This Is Us: A is for Apple, A is for Acorn

Thursday, September 29, 2011

A is for Apple, A is for Acorn

I finally felt comfortable enough with the way school was going for the boys that I could include Olivia.

Okay, maybe the truth is that Josiah and Isaac decided Olivia needed to start learning her letters...

She started with the letter A this week and she is an A queen.

The kids and I went to the park to gather some acorns. Then we ventured on over to Tom Thumb (aka: Tom's Thumb...by Isaac or aka: Tom Thumbs...by Olivia) for some apples. Mix them together and you get a new toy!

Then today we took a new look at the way we get our snacks.

(Yes, Josiah is wearing the same shirt as yesterday. And, I just cleaned my floors yesterday so don't mind them, they never stay clean.)

What are we going to do?

Wait for it....

Apple bobbing.

I'm liking this pre-school business.

6 comments:

Becky Dietz9/29/11, 1:40 PM
I wondered if Livie was going to get included in school this year. Good job, guys!! I never could bob for apples very well.
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Taren9/29/11, 2:58 PM
So I was the homeschooled student, and you are the homeschool mom. I'm wanting to homeschool Kamri, but Nick won't let me. Looks like your kids enjoy homeschooling.
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Lindsey9/29/11, 5:48 PM
Yay for Liv! I think the apples and acorns together in the bowl would make a lovely fall-ish centerpiece. We don't have acorns here...just dead grass and heat. Happy Homeschooling!
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As We Are9/29/11, 6:44 PM
Again ~ you are super Mom. Clean floors and homeschooling?!?! Don't have a clue how you do it all!! Also, I saw the post on the side about your referral. Bitter sweet. Long eyelashes would just be perfect in your family :) Still praying.
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amy wright9/29/11, 7:39 PM
Taren- Ha! I love that Nick won't let you. Tell him that I promise I don't wear denim jumpers.

Tamra- It's been a rough day. I was pretty attached to that first sweet baby. But the little girl who will be ours is beautiful. I can't wait to share her pictures. I keep saying that she's got some spunk in her eyes...she'll fit right in!
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Jean9/30/11, 7:18 AM
Have fun Liv learning your letters! Looks like your brothers are going to have fun with you !!:):)
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