Randy's Birthday

 We had an impromptu party for Randy's birthday. I called Jack and Jane and my brothers last minute and asked if anyone could make it to dinner. It was a simple and sweet evening with a full table. 

 

Faces of History

Our yearly program for Faces of History! The kids dress up in costume and read a paper in first person. This is Coraline's last time for this class as she moves on to middle school next year. 

They all did great, we missed one student who ended up too nervous. This year was Ancient history. 

Cleopatra

Medusa

 Clairana also taught art on this week because the art mom had to have spinal surgery. She did a great job. 

 Notes from the logic class so I can remember. I have taught Logic for four years now. 

 

Last Day!

Finished another year at co-op! 

 Best end of the day game for littles - run away from the gym broom.

 Dissecting a dogfish shark.

Afternoon games to celebrate the year.

 Levi came to visit and help with the dissection.

 Brighten made her own shirt for the day.

 Everyone sang another Happy Birthday song to Andon before he leaves to head home to Idaho.

 Every year the kids have a chance to earn the Longfellow Award - Mrs. Goodsell then gives them one of her favorite poem books. They have to memorize and present 12 poems over the school year - ones that are new to them and have a meaningful reason to memorize - not just short. 

 She was showing Nephi he could keep this book and use it to give a spank when he is dad like her dad did to them. 

 This was Coraline's second year getting the award. Cabella got her first year poem book! I didn't get a picture. 

 

Calf!

Cream had her calf on Monday morning - Memorial Day. Perfect timing as everyone was actually home together!

The kids ran out to do morning chores and came back in saying we see hooves! 

Of course, I called the expert across the field to come over and help. 

Within 22 minutes of us noticing she was in labor the little one was here. 

We all got to watch the whole process - you could tell such a relief from all of us when the nose poked out. No pulling. No helping. Just perfect. And its a GIRL. 

 Of course she had her in the middle of the mud and not in the pasture. 

 The moment she hit the ground. Mamaw said that was the first dairy cow she had seen give birth standing up. 

Spelunking

Tradition! Levi took Clairana and Nephi to go spelunking in Kentucky. They had an amazing time. 

The Louisville Grotto - Speleofest