2015
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Although, like most children, you all have always loved the Christmas season, we’re bridging new years as a family, years where you enjoy the giving of gifts and crafting just as much as receiving. You
week 48 | finding our Christmas tree
Every year on the weekend following Thanksgiving, we pack into our car and pick out a tree together. It’s a simple tradition really, one that’s not particularly unique to our family, but something we look
2015 | week 46 + 47
Olive | You are always moving. Bouncing. Running. Talking. Slowly your words are catching up to your deep sense of emotion. You told me this week, “Blythe is really distressing me! Look ! Is this
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Most of this week you spent time in your friends’ homes while Dad and I traveled to Boston for a few days. You each were ecstatic and gladly kissed us and waved goodbye. Although I
week 44 | the Halloween edition
Never jump into a pile of leaves with a wet sucker. – Linus, It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown This year, we wandered the one usual neighborhood street with the cousins, mingling with neighbors, enjoying
making simple costumes
My children have actually made their own Halloween costumes every year. Although this sounds noble and intentional, it actually began more for economic reasons. I just couldn’t imagine spending their clothing budget on cheaply made
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You must do the things you think you cannot do. – Eleanor Roosevelt olive | You feel things deeply, and for being still so small, you often express yourself with equal emotion and zeal.
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You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. –Matthew 5:14, The Message olive | You’ve lost so many teeth the last few months, leaving large gaps in your bright smile. Sometimes
preparing for another homeschool year
Everyone relates to planning differently. Some depend on it. Others despise it. I’m definitely in the “I love plans” group, but I also love change and spontaneity–go figure. I enjoy re-creating old ideas and nurturing self-directed