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 …
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 …
Bon Anniversaire, Hannah!
Hannah loves all things French. She is constantly checking out whatever books she can find in the library on France: the country, culture, food, and language. So, a (somewhat) “French” or “Parisian” themed birthday party was her obvious choice. We decorated in her favorite colors…pastel turquoise, pink, and purple…with gold accents. We decided to stick with family birthdays this year, …
Happy 12th Birthday, Hannah
Happy 12th Birthday, Hannah! My sweet Hannah girl. How is it that each year seems to go faster than the one before it? You continue to amaze me, as you become more grown up each day. You love being in the kitchen. Baking is your favorite. You made a wonderful chocolate chip pecan pie for our family Thanksgiving, and even …
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, …