Boothbay Getaway 2019!

We have had an amazing relaxing get away with friends this past weekend.  We had to travel to Boothbay to do it, but it was SO worth it! Group meals, waking up next to the water, ocean exploring, hearing the kids playing inside and out despite the poor weather.  It was a much needed rejuvenating weekend away and we can't wait until next year!!

Benjamin Turns 8!!

Somehow, Ben has turned 8!  Ben is a strong guy who craves physical contact, but also loves his space. He is so kind hearted and is always thinking of kind things to do for others.  He is amazing at helping to get chores or whatever less glamorous job needs to get done without complaint.  He is turning into an amazing reader and his need for instant gratification is fueling that.  He is starting to get impatient at the chapter books we read him at bedtime, so he is reading ahead without us.  Currently he is reading both the Dragon Masters and Eerie Elementary series.  I would guess before long he will be on to more challenging chapter books!  Ben loves building with legos, playing soccer, basketball, baseball, swimming, and skiing.  We can't wait to see what this next year brings!

Wasps & the First Day of School 2019

We discovered a few wasps nests in our pool area this week and the kids (minus Ben) were more than happy to don their bee suits and help get rid of them!

This week we also have started our 5th year of home schooling!  It feels earlier than normal, but everyone was ready to jump back into things and we are taking a lengthy trip again this fall and want to make sure we get a good start in before then:)  

Ben's 8th Birthday Party

To celebrate Ben's birthday this year he was insistent on a Harry Potter theme... naturally, everyone else was excited about this too and they got to work planning with him.  Everyone helped to make wands, Noah played Olivander and even led a spells class during the party.  Ben created an impressive home for Aragog under the basement stairs. We put a picture of Moaning Myrtle inside the toilet cover and James is telling us that either Myrtle goes or he will;) It was a super fun day and we already can't wait to have another Harry Potter party!