Another Party!

Last weekend we had Ella and Briana's joined birthday party. We rented them a bounce house. It was the most fun I think they have ever had. Maddie wouldn't leave her socks on, Ella couldn't stop bouncing and B was throwing herself everywhere! My father in law even got in. The last couple of years we took them out to do things. The first one was Club Libby Lu which is now gone thanks to the economy. The next two years they did Build A Bear. It was really nice to be home and have everyone here. Of course Michigan and Michigan state had football games that day so half of the family was inside watching sports. Those of us that were outside played some bean bag games and a game that our friends brought that is called the washer game. Both are the same concept but a lot of fun. Toward the end of the day we started a big bon fire.

The kids were completely worn out and slept like rocks. It was an amazing time.

Happy 5 Birthday Big Girl!

Our sweet little Ella turned FIVE. I can't believe it. Five seems like such a big girl. She was spoiled to pieces over the last few days. On Thursday, we went to Mt. Morris for a dentist appointment. She was able to open a couple of gifts from my parents and Grandparents and having a nice big cake. She chose a cake with an elephant on it. On Friday, her actual birthday I went to school with her. She got to take in cupcakes to share with her class. It was also Homecoming so she was very excited to see a "parade" in the hallway of the football team and cheerleaders. After that she got to go on a mini shopping spree and pick out another gift from us. That night we took the girls to see the real homecoming parade but it was so rainy that we sat in the car and watched from there. After we got home we made the dinner she requested which was mini-pizza's. Since it was still raining so much we decided to skip the football game and rented Monsters VS. Aliens. She opened more presents from us and we ate more cake. On Saturday we will be having a party for both Ella and Briana. Big miss is about to turn 12. Amazing isn't it?

Homeschool

I have been searching the Internet non-stop for homeschool curriculum. I think it has become an obsession. There is so much out there and it's mostly fun to sift through and decide what we might like. Ella is adamant that she doesn't want to be homeschooled but in truth, she doesn't even know what it is. When I tell her about some friends we know that are hs'd she's shocked. She thinks that she won't be able to see her school friends anymore if she stays home. I joined that hs group and in a couple of weeks they are having a hs day at Peacock Tree Farm. I can't wait to go. I think it will be great opportunity for her to see some of the things we can do and for her to meet more kids. I know I will welcome meeting new people and getting some support in this journey. We are still waiting to see what this year brings at school before we decide for next year. It's good to keep our options open and gather as much information as we can right?

On a side note, this is my 100th post. Not too exciting for anyone but me but I had to say it. :)