Family Life & Kids
Happy Anniversary to my parents
October 19, 2009
Today is the 36th anniversary of my parent's marriage. It's late when I write this and will be tomorrow by the time my parents are actually able to read this post but these words are better said a little late than never. (most recent picture of my parents with the ...
she's making a list... checkin' it twice
October 16, 2009
In case you're like me and haven't given it much thought yet Christmas is right around the corner. I know many of you are way ahead of the game and have been making gifts for months. But I was too busy figuring out school and enjoying fall to give much ...
Together we sew ~ Together we stand (hee, hee)
October 14, 2009
When I was a kid growing up in church these two little ladies (and I mean little, back then we called people of short stature midgets but I think the more modern and appropriate term is "little people"), sisters actually, would regularly sing a song for the congregation with the ...
It's all about the leaves
October 12, 2009
If September is about sunflowers then October is all about leaves. Red leaves, green leaves, golden leaves, tawny leaves. Falling leaves, crunchy leaves, floating leaves, fragrant leaves. Leaves, I love 'em. Yesterday's hike at Camden Hills State Park, the same place we winter camped with my parents in February was ...
Saturday doings
October 11, 2009
Tomorrow we go hiking to a favorite spot of mine, a little mountain right on the ocean. Sea, sky and autumn foliage, I can't wait. A day of being together outdoors. But today was a work-at-home day, a day of doing. I spent most of it in the kitchen but ...
Happiness is finding my fall groove
October 9, 2009
The first week of October is coming to a close and I'm feeling good, really good. Happy. September was a bit tumultuous (always is) as we shifted from summer into fall. But now that I'm firmly rooted in Autumn I feel like I've found my groove and I can enjoy ...
A Relaxed Approach to Homeschooling the Early Years
October 5, 2009
These are our guiding principles for learning and growing during these early school years: Interest driven learning with an emphasis on character development, unique talents and gifts, creative freedom, family life, household participation, nature exploration and healthy living. And the introduction of math, reading and writing basics.
