Sarah got to be a part of The Nutcracker for the first time and she was so excited! She was a dancing present in the party scene and she loved it. It was extra special because Gramps and Grammy were able to come out to watch her and she was just beaming. <<< I took …
Jacob, Sarah, Benjamin, and Lydia had their Primary Program today. It was the one and only time all four of them were in it together. I am so grateful for the gospel truths they are learning. “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Philippians 4:13
Our sweet Sarah is nine years old! She is growing up so quickly. She is such sweet goodness that just radiates from the inside out. I love her so very much and loved celebrating her special day. Art Party Do you want to know the crazy thing? Sarah said she wanted an “art party” but …
And just like that we are beginning another school year as a family. Time is going by so quickly! We are excited for this upcoming year. – our seventh year homeschooling! 2023 – 2024 <– (that is totally bizarre that this is the year we are going into!) here we go! Jacob – Sixth Grade …
The Clegg family tradition of summer backpacking has risen again! Every summer growing up, my Dad would take us girls on a daddy daughter backpacking trip. We would go with other dads and daughters and it was a wonderful tradition with so many happy memories for me. My Dad asked if I was interested in …
Isn’t she just the cutest?! Several months ago, Sarah shared with me that she was having a hard time seeing things. It was the usual suspects: the hymn numbers at church, the board in our schoolroom, etc. So I scheduled her an appointment and they concluded that Sarah needed glasses. Her prescription is not “hefty” …
This last spring, we completed the REPTILES, AMPHIBIANS, AND FISH science unit from The Good and the Beautiful. This was a new unit for each of us and we really loved it! I will say, when it comes to the animal kingdom, this is probably at the bottom of my interest level – but all …
Our sweet girl had her ballet recital last week and she had so much fun. She loves to dance and we love watching and supporting her. This year, her dance studio was celebrating 30 years and so the theme was birthdays and parties. Sarah’s class danced to “A Very Merry Unbirthday” from Alice in Wonderland …
We have had the most wonderful spring. It has been cool and rainy and oh so pleasant {except the mosquitos!}. Mark has been wanting to take the kiddos to a Colorado Rockies game ever since we moved and he was finally able to this month. We’ve had afternoon thunderstorms nearly every day, but they had …
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. …