Live a Meaningful Life

Our school year officially started July 28th. We have been up to lots of good things already. I thought I would quickly share a glimpse of our day yesterday. I have been trying to find activities that John and Jackson can both participate in. We started with our continued study of the book of James in the Bible. Today's lesson was on wisdom and how to gain it. It was neat listening to the boys identify times in their past they lacked wisdom! Next, we practiced reading a few poems for our upcoming poetry challenge on Friday. This was really more for Jackson's benefit. He is already having anxiety about it! I have been shocked he is having this adjustment. He is fine once he gets there (I hope this continues), but the anticipation just gets him! Next, I read the book, More Spaghetti I Say. We then had our own spaghetti challenges. With cooked noodles, we put them in a bowl and added paint. Then, they arranged the noodles however they wanted on the plate (just randomly, not cr

After leaving the canyon, we headed further west to explore more towns. our first stop was Montrose. We checked out the city park, which turned out to be really, really nice for family activities.  Johnny played in the water while the boys enjoyed the large playground with a group of friends they immediately connected with. I read and medicated on some good stuff in the grass! Johnny ended up breaking his paddle in this water...Donations anyone?? Ha! He was getting his boat prepared for the race! After quickly looking for a place to stay, we decided to stay at Jellystone Park. The boys quickly took advantage of the playground,  the game room,  the pool, the creations around the park,  and shuffle board. It turns out we are all pretty good. Well, at least playing by our rules! I told you I thought I took another picture of one of our meals.  Johnny eats the same meal, in just a little different format. He spreads his hummus on tortillas, I dip my food