Pre-K // Homeschool Style

We "started" preK this week. I use that term loosely only because we've only done a little of our reading program. PreK is really nice like that. So is homeschooling. 

We'll be working our way through this curriculum. And we're in our second day of "rowing" the book The Story About Ping. Very similar to unit studies. I made a make-shift homeschool corner...because there really isn't a corner left in our small space. There's a world map that we got in a random mailer, the ping duck to place in China {where the story takes place}, and a few 'artifacts' that I scrounged up. Hoping my planning will get better in time?! ;) And our dining area chalkboard will work perfectly for scripture memorization and reading highlights. 

So far, E has worked on numbers, the letter D, and sewing and tracing for fine motor skills--in addition to reading our book. We're going on our first "field trip" this afternoon to...to observe and feed the ducks with friends who are also sticking to our program/schedule.

He's randomly picked up on recognizing numbers 1-5 and 8 {which may have something to do with helping me press numbers around town.} Glad to know I wouldn't have to formally cover those.

Normally, the stories are covered in a week, but we're starting out with two. Next week, we'll be covering science {buoyancy, animal kingdom} and social studies {China geography and culture} and hopefully art.

This will certainly be a marathon journey and lots of "figuring out as we go", but I'm so excited to be able to do with my kids!

Holiday Boutique // I'm A Seller!

I've been working on some wood + paper goods to sell locally!! The first boutique is in October, so if you're local, please stop by!!! 

Juju is 6th months!

Our Little Charmer is TWO!!

Happy Birthday, sweet sweet boy!!

SO excited to celebrate YOU today!

Brothers

Friday afternoon I shuffled everyone into the van and headed out to a local spot. They were so generous. It was pretty hot. Vesper napped on my back and I snapped away while the boys played. Once everyone was too red in the face, we headed home where they dressed down to undies and returned to jumping on the sofa... 

Happy Three Day Weekend, Friends!

In Manual Mode

So, I've signed up for a photography class, finally. After having my "fancy" camera for almost two years, I figure it's due time to work this thing the right way. Wish me luck! Not like I have enough on my plate just with these two. ;)

This morning I threw on their birthday {Sept and Dec babies} tees, just to see how they looked. And to give manual a little go. Since when did my almost-four-year-old start looking like a teenager?! Seriously. And my sweet little babe is now a toddler. They only humored me for about five minutes before they were off doing boy stuff.

Love my growing blondies.

Poor Neglected Crafting

Yup. That title pretty much sums up why I have not blogged since V's birth. Yikes. My sewing machine is collecting dust, my craft store mailers are ::gasp:: trashed once expired, and I'm no where near pinterest much; unless it includes gathering ideas for family adventures. 

This season has not really allowed for down time, much less in front of my craft supplies. And I'm okay with that, for now. I know I'll pick it up again at some point. The boys' birthdays are coming up soon so I'm actually planning a trip to the fabric store this week. A sign that I might be a little more out of survival mode with three wee ones?! Perhaps. ;) 

I just got the invites in the mail and I'm kinda giddy over them. Time to figure out T's decor and gather baking supplies. My sweet lil' tornado toddler will be TWO!!!