History is amazing. I never tire from learning about people and events from the past. And this unit was filled with learning and examples of individuals to admire as well as individuals to learn what not to do. What is covered? When I was first looking at this unit I thought it would feel kind …
Valentine’s Day
“The essence of love is kindness.” Robert Louis Stevenson Our week leading up to Valentine’s was incredible. It really truly was. I felt like we had so many moments where I just felt like I was catching glimpses of heaven on earth. Glimpses of the kind of love that Robert Louis Stevenson is talking about …
Why I Started Blogging…and Keep Going
I started our first family blog a mere two weeks after Mark and I got married. We were living in a “Kabin” at a KOA Campground and we couldn’t have been happier. And I wanted to document it all. I never started our blog with the intention of gathering “followers” or anything like that. Mostly, …
{REVIEW} Squilt Music: Baroque Era
Music appreciation curriculum is something that we have struggled to find. I have an idea of what I would like to have in my mind and I do feel like we are getting closer. We finished up our first full unit with Squilt Music and we are sticking with it. What is included? Squilt Music …
{RECAP} January 2020 Schoolhouse
January was a bit of a flop for us with the exception of SCHOOL! We had a great month filled with learning! We are feeling a little cooped up…the wind is just brutal here and makes even short walks pretty unenjoyable. But we have high hopes for February! This month, though, I have had many …
Lydia’s 8th Month
Oh this sweet girl. We love her so very much. She brings everyone so much joy . Lydia grew a lot this month. She is now 17 pounds 4 ounces (39%) and is 26 3/4 inches in length (41%). We are just moving her up to nine month size clothes. She is eating well and …
Brothers
These two boys. Let me tell you a story. A couple days ago we had just stopped school to take our lunch break. I sat down with Lydia to feed her while the other three were downstairs playing. A couple minutes go by and I start to hear Ben crying. This is not abnormal. Ben …
Bowling
We went BOWLIN’! The kids and I were desperately needing a day away. It had just been a hard week. There was nothing in particular that was making it that way – but it had just been difficult. We were so excited though because all month we had a day trip to Vernal planned. But …
Sarah Esther
This little girl, right here, needs some lovin’! Here is a post all about my wonderfully sweet little Sarah and how she is right in this moment. Sarah is my rock. Is it foolish to say my five-year-old is my rock? …maybe…but she is. When it is just me and the kiddos, she is the …
{Come, Follow Me} The Book of Mormon
This year we are studying The Book of Mormon and it has already been so wonderful. Honestly. There is such power in that book. There are so many resources out there to aid you in your study and I wanted to share what we are using individually and as a family to study this year. …