Homeschool Classes

 We felt like it was really important for the kids to be involved in a lot more activities this school year. We've been a bit isolated out in the country and have really missed the little charter school from Eureka. We were blessed to find lots of activities for all the kids to participate in!

Sign Language with Paseo Homeschool Co-op

Nuclear Science Museum "Homeschool September"

Garden Club down in the south valley

YMCA PE classes

And here we are at the Explora science classes!

Fair and my hair

 I chopped my hair off because I was sick of long stringy hair. Now I miss my messy buns. We went to the state fair, it was hot. But we had a nice time together.

Highlights were: piglet races, (they were so cute!) free refills on delicious lemonade, the magic show (for me, Will and Claire) and rides for Brad and Ruth

We also decided it was time to do this, hooray!

Soccer

Ruth and Will have both wanted to soccer for the past couple years (kinda like how they had begged me forever to do swim lessons and we finally did that this summer). Will is have a blast being with other boys...sometimes I forget he has two sisters and no brothers. As with all things that are new to him, it's taking him time to be comfortable getting in and attacking the ball. But he's only 6 and he's having fun and getting exercise.

 Ruth is so athletic that it is really fun to watch her work hard and succeed. Her first game she scored her teams only goal. The second game she scored 3 out of their 6 goals (within the first few minutes of the game...coach had to move her back to defense after her third goal so the other team would be demolished!). I also really like the other parents on Ruth's team, we have a great time chatting during practice and cheering for our girls during their games.

All three of the kids are participating in the homeschool YMCA PE program. I was so happy that they accepted pre-schoolers! Claire has been doing a good job following instructions and it is one more thing that is helping her grow up and not act so much like a baby. Will is again having a great time interacting with the other boys in this group. After the last class several boys chased Will down to say goodbye. Ruth enjoys this class, but is excited for her birthday so she can be in the class with the 8-12 year olds. I've also really enjoyed the moms from this group. Two in particular, Michelle and Sophia, have been so fun to chat with. We decided to go walking while the kids are in their class, so we walk and chat and it is so therapeutic for me to be with other homeschooling moms who are fun and quirky.