School

Samantha is trying out Josh's "new" desk. We picked up used school desks at a garage sale and Luke fixed up one for Josh. Samantha's is painted but awaiting a new desk top in the garage. Right now she is happy with her little table, but she still likes the BIG desk!

This was the first day of school for the 2011-2012 school year. Josh brought his blanket to school because he wasn't feeling well...I think he was dreading school! He's been doing OK since we got going, though. Our new reading curriculum has been great for him!

Rice play. Bring on the vacuum!

Math Practice

Independant work at agenda time. Josh is reviewing color words. He ended up using Samantha's paints after she got tired of painting. He took his time and it looked great when he was finished.  

Cones and rings. Samantha lines up and organizes things. It's so cool to watch her.

This is recess! Josh loaded up Samantha and all her animals into a box.

Here's Rosie in the mix. Can you still see Samantha? So funny!

Laughs

The Pink Panther

Getting ready to help Dad fix the kitchen plumbing

Samantha certainly lives up to her middle name, Joy. She is such a little character. Looks like she's ready to take on the world!

Feathered Friends

Here is a spring photo of Samantha with her friends the "chichens." She misses them since it's been so hot, too hot to spend much of the day outside.

Here is the friend that Josh misses so dearly, Blue Jay. Once he was grown-up and flying all over the house I banished him to the back porch during the day and he eventually flew off. Josh is still sad.

Samantha LOVES music

These are probably from about 6 months ago. She still loves music, but now she likes to have all available people dance with her. Josh, for the most part, currently has a better attitude toward the whole thing!