Happy Halloween!!

I have two Nascar drivers who can't wait to go trick or treating tonight. Elliana will be dressed as.. Elliana. Joshua informed me that since she looks like a princess that will be her costume :) I couldn't agree more.

I need to get back to my kiddos. Joshua has made a submarine museum in his room and I am going to be the first visitor, see ya!

Some Pics

The kids at the pumpkin patch!

Playing in the hay at the pumpkin patch. Joshua was General Washington and Asher was fighting the redcoats. Aaron was very proud.

Evidence that they do get tired, but not often :)

We are so blessed!

My baby girl :)

Life is CRAZY :)

In the past our homeschool name has been "The Nelson School for Boys". But on April 6th of this year our name was changed to...The Nelson School for Gifted Youngsters (if you don't get it go watch the movie X-Men)

It will be a very fun and interesting week :)

Joshua is learning the books of the Old Testament in bible. He is also working on adding two digit numbers and fractions in math. In language arts he is reviewing pronouns and attributions and also writing a short story. He will be learning about Egypt in history as well. We will also be learning about the Gusilay people of Senegal (every week we learn about a group of people who do not have the bible in their language). In addition both boys will be working on Spanish. After we master the words we are working on they will know 82 words! I am so proud of them :)

Asher will be enjoying quite a bit of children's literature this week. We will be reading Hansel & Gretel, Humpty Dumpty and the Tortoise and the Hare. And we will read one of my favorite stories...Harry the Dirty Dog :) In science he will be studying "Whats Under the Sea". He is also learning how to write his name.

I will add pictures later. My darling daughter has just woken up and needs me :)

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It has been a busy week. We had a great time visiting with Grandpa Tucker, Grandma Linda, and all 5 of my brothers and sisters :). The boys had a blast with the cousins as well.

This week we are studying mammals in science. Joshua really likes learning about animals. He is my little zoologist! Asher is working on handwriting and is enjoying the books we are reading for Joshua's school (Mr. Poppers Penguins, World History and the Encyclopedia of Animals). Joshua is also studying money in math (how to count change). Along with his normal math (addition, greater than/less than...).

Elliana is working on another tooth. And is constantly saying da da. Yesterday Asher told me "Elliana doesn't like to say ma ma". I wanted to explain to him why Elliana should be saying ma ma before she says da da. But I didn't think he would understand words like cesarean section and bed rest :)

Life is busy, but wonderful! Hope you are all enjoying this fall weather!

Here are some pictures of the kids...

Elliana being beautiful (as usual)

Ashers wonderful smile! (he is helping me cook)

Joshua eating popcorn and being a goof...

A few funnies and an announcement

We were on a family walk and Asher and I were talking about the leaves on the trees (they were changing color). Asher looked at the leaves on the ground and said "they didn't work very well"-because they did not stay on the tree. Cracked me up!!

Joshua was learning about words showing possession in a sentence. Like this is David's cookie...So I was giving him examples like that is Joshua's fork (we were eating breakfast at the time :) Joshua then told me that sometimes he and Asher argue over possession. I told him, yep you do :) Gotta love those light bulb moments!

And another great update on Elliana, she now has a tooth :) Our little girl is growing up :)

Hope you all have a great day!

Whats going on..

Joshua starts to focus on animals instead of plants in science. He also starts Mr. Poppers Penguins and Archaeologists Dig For Clues. I think those books will be a hit. Both boys will continue with Spanish. They are studying 66 words rights now. Dad is having a hard time understanding them :) They also have a field trip this week and their weekly swimming lessons. Should be busy and fun!

The boys are loving Awana. Joshua recieved his first red jewel. He is working hard to get his second. Asher LOVES cubbies. We enjoy watching him play the games.

Elliana is growing up so fast. She clapped for the first time yesterday :)

Hope you all have a great week! Below is a picture of Papa and Elliana...

Typical High Minded Nelson Fun

I need say no more.

DRUM ROLL PLEASE!!! Elliana's first word is......

"hi"

She is very friendly ! She also waves when she says hi :)

She is even starting to say "hello".

Here are a few pictures of my beauty...to say the least we are a bit smitten with her! :)

Trip to the Lake...

Joshua...

Asher finding rocks to throw in the water (trying to skip rocks like dad).

Asher skipping rocks...

Mom and Elliana

And another one, yep she sucks her fingers! All the kids posing for a picture at the Lake.

hmmmm...

What a beautiful autumn day. As I sit here looking out my front window, the sun is just coming up and it is shining through the branches of the trees. My daughter is wearing a pink sweater and is sleeping on my shoulder :) Can you tell how happy I am? Being a mom and wife to this family is amazing. The Lord has blessed me with 3 wonderful children and a husband I adore. And He has thrown in this beautiful day as well. Life is so good.