And yet another hiatus has ended

So many things have gone on that it is almost impossible to retell the the story. We have started homeschooling and there is a blog dedicated to our studies.  We went to the beach for two days.  We lost Internet for over a week and it was a major headache.  Way major.  We got back up and running and got hit by another freaky stomach bug.  It's now September and I'm busy contemplating the next two birthdays ---fashion show and tar wars most likely.  I am also planning Christmas slowly because with 4 monkeys I can't wait until the last minute.  And because a post without pictures is like a night without stars here you go!