How Quickly Time Flies

I realized that before Christmas totally took over my life and I begin the long reflection of the past year, I should probably catch up this blog - obviously I'm not so good at this yet.
In late September Michael and I made a decision that would forever change the lives of Laney and Grady. We hope that this change in their schooling would help them to excel in all areas of learning. We looked at several charter schools in the area were turned on to Idaho Virtual Academy by Michael's cousin's daughter, Kresta. She has used this public charter homeschool program her 4 children for the last 6 years! The kids have a regular teacher and I'm their learning coach - we move at their own pace - which is pretty rapid! And the best part is no homework!

Laney opening box after box of textbooks, workbooks and manipulatives

Grady at his desk looking over his math manipulatives.
IDVA Field Trip - Linder Farms - Hayride, cornmaze, pumpkin patch

We had fabulous weather for Halloween this year, not freezing as in years past. I LOVE this time of the year, the crisp air, the changing colors of the leaves.... Grady felt he was old enough to carve his own pumpkin this year - YIKES, but he did a great job!

There is a thing in our family about blood.

Every year we seem to have the same theme.

Zombie Prom Queen and Dracula