I just received letters from our school district letting me know our homeschooling portfolios have been reviewed by the Superintendent and are ready to be picked up! Whew! Another year under our belts! I praise God that we have successfully finished our 6th year of homeschooling! Madelyn will be heading into the 7th grade; Xavier, 5th; Jaxson, 3rd.
This month (as you have seen in previous posts) has been filled with home, family, friends and **summer**! It's been raining a lot lately though....which means no swimming. The children have enjoyed a lot of playtime with friends and things though...so it's all been good!
We have been hosting a 5 Day Club (Backyard Bible Club) at Chris's parents' pavilion. It has been going really well! We have had a great turn-out with 10 to 15 kids there per night (despite some rain on and off). The children have been learning about the parables of Jesus (which many of them are already familiar with from the teachings at their homes). They have been singing, learning, doing papers, having snacks and just having a great, God-honoring time! :) Tomorrow (Friday) will be our last day! Our church will be hosting two more over the summer at other families' homes in our area!
Jaxson and his good buddy (and fellow caped-crusader) swinging before the Bible Club began one afternoon...
You can see my Madelyn up front (far left), helping lead some singing with motions...
At home, we have spent time doing many different things. Although the boys aren't excited about reading...we have been focusing on getting some daily reading time in...
I looked at Ruthie, said her name and that tail started wagging ferociously!
The boys were practicing their instruments at the same time (yes, it was a little chaotic)! I was so excited when I got this photo! Jaxson is on his guitar closer to us...and through the window, you can see Xavier on his banjo!
From time to time, I work on my knitting as well! I'll be sure to share my finishes (and WIP) sometime! July is going to be holding many different things for us this year! One thing will be Madelyn's 13th (yes...TEEN) birthday! I don't know if I am ready for this! ;) Any advice, mamas of teens??
I hope your June has been enjoyed with all God has given you.
I appreciate you stopping by!
Warmly,
Katy