SIGH....
Okay ... we are down another computer...unfortunately it's mine...so I'm at the kids mercy of getting a little "computer time"...they are very generous so it hasn't been a big problem. However all my photos are on my computer and I can't post any pictures on the blog. The good news is how much more we get done in a day without my computer though...who knew! This past week we've done lots of baking, lizard catching, swimming, the beach,tree climbing and just goofing off...we finally made it to the pumpkin patch too. it really was an interesting trip because it was so different than doing it in Ontario...not only did we get great pumpkins, we also picked onions, beans, carrots and radishes! We did the normal corn mazes, hay bale play too but we are not used to being able to pick our own local produce year round...and so close to us! This will probably become a regular activity for us since everyone had a great time and we had some yummy veggies to make with dinner! The kids also got their electric scooters this week and have been zipping around as fast as they possibly can. I must admit I tried them out and can see why they are always on them... I just don't go as fast as them!
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Friday, October 9, 2009
I normally try to get the blog updated every few days. This has been difficult lately as Ali's computer is in getting fixed...again...did you know Katie now weighs enough to crack the entire keyboard if she stands on a computer?...sigh...So Ali has been using my computer...a lot...thank goodness Bill had the smart idea to get the extra warranty on the kids laptops...we've used it!!
I'm managing to snag a few moments when I can convince him it's absolutely necessary for me to check my emails (and facebook if I can get away with it!). So I will have to get the pictures up later but for now I can update you on our week. Saturday we all went to Huntington Beach...we have an annual pass so we can laze around for the whole day on the uncrowded beach...the kids are always happy to play in the sand and water and Bill dug these huge holes with the kids that had everyone stopping and admiring them. They were deep enough that you couldn't see them when they were inside them! Sunday found us at Camping World...one of our favorite stores of course...I really needed some outdoor lights so we could stay outside longer in the evenings...it gets dark too early for me.
Monday the kids planted a garden. We bought a bunch of pots and soil and the kids all picked out plants and seeds to grow. The big pots have flowers to decorate our yard and the smaller ones have carrot seeds and bean seeds. Katie picked out a tomato plant and they all helped plant some herbs to make a little herb garden. Gardening is one thing I think we all miss about having a permanent home and yard...this should help!
The kids have also been busy making Halloween decorations. This week we put up a giant spider web, some orange lights, ghosts and lots of spiders! More spookiness to come! We will visit the pumpkin patch this weekend so we should have some great pumpkins to add.
Later in the week I went out with the moms from the local homeschooling group. It was nice to meet new people and get the inside scoop for activities the kids can participate in the area. In the next few weeks we will be trying out some new groups and activities and see how it goes. The kids never complain about trying new things that's for sure! On Friday we went to the beach with some new friends. The kids really enjoyed hanging out together and we've already made plans to get together again to do the San Diego Zoo. The beautiful sunshine and sound of the ocean made up for the parking ticket I got....hmmm...something about me and California I guess...hope this is it for the traffic/parking tickets!! Another weekend approaching...at least Bill be driving for the weekend so I'm safe for a couple days!!
I'm managing to snag a few moments when I can convince him it's absolutely necessary for me to check my emails (and facebook if I can get away with it!). So I will have to get the pictures up later but for now I can update you on our week. Saturday we all went to Huntington Beach...we have an annual pass so we can laze around for the whole day on the uncrowded beach...the kids are always happy to play in the sand and water and Bill dug these huge holes with the kids that had everyone stopping and admiring them. They were deep enough that you couldn't see them when they were inside them! Sunday found us at Camping World...one of our favorite stores of course...I really needed some outdoor lights so we could stay outside longer in the evenings...it gets dark too early for me.
Monday the kids planted a garden. We bought a bunch of pots and soil and the kids all picked out plants and seeds to grow. The big pots have flowers to decorate our yard and the smaller ones have carrot seeds and bean seeds. Katie picked out a tomato plant and they all helped plant some herbs to make a little herb garden. Gardening is one thing I think we all miss about having a permanent home and yard...this should help!
The kids have also been busy making Halloween decorations. This week we put up a giant spider web, some orange lights, ghosts and lots of spiders! More spookiness to come! We will visit the pumpkin patch this weekend so we should have some great pumpkins to add.
Later in the week I went out with the moms from the local homeschooling group. It was nice to meet new people and get the inside scoop for activities the kids can participate in the area. In the next few weeks we will be trying out some new groups and activities and see how it goes. The kids never complain about trying new things that's for sure! On Friday we went to the beach with some new friends. The kids really enjoyed hanging out together and we've already made plans to get together again to do the San Diego Zoo. The beautiful sunshine and sound of the ocean made up for the parking ticket I got....hmmm...something about me and California I guess...hope this is it for the traffic/parking tickets!! Another weekend approaching...at least Bill be driving for the weekend so I'm safe for a couple days!!
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Friday, October 2, 2009
Meeting New Friends
This week we joined up with the Orange County Unschooling group at an amazing new park near us. I can't believe we never found this park before! It certainly pays to hang with the locals! Katie liked the two story sand box, and doing the crafts that some of the other families brought. Maddy practiced for a while and mastered the stilts, and Ali...well... give the boys something to wield and it's like they've always known each other! It was great just to hang out with like minded people for the afternoon..we look forward to becoming regulars at this park day!
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