The books are here! They arrived today at two-o’clock while I was at our homeschool history class in Granby. My friend Jocelyn agreed to sit at the house and wait for them, as there had to be a person here to receive them. (She also filed school papers and swept my floors while she waited… Read More Dream Come True
When deciding whether or not to homeschool, be sure and consider this little mentioned perk…. You get to prop your Latin book open with your pistols!
This was definitely an unexpected Saturday project! Friday night we attended a rehearsal dinner for friends from church who were getting married the following day. This was to be a fairly small and simple wedding in that the bride and groom had no attendants, and all photos, flowers, music, etc. were provided by church friends.… Read More Dress in a Day
We have been a part of a CSA (community supported agriculture) farm for about 6 years now. There are several in this area – ours is called Brookfield Farm. There are about 500 families who are members. Some live in Boston (90 miles east) and their “share” is trucked out weekly. This is the farm… Read More We Love Our Farm(s)
OK…you may think that title is a bit much but….This could be a mother’s worst nightmare – her 12 year old son, putting on armor to play a sport. I’ve decided I’m really not fond of football. (I used to be – even was a cheerleader – don’t tell my kids.) But, Kory is VERY… Read More Hurricane Football & A Sovereign God
We’ve finally started school – a bit later than usual, but our summer was a bit crazier than usual, so I wasn’t quite ready. The kids were ready though, especially Kayla. It rained all day today and I’ve decided that rainy days are perfect for starting school! They just feel slower and there is a… Read More First Day of School
Grammie and Paw Paw (Robert’s parents) are here for their September visit. We attempted to enjoy what may have been our last day of summer by eating dinner outside Friday night – complete with fresh local corn and watermelon. We also thought it would be a good opportunity to see where any bats may be… Read More Fun with Grammie and Paw Paw
Kayla recently finished reading her first official chapter book! She decided to give it a try without any prompting – kept at it for days and updated us on her progress all along. She was so excited and immediately wanted to go to the library and check out more! Hurray – so thankful to have… Read More Chapter Book Champion