Athena in a Minivan

Blond girl say What?

Thanks to my Big Brother.BTW...my three year old (ok 3 1/2) Hopalong can find the US on a globe. Does that count?

Let 2nd grade begin!

Back in 2004, I wrote this post about Kindergarten Thoughts. I was still unsure about what to do about Butch and Sundance's education.  They were 4 years old and such wonderful bright lovely boys. I just knew that the public schools though a good choice for some, was not the best choice for my boys especially Butch who is a kinesthetic learner.

Our first day of Kindergarten is chronicled here. Our first day of 1st grade here.

Today, Butch and Sundance began 2nd grade with a trip to the doctor's office for Hopalong and Mommy. We both have a sinus infection therefore two prescriptions for antibiotics, decongestants and some rest and we should both be on the mend. 

I did manage, in spite of not feeling up to par, to get 3 hours of school in this afternoon as well as some math papers in the doctor's office. The boys and I set some goals for this school year. They are: 1. Write neatly. 2. Read better 3. Practice math 4. Cooperate.

Homeschool really fits our family. At the drug store today, I had a lady ask why they were not in school (Today was the first day of school for Texas children.) and I told her we educate at home. She gave me one of those looks that seems to say, "Aren't you crazy." or maybe she just had gas.

I will try to take a picture of our "new, remodeled" school room tomorrow and post more about what we are doing for Year 2 of www.Amblesideonline.com

Why I have not had time to post this summer...

Tennis Camp was fun!!

Playing in the yard.

Reunion with High School Best friends, Sherilyn, me, Anh and Lori and.......

all of our kiddos!! Sherilyn has 4, I have three (twins and one more), Lori has 3 (triplets) and Anh has 2.  The oldest child is 8 the youngest is 11 months. We had a swimming party in Sherilyn's parents back yard. What a great time we had catching up!!

Hanging out at the mall.

Vacation at Padre Island.

  Learning to body surf...AT THREE!! and playing in the surf.

Hanging out with the brothers!!

Catching up on some much needed zzzzzzzz's.

Me and my Daddy at the mall. Hence, we have not had much time to blog. I love summer and love hanging out at the pool. School will start in a few weeks and maybe I will get back to more regular posts, but then again, who knows!

Oh I love Jane, Austin that is.

Masterpiece Theater will air a year of Jane. I can't wait!!

Here is a preview of this wonderful event.