Hatty Summer

We're off to a pretty crazy summer. I've booked only swimming lessons and gymnastics and the rest of the "summer program" is up to moi. So we are doing printable math and writing exercises, Carys' online math program and book reports. Helen will focus on reading, math and coins. We'll see how far we get, I'd like to add some science into the mix. Plus we are taking care of our animals and cooking. We still have free play and after swim lessons are over, we'll probably go to the pool.

Happy Fathers Day

It's been a busy June. We celebrated Fathers Day in low key fashion with a SUPER homemade wall hanging and favorite photos, church fellowship and Cullen fried oysters for himself. It was full day and reminded me how thankful I am for my heavenly Father, and our earthly fathers. I have been provided for abundantly and probably this year, I realize it the most.

Graduation Project

Helen worked hard on her graduation presentation which was about hamsters. She wrote and colored a six page presentation in Japanese and English and created this great hamster cage diorama. At her graduation, she read her reports and introduced Hammy, our stuffed hamster. She did excellent work on the written pages, her public speaking needs work but she's only six!

Helen Kindergarten Graduation

Helen was the only girl graduating this year. She worked hard and really improved her skills this year. For a good deal of time I was in the other room entertaining Walker and a few other kids who did not want to sit through the whole ceremony. I did get to see a bit of the slide show presentation which of course was the kids over the years set to music. I was a little teary. These are moments we never get back.

Happy Birthday my Helen!

We've had about a week of birthday festivities and still have a few gifts to open. Thank you cards are next on the agenda for Helen. She's never been into making cards with me like Carys. I really hope we have a breakthrough because she is becoming very interested in writing stories. Now we have to catch enough time to sit still and write cards to all the wonderful people in our lives who love her very much.

I love you my Helen, Happy 6 years!