Day One

So we started school today.  It wasn't what is to be a normal day, but it was full and fun and I am glad it is behind us.  We passed out books, wrote names in them, discussed what the "plan" is for the week, and discussed how that will most likely change once we get in it and need to tweak here and there.  We talked.  Kate had her first ballet class.  Hanson Ellis had her ensemble class.  And I worked with them on various things all.day.long.

(blurry because she's dancing ... but I love it anyway)

The girls were happy.
Routine is going to be good.

(And btw, if you're looking for a good investment, I'm sure Starbucks stock will be up now that school is back in session.  With what I consumed over the past 24 hours, it should be.)

This Time of Year

You won't find many students inside at The Davenport School.  Chairs are empty, books are closed, and there isn't a lot of time to pick up. 

I love this time of year ... when we go OUTSIDE!  So, Pull up a chair ...

Sit awhile ...

and enjoy the wonderful beauty of God's world with us!

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It is such a gift to be able to homeschool.  I love being able to just "pick up and go." I love that the girls can be outside and not stuck in a classroom somewhere waiting to get home only to have homework to complete.  I love that they can play and enjoy the quiet of everyone else being at work or school.  I do enjoy our neighbors, but I have to admit, it is during the quiet work/school hours of the day that the little wheels in their brains are a turnin'.  I appreciate the uninterrupted moments of creativity for them.  What a gift.  Hanson Ellis is busy using the Swiss Army knife she got for her birthday in the above image.  She is building some sort of tree fort in our woods.  Hmmmm ... Swiss Family Davenport?  I'll keep you all posted.  And as I type, the red checked table cloth that Patterson is waving around in the image prior is being made into curtains for their playground.  I'll update you with photos of that next, as well.

I hope that you are all enjoying the changing season, and your little people, too.  And if any of you know how to slow down time just a bit, so that I can savor these years a little more, please let me know!  My house of little people is all too quickly becoming a house of bigger people with every blink of my eye.  

May God fill them with all joy, as they grow in His grace. 

To God be the Glory!