The HOGLO Family

GEORG RUNS A 1/2 MARATHON IN SANTA CLARITA!!!

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Well here's the thing...it's really a shame I don't update my blog more often, but with FACEBOOK, almost everyone I know is on it...and updated family and life events happen there!
I will try to be faithful to this site from now on, since some of you don't and probably won't ever get on FACEBOOK.

This morning I set out on a journey to do what I started training to do 10 months ago...I ran my very first 1/2 marathon!

When I started this journey I couldn't even run 2 minutes non-stop...I cried my first day of training, and with supportive family & friends I continued on and trained...never giving up no matter how hard it became!!! And today...10 months later...and 30+ lbs lighter, I ran for 3 hours straight...13.1 miles GUN TIME: 3:00:27 TAG TIME: 2:59:30!

I now know I can run...and I don't hate it, so I will continue on this journey as long as the Lord allows me to, and we'll see where He leads me on this road!

Thank you to all my family & friends, for supporting me and encouraging me...I really do have the best family & friends in the world!!!

FAMILY FUN DAY @ PBC April 2009

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We have many great opportunities to fellowship at Placerita Baptist Church, our home church, this was just an afternoon planned w/food, games & fellowship!

Dhon the photographer of the day, and uh Lori, so sorry, but this is not the most flattering angle of your pregnant belly...you look lovely though...does that help?

jump rope / hulla hoops / volley ball

Cold Deborah?

Jamie & Me & Heidi & Me

Wyatt

Zoo Trip April 2009

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Patty, Anna & I decided to take our ankle biters to the zoo!
Even though we were out numbered 11 (one in Anna's tummy) to 3!
The kids had a great time and so did the moms!

California Condor Wing Span, the boys actually thought they could stretch as wide~silly boys!

Family shots!

Kids at the playground ~ break time!

SCHOOL - Misc

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We were doing school and a little squirrel decided to give us a show!

He was jumping to the tree then the fence then the tree again.

...but everytime I tried to take his picture this is what he would do!

If you look really close, he's got his eye on me!

Pretending not to see me! LIAR!

So we just took some pictures of us instead!
Lukas' self portrait!

We couldn't get the squirrel to act up on film, so Wyatt did!

Teacher & student!

Amy's Baby Shower

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Amy had her 5th child, Ezra!

So we had an, after the baby is born, shower for her.

It was small and intimate, just her family and a few friends were there!

It was a nice time of fellowship, yummy food, and baby holding!!!

2009 AWANA GRAND PRIX

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Every year, my boys, all three of them look forward to making and racing their cars at the Awana Grand Prix...this year was no different!

Wyatt won 4th place for speed.

Lukas did not win, but was happy he was finally old enough

to join in on all the fun with his brother and father!

Lukas and his participation blue ribbon!

The track!

Lori's Baby Shower

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I know, Joey is now...what...9 months old??? He's worth the wait really!!!

Anyway, here she is at her baby showers, one she knew about and one she didn't!

SURPRISE!!!

She loves monkeys!

Then the one she knew about...

Lori, congratulations to you and Dhon, you know how much I love Joey!

See I told you Joey was worth the wait!!!

CO-OP 2008-2009 Court / Class

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Our Homeschool Co-op did many fun and exciting things during the 08-09 school year...and educational too, here's just a glimpse.

APRIL 14, 2009

Took a tour of the Antelope Valley Courthouse in Lancaster

We were able to visit Judge Carlos Chung darkened (a court term for no trials in session)

his court rooms and gave us a fantastic tour.

We got to sit in on a case in which a young girl was sentenced to 7 years for theft.

This made Wyatt and Lukas very sad!

The judge then darkened his court room and explained the judicial process to the kids in a very elementary way!!! He allowed the kids to sit in each of the area's of his courtroom, as Jurors, Witness' and the Judges chair!

The bailiff showed us his gear and explained his job. He then arrested some of the kids.

He took the kids to the holding chamber and locked them up.

The kids agreed they didn't want to go to jail because they didn't want to have to go to the bathroom in front of each other.

