Homeschool field day

We are members of CGCHE( Central Georgia Christian Home Educators). Anything you think your child may miss out on by not attending school they cover. Yesterday, we had field day. It was stinkin HOT!!!!!!! That did not stop us from having a great time.

3 four year olds trying to figure out what there sign says. The one with the blond piggy tails said, "It says Zoe(her name)". The one with the white shirt said, "It says purple and white." Ella said, "Okay everyone be quiet. I know what it says."  and then silence. The sign said, "God's Team" and had the age group. They were so cute even if they did not know what they were talking about.

I helped out with the younger kids. They had 10 events they could do at their own pace. They received a prize once they completed them all. Ella gave me a thumbs up. I am not sure if it was due to the fact that she finished or the prize in her hand.

Laney's age competed and won ribbons.

Half way through the day one of the girls left so Ella had to step in and fill her spot. 

Ella was so excited when she got a ribbon. You've got to love the age when it does not matter what color the ribbon is as long as they have one.

A few of the other highlights of the day....

a clown

a fire truck

a nice picnic lunch overlooking the pond. What a great way to end the day!

Last day of Co-Op and presentation night

Yesterday, we had our last day of Co-Op. We have had such a wonderful time these past 9 weeks. This was my first time teaching and I loved it! The kids in my class were so sweet and adorable. They made those early 9:00 mornings worth it. For our last day we read Pizza Party. It explains how to make a pizza. Then, of course, we had to make pizza. While we waited on our pizzas to cook, we made chef's hats and practiced our song for the performance that night.

We finished up just in time to enjoy the fruits of our labor.

That night we came back for our end of the 9 weeks dinner and presentation.

I presented the class with their diplomas...a cookbook filled with  all of the recipes from the class.

Ella showed off her headpiece  she made in the pioneers and indians class. She also told everyone her indian name she picked out....singer.

Laney read a poem from her poetry class.

Laney also took a math class and art. We chose those because they were 2 areas she needed help. She amazed me in her art class. Laney has never been the type to work on something for too long. She was always ready to move onto something else after about 5 minutes including fun art/crafts. I was hoping that she would find a love for art or I should say the time for art. I think we accomplished that with this class. She was so proud of all the pieces she created and so was I! I will have to share what she did in another post.....once I find them! YIKES I know! I am pretty sure they are in Carmel's car which is not here at the moment.

We were sad to see Co-Op end!

Atlanta Zoo

We went yesterday to the Atlanta Zoo with our homeschool group. We have never been before so my reviews are it is not huge but it is definitely one of the prettiest zoos I have been to. The weather was beautiful. The smell...... not so great at times.

We were having a great time until towards the end when we lost Ella. It still amazes me how one minute we were watching the otters and the next minute she was gone. We were moving on from the otters to the naked mole rats when I had to get Laney from playing in the bamboo trees. A friend was walking ahead and Ella was following her. There were trees dividing the walkway. It took just  a split second for me to walk a few steps one way and I guess Ella did not see me so she walks the other side of the path.I thought she was still following my friend  to the next exhibit.  I have to tell you by this time of the day there was hardly anyone there. A majority of the schools had left. Once I got Laney and walked around to the rats. I did not see Ella. I asked my friend if Ella was playing on the playground. She tells me she did not see Ella. I have not panicked yet because I  suspected she was on the playground. NOPE! I rush back to the otters... no Ella. By this time I am starting to worry. One of the zoo workers ask me if everything is okay. I proceed to tell him about Ella. He calls it in and so the hunt for a 4 year old girl begins. Within a matter of minutes we get the sigh of relief call. She had walked all the way back to the lion exhibit. When we got to her, she was not hysterical or even crying. I picked her up and poured on the kisses and hugs. Once she has room to breath, she tells me, "Mom I was looking all over for you." Ella had walked until she saw a child she recognized from the playground. The mother said, " Ella walked up to her little girl and said hey, I can't find my mother." Most kids would have been crying at this point. Not my strong willed independent Ella. Ella then tells me, " Mom, you need to get one of those bears that goes on your back that has a rope on it." We all start cracking up! Maybe instead of the bear I should go with Carmel's suggestion of a shock collar. JK!

On to the more enjoyable parts of our day....

Half way through our day we rode the train and then the carousel.

A little later we met up with Carmel.........

Just kidding!

and finally, the place where we called it a day.

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We will have more exciting adventures to share later this week which will include......

last day of Co-Op and presentation (Boohoo!)

field day

Hopefully, we will not loose anyone before then.

Shrimp Bisque

A couple of weeks ago we had a Ladies Day at church. I  signed up to make Shrimp Bisque Soup. I have received many requests for the recipe and since I like to keep my readers happy(okay, okay so I have 1 reader that requested it. I thought it would be cool to be able to say readers. You know like Collin from hip2save or Crystal from moneysavingmom). Sarah this one is for you! 

Shrimp Bisque

1can cream of mushroom soup

1 can cream of potato soup

1 can rotel, drained

1 can corn, drained

1 pint of half and half

8 oz velveeta

1 stick of butter

1 lb bag of salad or medium size shrimp

Mix together and simmer until shrimp are pink.

** defrost frozen shrimp

** freezes well

** serve over rice

I got this recipe from a very special lady Helen Luker at Airport Road Church of Christ.

Our Summer Home

This past weekend we went back to Crestview, Fl. Before I jump into our weekend I would like to tell you a quick story about why I chose this title for my post.  I picked Griffin up from school one day and we were chatting. He says, " People here think we are rich"......I almost had a wreck right then from laughing. I am thinking to myself  I am driving a van with 100,000 miles that could fall apart any day, Carmel drives a 96 Honda Civic( only 1 window works, the speedometer stays on 0, paint peeling, had a nice wash with insect repellent thanks to a couple of girls and I must add...... we are indeed saving it for Griffin), our house is not a mansion but a decent size....anyways I would say we are blessed not rich. I asked, "why would they think that". He then tells me........"I told them we have 2 homes". He sure does know how to twist the truth to his advantage. In case you are wondering we winter in Ga and summer in Fl......

NOT! 

We only have 2 homes because we don't have 50,000 to lose.

So on to our weekend.....

We arrived late Thursday night because Carmel needed to tie up some loose ends at his old job on Friday. We stayed with our friends/neighbors that lived right beside us. It was a little weird seeing our old house but not being able to go in( we have renters). Laney kept telling me she wanted to go over and see her room. 

We were planning to go to the beach for the day but the weather had other plans. So that morning the girls played beauty shop.

later that day we went to Destin Commons for a movie and supper.

On Saturday, Carmel had his Change of Command Ceremony. He was passing on the torch.

This is the daughter of the guy that was taking Carmel's place. Ella kept calling her my best friend.

After the ceremony, they had cake, some refreshments and a few gifts for Carmel.

Later that night we went with friends to the beach and to eat at Dewey's in Destin( Yummo!!!). The weather was still not beautiful but we couldn't be that close and not go.

Can you tell Ella misses the sand?

Sunday, we went to our old church home. It was so good to see everyone! I can't believe it had been 9 months since we were there last.

Thank you Reyes and Browns for such a wonderful weekend!