This afternoon, Brooklyn and I were treated to lots of contagious giggles as Dorien found everything Brooklyn did absolutely side-splitting!  ...Read More

Today actually felt like October. The cool wind blew grey clouds in front of the sun and coaxed reluctant leaves to loosen their grip on their resident trees and flutter to the ground. The electric company cut our power for a few hours to upgrade some equipment and the open windows and cool-toned room colors made us all run put on comfy clothes. ...Read More

I've had a few.  Especially lately.  Just to make you feel better about the sleep you are getting, or maybe help you feel like you're at least not the ONLY one not getting any sleep. This past weekend, we went to Fayetteville to see my in-laws and my sister-in-law, Kara, who was in from California. This also coincided with our annual Stafford Sky-Box...Read More

Sidenote: I am chewing on something while talking, so my voice sounds odd. Be forewarned. ...Read More

So far, there are many things I love about homeschooling.  Here are just a few: 1) sleeping in2) starting school whenever we want3) finishing with most of the day left4) knowing exactly what my kids are being taught5) teaching B to read!!!6) wearing whatever 7) being able to take school on the road! This past week, Kyle felt like taking a break from work,...Read More

It's a shame my house has so many windows.  Cause it makes it tricky to run around in just a long t-shirt which I am currently doing. Actually, I'm currently sitting in my living room with a 22 pound baby asleep on my lap and forming little sweat puddles because it's 79 degrees in here.  But I really wanted to check out some...Read More

If you don't already read Liz's blog (Mabel's House), you're missing out. She's not only my friend, she and her precious husband occasionally feed my cat and dog when we're away! And Mabel actually befriended Kyle one time when they were away. Good times.  And she's written a book -  There is something so cool about knowing someone who's having a book published....Read More