We then headed down to the preliminary trials to watch more action.

A sheriffs car was pulled up for us and allowed the kids to play it in.

Have you ever seen so many smiles in the BACK of a COP CAR???

Afterward we headed back into the judge's chambers for licorice, a great way to end the tour!

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HERE'S JUST A SMALL GLIMPSE OF AN ORDINARY DAY AT CO-OP

Candi teaching 3rd-4th graders science!

April teaching Social Studies to the K thru 2 graders

I did crafts w/the kids!

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE

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HE is risen...HE is risen indeed!!!

I hope that everyone celebrated Easter with the assurance of knowing why Easter is what it is.

It is NOT about bunny's and candy, but about the saving grace and mercy that our gracious God in Heaven bestowed upon us all when He rose His Son from the grave.

He did it for us because He loves us...If you don't already know Him, may you find Him now.

MATTHEW 7:7 Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.

Our sons sang in the childrens choir on Easter morning, what a wonderful time of worship it was, as I sang with tears in my eyes and a smile on my face, I realized how thankful I am to know and to trust the one true GOD! PRAISE JESUS CHRIST~

Spending time w/Jessicah

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I am honored to be able to spend time with this special young lady! She is dear to my heart, and I had a wonderful morning talking, laughing & shopping!

Surprise Party for our friend Chris Dougherty

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Our dear friend Jim Dougherty decided to throw a surprise birthday party for his wife, and after all their years of marriage, he was able to pull it off again! Good for you Jim!!! His son, Eric, and friends helped to pull off this joyous event! We are blessed to know them, and privledged to call them friends!

Slide Show

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Mary Ann Comes for A Visit

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Chris' sister, Mary Ann, comes to visit us (well my in-laws really...we just get to benefit from it, because they live 5 minutes from our house) at least once a year. This year, it seems like we just went out to eat ALOT!!! Augh...I'm still stuffed!!!

Here wer are at Wendy's...before we leave to pick her up from Loma Linda! Augh the drive was awful, but she's worth it!!!

Chris is trying to look sad, that he can't come to pick her up w/us...he had to work...he did try to get the day off, but couldn't!

After a long and tiresome drive home, we stop in at Chili's for dinner...yummy dry rub ribs!!!

What good is a trip to California, if you don't go shopping in the valley and stop into Norms for a bite to eat???

Then after a pleasant visit, a good-bye dinner at Red Lobster...we did do other things together, really, we did!!!

We love you Mary Ann...come back soon!

Ronald Reagan Library (field trip)

2009-03-25T07:12:00.000-07:00

We were able to take a field trip w/our ISP, Lighthouse, to the Ronald Reagan Library. We found the whole trip to be very interesting. I highly suggest that everyone make this a day trip with their family; after all, Ronald Reagan, was one of the greatest presidents of all time.

Funny story: We toured Air Force One, and it's very dated, and while walking through it, Lukas asked, "Mommy, what is that curly cord on the phone for?" It was the cord between the handpiece and the base...I laughed and told him about the olden days, when cordless was just a dream and cell phones were not even an option...he thinks I'm joking with him...go figure!

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Fire Station #73 Tour (field trip)

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What child doesn't like to visit the fire station??? We were able to take a field trip to a local station last month...and man o man...my husband looks very yummy a fireman jacket!

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Lunch w/Craig & Kathy Ratliff

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We went to Claim Jumper for a nice lunch with Craig & Kathy. We always enjoy our time together. Kathy just needs to keep her clothes on!

Right after placing our order, Kathy realizes that her turtleneck is on backwards.
I thought I'd document this time of "adjustment" for her....as she used words for my poor camera that I really shouldn't document. We love you guys!

Happy Birthday Lukas & Courtney

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Our little valentine, Lukas, turned 7, on Valentine's day. His friend Courtney, turned 7 on the 13th, thus we thought we'd join forces one last time, before boys and girls catch cooties. We celebrated, with 40 ankle biters (I call them that with all the love in my heart for them) and about 30 of their parents...have you ever seen such a crowd for two kids that turned "7"???

