I decided a couple months ago that I was going to switch things up a little bit. Ever since we started homeschooling, I’ve been doing a monthly update on all of our happenings. I’ve really enjoyed doing it and looking back on things. However, it was just becoming a little too much work for me …
Lydia’s 1st Birthday
This little lady is ONE YEARS OLD! Lydia is an incredible little spirit. She brings a light to our family that is unique and beautiful. She is everyone’s “favorite” and is endlessly patient and sweet with all of us. Favorite Things Books Piggies by Audrey Wood & Don Wood Tell Me Something Happy Before I …
2019 – 2020 End of Year Showcase
A couple months ago, Jacob and Sarah told me that they wanted to have an opportunity to share what they are learning and doing in school with grandparents. So we came up with this idea! We school year-round, but we do take a much lighter load during the summer. It’s worked out wonderfully for us. …
{REVIEW} The Good and the Beautiful Language Arts Pre-K
I love The Good and the Beautiful Language Arts curriculum! The Pre-K was the very first thing we tried from The Good and the Beautiful and we have been in love with it ever since. It is truly good and beautiful. Sarah has absolutely loved her “dog book” as she calls it. It is gentle …
Memorial Day
Memorial Day was quiet for our little family. Mark worked all weekend and so it was just me and the kiddos. We mostly just took it easy at home, and had a jammy/movie day on Saturday. The kids thoughts I was a rockstar and I was able to get some work done – WIN WIN! …
Yard: Part 1
When people say putting in a yard is a lot of work – they aren’t kidding! When Mark and I were looking for a home here in Wyoming, we weren’t necessarily looking for a “new” home but that is what we found. There are a lot of things we love about our home and we …
{REVIEW} The Peaceful Preschool
We didn’t decide to homeschool until Jacob was in kindergarten, so Sarah has been my guinea pig when it comes to preschool. We do “preschool” for two years. Year 1 is all about basic basics. Mostly it is just reading books and maybe sitting with me for 10 minutes working on other things. Sarah was …
{REVIEW} The Good and the Beautiful History Year 2 – Colonial America / The United States Constitution
I don’t know what it is about this year of history {especially this unit} but we have had several lessons that have truly changed me. I realize that sounds pretty bold, but I have many ah-ha moments and things come up that have really made me think. It has been incredible. History is BY FAR …
Mother’s Day
“The Lord loves effort, and effort brings rewards.” – Joy D. Jones This quote has been in the front of my mind the last several weeks. It is something I have found myself remembering when I wake up tired in the morning, when I kneel to pray at night (aware of all the things I …