Large homeschooling groups usually plan a lot of social structure and physical activities into their combined outings. The Estrella Hills group invited their member families to a playday at this beautiful park, complete with a lake, playground, picnic pavilions, tennis court and gorgeous views.
Parents can participate as instructors for various activities. The tennis court was divided into age groups of younger kids. One half had Max's group, the other had Jayden's group. The tennis instructors and several helpers had the kids all looking pretty good and enjoying a fun sport!
Parents can participate as instructors for various activities. The tennis court was divided into age groups of younger kids. One half had Max's group, the other had Jayden's group. The tennis instructors and several helpers had the kids all looking pretty good and enjoying a fun sport! Max is ready... (note the ball, just above his head)
... to slam the ball a good one! And he did! The other kids were in awe, since a number of them were still trying to make contact...
"And that's how it's done!"
The playground area catered to all ages, which is a good thing since the Wright guys are spread across every age!
Carrie and Brent took on the fishing gear, making sure any kids interested had help with hooks, poles, and safety notes. My pole made the trip from Wisconsin to Arizona, so I was a happy participant!
The lake has a HUGE coot population, I've never seen so many in one place. This pretty little gal came prepared, with her bread bag. The boys were fascinated by the lobed feet - like chicken feet that have walked to many miles and swelled up.
... to slam the ball a good one! And he did! The other kids were in awe, since a number of them were still trying to make contact... 
"And that's how it's done!"
The playground area catered to all ages, which is a good thing since the Wright guys are spread across every age!
Carrie and Brent took on the fishing gear, making sure any kids interested had help with hooks, poles, and safety notes. My pole made the trip from Wisconsin to Arizona, so I was a happy participant!
The lake has a HUGE coot population, I've never seen so many in one place. This pretty little gal came prepared, with her bread bag. The boys were fascinated by the lobed feet - like chicken feet that have walked to many miles and swelled up.
Makes them good swimmers and good hikers. Ever watch a duck walk? Definately more of a water bird!
It was sunny Arizona alright, but a really cold wind was making itself felt for the first several days I was there. Fishing was almost as cold as on the coast!
The big guys decided tennis looked like their game, they've swatted a few balls before. So they commandeered some rackets and balls and took over the basketball court. It was a rousing game, all hands on deck!
At one point, Collin played "sports commentator" with a running patter on the court action. The players had a hard time concentrating, for laughing so hard!
It was a super day. Having Brent home on a Friday is still a novelty for them, to be enjoyed to the fullest. Nothing like a family playing and laughing together. The best of times!
It was sunny Arizona alright, but a really cold wind was making itself felt for the first several days I was there. Fishing was almost as cold as on the coast! It was catch-and-release, but we didn't have to worry - no one caught anything! The smaller kids from other families weren't impressed, and their short attention spans had them off to the playground again. We stuck it out. Beautiful scenery, sunshine - kinda peaceful. Oh, and the bantering and jokes, as usual with fishermen!
From a couple of dead floaters, we think there were carp and maybe a panfish like a Bluegill or something, stocked in the lake. At the other end.
The big guys decided tennis looked like their game, they've swatted a few balls before. So they commandeered some rackets and balls and took over the basketball court. It was a rousing game, all hands on deck!
At one point, Collin played "sports commentator" with a running patter on the court action. The players had a hard time concentrating, for laughing so hard!
It was a super day. Having Brent home on a Friday is still a novelty for them, to be enjoyed to the fullest. Nothing like a family playing and laughing together. The best of times! 
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