Happenings

Things have been moving at a super fast speed.  To catch you up quickly,

I now have a 8, 6 and 2 year old.  :) 

Gabe had his birthday party at a indoor pool!

Using his new bow&arrow.

We had Grandma and neighbor Heidi over to have brunch and watch Big Hero 6 with us.

Gabe. 6.  <3 br="">

Mama with her growing son!

I now make my own deodorant.  And it works great!  I sweat less, I don't stink.  EVER!  Not even in the mornings, before I shower.  It is awesome.  And so easy!  It is 4 ingredients.

1/3 c coconut oil
1/3 c arrow root
2 T baking soda
15-20 Essential oils (I use Purification from Young Living)

I emptied out the SURE deodorant since it so awful for us, doesn't work as well and isn't being used and smooshed my homemade stuff into it this morning.  We will see how that works tomorrow.  :) 

Trev shaved.  He went from this

 

To THIS!  

I successfully through Trever a 40th birthday party 4 days before his actual birthday.

I think that about sums up what we are doing.  We are working on school.  As much as we can.  CC will be done in short 3 weeks!  And school school will be going through the summer.  Math and reading and maybe some writing too.

My CC class on St. Patrick's Day.

  Carson has become a major book warm!  All.the.time.  :)  Don't get me wrong, I am so thankful he got the book bug, but when I ask him to come do something else, I do get a bit of some attitude.  :)

Yes, he is reading like this?!!!

 The boys do a lot of this

This last week, World Series pitcher for the Kansas City Royals, Jeremy Guthrie was in town.  He is from little old Ashland Oregon and went to the big league. Jeremy was my classmate and graduated a year before me from Ashland High School.  He signed a couple of things for us.  It was really fun to see him again. 

Gabe holding the flag out, so Jeremy could sign it.

Happy Spring Time to you! Hope you are doing well.

AlOha!

1st Day of School

I am homeschooling Carson this year and we started a week ago, but today was our first day of Classical Conversations! 

I was pretty nervous, to be honest, and didn't sleep good at all last night!  But!  It was so great and nice to meet everyone again and learn the whole CC program.  I am really excited about being part of this family.  And I love praying with the group and that the kids are learning Ephesians 6!  :)  So fun and such a huge blessing!!!

Our first day of CC.  9.17.13

We are getting this party started, that is for sure!  :)  Notice Carson's sweatshirt?  I got it at a yard sale for $1!  Love the deal!!! 

Have a great week! 

AloHA!

Last Day of School

Carson is now a 1st grader!  Hold on one minute while I get my tissues!  Oh my.  I can't believe it.  :(  This heart of mine is S.A.D.!  So so sad. 

Watching the slideshow

Carson {and Gabe} giving the teachers and helpers their cards

Carson with his classroom behind him

Onto 1st grade which will bring all of us a new challenge!  :) 

Teachers!

May 7th is Teacher Appreciation Day.  Carson's teacher left right before spring break for maternity leave, so the T.A. that was assisting became the teacher for the rest of the year.  29 Kindergartners.  With boys.  And girls of course too!  Amazing what they do, and that the kids are learning and the teacher's are not just avoiding certain situations.  :)  Oh wait, maybe that is just what happens at my house. ;)

I really wanted to get Tia (teacher on leave) something nice since she taught most of the year, and b/c she has really worked and talked with us about different ideas for Carson.  But, I also didn't want to leave out the other two teachers who are now taking care of all the little guys.  So, I decided to make some Trades of Hope purchases!  I hope they love where the gifts have come from and that mamas have made these special items.

So, whether it is a nice card from the child and family, a craft from home, or something from a store, show some love to the teacher's who are spending so much time with our kids!

AloHA!

Catch Up!

Trying to get caught up on some picture things.  They might be a little out of order, but you get they idea.  ;) 

This was at the open house of the new Fire Station in town.  2.14.13

3.1.13  Carson's teacher, Tia, will be leaving in the next couple of weeks to have her sweet baby girl!

Finn wasn't too happy about the new fire hat.  2.16.13

A special visit from Chris and Kathy!  Chris took Carson and Gabe on a walk and told them monster stories.  Reminds me a lot of when he would take Alicia and I on long walks around Ashland.  2.27.13

A new little suit for Finn.  The car is on the front, and then it connects to the gas pump on his bottom.  2.28.13

I put him down next to his blankie, and he ended up under the ottoman.  3.4.13 

Relaxed in the sink.  2.27.13

Our 6 month, 2 tooth guy!  If you look closely, you can see his teethies.  3.4.13

6 MONTHS today!!!  3.4.13