Labor Day Weekend

Well my friends, Labor Day Weekend is here. And as the beautiful, carefree days of summer fade into the equally glorious days of fall, we hang on to those memories of bright sunny days as we look forward to those cozy, chilly nights. However you are spending this long weekend, I hope and pray you have a wonderful one filled with sun, family, food, and fun. You know...something like this...

 

 

Happy last weekend of summer, my friends!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First Day Of School 2015

We began a brand new year of homeschooling yesterday...and it was a good day!

We set out her outfit the night before...

 

 

and took a few pictures outside...with a backpack of course...while we waited for the older kids to wake up. Because...older kids. : )

 

 

And one with her shadow just for fun.

 

 

Earlier in the morning, I snuck into the school room to set their surprises on their desks...Rhett collects Funko Pops from movies as well as superheroes and comic books too. Plus...I always get them a candle to burn while they work.

 

 

Peyton is my retro television girl! And I also got her a new scent in her favorite smelling lotion. Plus a fall scented candle. : )

 

 

And for my little lady...Cinderella Peg Dolls...Thank You talented people on Etsy...and a Cinderella book and shirt. : )

 

 

Then it was the annual First Day of School Picture!

Peyton...10th

Rhett...8th

Flynn...Kindergarten

Kirby...Mascot

 

 

We did some fun work to ease back into it. And my student was all about it! : )

 

 

After she and I were done, we made a surprise snack for the big kids...including Madison, who arrived home safely!

 

 

And thus it begins...another fun and exciting...not to mention cozy...new school year!.

 

Ordinary Days

Our days this past week were all about getting ready for fall. We spent the last week of our summer relaxing and preparing for a new season and a new school year. : )

Fall clothes came for my girl...

and we went out for our annual Back To School Meal. : )

Flynn and Peyton enjoyed the biggest piece of chocolate cake ever. : )

And the manager was super kind...he spent some time showing Flynn...from a distance...one of the cute lobsters.

Fall goodies have arrived...and we are happy!

We also spent some time visiting Steve's beautiful mother, who is actually now a resident of the same lovely nursing home that my father called home the last years of his life. She is one of the most amazing women I know...having raised seven wonderful children, buried two husbands, and survived breast cancer. She is also one of the most devout women I know. : )

And lastly...as I type these words, my firstborn is saying goodbye to her Nicolas and his wonderful family in beautiful Denmark and beginning her long trip home. Please keep her in your prayers...for a safe flight and for her aching heart as well.

Enjoy your ordinary days, my friends.

A Peek Inside...Our Schoolroom 2015

Few things in life make me as happy as a new school year. I get so excited to roll up my sleeves, scrub the schoolroom and begin putting it together all fresh and new for a brand new start. Here is a peek inside our little homeschool room this year for my Sophomore Peyton, Eighth Grader Rhett, and Kindergarten student Flynn. : )

This is the view from the foyer...

 

 

Her books, my manuals and lesson plan book, and a few small motor skill activities are here...

 

 

with baskets full of manipulatives and accessories below.

I found all the furniture at Pottery Barn, and it has held up beautifully.

 

 

And of course...an official name tag this year. : )

 

 

The sweet little spot where we will spend our days...

 

 

Peyton and Rhett moved their desks this year...

 

 

and are all set to go with computers and books ready. : )

 

 

We couldn't leave out our Madison. Although she graduated in June, we are hoping she spends some time with us here visiting...so we left her desk for her. Although she did get moved from the prime window location. ; )

 

 

And that's that!

A little tour of our little space where we learn and laugh together.

School starts for us Monday...

Prayers for all for a happy, healthy, successful new school year. : )