Lukas & Courtney had a BLAST, and planning this at our house w/the Lotz family was extra special.

Before the party...Seven Birthday Kisses from Momma...always a must!!!

Hostesses Georg & Jenny

The Guests of Honor...Courtney & Lukas blow out the candles

YUMMY CUPCAKES for 40!

Our 'Bouncer'...on bouncer duty!

Party Animals! What kind of Mexican would I be without a pinata??? Lukas & CourtneyChris shakes out the rest!

Candy diving!

The best thing about having a party this large is the fellowship with all our friends too!

We are grateful for our church famly... we love you all so much!

Chrisie, me, Julie

Sharon & Brenna

Andrea & Yvette

Kristen, me & Ashley

Caleb & his daddy Mike!

Doug, Michelle & Paul

Ashley, Julie, & Kristen

Amy, Kristina, and JennyI do believe Nathan's words were..."this better NOT make facebook"

I kept my word Nathan...this is NOT on facebook...snicker snicker

ACORNS TO OAKS

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The Childrens & Jr. Choirs at church put on a 40 minute musical this winter called Acorns to Oaks. It tells a story of how one can only grow in Christ and Christ alone. Wyatt landed the part of an invention, that's right, you read it right, he played the part of an invention. He was a "ROBO-SCARECROW". I want to download the video but can't figure it out, so when I do I'll add it to the pictures. It was a great opportunity for an outreach to our community, we had a great turn out, and all the kids had a fun.

Lukas

Wyatt

Stage hands Sarah & Lauren

Jeanne & me

Master Kathy & her servant (me)

Wyatt plays a ROBO-SCARECROW that malfunctions...very cute & funny.
He did a wonderful job!

Just hanging out...

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There are two things Lukas loves...his Bible homework & puzzels...here he is...doing his thing...

AWANA...w/Heidi

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Heidi and I helped out a AWANA one night while all TMC students were on break.

AWANA is a program for kids that help them to memorize scriptures.

It stands for Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed 2 Timothy 2:15.

The kids love going EVERY week, it's something they look forward to.

Dinner & Movie w/the Cunningham's

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We went on a double date with Nathan & Julie Cunningham.

Thanks to Claudia, the best babysitter EVER, we got this silly picture of us.

Here's Claudia with all five kids, Luke, Emma, Savanah, Wyatt & Lukas

CHRISTmas with the Ratliffs

2009-03-06T23:15:00.003-08:00

Our annual CHRISTmas celebration with the Ratliff's was as wonderful as ever! Craig & Kathy are two of our dearest friends. We value their friendship and cherish the time we spend with them. They are planning a move to Cookeville, Tennessee in a few years. (I'm choosing to be in denial until it happens) They've purchased property, and to be honest, Chris and I have looked at some houses there in the heart of Cookeville, TN...just in case we decide to join them...I can't imagine not having them in our lives!

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A Day at the Zoo

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After celebrating CHRISTmas, we thought we'd enjoy a wonderful day at the zoo. While Grandma & Grandpa rode the tram...we walked the whole zoo...it was a great day, not too hot...not to cold.

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Merry CHRISTmas!

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We were honored to have our neice Angela & her husband Ben spend CHRISTmas with us this year. They came all the way from Grand Forks, North Dakota...they are wonderful guests and we can NOT wait for their next visit.

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Wyatt's Birthday Party

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Wyatt's birthday is on CHRISTmas Eve...thus we always have his party early in December...he invited 4 of his friends and had pizza, cake, movie & a sleep over...no one slept, I WAS TIRED!

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CHRISTmas Concert (Children's Choir)

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Wyatt & Lukas are both in the children's choir at church (PLACERITA BAPTIST CHURCH). They work really hard to learn the songs and stand still while singing...with standing still being the biggest challenge!

Before the concert

Both boys are actually singing...yipee!!!

Lukas smiling instead of singing (that's him...wakes up happy)

Lukas & Molli...and Tyler sneaking in on the photo op...

