“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities – all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And …
Thanksgiving 2017
It has been 9 years since we got to spend Thanksgiving with my side of our family. My parents hosted the day at their new home…just down the street. We contributed dessert…made mostly by my kids. And, it was so fun to see these cousins playing together and enjoying each other! “Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is …
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 …
Solar Eclipse 2017
We weren’t in the path of totality, but I still thought it would be fun (and yes, even though we haven’t started school yet) educational, for the kids to watch a solar eclipse. A friend gave us 2 pairs of Eclipse Glasses. But, I was still hesitant to encourage my kids to look at the sun. Even through safety glasses. …
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, …