It’s been a couple of months since we got Jacob’s initial diagnosis of autism and ADHD and I wanted to do an update on where we currently are. We have been on a steep learning curve the last several months and even though we are currently in a bit of a lull, more learning experiences …
Family Pictures
Is anyone else just GIDDY when you get new family pictures?! I love them – I love when a moment is captured that just really gets that person or our family in this time of our lives. There are so many of those in here and I am loving them. Thank you so much to …
Summer 2020 Schoolhouse
Thoughts this Summer Our summer schoolhouse embraced a “school-lite” atmosphere and it was really great (for the most part). I needed a wee bit of a break. The very first week of June we received Jacob’s diagnosis and I have spent a ridiculous amount of time filling out paperwork and being on the phone working …
White Mountain Petroglyphs
We went on an ADVENTURE! To add to our celebration of Mark’s birthday, we decided to go exploring as a family. Mark picked to go explore the White Mountain Petroglyphs. I didn’t know anything about these and so it was fun to all put on our adventure pants and explore something new! Even though the …
Mark’s 38th Birthday
Celebrating this man is one of our FAVORITE things to do! Unfortunately, Mark had to work most of his birthday, but we still took some time to celebrate our man. We went out to eat and came home to a chocolate zucchini cake with chocolate chip ice cream. And then ended with cards, presents, and …
First Day of School
Hello, 2020 – 2021 school year – you are going to be great! 3rd Grade Jacob’s Third Grade Curriculum here Kindergarten Sarah’s Kindergarten Curriculum here Preschool Benjamin’s Preschool Year 1 Curriculum here Teacher’s Assistant Lydia is the BEST assistant I could ever ask for – I don’t know how I would make it through a …
Back to School Feast
Our yearly Back to School Feast has become one of my favorite traditions. Each year I get closer and closer to what I would like it to be and I am happy about that. Feast It’s become such a wonderful way to kick off our new year. We have a nice “feast” for dinner where …
Watercoloring
I have always been a big believer in goals. Goals are powerful. I try to make it a regular occurrence to reflect on my current goals and make more goals. The last several months I have begun to sit down with Jacob periodically to talk about HIS goals. It’s been a wonderful thing. I love …
Clegg Family Reunion
Where so much has been changed this year it felt so nice to go to a constant. This place never changes and it is one of my favorite things about it. This place is my version of heaven. I love everything about it. And spending it with my favorite people made it perfect. Here is …
Yard: Part 2
As my Dad likes to say that we have put a lot of “sweat equity” into our yard this spring and summer! But I have to give most of the credit to Mark. He has put in countless hours working out in the yard and it is amazing to see the progress we have made. …