Artists-in-Residence
An Artsy Birthday and Blessing For My Boy
February 27, 2011
Yesterday we celebrated Laurent's tenth birthday. It was a wonderful day dedicated to him. Special foods, an exemption from all chores, and a party all about Laurent's passion - art. Laurent is a very easy going kid so it's not hard to plan a special day for him because he ...
Creativity in our Homeschool ~ A Little Background
January 24, 2011
I could see from the very beginning that my children wanted to make and do and I determined to give them the freedom to do that. And then a realization dawned on me, the same freedom I gave them I wanted to give myself.
A Cardinal in an Evergreen ~ The Boy's Got a Gift
January 13, 2011
Last month as Laurent was busy creating Christmas gifts for other members of the family I dropped a not-so-subtle hint that mommy also would appreciate some art for Christmas. I'm happy being his number one fan (and the person who budgets for and buys art supplies) but it was nice ...
It's a Circus Around Here
December 31, 2010
As I sit here typing this I am in the midst of my brother's toy strewn living room. The days are filled with cousins playing lego, pillow fights and piggyback riding around the house. We venture outdoors together to go walking, skating, sledding or swimming (we do that indoors though). ...
Tristan's New Clothes
December 30, 2010
It was over one year ago that Laurent and I (mostly I) made his doll Tristan. Doll naming by the way is done by the children themselves. I'm not sure how Tristan was settled on, but I just love that name. Tristan has gone for sometime without proper clothes. Mommy ...
Secret Santa
December 21, 2010
Our family doesn't keep secrets from each other except for those special days leading up to birthdays and Christmas. There has been a lot of behind-closed-doors crafting over the past week and I enjoyed following along with Soule Mama's A Week of Elving posts as it mirrored much of our ...
Christmas Gifting 2010
December 21, 2010
Our Immediate Family First off, no homemade gifts for our kids this year. You can read on to see what we bought them but I decided to put my gift making energies into extended family gifts this year. Last year I made something for each of them. A doll dress ...
