Monday, December 12, 2016

December 2016



Christmas time is my favorite time of year to home school my children.  We are  able to fully immerse ourselves in celebrating the true meaning of Christmas.  We have had great fun preparing for the birth of our savior!

Homemade Christmas ornaments.

Pine cone wreath

Nativity play

Pine cone angels

Gift bags

Nativity silhouettes

Molly's Christmas drawing book.

Jesus in the manger.


Nativity tree


Retelling the Christmas story.







Fun game of kickball.



Fun at the water park.  This was the first time these families had ever been to the water park.  They enjoyed the warmer temperatures and enjoyed playing in the water.



Enjoying a picnic lunch.

Relaxing!

Maria and Reina enjoying the water.

5 cuties!

The ruins in Antigua.


A great place to play hide and seek.


Such a cute shepherd!!  We've had lots of fun learning about the birth of Jesus.  



Climbing trees is fun, too!





Tuesday, November 1, 2016

November 2016




Happy 4th Birthday, Arabella!!  How we love you and the joy you bring to our family!!


Happy Birthday, Bella!  


Some of our fall work.

Representing their big sisters' universities!!

Zip line fun!


There is more than one way to play with a tether ball!

School is more fun with a friend!

Everyone loves Ronald!

The little guys turn on the swings.

Fun with blocks.

Our guard dog and cats!

Watching "Because of Winn Dixie" with the older kids.

Waiting to see a doctor and watching magic tricks!

Lots of people waiting so patiently.

Using a bridge diagram to explain the gospel.

Happy Birthday to Mom!


All Saints Day in Guatemala is celebrated by flying kites.  They have many myths and legends connected to them but we just think they are pretty and fun!!