School's Out!

Well, it's actually been out a few weeks, but now it's official! Tonight our church had a special service for our homeschool students...that would be my kiddos. If you'd have told me even 10 years ago that I'd have four girls and homeschool, I'd have told you...uh, well...I'd have told you, "no way!" I guess God is trying to teach me patience...and it's looking like it might take a while. If I keep this up until Kaite graduates, I can retire with 24 years as a homeschool educator. Then, I'm going back to school myself...to get an 'education' LOL! Actually, I wouldn't trade what I am doing here for anything!

Love it! Daddy brought us a lesson from Ecclesiastes, and we learned that most commentators believe Solomon (the wisest man that ever lived) was a HOMESCHOOLER! Go figure!

Kayla read us a sample essay she did this year and briefly reported on her literature books. Kayla is very self-motivated, which is sooo nice!

I honestly don't think I have EVER had to remind her to get busy, but there have been a few times when I have had to force her to take a break.

Kalli demonstrated her knowledge of cups, pints, and quarts by making us some lemonade.

She also showed us how she can count money and tell time. Kalli is very imaginative and quite a writer. One day she was looking a pictures and making sentences about what could have been happening in those pictures...she looked at a picture of Ace and his pet lamb Baba and wrote, "Diligent Ace cares for precious Baba." Come on people....you have to admit the 'cuteness' of that!
Kammy modeled a bonnet we made in Home Ec when we studied the pilgrims.
Then they each received an award for their hard work. Kayla got a brand new pair of roller blades, Kalli a study Bible, and Kammy a PINK cowgirl hat.
Of course, Kaite had to try it on...

I am very proud of my students. Kayla completed 6th grade with a 97.8% gpa and has been passed to the 7th grade! Congratulations Kayla! Kalli completed the 2rd grade with a 98.2% gpa and has been passed to the 3rd grade! Congratulations Kalli!

Now, we plan to enjoy our SUMMER VACATION!