Stir fry, buffalo meat and canoes

Just a few sights from around co-ops today...

Studying, watching her siblings, and looking precious at the same time--a true multi-tasker

Actual quote "I bet you can't do this!".  No.  No, I can't.

Waiting between classes

Getting ready for a little geography--Minn of the Mississippi style

They told me about Benjamin Rush, a 'very important doctor a long time ago'.

Current events students enjoying their bison meatballs.  Or not.  

Teaching board from Current Events.  Any guesses on what/who that is at the bottom?

Craft creation from Geography class, whose creator insisted on remaining anonymous .

I didn't make it in time to catch the girls in action, but the cooking class made stir fry.  "It was yummy".

Fine Arts and Picasso

Jillian C's portrait.  Wow.

"I had fun today.  When can I come to your house?"  Hey, Amanda, call me..  :)

Music class in action

More Music...

And finally, sweet Joshua who hung out with the middle schoolers today.  He will hopefully meet his forever family tomorrow.



Posted by Charla M.

Co-op pictures from today (and a few weeks ago)

Here is the latest installment of co-op pictures.  First, from the 3rd Tuesday co-ops in September.



Current Events





Dough US map -- very cool.  Ours is still sitting on the kitchen counter.  One month later.  Sigh...



Teenager boys - too cool for school





Christopher Columbus/ ship in a 'bottle'



Getting ready to Reache Out





The current events map/board.  They have such an amazing teacher!

Then, a few pictures from today.



Megan as Sacagawea, for Book It





Betsy learned about sewing, and she 'liked it"

Travis and Will with their Fresco/plaster creations from Art Class.  Travis would NEVER get this activity at home.  His mom can't handle the pressure anymore.



He wanted to remain anonymous, but apparently was a great box breaker downer for Reaching Out



Horse Class -- They finally got to ride today!

What did Cori learn today?  "Don't use credit cards".  (How can she be old enough to drive?!)

Do you have any pictures you want added?  Just attach them to an email, and I'll take care of it.

Hope you all have a lovely day.

Posted by:  Charla M.

Monkey Bread Masquerading as French Toast

Yesterday was ReACHE's monthly Mom's Morning Out at Corner Bakery.  There were only a handful of us there, but it turned out to be such a sweet time of fellowship and getting to know each other.  I don't often get to make it to these activities, but I do enjoy the time of hanging out with you WITHOUT KIDS when I get the chance.

If you couldn't make it, you were definitely missed.  If you ever get the chance, even if you know you can't do it very often, please join in on the fun (and yummy calories--I'm pretty sure they don't count when you consume them with other women, right?).

The next Mom's Morning Out will be October 20th at 10:00am.  Hope you can make it.  I plan on boarding a Disney Cruise that morning for Harrison's Make-A-Wish trip, so I won't be able to join you lovelies (sometimes, school just has to hit the waves).  I've decided that my calories won't count on that trip, either.

We get our own private room to laugh, eat and pray in

I wish I had some cool planters like these.

Fruit calories cancel out powdered sugar calories.  Every time.

Posted by:  Charla M.

Bosom Friends

Last night some of the cast members from the upcoming ReACHE play met at Kim and John Lepone's house to watch the movie Anne of Green Gables. ( This made two nights in a row that they hosted a ReACHE event in their home--thank you so much!).  Mark your calendars now to plan on seeing this amazing group perform in November.

 I sent Harrison with the camera, and these are the shots that he came home with:

Posted by:  Charla M.

Second Tuesday Co-ops--Quotes, Semi-Quotes and Pictures

The stars lined up just right this morning to get a few pictures from some of the MANY faces at co-op today, meaning I didn't have to teach, I was up there a lot, and I remembered to charge the battery AND put the camera into the car last night.

Disclaimer:  I am not a photographer.  Faces will possibly be blurry or turned away from the camera completely.  That is sadly just how I roll.

And, I randomly asked a few kids "What Did You Learn Today?"--


--About the color wheel and primary colors (Will)

--Nothing so far, but it was fun (another Will)

--Why it is important to study the Bible.  You know, basic intro Bible Study stuff.  (Joshua)

--That I LOVE VEGGIE TALES! (unidentified preschool boy)

--Yellow...(cute little girl in the Fellowship Hall)

--That those meat/cheesy things before Book Club were really good and you should learn how to make them (my child, and this is what he came up with after having 4 classes!)

--That my chips were stale (another of my children.  Do you see a trend here?)

Paraphrasing here:

--How to stroke the horse on the neck to calm it down (TJ)

--That The Magician's Nephew has a lot of correlations to the creation story in the Bible (Victoria)

--That today wasn't just an introduction and we actually had to do some math (Harrison and Kristen)

Getting ready for Veggie Tales to begin

Art treasures

He even looks like an artist with that cool hat, huh?

Ten Commandments class

High school boy's Bible Study--best seats in the place

Getting ready to do a little ReACHEing Out at Stewpot

Middle School Book Club - discussing The Magician's Nephew

Sometimes, the playground is the best classroom.

First Horse Class - learning the basics

Ms. Dale with (amazing) helpers Victoria and Mason

ReACHING Out at Gateway Rescue Mission

Personal Finance with Ms. Valerie



Posted by:  C. Miley