Forbidden Caverns

Last week, we took a field trip to the Forbidden Caverns with the big girls co-op science class. We had a great time. I came away freshly amazed at God's creation, even underground, 300 feet.

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Preschool finale!

Selah participated in an informal preschool this year with some other little ones. A very ambitious friend, Debbie Partlow (known to the kids as Ms. Debbie!) took on the role to teach all of them two times a week. Selah really came along in many areas.

Recently we celebrated the end of the year by making the trek down to Wheaton Regional for a picnic. However, none of us knew the park was under construction so all, but two swings were closed down. But we did make use of the carousel and the train, which the kids loved.

I can't believe this school year is over. A number of days ago I cleaned out our school cabinet, put away last year's books and curriculum and started organizing for this upcoming year, which we have already started. I remember thinking last August, that I never thought I would make it through some of those books...and here we are done. Hard to believe I now have a 2nd grader and Kindergartener! I'm hoping to make some good progress over the next few months before the baby comes. So, yes that means schooling over the summer. But the girls know they will have a nice LONG break once baby arrives. Here are some photos from the picnic.

Loaded up for the train ride

I sat next to Mckenna and here's a close up

Selah's preschool class...trying to keep their eyes open from the sun.

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End of year Farm Class picnic

Finally some pictures to share. We have been working hard the past few months to finish up 1st grade for Mckenna so we could jump right into 2nd and K for Selah. My goal is to get half way through this next year BEFORE baby #5 comes (sometime the end of September)...we'll see if I make it. But we've started at a slow pace and Mckenna is now telling everyone she's in 2nd grade!

Anyway, one of the highlights of her 1st grade year was the farm class she participated in. It's hard to believe its over already. The last day was this past Tuesday and was celebrated by a picnic and little ceremony honoring each student. Siblings and parents were included, so Kelly and I showed up with all ours in tow...minus Addie. I got to leave her home. The day was concluded by playtime in the creek and all the kids came out soaked! But they had a blast.

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Why grammar scares me

In my planning for next year's homeschool year (which we are supposed to have already started because of baby #5 coming in September) I came across this funny video. It hit home with me because the one thing that scares me the most about homeschooling is GRAMMAR! Actually, anything related to Language Arts scares me and if there is one area of schooling that I'm afraid I will mess up my girls, it's this one.

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