A good book in front of the fire...

February 27: Day 58

We had a cold snap today, so we decided to curl up in front of a warm fire, eat some popcorn and read The Magician's Nephew.  Ah, this is what winter is all about.  Of course, you can see by Isabelle's mischievous face and Macky's irritation that it's not always as peaceful as I'd like to remember. 



Blowing off steam...

February 26: Day 57

We were wiped out the day after Awana Games, so we stayed home and had an all family pajama day.  On days such as these, I like to make special iced mochas and afterward I empty the remaining water in the holding part of the espresso maker by allowing it to escape through the steamer.  The girls couldn't resist coming over and blowing the steam around in swirling ribbons and billowing puffs. 



Awana Games has arrived...

February 25: Day 56

Today was the big day!  The girls have spent the last 6 Saturday mornings and Wednesday nights practicing for this Olympics of sorts.  Awana Games are relay-type races on steroids.  It was so very intense and I am so proud of my girls!    

Our club from Tri-City Church took 2nd overall in all of San Diego County.  And, Macky's Sprint Relay team (above) broke a record that we hope won't soon be broken. 

Dum-dum...

Februay 24: Day 55

This was another beautiful day at the park.  We got to celebrate one of our Friday Friends birthday's and devour a few treats.  We have such a big group that almost every Friday is some one's birthday and every birthday calls for treats.  Sarah chose one of her favorite candies of all time, the classic Dum-dum.  Yum, yum!

Wii before bed....

February 23: Day 54

Who says homeschoolers don't get enough exercise?  As you can see we are already dressed in pajamas getting ready for bed, but it's never to late to burn a few calories.  

February 22: Day 53

Even when we are running out the door to Awana Club meetings Isabelle finds a minute to practice just a bit of piano.  It seems most piano practice occurs in this "last minute" manner.  It may not be the best way to get our piano in, but at least we're trying. 

This picture is for Anna Hanson...here it is!!  Anna, posted a picture of sweet Valentine's activities that she and her girls did on the 14th, and after I saw her Grace's hair in the shape of a heart, I had to give it a shot.  Sarah was patient enough to participate and pretty excited about the results.  It was a big hit at Awana Club, even if it was a week late. 

10 am snack break...

February 21: Day 52

How do you spend your morning break?  This is a common sight at our house.  Often the girls will be given 15 minutes (which inevitably turns into 30) for a snack break around 10 am.  When the sun is out and the classroom is freezing, they will set up a "fort" in the driveway and play whatever their creative minds imagine.