School + fun = learning. Who knew?

We switched curriculum this year and I am still very nervous about it. Well yesterday was a good day! It started off real shaky. We were supposed to learn the Greek alphabet. Fun! In the project section, it suggested using shaving cream spread out on a counter to practice writing the alphabet. At first I thought "umm, I don't know." So after the younger ones took their nap, we broke out Daddy's shaving cream. They had so much fun and they actually learned a little something. Neat!

Blair's alpha (capital alpha looks like our capital A) Blake uh, I don't know.... Having fun with letters? He tried to use the Greek letters to spell out his name. Blaise's Beta (looks like our B ) He does not like writing but, did very good at writing the Greek alphabet!
So there ya have it! Learning can be fun. Still praying we made the right decision for this school year. Looks like we are off to a solid start.

We got a TREE!

We finally got a tree. I have been wanting a real tree for a while now. Last year I decided it was THE year for one. However, with Blair's transplant and low immunity, that was out. So this year, I was getting a real tree and we did it! It is a very lovely tree. The kids had so much fun picking it out, cutting it down and collecting "little trees" for their rooms. The little ones collected small branches for their very own Charlie Brown tree! It was such a great family time together. And would you believe they all behaved? A Christmas miracle (he he)! So here are some pictures. Enjoy.......



Searching for the perfect tree Brett and Bethany..... they were playing peek-a-boo Just because I love it! Blake cutting the tree down And we are done. Now to decorate it!