Oh so much to say....

Well, we have had a busy week!!!!  We spent Thursday running errands, including getting the kiddos to the dentist for a routine checkup, which was way over due!  After that, we spent the afternoon catching up with an old friend - we all had the best time!!!! 

Then Friday we spent the afternoon with my husband's uncle, who we have not seen in 7 years!  Though my youngest was too little to remember, we last saw this uncle and aunt when she was 8 months old, she was the most excited to get to visit with them again!!!!!  We spent the whole afternoon and evening visiting and went out to dinner.  It really was terrific to catch up!!! 

In the misted of all the visiting, we nearly forgot that we were leaving for a camping trip the next day and still needed to pack!!!!  So, we quickly gathered our things, went to bed, and rose early the next morning to head out camping for three days with my oldest's Girl Scout troop. 

We had the most amazing time!!!!  We went hiking, learned archery, and learned how to do a low ropes course, all with the most fun EVER!!!!  It was so nice to get away from the hustle and bustle!!  It was relaxing and fun all at once!  It was a little warm in the afternoons, but the evening and morning were PERFECT!!!! 

We got back home Monday, and had a BUSY day Tuesday.  I had a meeting first thing in the morning, then my oldest had another dentist appointment to fix a tooth, and then I had another meeting!!!  In between, we managed to meet and buy a new puppy!!!  Today, it was nice to just be home!!  It rained all day, and was the perfect time to just be home!!!!  We cleaned the house and did school work - it was perfect!!!!! 

Can't wait!!!

I can't wait for next week!!!!  Even though it is going to be a busy week, I can't wait to get some new school stuff and start planning a new approach to some of our learning!!!!  I really feel this will give us better results and help me step back with my oldest and fill in some "holes" in her learning - gaps that got overlooked in public school, but this teacher notices and wants to change!!!!!!  The last of the stuff should get her tomorrow!!!!  Can't wait!!!  It will probably be the week of the 13th before we are able to start anything, since we will be gone this weekend and have a TON of stuff next week, but I still can't wait!!!!  I pray this will make a huge difference for my girls!  I'll let you know how it goes!

Camping...

Well, we are preparing to go camping with my daughter's Girl Scout troop, and we are all SO excited!!!!  We are going to a new camp this time and will have the opportunity to do some new and different activities, including archery and rope climbing!!!!  I love how Girl Scouts allows my girls to try new and different things!!!  It is awesome!!!!!  So glad we are a part of it, and have such an amazing leader who is willing to step out and lead these girls down some different paths!!!  Thanks Ginger!!!!