Since my last post, a whole lot in our life has changed. We welcomed a baby boy into our family last April! Needless to say, the '10 and '11 school year came and went and now my next son is reading, my oldest loves math, and my 3yo daughter is trying to keep up with everyone!! It's a constant struggle trying to figure out what's "best" for our family, but it's a great struggle to have.
We added something to our "school time" that we have just loved...hiking with another homeschool family. We live in the perfect place for hiking (near Prescott, AZ). It's something I've loved all my life and I decided the best way to incorporate it into my own life is to include my children.
It's fun to turn heads as just a couple of moms and 7 young children go hiking in the middle of a school day. And it's awesome because our kids are learning tons of stuff! As we hike, we stop to look at plants, insects, birds, reptiles, deer, the geology, and we get exercise along with learning how to be tough, be persistent, navigate the trails, reach goals, hang out with friends, and just have fun.
