free time.<br />
<br />
<strong>Friday</strong>: Kessiah had an orthodontist appointment and a stake dance that evening...she wasn't really happy about going to a dance with a sore mouth!<br />
<br />
<strong>Saturday</strong>: I took my girls to see the movie, Cinderella. I thought it was a nice feel-good movie.<br />
<br />
<strong>Sunday</strong>:
We took the chicks outside for a little bit in the afternoon. They are
definitely in their "ugly" stage between chick and chicken.Carrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06780289568272558778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558300754061299000.post-32534423140305069962015-03-20T17:12:00.000-07:002015-06-13T17:12:58.814-07:00Funnies at the Judy HouseMost of these are things Corbin has said or done...he is just at that
age! I don't get everything written down but I try to jot a note down
when someone does something I find especially funny or cute.<br />
<br />
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<br />
I
was getting ready for church on a Sunday morning. Corbin came in and
was watching me for a few moments then asked, "Mom, are you perfect?" I
smiled and said, "No, I'm not perfect." He stood there for a few
seconds and said, "Yes, you are!" Ohhh...the sweetness!<br />
<br />
Another
Corbin quote...I gave him a calendar to color in and play with. There
was a picture of a man shaving and he asked what that was. I explained
that he was shaving and that was something Dads did. After a few more
minutes he said "In 4 more birthday's I will be a dad!"<br />
<br />
Corbin said to me (very seriously) "I know how to be handsome." I replied, "How?" He said "I get a haircut!"<br />
<br />
Corbin's
favorite Primary song is "Once There Was A Snowman." One morning he
was singing it while we were eating breakfast...over and over! Kessiah
commented, "That song is about death!" I had to chuckle...leave it to a
teenager to turn a fun song about a snowman into a song about death.<br />
<br />
This
week we babysat a little 3 month old girl. Corbin was quite interested
in this adorable bundle that was smaller than him! A couple of funny
conversations....<br />
Corbin: "Does she walk?<br />
Me: "No"<br />
Corbin: "But she has legs!"<br />
Me: "Yes, she does...but she is too little to walk."<br />
We had the same conversation at a different time about her mouth and talking!<br />
<br />
OK...one
more Corbin incident! Corbin is in the habit of taking off all of his
clothes from the waist down when he goes to the bathroom. One Sunday,
towards the end of church he told me he had to go to the bathroom. I
had Jenessa take him...I thought it was taking them a long time to get
back. Eventually, Jenessa came back and told me that Corbin had
insisted on going to the men's bathroom but he wasn't coming out. We
sent Logan in after him...but all we heard was fighting and I couldn't
see another man to go in and check out the situation. Logan came out
and said Corbin wasn't putting his pants back on. A minute later Corbin
came out with his shirt, socks, and shoes on...holding his underwear
and his pants under one arm! Oh yes...there were some chuckles from
some nearby moms. I took him into a nearby classroom and helped him get
dressed.<br />
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<br />
We
were watching a couple of extra kids one day, they arrived before
Jenessa was out of bed...since it was a Friday she was sleeping in.
Mason was showing them around the house, when he came to Jenessa's
room...he said, "This is Jenessa, she is kind." Ummm...simple, sweet,
and to the point!<br />
<br />
Sometimes...my boys just make me shake my head
in amazement. One night as I was putting the boys to bed, Logan told me
how he could make water come out of his nose! He then asked if I would
like him to show me how to do it...I kindly said no!Carrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06780289568272558778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558300754061299000.post-72668581088698541862015-03-15T17:09:00.000-07:002015-06-13T17:09:26.081-07:00Weekly Wrapup<b>Monday:</b> First day of Spring Break...but Mason wanted to do
Phonics...so we did! That evening we got together with a few friends at
the park for a kickball game.<br />
<br />
<b>Tuesday:</b> Jenessa's birthday...she is so excited to be 12! Kessiah made her a peanut butter cup cake.<br />
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I
arranged for some friends to come over for Jenessa, Sienna, and Logan.
Jenessa started planning her birthday part with her friend...she is
going to have a mystery dinner...should be fun!<br />
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<b>Wednesday:</b> Ryan
came home mid-morning with 3 more chicks to add to our brooder! We were
surprised at the difference in size between the new ones and the chicks
we got just one week ago.<br />
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Even
though it is Spring Break for us...it isn't for every homeschooler...so
we did co-op today. It was my day to have everyone and the first day
of our new unit about the Civil War.<br />
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<b>Thursday:</b> We did our
homeschool group today, the first week of a new unit. We are discussing
architecture. I had the 8-9 year olds. We made pet rocks and then
made a jungle gym and a house for them! Kessiah and Jenessa's group
made structures that could hold a can of soup. Logan and Mason's group
talked about The Three Little Pigs and their different homes.<br />
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We
went to the library later that afternoon. It has been hard for us to
find a regular library time this school year. I was glad to be able to
pick up several books about the Civil War for Sienna to read during this
month to go along with our co-op theme.<br />
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<b>Friday:</b> Mason woke up
wanting to know if it was a school day...I told him no because it was
Spring Break. He asked if he could do school anyway...so we did some
phonics. I was happy to do that since he is eager and I think phonics
is one of those subjects that is good to do regularly. That afternoon I
took Kessiah and Jenessa to the bowling alley where they met some
friends...Jenessa was proud of herself for coming in second place!<br />
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<b>Saturday:</b>
We met some friends at the park on 3/14 at 9:26 in the morning to
celebrate Pi Day! Of course...there was pie! Kessiah scooped out the
first piece at exactly 9:26.<br />
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All the boys got haircuts...and Kessiah got a trim.<br />
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After
Saturday jobs were done, Ryan took the girls swimming at the Y. That
evening Ryan and I took Jenessa to Olive Garden...a 12 year old birthday
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