Celine's Home Birth Story (A Letter from My Mom)

Celine's Home Birth Story (A Letter from My Mom)

Thirteen years ago today Céline was born. Céline and I are celebrating this special birthday right now, on a short trip with my mom, just the three of us. On this very special and significant day I want to share with you Céline's (home) birth story, written from my mother's ...

How to Start a Homeschool Hiking Group ~ An Interview

How to Start a Homeschool Hiking Group ~ An Interview

Today I'm happy to introduce you to my friend Louise Johnson. Louise started a homeschool hiking group in their community and I asked her to share her experiences in an interview.

Weekend Chai (in photos)

Weekend Chai (in photos)

Making a variation of Heather's chai from Whole Food Kitchen has been a welcome treat on these busy May weekends. A little afternoon reprieve and pick-me-up in a hectic day. I learned the hard way to make it decaf if I'm sharing it with the kids. I make mine with ...

My Girls (& a Boy)

My Girls (& a Boy)

I'm getting ready to spend three days away with my firstborn. The getting ready part is packing our house so I can be gone for a few days and still meet next weekend's moving deadline. Going away and leaving the rest of the crew at home is a pretty big ...

Building a Small Space Homeschool Library

Building a Small Space Homeschool Library

Why we want a small library and what we use to actually build those bookshelves.

Did I Mention our Life is Crazy Sometimes?

Did I Mention our Life is Crazy Sometimes?

I know, from experience, it doesn't stay this way. This moment of craziness does not define my life. This flux and change, and creative problem solving, is part of the package of creating the life we want for our family.

Becoming

Becoming

I see you mother, becoming. Gaining strength one struggle at a time. The Light shining through you. Risking in love your gifts. Beloved, chosen, beautiful. I see you child, becoming. Outgrowing your sister's old clothes. The Light shining through you. Living in love your gifts. Beloved, chosen, beautiful.