The Great Pumpkin Social - 2012
Although it is still fairly early into the school year...I think I can safely say...this has been the most FUN year of homeschooling yet!
No - I have not mastered the art of juggling all things pertaining to house and home while simultaneously diagramming sentences.
No - I have not attained the spiritual maturity of sainthood...handling every situation with grace and patience.
And yes, my laundry still piles up, floors are still sticky, and curriculum sometimes frustrates me.
But the friendships that we have forged over the last few months and the sweet fellowship we have enjoyed with others walking this same path has added to the blessings of why we are doing this thing called homeschool.
Last month we experienced our first ever Pumpkin Carving Contest...
Kids were here there and everywhere. It was a bit noisy. Pumpkin pieces covered most of the tables. It was quite messy.
Several pumpkins did not cooperate with their decorators. It was at times perplexing.
But everywhere you looked faces were smiling. It was definitely rewarding!
After the carving, we had several crafts and indulged in some yummy treats!
And then...the pumpkin games began!
Fortunately for us...there were no pumpkins exploding while bowling over pins.
Or pumpkins dropped while relayed over heads.
Or bellies hurt from candy tossing.
Unfortunately for those working down the hall...
we all got pretty excited and indulged in some exuberant cheering!
A super fun morning and a great kick-off to all of the activities we have planned for the year ahead!
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