Should I freak out?

The bugs are a complete muddy mess. They have dug a hole in the yard and filled it with water. They are taking "mud pies" and throwing them, splashing the mud all over the place, including themselves. The squeals of delight are what drew me to the yard.

Now, some back story...we live in my childhood home. My father still owns it...and he NEVER let us did, play or otherwise tamper with his "Forest" yard. What is he going to say when he sees what his grandchildren have done? (Turns out nothing, wimpy old man!) My dilemma is the conflict of letting them have fun and disciplining them for destroying part of the yard.  Not to mention their clothing!

However - I am secretly DELIGHTED - my bugs play together 99% of the time awesomely, and this is one of them. They are working as a team. They are laughing and having fun beyond measure. They are learning things I can never create in any lesson plan. How can I stop them... I don't. When Daddy gets home he can figure out a way to fill in the hole and the kids now have muddy play clothes. The world will keep spinning.

I go back inside and get the camera. This is one for the scrapbooks!

Choir

Choir remains a big part of our life. Lauren and Megan are blessed to continue to sing in the Children's Choir under the direction of Fr. Art. This is an activity we can participate in with no pressure! It's easy to walk to practice as needed and if we miss for any reason, we can still sing on Sunday - unlike a sport. Having only 1 car is sometimes a challenge, but we have made it work.

Happy Easter! Thank you Jesus for blessing our family and making a way when sometimes there seemed no way!

Butterfly Jungle at the San Diego Zoo

Zoo passes have provided us with learning beyond measure over the years. Megan LOVES butterflies and has done deep studies of them. She has butterfly nets at home, books, etc. When I saw the San Diego Zoo was having the "BUTTERFLY JUNGLE" this year I couldn't resist. What better way to get up close and personal and GUARANTEE Megan the ability to study butterflies! 

When we arrived the most serendipitous thing happened  we ran into our cousins! An amazing time was had by all. My family thought it was a secret plan hatched by the two Aunts - but no- it was a secret plan of God that the families spend the day together - we really did not know the other was going to be there! 

When you homeschool be sure to take advantage of exhibits at your local Zoos, museums, etc. They provide learning opportunities no books can ever provide! And maybe you'll run into a random family member too! 

Coloring Eggs

Always a good time coloring eggs. The Bugs are joined by Grasshopper for this school time event!