Posted in magical moments, Field trips & tours, personal, pictures on Jul 29th, 2008 No Comments »
We had such a great time with Grandma and Grandpa last week that I didn’t get much of a chance to write about it. I’m always short on time so here are 10 photos to sum up some of the trip.
And 10 words…
Family History Play Shopping Helping
Bonding Nature Drama […]
Posted in personal on Jul 5th, 2008 No Comments »
Daryl left to take the kids to the pool and park today and barely made it out of the driveway before he honked for me to come out to the van. I looked down the street and there was heavy smoke all towards First Avenue (our Main Street where basically the only businesses in our […]
Posted in magical moments, deep thoughts, personal on Jun 6th, 2008 2 Comments »
I’m feeling a bit sentimental tonight. Prepare for a bit of sap!
There is a saying that has always gone through my mind when I look at my babies. It often comes to mind especially at the end of the day when I’m falling asleep with a little one snuggled up next to me. […]
Posted in personal on May 22nd, 2008 No Comments »
Yesterday, my kids and I got together with another HS family. We’ve known them for almost 7 years now and we always enjoy the times we can get together.
In terms of labels, we probably look like very different types of homeschoolers.
They use curricula and follow standards. We are eclectic and do lots of hands-on learning. […]
Posted in um... not much!, personal, pictures on May 17th, 2008 1 Comment »
Okay, I’m a garden freak. This is what I asked my hubby to make me for Mother’s Day. He and the kids bought all the lumber and put them together today. Raised garden beds! I looooove them! I am not a jewelry kinda gal, but give me some plants […]
Posted in deep thoughts, personal on Apr 30th, 2008 2 Comments »
This is the time of year when the pelicans return to our part of the country. Yes, we’re landlocked with corn fields all around, but there are also lots of lakes and wetlands and those bring pelicans for a good part of the year.
I love pelicans. I would love them just for their […]
Posted in personal, holidays on Apr 29th, 2008 2 Comments »
We’re about to get really busy!
Tomorrow, Jack turns 5. We’re having a little celebration with cake.
The next day, Victoria turns 10. We’re having a larger celebration with cake.
The next day, we’re having a giant party at a nature center for all of our birthday kids with friends.
The next day, Alex turns 1! The same day, […]
Posted in deep thoughts, personal on Mar 11th, 2008 No Comments »
I’ve been feeling a bit down & lonely lately. Maybe it’s an end of winter thing, since it’s still very brown and white around here– pretty much dead stuff, dirt and snow as far as the eye can see. Or it could have something to do with living in a tiny town far from most […]
I'm a frazzled AP mom to 4 fabulous kids in rural Minnesota. Homeschooling here tends to be child-led and focused on fun. We do lots of crafts, reading and exploring. I'm madly in love with my brilliant, goofy lug of a husband and I don't get nearly enough sleep.