We went to our first homeschool activity today. It was in Terrell, Texas, about 30 minutes away. On our drive, Micah and I commented that the area reminded us of Crossville. When we got out of the truck, Micah said, "WOW, they have a lot of leaves." Something you all know we had tons of in Crossville, but we don't have a single leaf in our yard now. We have one, small tree, a Live Oak, in the front yard.
As you all know me, I got right in there and introduced myself to people and started helping where I could. The day was planned with lots of games and crafts. Many people came up to introduce themselves.
The kids started out receiving some rules about where they could go in the area and what they would be doing for the day.
As you all know me, I got right in there and introduced myself to people and started helping where I could. The day was planned with lots of games and crafts. Many people came up to introduce themselves.
The kids started out receiving some rules about where they could go in the area and what they would be doing for the day.
Then the games begun!!! First on the list was the Raw Egg Spoon Race. Micah, Caleb and Sarah had a great time playing this game. And for the record, Micah's team won!
Then, back to the barn for some crafting. My kids started at the family craft table where we made a turkey break basket. They made their own feathers and turkey body. We still have some coloring to do, but here is the picture.
It was great fun!
Then another game, Fox and Rabbit - two blind folded people had to find each other with a boundary of quiet spectators. No hints were allowed to be given!
We took a break for a picnic lunch - sandwiches, chips, grapes, juice boxes and yummy mini-milky way bars! We had a few visiting children at our blanket. A real family affair.
We took a break for a picnic lunch - sandwiches, chips, grapes, juice boxes and yummy mini-milky way bars! We had a few visiting children at our blanket. A real family affair.
After a long play break and getting to know all the ladies and children, we were back to the barn where we made gourd families 
and the cutest turkey napking ring holders. 
We made 12 in hopes of having lots of visitors for Thanksgiving.
Sarah and I made a frame for a famil picture.
We made 12 in hopes of having lots of visitors for Thanksgiving.
Sarah and I made a frame for a famil picture.
It was a great day! The only thing that could have made it better was if my pals in TN were there. But, I made some great acquaintances that will hopefully develop into friendships. The kids met a lot of friends too!
The Walls Family Farm really did remind us of our home in Tennessee. And we only saw a small part of the almost 300 acres.
It was a great homeschool day!
The Walls Family Farm really did remind us of our home in Tennessee. And we only saw a small part of the almost 300 acres.
It was a great homeschool day!
4 comments:
Looks like fun! And it looks like there were lots of families there. So glad all is going well. If you haven't visited my blog in the last couple of days, you ought to check out what goofiness you little buddy Jack has been up to. Miss you big bunches.
Sounds like a great time!! I have no doubt you will be surrounded by new friends in no time. You radiate kindness and are so easy to be around people can't help be drawn to you. What an awesome witness you are to other's of Christ's love. I'm sorry your gone, but glad things are well with you! :)
Looks like you had fun! See, it didn't take you long to find something to get into!! Love ya, girl!
What fun, Teresa! God will be adding to your family of friends, I have NO doubt. Your precious family is a friend-magnet. :) I still can't believe we learned how close we lived to one another just weeks before you left, can you??? Well, on this Thanksgiving day, I'm thankful that I can peek at your beautiful faces with just a simple click! That's awesome! Talk to you soon...jan
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