Still My Birthday

2009-03-05T23:46:00.000-08:00

My oldest (time wise...not in age) and dearest friend always takes me out on my birthday. She always makes my day extra special...we do breakfast, shop, lunch, shop, then dinner...we went to the Americana on Brand this year...on my actual birthday...where they had the largest real tree I have ever seen decorated!!! It was taller than the one at Rockefeller Center in New York.

Once again, I spent a lovely day with a wonderful friend. Thank you Kathy, for always making my day so special! I LOVE YOU!

Happy Birthday to Me & Merry CHRISTmas to all!

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Every year, my dearest girlfriends and I get together to celebrate our birthday's. Since my birthday is in December we always celebrate CHRISTmas together then too. This year I picked Claim Jumper for dinner and we all had a really nice time opening presents and visiting. I love these women very much, and this time together is very precious to me. Thank you ladies for more wonderful memories. LOVE YA!

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Karate Promotion December 2008

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Our boys were promoted in their Home School Karate class this December...they went from yellow belts to yellow w/a black stripe.

Thanksgiving 2008

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We were blessed to spend Thanksgiving with my sister Eva and her family...we had a wonderful time and wonderful food! Ronnie and Eva...you both always do such a great job!

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2008's Annual COOKIE Party

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Here are some pictures of my Annual Cookie Party...I love hosting it, and my friends are the best guest EVER!

It's amazing that my home can fit so many wonderful women, but it does!!! (65 ladies this year)(the record was last year w/78 ladies).

It's the same day EVERY year...the Saturday before Thanksgiving...so I hope to see y'all here next year!

We all have a wonderful time of fellowship...laughter...food...cookies (of course) and GREED! Some women come for the cookies, some for the lunch, some for the ornament game we play...stealing is involved...and some come just for the fellowship! For whatever reason they may come, I'm glad they do! This is one of my highlights events every year, notice their are no children....

Here's some highlights!

The real hostess of the party...Anna, Kathy, Georg & Anna...they have been coming forever, and have already RSVP'd for the next 20 years!

Cookie Bags...

BY FAR the highest laugh on the rictor scale that day! See Erica laughing with her head thrown back...she just unwrapped her pick of wrapped ornaments which is a beautifully jeweled hanging frame for a tree, when she notices that Cindy, who brought that ornament, has stuck her high school senior portrait in it...leave it to Cindy!!!!

BTW...some of you were asking if we are doing a white elephant next year (you must have CHRISTmas stuff you want to get rid of)...well at the request of many...it will be an exchange of CHRISTMAS DECOR!...Be careful though...Cindy just might wrap a family portrait for over ones fireplace!

Squanto's Thanksgiving!

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OK, I just figured out that the reason I am always behind on my blogging is because, I'M TOO BUSY! Whoever coined the phrase "STAY AT HOME MOM" was being sarcastic! OK with that said...

Our co-op did a Thanksgiving play called Squanto's Thanksgiving. Wyatt played Squanto, and Lukas played Samoset. They performed for all the co-op families at the Platt home in Lancaster. We followed it up with a DELICIOUS traditional Thanksgiving dinner cooked by Michelle Platt from scratch...the only thing she didn't do was slaughter the pig or behead the turkey...or did she??? She is an incredible mom and hostess as well as a wonderful cook. Thanks for your hospitality Platt family...we had a lovely time!

Selling of the Indian slaves!Squanto returning back to his homeland...by longboat...made by Chris, Wyatt & Lukas.

Samoset giving Squanto the bad news that his entire tribe has died...Squanto teaching the pilgrims to farm.The first Thanksgiving table.The kids made a Thankful Tree...Each child wrote the leaves telling us what they are thankful for!

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Make a Smilebox slideshow

Fall Fellowship

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Every year our church has an event called the Fall Fellowship. It is where we ladies get together and are edified by God and His Word. We worship together, eat dinner, (good job Gary) and listen to speakers.

