Life can be busy. Right now it is really busy for my family. We are constantly rushing from one project to the next, one place to the next, and honestly, I find myself even rushing from one thought to the
Moments in Time – Savoring Independence
Wordless Wednesday
Dolphin Rescue Party
Nothing fills my heart more than being able to create opportunities for my kids to pretend. This 9th birthday was a dolphin filled dream-come-true for my daughter, and by extension, for me too. Winter, from the movie “Dolphin Tale,” has
Wooden Boat Restoration – Babe Launch!
Remember where this boat renovation project started? Wordless Wednesday
Traveling lessons- Pennsylvania
Traveling with kids is rewarding – and humbling. I have been dreaming of a trip to PA for several years, so when the opportunity to travel for a cousin’s wedding came up, we jumped at the chance for a long
Daisies for Mom
Is there anything sweeter than a little child’s gift? Nature is one of our favorite parts of year-round schooling. I love watching little bare feet run through the yard and waiting to see what my kids will discover next. Sometimes
Eagles – year 5
Did you ever find yourself enchanted by something that you previously ignored? I have. The subject of my particular flip-flop – birds. I know, bird watching sounds dull. It sounds about as interesting as watching grass grow. It sounds as
Personal Challenges
Remember back in January when I posted about my personal goals for 2012? Well, I have tried to keep myself accountable, and I have realized that achieving goals is hard work. Duh, I know. Feel free to laugh. My list-making personality
Caption Worthy
This was such a perfect moment! It screams for a funny caption, but my creative juices seem to be failing me today. Any suggestions? Wordless Wednesday
Yelling Silently
Words I never thought I’d hear myself say: “You may NOT yell at your sister in sign. Apologize immediately!” For the record, I didn’t even know you could yell in sign-language until today. It isn’t as hard to recognize as