One of my favorite times of year is Autumn. I love the cooler days and the occasional need for a sweater or blanket. I love the colors and the smells. I love the slowness of the season. Wrapping up the busy summer months, the putting away of the garden, the shelf lined with … [Read more...] about Autumn at Home
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Homeschool Field Trip 9.15.14
There are days when an opportunity comes along and you just have to adjust your 'schedule' and make it happen! Yesterday was one of those days. We went to visit USS LTS 325 that was docked in Chattanooga. It was incredible!The magnitude of this ship was impressive. We spent … [Read more...] about Homeschool Field Trip 9.15.14
Cider Makin
One of our read-alouds for my younger children this year is Farmer Boy. Farmer Boy is one of my favorite books in the "Little House" series. I love hearing all the details of how Almanzo and his family live. I don't think you can really help yourself from enjoying the … [Read more...] about Cider Makin
December happenings…
December is here and already we are almost at the middle.Some of the beauty of the month so far.This morning we woke up to the most glorious frost. I had to slip on some shoes and walk outside to enjoy it and of course snap a few pictures. It was absolutely beautiful.Like a … [Read more...] about December happenings…
Finding Balance
Life is about balance. We all have busy lives and very full plates now-a-days.Sometimes the busy-ness can be overwhelming. It can rob us of our joy and our peace.To keep the necessary in place we need to find what is balance for our lives.What are the most important things in … [Read more...] about Finding Balance
