Today's Patch : Sandpit funtime

It's a work in progress but for now it is usable and the boys are happy. The decorative part which does not interest them in the least will happen in stages. My vision is that it will be rather 'cool' once complete.

My only wish is that we had done it sooner. It has kept the boys outside for most of the afternoon. They have barely even looked at the TV and even better yet, Brad has not even switched on the PS2. Woohoo!!

I'm also eyeing out a book about things to do outside. Way cool, in my book.

I have started a journey and some days it scares the HELL out of me and some days I ENJOY it but one thing for sure is that I am getting to spend quality time with my boys.

As soon as I can sort out photo's - for some reason the card reader is acting up. I'll post pics of phase 1 and 2. The rest is purely decorative stuff and that will need to be done is stages as finances allow. The idea is to sort of create an 'Enchanted World' where Faeries, dragons, goblins and the sort hang out. Sort of a cool boy place but where girls will most certainly feel welcome.

Okay, last one......and thinking I should hide the camera

............it looks like I'm about to be clawed. LOL


Today was a beautiful summers day. You would almost think winter was history and that we had skipped Spring. Oh well, the cooler evening was a reminder that winter is still on it's way out.

The family was out in the garden, got family pics too. Well of the boys, I'm behind the camera. Great excuse don't you think. LOL

Because some of our dogs love to chase kitty cats, this kitty has only had outdoor time supervised by all of us and she most certainly had fun. Can you tell!!

We planted some bite size tomato seeds, as well as carrots. We also got some butternuts planted too. I found 3 gorgeous daisy type bushes, well when they grow up they'll be all gorgeous and planted those as well.

FUN in the SUN!!!

what did you do.............

ooh, ooh, and the 'no sale curse' was broken. I could hug someone right now!!!!!!!!!!!

Eish!!!

Resistance is futile!!

Hope you're having just as much FUN as we are this Sunday!!

Our Journey begins........

After being on holiday for just over 2 weeks Brad has had enough. He'd rather be working than lazing about. Cannot blame him. LOL

Luckily I have a few ideas on hand and we were able to start. Today we started our first lapbook. It is on 'The San of Africa'. We were able to get the idea locally and it did not cost a fortune. I'll take pics once it is complete. :))

On Saturday I've booked myself in for a Homeschooling Seminar taking place not too far from home. Shoooo!! We've basically decided on a curriculum choice and I just want to have a real good look at it. I'll be getting the English, Reading and Math part of it ordered over the weekend and over the next couple of months we'll add to it. They seem pretty good and comprehensive. It comes with teaching plans etc. So that is all thought out. I just have to jump right in and do it. LOL

Brad and I had fun today.

He did tell me how much fun he was having and guess what he was learning at the same time. That is what it should be about. Right??

I love this lapbook idea!!! We'll definitely be incorporating it into most of our learning. It is very hands on.

Well I've learnt a bunch today as well. I'm exhausted. LOL

Whatevery you do, may it be graceful

The South African National Bird : The Blue Crane

Our day is planned and it is full steam ahead. Have to return some dog food this morning and get some soil to plant some seeds. Another visit to the farmstall. This time I'm taking the camera with. It has such a charm to it.


The rest of the day is going to be hubby attacking the garage filled with boxes. The boys and I will do some planting and hopefully some glass melting this afternoon. With Spring coming along some of you know how I can slow down on the glass, guess I can't this time around with my quiet period that I just had.


Bailey is growing at a fast rate of knots. He is too cute. He has adjusted well to this mad family and fits in. We just had a moment with his food which resulted in the purchase of some really expensive food (eeek) but it worked. Even the flatulence seems less. I suppose if I had to add up the cost of the natural remedy for flatulence plus the cheaper dog food it evens out in the end. The only other problem we had with this last bag is that it upset his tummy - the previous bag didn't. I contacted the people who developed it and have made arrangements to have it returned in case there is a hiccup with the batch. With this really expensive make we have less poops and less flatulence. Go figure!!


Wondering where all the animal pics are coming from. Josh's school had a trip to a little Zoo around here. Hence the cute Meerkat and beautiful bird pics. Sadly, I'm not keen on these really small zoos. It's hearbreaking but I suppose a necessary evil. Aren't we humans a destructive race. The worst was is the smell. It seemed to cling to me. I got home and changed immediately. Yuck!! Guess a shower would have been in order but I tackled watering the garden instead.


Have fun this Sunday whatever you have planned. Whether it be with family or time with just you. Enjoy every second of it!!

Firstly, NO peaking in a dictionary!!!

Today's word:

Largesse

So without looking in a dictionary - let me know what you think it means.

Come on - we all need a good laugh!!

Josh's Sports Day....

Josh on the jungly gym

Surveying his world

The sack race

Just taking a stroll, who needs to hop

(it's not if you win the race but how you finish it that counts)

Laughter is good for the Soul

Megan and Josh having a good laugh during the egg and spoon race.

War cry!!

What were those words again.........??

Me!!!

No egg and spoon race........but the distance was short and I came stone last. LOL Can you see the hair is growing back - slowly coming back from the Cancer Shavathon.
Anthony aka Dad

He came in 2nd....LOL