School - It's that time again!

 We are still 100% enjoying our summer break and we still have a full month before we start school.  Yet, this is the time of year I start to think about our schedule and our/my goals for the school year.  Last year was so different because our friends where here from the start of school until the end of January doing their own virtual school too.  That made it hard to stick to some of our routines and goals.  Four kids with four different computer schedules and online times was hard to coordiante.  I'm hopeful that this year my two can not only get their class work done but also their seatwork items that we need to accomplish as well.  

Our schedule is still up in the air some because I'm not sure when Piano lessons will be or what time Nate's guitar lessons will be (I have looked to see when the group lessons were previously so I have an idea . . .)  Anyway, I have put together a basic plan as follows:

Monday-Thursday

9:00-10:00 - Josh works on Math and Science with me.  If time we will hit on art, ed tech or health.  Nate will be on his own working on his Language Arts Lesson.  

10:00-11:00 - Both kids will have seatwork time and free time.  I also set this hour up so I have time to get things done as well.  Last year their schedules did not overlap and I ended up without a break from 9:00-3:00 every day.  

11:00-12:00 - Josh works on LA; Nate and I will work on Math, Science and art, ed. tech or health

12:00-1:00 - Lunch

1:00-2:00 - Nate has Seatwork time; Josh and I will do Social Studies and any other lessons that need to be done.

2:00-3:00 - Josh has Seatwork time; Nate and I will do Social Studies and any other lessons that need to be done

** From September 13-October 18 Josh has running club so we will be gone from 12:30-3:30 on Mondays.  

** Josh as drums from 11:00-11:30 on Wednesday (so gone from 10:45-11:45).  

** Piano - once I know a day and time I'll work it in! 

** Nate will have guitar lessons - I think they will be in the evening on Tuesdays. 

I'm still on hold with their schedule too as the online site is not updated yet with that info.  I like to set up our schedule specifically for us!  

2021 Week in Photos #27

 A quick look back at our week! 

Saturday - I feel like we did something on Saturday but I cannot remember!!  How crazy is that?  I think we worked on the trampoline and Josh had a youth activity. 

Sunday - We had church and then worked on the trampoline more! 

So, the trampoline is up -- we still have to get the enclosure up but it turned SUPER hot this week and there was no working outside!  

Monday - This was my do nothing day.  Some sleeping in, McDonald's as a treat for lunch, lots of reading and watching some of my recorded shows. 

Tuesday - We had a great day with my mom at our local animal refuge - Boulder Ridge! 

We had fun feeding the birds.  

And feeding ourselves :-) HA! 

My favorite!!  The giraffes :-)  Every time we go to Boulder Ridge I say, "I need to get a membership next year so I can go sit and watch the giraffes and read my book anytime I want!" 

Petting a baby kangaroo! 

Wednesday - Today was our last "vacation" day (with our friends on vacation) so we tried to enjoy a quiet day.  I did grocery shopping and Nate went to his friends house but otherwise we just enjoyed the day. 

Thursday - I used this day to work on things for my co-op classes.

Friday - TKD day followed by just doing things at home.  

It was a fun, hot week!  

Weekly Menu

 August has really slowed right down after a pretty busy July.  I'm trying to enjoy it as much as possible because our September is pretty busy (and we aren't even there yet!)  I'm still trying to really balance the love we had of the lockdown (doing nothing - no commitments - family time) and adding in the things that we really want to do - music lessons, a few field trips, etc.  I do not want to over commit and I want to make sure that school time gets done - we really loved having a long Christmas break because their lessons were done as well as finishing early in May.  :-)  I have no idea how that has to do with my weekly Menu post other than August is slow HA!  

Friday - Our normal take out night.  

Saturday - Dinner at my mom's!  We missed this last week due to a youth group activity but hopefully this weeks will stay on schedule! 

Sunday - Tacos and chips and salsa

Monday - Meatballs, baked rice, and broccoli

Tuesday - Roasted Cornish Hens, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

Wednesday - Baked Breakfast Taquitos or Sausage, Egg and cheese crescent, Easy Lemon Raspberry scones, and banana bread (trying some new recipes) 

Thursday - Korean Pork Bulgogi, fried rice, and green beans

Summer Fun Week #9

 

Summer is winding down - well at least our "Summer Fun" posts as our friends return to school in just one more week.  Our "Summer Fun" is also winding down as our friends are gone on vacation for a week between this past week and this coming week.  I am trying to plan a little less and just let them all enjoy the last bit before they return to school.  This will be my last "Summer Fun" post as our friends are on vacation through most of next week and then start school! 

Here is the last recap! 

Monday - This is a 100% stay at home day.  No plans for the kids.  Actually we had a super busy weekend so I needed to use my Monday as a "recovery day" to get things put away!! 

Tuesday - My brother and sister-in-law were still in town and wanted to see a movie so we all went and saw Jungle Cruise! 

Wednesday - I had hoped to hit the pool today but we got hit with some storms so we just hung out at home! 

Thursday - Our Friends are on vacation.  So no real plans :-) I had a leadership team meeting followed by grocery shopping so it was a busy day in the end. 

Friday - TKD and that's all!  I'm looking forward to an afternoon of nothingness.  

Weekly Worship - Lauren Daigle ~ Remember (Lyrics)

This is an older song by Lauren Daigle but I had never heard it before last night - I was listening to some songs on YouTube and came across this one.  It has a great message. 

2021 Weekly Photos #26

 Here's a look back at our week.  

Saturday - Darryl and I took off for the day for our Anniversary.  We treated ourselves and rented a pick-up truck for the day (because driving a brand new car is always fun!), had lunch at Q'doba and headed to the Lakeshore.  We stopped at Muskegon State Park Beach before heading on through Silver Lake and then to Pentwater for dinner and to watch the Sunset on the beach.  Do you know what I did not do?  Take one single photo.  For real.  

Sunday - After church on Sunday morning, we went into the city to return our truck and then we had "Sunday Dinner" out - something we never do and it was fun. 

Monday - My brother and sister-in-law ended up in town for some extra days so we had dinner with them and then played a game.  

Tuesday - We got to see a movie with Kel and Deb and my mom! 

Wednesday - We had one last dinner with Kel and Deb at my mom's and played a game of Five Crowns.  Nate also had VBS - the last night of that as well.  

Thursday - Our extra friends are on vacation!  

Friday - Just TKD and then relaxing at home! OHHH And Josh got his drum set! 

I really slacked off on photos this week!!  Thankful that my brother took the one at the movie :-) 

Weekly Menu

 I should just delete last weeks menu post because it crashed and burned HA!  I finally made it to the store on Sunday late afternoon -----without a list ---- which is unheard of for me!  I planned on the cuff and picked up some super easy things to cook this week and planned to get back on track this week!  So, with that said, get ready for some repeats!!!! 

Friday - Our take out night!  

Saturday - Burgers on the grill, potato salad and Fruit and dip

Sunday - Dinner at my mom's.   

Monday - Brats, corn on the cob and French fries

Tuesday - Beef Stroganoff and broccoli

Wednesday - Stuffed Shells, Green Beans, and garlic bread

Thursday - Ham and Cheese Quiche, Coffee Cake, and Fruit