Riley's Farm Family Field Trip

Her shirt says, "Field Trips Rock!"

Levi hangin' out with his daddy, Derek.

Our preschool class.

Faith was so excited to pick a raspberry.

She's much stronger this year.

A field of pumpkins.

Our group's pickin's.

Family photo.

The girls help Morgan push the wheelbarrow.

Apple poachers!

Sweet sisters.

Delicious apples for a snack.

The group photo.

Enjoying the band.

Trey wants to see too!

The girls found a dog they could love on.

Umm... corn.

Dancing and having a good time.

This weekend, we went to Riley's Farm with our homeschool group. Once a quarter, we have a scheduled family field trip or some kind of get together with our three families. This allows for the dads to be involved as well and basically, lets us spend some time with our friends in a family atmosphere. It just so happens that all of us went up to Riley's Farm as a group last year too so this is shaping up to be a fun tradition with friends. I love traditions!

We had a fantastic morning of picking pumpkins, eating apples, and enjoying a barbeque lunch, all while listening to traditional bluegrass music. A good time was had by all! We look forward to going back each year to learn more about American Colonial History as the kids get older. Thanks, friends!

"High-5" Responsibilities

I've been looking for a way to make a chore or responsibility chart for the girls so when Hailey sent me this idea that she found on new jobs , it was perfect timing. We shamelessly adapted it for our family. I've been implementing it all week and it's so cute to see the girls walk up to their chart to make sure they've completed their tasks. Before they come out of their room in the morning, they need to make their beds and clean up any toys or books off their bedroom floor. They've been setting the table for almost every meal and clearing their dishes afterwards by bringing them to the kitchen counter. Lastly, before heading to bath time, they have to clean up all the toys in the living room. Their "High-5" Responsibility chart was also the first thing they showed daddy when he came home from his business trip this week. As they grow older, their chores will of course change and increase so I may have to add another hand very soon. And what do they get for completing their chores every day?? A big "High-5" at the end of the day! Followed with a heartfelt "I'm proud of you" and "you're such a big girl now!" Slowly, the girls are learning to be responsible and helpful, with a cheerful heart. Thanks, Hai!