I know my blog is in need of an update, but since I can't remember everything I wanted to write, I'll have to update with some pictures. In general, we are thoroughly enjoying homeschool...at home, field trips, and Friday school with our church group. Annie is doing wonderful with her reading and we're having fun with our unit studies. So far we have done units on creation, the sun, the moon, leaves and trees, apples, nests and other animal homes, and this week we are learning about turtles. Jose is doing very well in all of his school classes and is continuing to amaze me as he balances home, work, school, and church. I've been enjoying my small group Bible study on Thursday nights as well. Here are a few pictures from the last couple of weeks (they are not in chronological order)...

We took a field trip to Stater Bros. this week where the kids toured the stock room, meat department, freezer, and produce room. They were given a cookie, apple, balloon, pencil bag, deli hat, candy, pencil and eraser. Thanks Stater Bros.!
Annie wouldn't wear her hat. She said it made her feel silly. We can't have that now!

Annie was a bunny and Bekah was Little Red Riding Hood. We went to our church's Hallelujah party and had lots of fun. I got to paint faces...poor kids - I am so not an artist. Then I got to paint my own sweet babies' faces.

Our Little Pumpkins

We did a little co-op with our friends, the Thrashers. Here Calvin is reading a story to the younger kids.

During our co-op we were talking about animal homes. Here the kids are making their own bird nests from straw, mud, and twigs.

Here is Annie and one of her fellow homeschool friends, Sarah. I think this is such a sweet picture.






Here was our trip to the Ontario Police Department. This field trip was actually rather boring for the kids. They didn't get to see a police car and anything terribly interesting. The part that sticks out to me is what they called the "Soft Room". It had lots of toys and books. Its for the kids who have a family member taken to the station or who has been hurt. So sad. :(