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It has been two weeks since we started homeschooling, and I think I am hitting my stride.  It seems like we all are.     I realize that this is very much the “honeymoon” phase and things could take a rough turn, but so far it has been a welcomed change.   It’s hard to imagine what I was so afraid of.     Our … Read more

  Scholastic is taking you back in time to the first Thanksgiving.     Click here for the virtual trip, as well as many printables, facts, games, etc.  Lots of goodies.

Recently, as I was listening to Fr. Leo Clifford’s “Reflections”, he shared a poem by Irish poet Joseph Mary Plunkett.   Titled:  “I See His Blood Upon the Rose,”  it is a stunning reminder of God’s presence in all that is around us.        I see his blood upon the rose And in the stars the glory of … Read more

Can you believe we are working our way through November already?!   This is our first full week of homeschooling for us.     The giant Calvert boxes arrived on Friday.   I will admit, I was completely overwhelmed as I sifted through the lesson books.    After getting acclimated with the curriculum and understanding the layout, I am feeling much better though.   Being … Read more

We made it through our first day of homeschooling!   I was surprised and impressed by how focused the boys were.    We had some great discussions and I am looking forward to learning along with them.  It’s also been a blessing to connect with other moms in the same boat.   It promises to be a great adventure … Read more

(Cue the Gilligan’s Island theme).     I recorded a video of our homeschool classroom and it feels a little like a shipwreck. It’s a bit laborious to watch. I suppose it comes with the territory, in the world of homeschooling, there is so much to digest and share. Anyway, I received some e-mail questions about our … Read more

I feel a long post coming on!   I have some news to share.    We are entering into yet another new experience in our family.  Our decision to adopt was the first major life change (one in which we are still in the midst of) and we are just about to enter another area of “new … Read more

Here is Garrett with his best buddy Xander.  Just thought I would share.  This one is a keeper!

I am not a morning person.   In school, my mom dreaded waking me up and it was a constant battle (sorry mom).   God has a sense of humor though, so I guess I shouldn’t be surprised that for roughly the past 12 years I have had to work an early morning shift!   My feet have hit the … Read more

  This photo cracks me up.  It just needs a good caption.   The boys put on their regular clothes over their costumes so they would be in “disguise”  until help was needed.   I had to smile at Garrett’s getup..thinking no one would would suspect he was dressed as a superhero under his outfit.  Ha ha … Read more