Camping with Kids

Our homeschool camping trip to Fish Lake was pure fun! We camped (of course!), we fished, we swam, we had smores! And best of all, we were with our friends:)

Homeschool Olympics 2008!

Here's an excerpt from the Front Page of our Homeschool News, Fall Edition:

MEDFORD- On Friday, August 15th, Olympians from around the Rogue Valley came together for a day of track and field events at Holmes Park. On a record-setting day of 108 degrees, 16 homeschool kids were hot to compete for the gold!

And from the Sports Page:

MEDFORD- On August 15th, homeschool kids across the Rogue Valley came together the Medford Homeschool
Olympics. Children were divided into 2 different categories, according to age, and given the opportunity to
participate in 7 events to compete for the gold! Congratulations to our Olympic Champions! Way to go!

Here's all the medals the boys won!

Ryan:

1 Gold (Discus)

2 Bronze (Javelin, Shot Put)

Nathan:

3 Gold (Long Jump, Discus, 100 Meter Dash)

1 Silver (Relay Race)

The day was so much fun and well worth all our hard work!

I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. ~Philippians 3:14

I made the local news!

Check out this story from MailTribune.com:
News - Talent holds Friday growers market
http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080821/NEWS/808210332&emailAFriend=1

Me and my tiny booth in 108+ degree heat! Yikes!

Other Homeschool Discounts!

This list could go on and on, when you start adding in LOCAL business, but for starters this is good!

Office Depot:
http://www.mystarteacher.com/

Barnes & Noble:
register in-store for in-store discounts (not valid for online purchases)

Joann's Fabrics & Craft Stores:
See store manager for details.

Staples:
http://www.staplesrewardscenter.com/SORC/UserManagement/Login/LearnTeachersRewards.aspx

Borders/Waldenbooks:
http://www.borders.com/online/store/BRLandingView
http://www.borders.com/online/store/GroupSavingsServicesView_gssoverview
from their site: "Borders also offers a Classroom Discount of 20% to preschool through 12th grade teachers and librarians (as well as homeschoolers) in support of children's literacy. To determine which program is right for you, please visit the above pages."

FedEx/Kinko's:
https://psg.kinkos.com/educator/

Pizza Hut's BookIt! Reading Incentive Program (Grades k-6):
http://www.bookitprogram.com/enrollment/homeschool.asp

A Barefoot Story

I had to share this new video from Barefoot Books:)



Visit my website at www.mybarefootbooks.net

Searching for the books

It has been a challenging week of gathering all my school supplies for this new year. We actually had our "official" first day of school on Monday, but we are still missing a few components...
I have been faithfully watching several items on Ebay and Amazon, trying to get the absolute, rock-bottom prices, if possible.....<drum roll, please>....and I think I've done it!!! Believe it or not, I am down to the last three items on my "gotta have it" wish list! Whew!!! What a relief:)
On top of that, I had listed some items of my own on Ebay, sold 2 totaling over $50 and that's covering what I'm getting without dipping into our pockets! Yaaa-hooooo!
Okay, you can tell I'm a little excited:)

Cub Scout BBQ and Swim Party

Sunday we had fun with some of our scout buddies:) What fun! Is it any wonder why Nathan says he "changed his mind" and wants to be a cub scout this year???

So much fun! And if that wasn't enough we went with another family to Dairy Queen for Blizzards & cones on our way home:)

COMING SOON:

Homeschool Olympics 8/15/08
Basketball, Track & Field Events with all our homeschool buddies!

Group Camping Trip 8/22/08~
Camping at Fish Lake with <yes!> our homeschool buddies again!

Vacation! Camping, Fishing & visiting w/ Papa & Grandma Jo:) 9/1/08~
After their long trip up through our old "stomping grounds" in Idaho & Montana, they'll be coming 'round the mountain into Medford for a visit. Can't wait!!!

Check back soon for new pictures! xo