Really Not Exaggerating!

This is what we have been up to for the last month or so.

Taking some time off to enjoy Valentine's Day

Brianna's "Tale of Despereaux" book report and clay model project.

Emma & Lauren getting in on some of the crafting while they wait for the big kids to finish.

Michael V. & his mission model.

He was not allowed to use a kit.

The base could be no bigger then 12X20 & the buildings had to be to scale. We did our best.

Brianna & her Science Fair project

This one took the longest because she ran her experiment 3 different times and she had a ton of questions she had to answer and prove.

Brianna & her Colossus of Rhodes

One of the Ancient Wonders of the World

Birds eye view of MV's project.

Dedicated to Tia Thelma.

Are you proud?

I'm so proud of these guys. Notice they are still smiling. They have worked so hard on their projects. Not only did they have to make models, they also had to research and write reports. I think after 6th grade Brianna will be ready for college with all the researching she's done this year. We can now sit back and enjoy the rest of the year without pressure. Well at least until next month when Brianna has another book report due.

XOXO,

Gaby

Vasquez Family Update

I am knee deep in snotty noses and school projects. My dear hubby caught a cold about 3 weeks ago, and since then Michael V., Emma & now Lauren have joined in. It's like they high-5 each other. Just when I think one is better, the next one says, "Mom my throat hurts." Brianna and I keep thinking positive, taking echinacea, and washing our hands. All I need is a week-long cold to seriously put me over the edge.

We have 4 school projects all due at the end of the month, so every free moment is spent, painting, gluing, typing, proofing. I also don't understand why every report ends up with a $30 trip to Michael's. To my mommy friends with preschooler, ENJOY the simplicity. I long for the days of finger painting.

Our room rearranging is going well. I had closet organizers installed yesterday, so I'm in the process of purging, rehanging, and refolding every piece of clothing in this house. These types of projects bring me so much joy. Like Mike says, my planets are all aligned.

Have a happy and healthy weekend,
XOXO
Gaby