Unschooling Conference!!

The best family vacation we ever went on was to the unschooling conference in Washington, "Life is Good". The unique thing was that it was fun for every member of our family. Perfect for the kids since there was an unending supply of fun shops, games and new friends. Perfect for the parents since there were thought provoking seminars, cool places to walk to, constant activity for our kids, and lots of interesting and kind people to talk to (or not talk to if you preferred).  

All that said, we are so excited for this years inaugural San Diego unschooling conference! All the beauty of said conference plus the beach. This really is going to be an amazing event. My good friend Flo has put so much of her heart and time into this. And all the San Diego folks are gearing up for unschooling visitors from around the state. There is an awesome speaker line-up and the fun shops and chats should be a blast. 

Good Vibrations Unschooling Conference

Sept 10-13, 2009
Doubletree Hotel near Del Mar

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS IN LESS THAN 6 WEEKS!!

All the exciting details are here: http://GoodVibrationsConference.com

She's 8

My first born child turned eight this week. As it always seems to go with time, it feels longer and yet so much shorter. Eight sounds so old. Older people have eight year olds, right? But I can barely remember life without her.

The day started with donuts and a few small gifts. Her big gift she got early - a chinchilla. His name is "Happy" because thats how he makes Charis feel. 
After school we had a simple party at the park. With cookies, juice, oranges and chips. It was fun to mix our new school friends with our homeschooling friends. Everyone seemed to have a great time.

Charis is going to Paxton's school now. She chose to switch after feeling pretty frustrated at the other school. It's turned out to be a great decision. She loves the new school and has made some adorable friends already. 

There was a lot of balloon blowing and launching until they all got stuck in the trees or popped.

Of course no party is complete without some spontaneous yoga.

Charis' teacher was able to stop by the party for a little while. It was so cute to see the kids attack her and want to hug her and be with her after spending the past 6 hours with her. I think she might be a pretty good teacher.

Here is some of the gang. I didn't get a group picture before eveyone left. But aren't they cute?!

Speaking of cute...

After the party we went to Chile's for dinner and dessert - molten lava chocolate cake. A favorite amoung our kiddos. Here's the evidence.

Here is me and my girl. My hair is pink right now. More pink than I planned, but it's fun. And while I'm on the topic of fun, this girl is so fun. A never ending force of ideas, energy and movement. I love it. I love her. I'm so thankful I've gotten to spend life with her these past eight years.