Monday, September 29, 2008

This Past Week:

We enjoyed using our good old (at least 12 years!) Snoopy Sno-cone Machine. Mmmmmm!
I found this lovely sign at our local Hallmark store, and it was on sale too! It's like I was meant to have it hanging over our window above the kitchen sink. ;)
My ever generous and loving husband surprised me with this cool new recliner as an anniversary present. (There's my laptop right next to it, where I sit to post these pix. )

Thursday, September 25, 2008

September Road Trip Summary (I tried to limit, really!)

It all started September 2nd, when we drove from FL to NC for the final Live and Learn Conference.


Then we drove to PA to see relatives we haven't seen in over two years. We also got to meet Sheila and her kids from the Shine with Unschooling list!


Next we headed to NY, then to CT to visit more relatives. The picture below is our kids' Uncle Frank getting Joseph's remote control helicopter off Aunt Fran's roof. He's our hero! :D
Gerri's home in VA was our next stop. She was so lovely to welcome us to her home on a lake. It was so peaceful! While there, we also took a day to tour Washington, DC.



Our final stop before arriving home was at Madeline's in GA. We had so much fun at her house and visiting their farm.



We finally arrived home on September 19th! Whew, what a great trip it was!!!!

No Longer MIA

I've taken plenty of pix, even though I haven't post in a while. Here are a few from July and August.




The beautiful and yummy dragonfruit which we tried for the first time this summer.






The beautiful roseate spoonbill that is often feeding in the creek outside our neighborhood.






The banyan tree canopy we pass under as we go to the waterfront park a mile from our home.

A frequently seen visitor at our front door window.

Joseph attended his first camp ever, bowling camp, and loved it!

The final day of Medieval Camp, run by two local homeschooling moms. They shot catapults, arrows, dyed their own fabric to sew money pouches, and so much more! They had a blast!

Angelica's fourth time attending summer cheer camp at one of the local high schools.

Another lovely sunset view from our front yard.