American West Pioneer Activities: Part 1

We’ve been having so much fun studying wagon trains and the American frontier in Aidan’s history this year (Sonlight Core E)!… Read More

Managing toys with little parts when you have a baby in the house

I thought while I was writing up this week’s Lego Fun Friday that I would also address how we are handling big boys… Read More

Remembering God’s Grace

The other day, I was rocking my 7 month old son in his new room in our new house, and I started thinking… God’s grace… Read More

Teaching Kids to Sweep the Floor

As I shared a few weeks ago, we are getting back to a regular chore routine at… Read More

Homeschooling: The First Two Weeks

So, we started our homeschool year last Monday. Yes, it’s very early! We’ve been having high temperatures around 108 degrees, and… Read More

Lego Activity: Earthquake Towers

In February, we were able to visit the Legoland Discovery Center that is new to our area. One of the activities… Read More

Our Homeschool Curriculum Choices: First Grade

The other day, I shared what is on our shelves for Aidan’s fourth grade year. Today I’ll share… Read More

Our Homeschool Curriculum Choices: Fourth Grade

I cannot believe I have a fourth grader this year! Wow, how time flies! I want to share with you what’s on our shelves for… Read More

Reminder to Myself: Don’t Coddle Your Boys!

Now that my oldest son is approaching age 9 (this week, in fact!), I am starting to realize, slowly, that before I know it, I… Read More

Pool Noodle Marble Run

We had extra pool noodle ends left over from our pool noodle light sabers, so I thought the boys would have fun making… Read More