Summer In Review

We've been so busy with so many things that I haven't shared with you several of the fun activities we were able to get into over the summer months.  Now the Autumn is upon us, I wanted to take a moment to post a few, several, no, some photographs of our time learning and growing.

Summer!

Hello there!
Yes, I know....
but what can I say?
I've been thinking about my blog(s) and the fact that I haven't been here in ages (it seems).
But that's just how things are flowing for me right now.
We've been vegging....really....like only doing what we want to do....and not always that! lol!
The summer is just getting started, really, but it's been HOT for awhile now, so I guess that's why it feels like such a long time.
I've been reading up a storm!
Been outside doing things with other homeschooling families.
We've been on a little vacation.
Did some camping!!
Attended a festival.
Now, I'm getting things in place for the Fall.
Yeah, I know. But after doing 'nothing' this week, I'm getting my mind right to get back into the swing of things.
How have you been?  By the looks of my blog roll, many of you are probably doing the same (which you should be!).  I hope that you are well.  That your little corner of the world is full of joy and hope.  I will be back....soon.  I think! lol
Until then,
Peace & blessings!

Ending the Summer

Today has been a rather lazy day for us.  We haven't moved to any particular schedule.  Lay in the bed talking this morning.  Tickling, cuddling, laughing.  While we listened to part of George & the Giant Peach, I fixed a late breakfast.  We thumbed through photo albums.  As the children played, I was able to catch up with a dear friend on the phone.

We then talked about what we'd like to do for our last day in summer.  We spent time remembering all the things we've been able to do during this one--not everything we wanted--but more than the average!

We've spent the afternoon/evening outside.  Running and playing.  Watching leaves fall.  Watching the humming birds and butterflies.  Listening to the birds sing.  We decided to make some pizza. While it cooked the kids ate some ice cream/popsicles--something we haven't done a lot of this summer.  It was nice.  As the sun set, we talked about how we'd celebrate the beginnings of Autumn, my favorite season!  We have plans to go to the library, do some painting, identify some leaves, be outside.  I'm going to see what else we can add to our add to make it a 'little more' special.

Here are some shots of our afternoon and evening....

How did you enjoy the last day of summer?

Blueberries, Raspberries & Ice Cream

We did it again.  I just love these U-Pick farms--it's nice to be so close to several of them.  Today we picked blueberries and a few raspberries.  Boy are they good!  After picking we went to their market and purchased other fruit and such (got some rhubarb & strawberries to make a pie--YUM!  also got some homemade salsa--it was so good!).   Our time wouldn't be complete without ice cream.

All in all, a good day!

Summer Math

Here's what happens when you take a two hand fulls of children, add a hot summer afternoon multiplied with a hose full of water (and divided by two mommies who love facilitating fun)!

Can you tell they had a blast?!

Summer Solstice

We had to do something to pause and take in the beginning of Summer. What better way than by the creek??  It would have been nice if our friends could have joined us--but I guess that wasn't to be.  We spent most of the day wading, exploring, finding new creatures.  We eat and even rested in the shade.  Here are some of the pictures from the day.