On a beautiful day while that leaves were beginning to grow on the trees, causing the sky to reveal a green haze of pollen all around, two parents decided it was worth enjoying with a nature walk, to the best of their ability. ———————————– Rob and I wanted to do something nice with the boys. …… Continue reading Party Pooping on Nature Walks
I am an outdoors lover. In the wintertime, we stay inside for the most part. Lately I have been enjoying having a camera again, singing on Smule with friends, and reading. During the week, the boys probably watch a total of two to three hours of TV (yes, in five days). On Saturdays they are…… Continue reading Indoor Family Living
April is my favorite month. Spring is my favorite season. The cabin fever I suffered is over! At long last! How does one celebrate the coming of nice warm weather? By going outside and doing things together as a family outside of the house. I figured I’d do a little post about it. My mom…… Continue reading Four Family Outings in One Week of April
I find that being drawn to the minimalist lifestyle leads you to more adventure. We don’t know a lot about Jesus’ life before he was 30 (other than his birth, that he was a refugee for a few years in Egypt, and that he made his parents a nervous wreck at 12). He is outdoors…… Continue reading Great Outdoor Lessons
Say hello to my students (and beautiful sons) and their new school photos! I started up the boys’ school year a couple of weeks ago. My sons are tough to teach at times. Actually, they are tough to teach all the time. If you ever want to homeschool your children, it will be the most…… Continue reading The Homeschooling Mama’s Woes
It is hard to imagine that last year we survived without using our air conditioning because this year we have used it a lot, but at the same time I know I could do without it, so it isn’t that big of a deal to me. I always find humor in people who complain in…… Continue reading Summer is Meant to Be Hot
I haven’t posted ballet photos in some time, but yes, my sons just finished their second year of ballet a little over a month ago. Micah was in pre-ballet this year (last year he was in preschool ballet) and Leto was in Beginner ballet (last year in pre-ballet). They have since each moved up a…… Continue reading My Ballet Boys Have a Mini-Gala