This year, we had a panel of speakers who spoke on finding joy through trials. Though there were many tears, we all saw the Light that is our Lord, and how He carries each and everyone of us through anything and everything. Our speakers this year were ladies from our church and they all did a wonderful job. I spent time with some of girl friends and shared in some very special heart felt moments with them! Thank you all for sharing so openly!

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Happy Birthday Deborah & Heidi!!!

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It was time to celebrate my dear friends Heidi & Deborah. Their birthdays are two days apart so we usually celebrate them together, this year we went to Claim Jumper. Happy birthday ladies. I treasure your friendship!

AWANA

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Here are the boys all excited to go to AWANA with their friend, Dylan, from across the street.

He is now enrolled and will be going with them every week...praise the Lord for this outreach program!

Babysitting Ashlyn!

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We had the privledge of babysitting Ashlyn and the boys love the idea of a little sister.

They were very helpful with her and kept her smiling.

Happy 40th Birthday Lucy...aka Elena

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I went to elementary school, Jr. High and High School with a sweet girl named Lucy.

We lost touch after graduation, as happens with most high school relationships. Then 20 years later, we end up at the same church. She now goes by the name Elena, though I still call her Lucy! She's married, had four wonderful children, and is expection one on the way!

She turned 40 this year and was thrown a party where the theme was "40". Everything she received was either in the quantity of "40" or had $40 amount...what a great theme! We had dinner together and played games! We have not laughed this hard in a long time! Thanks for having a birthday Lucy and thanks for being the wonderful, godly woman you are! We love ya!

Just some of the guests...

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Game time...Ladies won!!!

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We started out playing Pictionary. The women slaughtered the men, then we played Charades Telephone Line, where everyother person either "acts out" what is said, or guesses. We women played a trick on the men, and were in hysterics by the time they were done with their word!

Harvest Time! Trick or Treat...or Pie Eating Feast!

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We had a Harvest Party w/our homeschool ISP group Lighthouse, and then went trick or treating w/the Camp boys...here's a glimpse of what we did!

Pumpkin Patch

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Chris and his parents took Wyatt & Lukas to Lombardi's Ranch, as we do every year! I was unable to go due to a previous engagement! It looks like they all had a nice time!

Only Susan...

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I have many dear friends, but only Susan would climb the "very dangerous" tree-fort my husband built in our backyard. There are NO railings around the edge of it and it is a drop of over 20 feet into the neighbor's yard if they should fall out...she said she did it to save her daughter from falling but the truth is...she just had to climb it!!!

DINNER FOR 6!

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We decided it would be nice to have an adult ONLY dinner party with two other couples from church! (there are 14 children all together...so this was a decision of survival)

Chrisie, Susan & Georg

It was a night of good friends, fellowship, dinner, fun and games, and silliness...thanks to Susan who always keeps it lively!

Kelli, Chris & Chris

The Chef, my wonderful hubby Chris, we made chicken for the main dish and peach cobbler for dessert.
The Lims and Coudsys brought the side dishes...

"It's not so much what's on the table that matters, as what's on the chairs"

Georg & Chris

Chris & Chrisie
(Yes, there were three Chris' there.
Lately just for the fun of it..I call out "Chris" just to see them all turn and face me)

Susan & Kelli

Get a room for pete's sake!

Chrisie & Georg

Georg & Susan

That's right Susan, just act casual!

Heaven forbid we leave Susan out of a photo!

(you are too funny!)

This is just for the picture; there was no gambling going on!

We played Golf, a card game. I have a good card...again!!!

Peek at our school room!

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Good little students, working hard!

Wyatt = right-handed & Lukas = left-handed

HUME LAKE or BUST!

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On 10/10, we (Dana, Deborah, Gloria, Heidi, Kendra and yours truly) went on our annual Woman's Retreat.

This year is was to Hume Lake where we heard Dr. Lori Salierno (www.celebratelife.org) speak. She is very encouraging and tough at the same time!

This is something we've tried to do annually for the past few years, and though it isn't always Hume Lake, it could be The Oaks, or a hotel...you can be sure that where ever we end up going, we all have a wonderful time! I love my girls!

