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We Give Thanks
Thanksgiving week 2007 brought temperatures in the upper 60s/low 70s and a brisk wind; perfect weather for jumping in piles of Fall leaves. The boys were worried that the grounds crew would blow the leaves away during their regularly scheduled weekly neighborhood maintenance, leaving none for raking and jumping… and they did blow many of…
The First Snow
We were awakened today by shouts of, “It’s snowing!, It’s snowing!” as two little boys ran into our room and jumped excitedly onto our bed. Amidst giggles, Ryan and Connor rambled on and on about snowballs and snowmen… It’s days like today that I am reminded that my boys are Florida-born and bred. There wasn’t…
The Homeschool Village: Back to Homeschooling
Summer is quickly coming to an end. Soon it will be time to pack away the swim suits, goggles, and flippers and to pull out the pencils, maps, and flash cards! The boys still have a couple of weeks of summer including a joint birthday party, a week of LEGO Camp, and a camping trip…
Here Comes TROUBLE!
Thomas Kitten, whose name has become synonymous with TROUBLE, explores the Christmas tree, 3 feet off the ground. Isn’t it funny how pets begin to take on the characteristics of their owners. Here’s Connor at his fourth birthday party, three stories off the ground! Yes, those are third story windows behind him in the photo….
All in a (Homeschool) Day!
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A New Collection
Driving home from swimming lessons today, Connor announced he was starting a new collection. Now, in our family, this is by no means an outrageous announcement; we are a family of collectors. And so, without much thought, I asked, “What kind of collection?”“A pet collection, Mommy!,” came the excited answer. “Connor,” I said, “You already…