A Day of Homeschool

What a day! It was one of those tough days. Alex is doing his work, and Cameron is trying to get out of his work! I just have to thank Abby for his Webkin. I was getting so frustrated today and decided that there would be no Webkinz, and he turned around so quick! I've decided to give up on math, science and the like for summer. We are going to concentrate on reading and writing. I told him that he needs to read well in 2nd grade so he can read the directions by himself. He really is a good reader, but just doesn't like doing it. Of course at the library today he checked out 9 BMX Plus magazines. I know it's for all the pictures, but maybe he'll read a little of them!

By the way, it was another hot one today. Cameron and April did firework oil pastels today and we hung them up. He did them with his patch on and did very well. She is so good with him. She helps out with the therapies, watching him if I run out, and just being there to play with him, so that I can get other things done. She is a blessing!

HOT, HOT, HOT!

It was ninety something here. Jim put in the air conditioners yesterday and they have saved us today! It was cold sandwiches for dinner. I wasn't about to add heat by cooking! Alex was sleeping under his 3 blankets. I don't know how he does it.

Cameron was out in his pool again today. That and Jim took him to the skate park around 7 this morning. He took some video and I was shocked to see how he rides. I'm not sure I could have watched his stunts. He was going airborne!


As June comes to a close the heat has moved in and summer has truly arrived. Of course the way this year has been, maybe we'll have snow for the 4th of July! 8) We are looking forward to a fun summer and will keep you all updated!

Summertime!

Cameron has started baseball. He is going to VBS this week and having a blast. He has 3 of his friends in his group. Today is WATER DAY! It's also the coldest day this week! Oh well! It won't stop Cameron.

Alex is hanging out with a friend today. He likes to go to the farmer's market on Tuesdays. When my foot is completely healed I will get to go again. He and I like to read on the front porch.

I have to say thanks to Jim's mom for our patio furniture. We are really enjoying it. Cameron always loves to be on the porch, but now I can get Alex out more. Somedays Jim and I will just sit out there and relax.

Next week should be fun with the 4th of July. Also with my birthday which is on the 2nd, no matter how many of my friends think it is on the 3rd! Maybe I should change it.

Bike Day

I got a bike the other day to ride to work and back. My job is only a few blocks away, but the dr. doesn't want me walking on concrete. So, today I rode to and from work. It was the perfect day for it, too. Then after work, Cammy and I went for a ride through the neighborhood. I'm trying to teach him riding with street rules. We really have to work on staying to the right. He's excited about me having a bike to ride with him. He also likes racing me. Now we start our new venture.

Father's Day and more

Jim had a good Father's Day. We went to Azteca and then to the drive in for a double feature. Okay, jim picked the 2 longest movies. We saw Indiana Jones and Prince Caspian. Jim and Cammy slept through the 2nd movie. We still had a great time. We got home around 3am.

On the medical front, (which someone in our family always is) Alex is set to get his crowns in September and they are going to put him under general anesthesia for it. Cameron was on Strattera and it just wasn't doing it for him. Now we are on Adderall XR. Pray for improvement.

Now for the FUN stuff. Abby got the boys Webkins. They are both having a blast with them. It's a great tool for homeschoolling Cameron. He's not aloud to do Webkins till his homeschool is done! Cameron also started baseball yesterday. It's coach pitch and everyone seems really nice.

After baseball practice, Cam and I needed to get some shoes. When we got home Alex had made a surprise viseo for us of his Transformer performing music. It was funny.

Jim finished most of the restaurant. He got a few days off and is finishing up the ceiling now. That and she added another wall for him to do. It's been great seeing him the past few days.

Now it's time to et moving. Lots to do today!

Dedicated to Ann...

I guess I haven't updated my blog in awhile. Lots going on, but not a lot exciting enough to write about. The past week has been really neat. Verna, Jim's mom, came out for a surprise visit. She surprised all the boys. She's here till Thursday morning and we are all enjoying her visit.

Jim's birthday was yesterday and he turned 41. We had a nice dinner for him with steak, shrimp and of course his favorite, potato salad. We haven't seen much of him, while he's on this current side job. He's painting the inside of a restaurant in Kent.

Cameron's had a couple of trips to the urologist. I won't go into details and embarrass him, but he did get a renal ultrasound and thought it was cool to see his kidneys. He would laugh to make them move around.

Alex is working hard to get reports done. He doesn't have much longer in 9th grade. He's been reading the driving test booklet. I can't believe we are getting close to driving. We'll see when though. A lot needs to happen before he gets a license.

Well Ann, I hope this catches you up some. We still need to get together, have a head size margarita and walk over to JoAnne's!