The Homeschool Reunion That Wasn't

October was a busy month for me, and sadly it *completely* slipped my mind (until the last minute) that I was {supposed to be} organising a homeschool reunion. I'd put the event out on Facebook and really wasn't sure if anyone was going to come, but thought I'd better be there and semi-prepared just in case. Loaded up car + trailer with the barbeque and various extras, enlisted some siblings and headed out to see what the day had in store.
As it turned out, there was A LOT of wind coming, and overall the day was chilly and not particularly pleasant for such an event.
Eventually we concluded no one else was coming, so contacted the family to re-purpose the afternoon into a special time for the little ones.

"Welcome Kiddos" 

: : Poor Laura was just about getting blown over in the wind : :

: : No motor required : :
Nose dives included
{Pilot decided not to fly in the end}

10 on 10

Yesterday I worked the business day away from home, then arrived back to help a little before settling into photo processing for the evening.

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10 on 10 is a collection of 10 images posted on the 10th of the month, shot the day before. No "special" shoot, just taking my camera with me as I go about my day and capturing art in everyday life.

#1 

#2

: : Submit your inspiring captions for this photo in the comments section below : : 

#3

: : Warm car bonnets are good places to rest : :

 #4

: : Washing was still on the line when I arrived home . . . successfully removed it : : 

#5

: : Dishwashing team : :

 #6

: : Finishing school work : : 

#7

: : School work got finished in time for dessert to fit the schedule : :

 #8

: : I promise this was her idea : :

 #9

: : If you can't beat 'em, join 'em : :

 #10

Joel & Esther's Wedding

The day I survived on ~2-2 1/2 hours sleep {and decided that really wasn't enough}

And that day that two old homeschool friends tied the knot

Sidenote: I'm officially old now. The bride is younger than I am :O ;P 

#someonegetmeawalkingstick #please #jokes

But in all seriousness, it was a good day and I was glad to be part of their celebration :)

Congrats & best wishes for your new life together Joel & Es <3

: : Entrance of the bride : :

: : Wedding party : :
L-R: Jessamae, Emma, Ruth, Esther, Nathan, Joel, Alan, Timothy, Samuel

: : Signing the registry : :

: : Bridesmaids : :

: : Exit : :

 : : Spot the key word ;P : :

: : All those lights! : :
*heart eyes*

: : Table setting {kinda : :
{Sorry, I was so tired I didn't really even think about the camera until it was over #failphotog #oops}

AHE Cross Country {August 20, 2015}

Some of the little siblings competed in AHE's Cross Country last year. 

End-of-Year Homeschool Picnic 2014

Toward the end of each school year, our homeschool group has something of a celebratory picnic. Last year I didn't attend, but thought I'd show you these pics of my siblings enjoying themselves anyway. :)

: : Maria with friend Julia : :

: : As above. Jagos love to climb! : :

: : Danielle + Chloe : :

: : Yep, Jago through-and-through : :

I Voted!

And because I'm stink and don't feel like writing the amazing election post I thought about writing . . . I'm just going to link to an article about why you should vote. It's by a homeschool graduate (albeit American . . . sorry lol). Read it here.