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Collage Friday and a Party

Yes my friends if you are reading this post that means another week has gone before our eyes!  It was a busy one here at the Joys of Home Educating!   With school and extra activities wrapping up we finally found time to rest and relax...lol...


Our newest "family" member - girls named her "Janey Newell"...she or he lives in the play yard - leaves us alone but loves to sunbath on the kids gym equipment.  


Fun with some Kiwi Crates this week!  These are worth their weight in gold. So educational and so fun!  Quality of crates and materials is excellent!


Fun with Science this week using our Magic School Bus - Grow Amazing Polymers Experiments. 


Here is what is happening outside....Bees are loving our flowers....chipmunks are loving the seeds that drop from the feeders and our little baby birds are very content in their nest.   What you dont see....two racoons that keep giving us a run for our money at night....woodchucks getting into the garage for a look see around...lol...



Memorial Weekend we celebrated with the other two families that we homeschool with sometimes.  Check out all the CELEBRATIONS and a ton of pics HERE at my sister blog  - My Party Passion. 

This weekend is Molly's Ballet Recital. Hard to believe it!  Last year we had a little reception for her, this year is no different. (pics from last year HERE)



Expecting 90 degree weather here for the next few days - HUZZAH - Summer is approaching! Can't wait to get the kids back to the NJ Shore for some ocean fun!



Please hop over to Homegrown Learners and join Mary and dozens of other home schoolers for the weekly - Collage Friday! 

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Until next week - be blessed!






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Dawn said…
What a wonderful week.
Blessings, Dawn
8:06 AM
Gena at ichoosejoy.org said…
Fun times! I loved reading about your week!
--Gena
3:13 PM
Anonymous said…
Yay for another wonderful week! I hope you guys have a great day today!
7:58 AM
Anonymous said…
Looks like a fantastic week:) Love your photos and collages...they are just beautiful!
10:36 AM
Anonymous said…
Looks like a fantastic week:) Love your photos and collages...they are just beautiful!
10:36 AM
Lucinda said…
Hi Melissa! I love how your obvious passion and zest for life come across in your blog! Molly looks beautiful in her ballet costume - and so do those cakes! I hope you've had a glorious weekend. We are at the beach, it's fabulous! Lucinda
2:29 PM
Rebecca said…
What a nice week! I am so glad that isn't my new pet though :-)
8:53 AM
Unknown said…
Wow, you got close to that snake! How far are you from the ocean? So lucky!!
7:54 PM
Melissa N. said…
Jen. We are about an hour from the ocean in NJ
3:20 PM
Melissa N. said…
Oh we get right up to the snake. 8)
3:20 PM
Unknown said…
Brave mama! Snakes give me the heebie jeebies! You always have the best parties and fun for your sweet family!
10:29 PM
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