Each year, we let the kids each open one gift on Christmas Eve. I think by now they have all realized that they are getting new pajamas. But, in my opinion, that is just part of the fun…and the tradition! Here they are opening their “Christmas Jammies.” Hannah got a Fox. Titus got Dinosaurs. Rebekah got Ballerinas. And, Rachel got …
Happy 4th Birthday, Rebekah!
My Sweet and Spunky Rebekah! You are loud, energetic, dramatic, and silly. Sitting still and quietly are not your strengths. You do nothing halfway. You have really surprised me this year by pouring that energy and determination into our school days, and becoming an eager and enthusiastic student! You love our Pre-K times, and are flying through the lessons that …
Back to {Home}School
Once upon a time, I said I would never homeschool my children. And, yet…here we are, embarking on our 8th year of homeschooling! This year, I have 4 students…ranging from pre-school to junior high! That should keep me busy and out of trouble…or, not. Rachel is in Pre-School this year: She is only 2, but loves being at the school table with her big …
Christmas Day
Christmas is my favorite holiday. I took hundreds of pictures. Yes. Hundreds…with an s. But, I won’t subject you to all of them (unless we’re friends on Facebook, then you’ve already seen them all!). Here is just a little glimpse of our day… Before…complete with Christmas music and a fire in our TV fireplace. We started out the morning opening stockings… Then, …
Birthday Balloons
Rebekah’s Little Einsteins Birthday Party {Rebekah and her BFF, Sophia} We celebrated our 3-year-old Rebekah with her grandparents, and our sweet friends from church. Second to Minnie Mouse, her favorite show is The Little Einsteins. She could watch the episode, “Birthday Balloons” on repeat! (And, ahem, has on occasion.) So, since she likes to pretend that she is Annie, we created …