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Santa Monica Aquarium

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On October 7th, our co-op, and some other home-schooling mom's went to the Santa Monica Aquarium for a Field Trip. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but it was better than I hoped for and I would definately go again. Our guides were great! They involved ALL the children, were funny, entertaining, and kept all the kids interested in what were talking about!

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SCHOOL STARTS!!!

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...ok...so it started back on September 2...who's noticed?

Once it started, we were off and running...along with school starting so did "CO-OP". Co-op is a great opportunity for the Wyatt & Lukas to be taught by other teachers along side other students in their grades. It is also a WONDERFUL break for me...I don't teach a thing on Tuesdays...let me tell you how it works.

There are seven home-schooling families, with three moms who teach on Tuesday, and the other three teach on Thursday w/the seventh mom being a substitue, (though due to illness, we are missing our substitute with all our hearts...we pray that God heal Nichole (see the GREENE FAMILY-blog to the left for details) we would love to have her healthy and strong again...we love and miss you.)

Ok, now, back to how it works...Tuedsays they have PE, taught by Patti Haliday (she has a whistle and everything) then they are taught Bible by Michele Platt, and finally Cultural Studies by Michelle Kim.

Thursdays they are taught Science by Candi Schultz, Social Studies by April Harnish, and Arts & Crafts by me...(I use the word "ARTS" very loose here)!

We have already had so many field trips and events it is really hard to keep up with the blogging of it all, but I'm really trying to catch up...here are some events we've had thus far!

FIRST DAY of CO-OP:

...here are all the moms less APRIL & the kids...right before PE...see her whistle?

APPLE and PEAR PICKING

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CO-OP Fellowship at the Pool

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LIGHTHOUSE PE (our ISP)

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Backes Visit

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We had the Backes family over for lunch. The kids had a great time in the bounce house (the best investment ever), while we adults played 18 holes of the card game GOLF! Kevin beat us by a long shot, and we are still awaiting the re-match!

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LA County Fair

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My friend Shelley Backes is the bomb. She arranged for all of us to go to the fair on the best day ever! By that I mean, the weather was cool but not cold and crowd was thin, no lines for rides or food or anything...it was absolutely P E R F E C T! Thanks Shelley!

Three out of her four kids and my two kids did book reports (6 reports per kid) and earned 9 ride passes each. It was great, because any fair-goer knows that 9 rides times 5 kids costs a fortune! With all the monies we saved we were able to eat fried EVERYTHING...it is amazing what they will fry at the fair! We had a wonderful time and look forward to doing it all again next year! Thanks for planning such a fun day for my family Shelley!

We had to leave before Shelley did, so the last picture is a little joke we played on her...we blocked her car in with those parking guards. They look heavy, but they are made from PVC pipe and light enough for her to move on her own! We love ya Shelley!

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Labor Day!

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I know, I know, I really stink at updating my blog. At least now I know why it's so hard for me to stay on top of it...I'm too busy living a great life and taking pictures to prove it! Thus if I get caught up soon, maybe I won't fall behind again......LOL! Yeah, that'll happen!

Anyway...this Labor Day, we went to Ventura Beach with our church family, and had a great time! Here are just some of the highlights!

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Dinner at Andria's

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After a long day at Ventura Beach, we went to dinner with the Dougherty Family & the Lussier Family. Sea food by the beach, can't get yummier than that! Good friends, good food, let's eat!

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On the Boardwalk

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We decided to take a walk on the boardwalk...and have some ice cream, because dinner did not quite fill every nook and cranny in our bellies...Eric showed the boys how to catch mussels and they even got to see a seal up close! We love spending time with the Dougherty's!

2008-11-04T15:19:00.001-08:00

Games After Dinner!

2008-11-04T15:00:00.003-08:00

After the beach, dinner, ice cream, and a walk on the boardwalk...we ended the night at the arcade...Chris was a fierce competitor...I was not expecting her to be...so after a very close game, I won by one point...then Chris lost to Jim by one point...and Eric...well he's next! Big talker Eric...bring it...bring...it...on!

