Couldn't Ask For More

From September 2006 to September 2007 the kids and I tried to keep track of the books we read. Each time we completed a book we made a paper...

As mentioned earlier, I'm teaching a paper crafts class at our homeschool co-op. We've made thank you cards, we're working on an...

We shared a space with some friends. Our friends were trying to raise money for their upcoming adoption. I t was a good experience for all.

Here are some of the crafts we completed... gift tags, bottlecap necklaces, bottlecap bracelets.

A couple months ago, the kids participated in a local homeschool craft fair. They made distressed Christmas gift tags, bottle cap necklaces...

One of the great games the kids have been playing lately is "Office." Our oldest expressed interest in learning how to type. I fig...

I realized today that months have passed by since we posted. I can't believe how quickly time flies. I know that sounds cliche, but it...

Well this year started off with a bang! Sweet husband came down with influenza at the end of 2007. I regret I didn't show a great deal...

As part of assignments, the kids have been busy in the kitchen. Yesterday they made wonderful Banana Muffins. They were a great hit! The rec...

What's that saying about "Pride Coming Before The Fall?" The other day I was at a friend's house and she was sharing abou...

We're studying the Middle Ages through the Story of the World series. This week we learned about Christianity coming to Britain, Augusti...

We've started a science unit on seeds. We're following a unit study from the curriculum Science Through Children's Literature A...

We began our school days this week. It's going to be a fun year! The kids are a bit older and the activities we're able to do are ...

How in the world do zucchini grow so fast?? One day they're little and manageable and a couple days later they're HUGE! This is one ...

We escaped for a little hike/walk on a local trail. We find that unless we actually get "away" from the house we don't do a ve...

The summer has gone by much too quickly. It's starting to feel like fall much too soon for me. A few more months of sunshine would be we...

It's a good thing (I think). I've heard a kid that asks a lot of questions has an active mind. Well...we have some minds working ...

Our oldest just finished his summer baseball session. This year he played spring and summer ball. It was a first for the dedicated soccer...

Having a little princess in your life is such a gift. I never knew how much joy this princess would bring to our lives. She wakes early and ...