School days 2010-2011

August 9 was our first day of school for the year. What a start it was! Can't have an ordinary quiet day around here. Nope, we'll start our first day off with a visit to the dentist-that counts as a field trip right?
Well, it was a scheduled visit and I was rather happy that we made it to our appointment on time. Have had trouble leaving the house on time lately. Here's a preview of how the day started. I consider myself a pretty low maintenance kinda gal and the kids give me plenty of reason to stay that way! I had warmed my curling iron up and when I went in to fix the hair I was followed by the younger three boys. Older two of that crew found an extra curling iron and hair dryer and decided they made good weapons and were shooting each other. The youngest we were all doing our best to keep out of the toilet and not tear all the toilet paper up-fun times! :) All the while I'm wondering if my iron is broken because it isn't getting hot; in fact it's getting cooler. Strange, but it is old so maybe it's time is up? Then I receive a flash of insight. We have a fuse box in the bathroom and #3 had open it and ran his hand across the switches when we first got in. Now since the light hadn't gone out I didn't think he actually flipped anything but the lights and outlet aren't on the same switch. Yes- that is exactly what he has done. Of course by the time I figure this out my time in the bathroom is over so hair is done, though not exactly curled.
On to the dentist we go. Overall a great visit. Myself and 4 kids all got our teeth cleaned and no one turned into a wild animal.
Now for some reason they took like 20 pictures(x-rays) of my teeth. I heard blah blah xrays ok? Apparently the blah blah was telling me they were going to take more then usual, why I don't know and didn't ask because my mind is one getting in and out. Though when the dentist talked to my later she was telling me how good & healthy my teeth were so maybe it was because they were sure there had to be a problem somewhere, LOL. Hope most of the kids teeth have the healthy teeth gene, straight teeth aren't in our vocabulary :D
Anyway after the pictures it is time for teeth cleaning, which went well if you don't mind water all over your face. The hygienist completely sprayed my face, guess he was trying to wake me up :P (It was cool and refreshing!) He was apologetic about it and dried me off, I was actually laughing on the inside thinking this only happens to me and I'm so happy I'm not dripping make up right now :D
After the dentist we decided to go home(had planned to take the kids out to a park after the dentist to get rid of some energy but they were excited for school). All I can say after the first day is this is a challenge;)

First Day of School. 5th Grade, 3rd Grade and Kindergarten. 4 and 1 Years old


After this they all took turns being goofy.



We have already had meltdowns. Of course one of those meltdowns, then begged to do more school. Make up your mind! He didn't want to put the tail on a lowercase a, but is so eager to be in school. So we will have to balance the fine motor skills with lots of other stuff he loves. Now the older one was melting down before school even started-talk about a challenge! But lots of fun between all of the challenges. Yesterday I dressed up as a Roman tutor, which the kids thought was a riot. (We are studying Rome to Reformation this year)

Today #3 & 4 made some clay pots. (We had been talking about how scrolls were kept in them)
Sometimes flour happens...and this was after they deemed it cleaned up.


Phase one of the pots. They made lids for them and #4 made his into a pizza...inedible of course.


#2 pretending to work hard.


#1, yep he certainly looks serious at work.


#4 has really been into painting lately. He abandoned this work of art to join us in the clay making.


#5 took a great morning nap today. Very helpful for our school day!

weekend bits

What do you do when it's sweltering hot outside(and thus inside)? Make alien blood of course! They also made some glow dough. This was #1's idea but it looks a bit like it got taken over by someone else.



Today we stopped by a Mango festival thing(the name escapes me). The kids were impressed by this edible display......explaining that we weren't to eat it was over some of there heads, so had to distract by quickly going down the hall.



A snack break in the shade brought some relief to the hot day.

Sleepy time

After a weekend of camping we came home Monday a little off schedule. Someone didn't want to take a morning nap. So we are eating lunch(leftover waffle for him). I was in the kitchen working on some bread for dinner when #4 comes in "Mommy #5 is asleep" so I go out to take a peek and why yes he was! Never had such an easy time of getting him to sleep :) When I was getting him out of the chair to put to bed I laughed even harder as I realized he had fallen asleep while chewing food-had to pull that out of his mouth. So it wasn't even that he had finished eating then decided to snooze, no he really fell asleep while eating! LOL

Here is a picture of the bright eyed wonder from the camping weekend.

The July brothers

Some of #1's birthday activities included some game playing.


Dropping parachute men from the deck.


and of course some birthday cake! Following the June birthday brothers he asked for ice cream cake too. This time we made it ourselves-very yummy!



*Now prepare yourself for some red eye*

We went to check out some dinosaurs today. They still made #4 a little nervous but he didn't bury his head in my arms this time!



The July birthday boys with their momma.



#5 checking out his new ride.


Now onto some baby cake pictures.

Not sure what happened to his candle here.



Wasn't all that interested in the cupcake. Played with the frosting and started decorating his tray. Then would pick pieces of cake off and hand them to his sister.



Just look at this face!


This is his brother's cake. #5 really liked the ice cream cake; maybe we should have made him one too! :)

kids say

Two of the funny things the kids have said since they got back from a summer visiting the grandparnets.

1. Right after they got home. "When can we go to the library?" I heart my booking loving kids.

2. The incredible expression on my daughter's face as she asked. "How did you clean the whole house by yourself?" Very hard not to laugh out loud as she tried to wrap that idea around her brain. Yes my dear I did...and yes now that everyone's home they will pitch in again.

Wonderful to have my chick-a-dee's home again:)

songs

Two songs our halau is learning now.

I Could Sing of Your Love Forever


and

Only You by Natalie Grant

*note I couldn't find a version by Natalie Grant on you tube so here are the lyrics

Only You could string a strand of stars.
Like dewdrops in the sand.
Only You could bring my Heart to life,
With just a touch of Your hand!
Only You could be the flame that puts,
The lovelight in my eyes.
You can take the wrong in me,
And somehow make it right!

You're the Light that I live by,
You're the space where my soul flies.
You're the breath that I breathe.
You're the dream that sets me free!
So much more than I imagined,
Your love has made me see,
Only You could be the miracle in me!

Only You could make Your promise new,
With every day that You give.
Only You could make me love You more,
With every day that I live.
Only You possess the gentleness,
That brings me to my knees.
Your love is the melody,
That my heart longs to sing!

You're the Light that I live by,
You're the space where my soul flies.
You're the breath that I breathe.
You're the dream that sets me free!
So much more than I imagined,
Your love has made me see,
Only You could be the miracle in me!

You're the Soul in my heart's cry!
You're the dawn in my dark eyes!
Every beat of my heart,
You are the end,
You're the start!

You're the Light that I live by,
You're the space where my soul flies.
You're the breath that I breathe.
You're the dream that sets me free!
So much more than I imagined,
Your love has made me see,
Only You could be the miracle in me!

July 4th

Some of the ships in the harbor for RIM/PAC. This is about the area we viewed the fireworks. Little bit fell asleep right before the fireworks started and managed to sleep right through them!



A few shots from the car show.

Cars from the 'rust bucket' club. So fun to see!



*cough* Here is my choice of car.



A familiar car to us. So interesting to see and hear the comments others have about your ride. Fun to watch (unless of course they were *gasp* touching the car!)



He entertained us. He'd stand up and pretend to try to walk but just fall down(laughing all the while). It was all fun and games until he fell to close to the wall. Yep, he wasn't too happy about that one.



Doing the bear crawl.