Jacob and Sarah have absolutely SOARED in piano the last several months. Someone is playing the piano most of the time during the day. It has become something they do in their free time – not just during “practice” and it makes my heart so happy. Jacob in particular has just shocked and amazed me. …
Winter 2023 Schoolhouse
Thoughts this Winter Was it just me or did this winter FLY by?! I think it probably was just me. I know this winter was brutal for a lot of people weather wise – but it was pretty good to us academically! I felt like we finally got into our groove after months and months …
Come and See
Jacob was asked to give a talk in Primary back in January. I am so proud of this boy. Talking in front of others is very intimidating for him but Jacob never ceases to amaze me with his strength. Here is his talk so that we can remember his testimony right now. “In the New …
Jacob Scott
Oh Jacob Scott. You are growing up way too fast. I feel like I blinked and you have just become this amazing young man. I love how much you love learning. You have completely taken charge of your learning and I love it. You start all of your learning on your own each day and …
Autumn 2022 Schoolhouse
Thoughts this Autumn It has been almost a year since I have done a schoolhouse review and I am, honestly, really bummed about it. 2022 has been filled with so many blessings. And I hope to write more on that when I get to our New Year’s post. But one thing that has been a …
2022 – 2023 Curriculum: Fifth Grade
In the past, I have written this post usually around May for the upcoming year. Here I am, in January. And that pretty much sums up my life. I seem to be always playing catch up lately. But better late than never! I love looking back on what we have done each year. So this …
Fifth Grade Read Alouds
This year we are shaking up our read alouds a little bit. Jacob really enjoys his read alouds and we just weren’t ready to give those up yet. However, I couldn’t figure out how to make the timing work. I know most homeschool families do one read aloud as a whole family, but I have …
Trust in the Lord
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” PROVERBS 3:5-6 These three sweeties were able to participate in their Primary program earlier this month and they did so wonderful. There is something absolutely beautiful in hearing …
Old Testament Marking Guide
Jacob made a goal earlier this year that he wanted to be in the scriptures more. I was thrilled to try and support him in this. This year we have been studying the Old Testament as a family and so Jacob wanted to dive more into that. One way Jacob specifically wanted to get more …
Jacob’s 10th Birthday
DOUBLE DIGITS?!!! How?! When did this happen! Ten feels like such a big number! I truly do not know where the time has gone. But watching this boy grow continues to be one of the greatest joys of my life. Kids get so excited for their birthdays and it’s so much fun to watch and …