2008-11-04T15:00:00.001-08:00

Summer at the Hoglo Pool!

2008-11-04T00:18:00.001-08:00

Most of you know that I have a gathering at the pool all summer long on Tuesdays! The kids have a good time and usually by the end of summer, only the home school mom's come due to the fact that either we haven't started school yet, or we are done in time to still go to the pool!
We had large crowds this year and small crowds, it depends on vacations and what not, but all in all I think everyone enjoys themselves and us mom's like working on our tans!

2008-11-04T00:17:00.001-08:00

2008-11-03T23:57:00.000-08:00

When kids get your camera!

2008-11-03T23:54:00.000-08:00

Our last gathering before school starts is always a nice way to end the summer!

2008-11-03T23:46:00.000-08:00

GUESS THE TOES!!!!

2008-11-03T23:32:00.001-08:00

OK...you know you're close with your friends when you DON'T go to get a pedicure with any of them and then you all show up to the pool with the same EXACT style...Poka-Dots! What are the chances??? Can anyone guess whose foot is whose??? (And if your foot is in the picture YOU can NOT guess)

2008-11-03T23:31:00.000-08:00

Hamblin BBQ

2008-11-03T23:17:00.002-08:00

We were invited to join a small group from our church for a BBQ dinner at the Hamblin home. We had a nice time of fellowship and good food. Let's face it people...where there are Baptist's there is good food & fellowship! Thanks for the hospitality Patrick & Christina!

2008-11-03T23:17:00.001-08:00

Hoglo Family Reunion

2008-11-03T23:02:00.002-08:00

This event slipped through the cracks. It is what will happen when one does not keep up on her blogging! On July 30th, we drove south with Chris' parents from Santa Clarita. Chris' relatives drove north from San Diego. We met in the middle and had a nice lunch at Macaroni Grill. These are all the relatives on my father-in-law's side of the family. It is always nice to get together with family!

2008-11-03T23:02:00.001-08:00

Tahoe 2008

2008-11-03T22:25:00.002-08:00

We had a wonderful time in Tahoe again this past summer. Here are just some highlights! We went to the beach ALOT, hiked, played mini-golf, (MOM won) and even had dinner with a wonderful family from our home church in Santa Clarita...just by chance, they were up in Tahoe celebrating their wedding anniversary, and my friend Chrisie told them we were there. We decided to take them to TEP's, a very delicious Italian restaurant in South Lake Tahoe to celebrate with them.

2008-11-03T22:25:00.001-08:00

Smokey turns 64!!!

2008-11-03T21:50:00.002-08:00

Who knew that Smokey was 64 years old this year on August 9th! We had the honor of celebrating with him and his ranger friends on his actual birthday! We had cake and saw a bunch of slide shows and short movies telling us all about Smokey, where he came from, how he got his name and of course the longest running and best known ad/jingle: "ONLY YOU...Can prevent forest fires!" zzzz...really, it was a fun night...for the kids!

2008-11-03T21:50:00.001-08:00

CAMPING IN LAKE TAHOE

2008-10-15T23:22:00.000-07:00

For as often as we've been up to Lake Tahoe and as often as we go camping, you would think that it would not have taken us so long to camp IN Lake Tahoe. We have always checked out the campsites, but have loved camping in Mammoth Lakes so much we just couldn't do it...that is until gas prices soared and then we said..."Let's camp in Tahoe".

We decided to camp at Camp Richardson, and though it was close to the lake it was not our idea of a great spot. We made the best of it and spent most of our time on the beach! Here is just a glimpse of one night at our camp site!

2008-10-15T23:21:00.000-07:00

TAYLOR CREEK aka RAINBOW WALK

2008-10-15T22:36:00.002-07:00

We've done this Taylor Creek Hike a lot...before we were married...after we were married & pregnant...with strollers...with wheel chairs (long story)...with toddlers...and no matter how or when we've walked this easy little hike...it has always been a pleasant day.

2008-10-15T22:36:00.001-07:00