We love Fall!

My little Cheer Leader

Vallie has been in Cheer Leading this year and loves it! Who would have thought the girl who was so shy she couldn't look another person in they eye would come out of her shell? Here are some pics of her with her team. So cute!

Some new pictures

The kids found this bug on out last outing.


It was this big!

Busy Summer!

Well its been quite a while since I updated. Its been a busy summer so far. We have the garden in YA! and now are just trying to keep up with the weeds. We went to the Cub scout day camp this year. Since I am a ASSISTANT den leader (lol Cindy) I was made a pack leader for the 4 days of camp. We where pack #4 and I was able to have Carl, Hunter and July from our home den, in our camp pack. Carl had a ton of fun, don't let his "I hate mom with a camera look fool you! Here are some pics of camp. Enjoy!

Boys to Men

I was crusing around the net, looking for fun ideas to keep the kids learning this summer with out hitting any books. I ran across this article. At this time in my life with Charl on the edge of manhood it has been hard for me to watch the changes in him. I have felt like I was losing my first born baby!

This wonderful article of what is happening from a mans point of view is great! I feel much more able to understand and help Charl continue on his path from Boy to Man now, but its just not easy for a mother!

Homeschooling boys!

Well we are here in San Diego! We saw Shamu Rocks the evening we got here on Monday. THe kids got soaked! lol it was great!

We did the Zoo yesterday. Tons of fun, but a TON of walking I am surprised how good we all did even me, I'm even a tenth as soar as I thought I'd be.

Then last night at around 7 we went to Sea World just to see the few things that where by the gate. We got to pet star fish and Sting Rays. I can't believe how soft the sting rays are, its like holding liquid silk. Amazing!

Today the weather is going to be cold and windy, it started last night and is supposed to continue until tonight. So we are putting off the beach until tomorrow. Today we are going to go to the natural history museum (indoors) and see the BODY display! Yikes! Aron isn't all that thrilled with the idea. I don't think any of us are really but I don't think we will get another chance to see it again! Here are a few snap shots of us, driving in the car here, and at the zoo. I will try to get more up some time. Hope everyone is doing well at home, in the COLD!! lol sorry couldn't help my self not to rub it in a little. Even the worst cold here is like our high at home now. See you when we get back!