Thursday, October 30, 2014

Happy Birthday to Ronan!!

Ronan turned 14!
It's crazy how time just keeps flying by!
He celebrated with Aunt Missy, whose birthday is the same week!
Happy Birthday to our October buddies!
(Fire is mesmerizing)

Brian & I took Ronan out to dinner on the night of his actual birthday.
We had a blast!
He was cracking us up the whole night long!
Ronan is quite the funny guy.
I'm so thankful for this crazy, smart, loving 14 year old!
There is never a dull moment with Ronan around.
Happy Birthday Buddy!!

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

SHARP Halloween party!

Our SHARP Homeschool Co-op Halloween party!
We started out the morning with a magic show!
That Madelyn got to go up front and help with...

Then our costume parade....

A shoulder angle, and Tiny Tim.

My little tiger is leading the way
Followed behind by a saxon warrior. (Duncan)

My Elsa (Ashlyn)

And our cowgirl! (Morgan)

The kids are finding out what groups they will be in to rotate through the fun planned for the day!

I was in charge of the group that Ashlyn & Madelyn were in.
(So, there's really only photos of them)
First we went to the cookie decorating station!
Yum!

Then played some Halloween toss games.

Then off to make some popcorn hands!
This was a very popular station!
Hayden was leading this station, so we got to see him...

Then off to decoration some pumpkins!

And watch things fizzle and pop!
We ended the day with a pot luck chili lunch with all our friends!
Such a fun party day at Co-op!

Sunday, October 19, 2014

Larriland Farm 2014!

It's just not fall in this family without a trip to Larriland Farm!
To see the giant pumpkins, and awesome gourds.

And get chased through the hay maze!


Love these cute faces!

My six babies!

And of course, we can't forget the hay ride!
And what a beautiful day for a hay ride it is!



Itchy nose.

Love them.

Saturday, October 11, 2014

SHARP Co-op Fun!

We have joined a Homeschool Co-op this year that has been an amazing experience!
It is called SHARP Co-op.
We meet every Monday for 10 weeks in the fall, and again in the spring.
There are 3 class periods, and then we have lunch.
Between my 6 kids, they are taking 11 different classes outside of our normal homeschool day at home. It's great for them to learn things that I might not be able to teach them at home!
Madelyn is taking 'The Art of Science' class, which has been so much fun for her!
(Art of Science)
Morgan and I are teacher's aids in this class too.
So much fun learning science and art together!



Ashlyn & Madelyn are both taking 'My Amazing Body'
In this class they are learning so much about how the body works!

And doing some fun hands on activities with it as well.


I am teaching the 'Knights and Castles' class.
It's been a lot of fun.
We've made our own castles.

Shields-with their own 'Coat of Arms' on them...
Read some fun books, made Robin Hood hats.
Built catapults, and done lots of other fun hands on activities! 

Morgan & Ronan are both taking 'Ready, Aim, Fire!'
They are building small weapons out of household items.
Something Ronan is pretty excited about!

Cake Decorating class!

Morgan & Ronan are both taking this class together as well.


Duncan is enjoying Science Workshop!

And 'Math is a Game'!

Ashlyn & Madelyn are both taking ABC Yoga.
A big highlight of their Monday mornings!

Hayden is taking Cultural Anthropology & Medieval History.


When classes are done, we get the tables out and have lunch with our friends!
This is something both moms and the kids enjoy.


And then they head outside for some play!
We are so lucky to have a location that has some play equipment.
As well as just space for the kids to run around.

During/after lunch the teens get together in a classroom for some game time.
Or just to 'hang out'.

We have been so blessed to be a part of this co-op!
It is great for learning & fun!