Nature Walk/Scavenger Hunt

Our last nature walk was a bit of a disappointment since it was such a short trail. We decided to go to a place we went last year. This time May printed out a scavenger hunt for the kids.

 We saw all kinds of interesting things.

 This little guy paused with two arms up and posed for us!

 

The kids found everything on their list except for a squirrel. Jayden really enjoyed himself but Caitlin had a fantastic time. She excitedly pointed to everything she found, including animal made holes.

 We also saw a dead baby bird.

Altogether we walked 3 miles! The kids KNOCKED out that night and BEGGED to stay home the following day to rest. Successful nature walk: check!

Last week we had our usual biweekly library trip.

  We decided to go on a little nature walk afterward.

I am NOT a nature kind of girl. I can appreciate it's beauty, but bugs and wild animals creep me out. I admittedly ran several times when I thought I heard/saw a mouse. All of the kids made fun of me!

End of the School Year Picnic

Earlier this week we had an end of the school year picnic with some of our homeschooling friends. Jayden will technically finish 1st grade when an evaluator comes to check his portfolio, which will be happening mid-June.

Caitlin spent nearly the whole time playing with a little girl there who really impressed her. The little girl knew how to tie her own shoes, which made her cool in Caitlin's book. 

 Jayden played Star Wars with his friends.

 He also played a little bit of soccer with another little boy too.

Last weekend Kuda came to visit. She brought lots of goodies, including Cait's outfit and new baby, which she named Michelle.

 They went outside and showed her and Nelson how good they are getting at sports.

 

Even though this week has brought cooler weather, the kids insisted on going out for a water gun fight.

My kids are currently bartering their services in exchange for money. They are each saving up for something that they want. In exchange for $5 a piece, the kids danced to Dance Central songs for Kuda and Nelson. Earlier this week they fixed my bed as a surprise and insisted on charging me: Jayden $2, Caitlin $10. I am QUITE sure Jayden did most of the work but Caitlin was trying to rip me off!

Then my little business minded children received a call from their dad who was at work. He requested some new artwork for his walls. Jayden insisted he had to be paid $2 for his work. Juan tried to barter, starting as low as $1. But Jayden would not budge. His price was firm and in the end he received his asking price. So they set to work making new things for Juan's walls.

In the end there was a ton of cut up paper all over the table and floor. But they earned their money. Jayden has now saved the money he needs to buy a video game he wanted. Caitlin is saving up for the Wii U she says.


Cait decided earlier this week that her dolls needed to swim in the "cachuzzi" sans pants since she didn't want them to get wet.

The kids have a new desk. Juan set the laptop up to be like a desktop for them. Jayden had a lot of fun typing letters back and forth with Hayzel. He also made a list of games he wants. He is having a lot of fun trying different fonts and settings.

Last week we had some gorgeous weather. We took advantage and enjoyed a trip to the park.

We also had some super hot weather and met up with some homeschooling friends at the beach.

In school news, I was given the awesome opportunity to review a Spanish curriculum called R.E.A.L. Homeschool Spanish. We just started it last week and are working our way very slowly through unit one.

We put on a little puppet show with Thundercats Lion-O and Tygra, using the phrases we learned. We are also using the phrases throughout the day. 

Look for my full review later this month! :)