See to it that no one takes you captive...

See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. (Colossians 2:8)

One of the beauties of educating our children at home...days like this...

Phonics with Koa (6) in the warm afternoon sun

Yes, we were a little distracted by the voice yelling, "Mom, look!  Look at me!  Mom!  Mom!  Look!  Look at me!"

Kili (3) mastering the hula hoop (PE?)



There is always a lot of action with our crew.  Kapena (4) is our resident monkey...I mean, gymnast.

After digging up a few of our potatoes that weren't ready (much to his siblings chagrin), Kapena kindly taught his little cousin the joy and wonder of...dirt.

Kawika (13m) was quite occupied with the land movers and diggers

Kainoa (9), taking a break from her event planning role.  She is the one who comes up with a plan, and implements it (with gusto) - and sometimes she even remembers to ask permission first!  Her brainstorms have provided many fun and creative escapades in our home/yard.

Kaleo (14) did get a bit of reading done, but probably got more Vit D and free entertainment.

O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you, avoiding worldly and empty chatter and the opposing arguments of what is falsely called "knowledge" - which some have professed and thus gone astray from the faith.  (1 Timothy 6:20-21)