Playing Outside

This week with the kids, I have really been encouraging outside play. Fortunately for me the weather has been cooperative and they are really enjoying playing with chalk and cars. Today, there was the combination of clouds and a light breeze that made outside pleasant to be in. We turned of the AC and opened the windows and doors to let the cool air flow through while we spent the afternoon creating roads and filling them with cars.

The wedding was beautiful! The weather was absolutely gorgeous and couldn't have been more perfect for celebrating such a joyous occasion. I had a great time visiting with the family and really wish we could have stayed longer.

Jacob and I got a little crafty with our wedding gift! We had fun making it and felt great about giving them something homemade.

Spy Week Day 3 & 4

We did 2 days in 1. I will be out of town tomorrow for my brother's wedding! :) I am so excited for Stephanie and Spencer to tie the knot and live happily together forever.

Book: I Spy

Journal: Go outside and write down three things you observed

Craft: Invisible Ink

Activity: Practice Observation Skills

They had to tell me what was object was removed. 

Book: I Spy

Journal:  How is solving a problem like solving a case?

Craft: Create your Spy Badge

Activity: Solve the First Case by Following the Clues

The boys really enjoyed following the clues and find the spy gear at the end of the activity.

Spy Week Day 2

Day 2


Today, the boys had swim lessons so we were home for less time.

Book: I Spy

Journal: Write your code name and draw picture

Craft: Finger Printing

Activity: Listening Skills

To end the night on a good note! I love dessert.

Spy Week!

Day 1


I am trying to do something that will spike the interest of kiddos for after school. Today was pretty fun :)

On Today's Agenda

Book:  I Spy

Journal: What about you makes you the perfect spy?

Craft: The Ultimate Disguise

Activity: Laser Beam Challenge

Joey helped me make this nearly impossible to get through. He said the one I made was too easy.

The Laser was too much for the newbie spies. On a happy note, they died peacefully.

Who are these gents in my hallway?