Halloween Party Homeschool Style

Shannon, Ian, and I went to the annual Halloween Party at a homeschool parkday. Costumes are optional and Shannon wore the one she designed. I took the picture of the Pokemon trainer she wanted to be and modified a winter hat and an old dress to make her costume. She took her Piplup as her Pokemon. Ian didn't wear his costume for very long and I never got a picture of it. It was too hot for Ian to want to stay in his one piece Star Wars clone trooper costume. Games were played including dressing up in random costume pieces. It was a lot of fun.

Shannon as May with Piplup.

The kids brought clementines that they decorated like pumpkins for the party.

Cox Farm Fall Festival

It was a first for us to go to Cox Farms for their fall fun. We went with three other wonderful families on a gorgeous day. It wasn't too crowded either. I love homeschooling, we get to avoid most of the major crowds that happen on weekends for things like this.

The petting area was lots of fun.

Group photo

Girl's Book Club

Once again Shannon has been invited to be a part of a monthly book club that her friend started last year. This club is run by the girls. The moms just provide snacks. This year the books can include chapter books, graphic novels, picture books, etc. Each month one girl picks out the book they will all read for the following meeting and decides on a craft or activity to present to the group.

The books that have been picked include:
-Turtle's Race with Beaver by Joeseph and James Bruchac

- Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume

- Hereville: How Mirka Got Her Sword by Barry Deutsch (graphic novel)

- Thea Stilton and the Dragon Code by Geronimo Stilton

National Zoo

We went to the National Zoo with some friends on a beautiful day and had a blast.

Shannon and Ian spent a lot of time at the elephant learning station

It was snack time for the elephants so some came right up for a close up. :)

We really enjoyed seeing the mama panda with her baby.