September '12

Mommy is trying hard to keep up w/school. Libby came home w/A LOT of stuff on Friday. Scholastic order forms, Fund Run info, Learner Profile Activity kit, library book, journal, number writing, September activities sheet...And we had to review her "Chat" presentation on rules as she presents today. We chose a rule from Cyprus (remove shoes before entering a house) to share.
Library Book: "The Night of the Fireflies" by Karen B. Winnick
Learner Profile attribute: Open-minded ("Snow in Jerusalem" by Deborah da Costa)

Monday was a holiday for Labor Day and Tuesday was a Teacher work day, so no students. Another short week, which is probably good for Libby. She was well-tired after her 1st full week last week.

We got up early on Saturday to go to the Balloon Classic. We were running late since O didn't want to wake up, but we managed to see Smokey the Bear balloon taking off. Then, we went camping out in Coaldale at Hayden Creek for a few days. While there we went on hikes, played at the playground, played mini-golf, drove to Salida for dinner, walked to the stables to see horses, went swimming, made s'mores and had fun :)