Week 8 (Half) Wrap-Up

Technically this is half a wrap-up since we didn't complete week 8 of our school work this week.  The girls went to spend a few nights with grandparents...something they are always excited to do!  But perhaps they did more work than I give them credit for.  I found these pages in the toy room yesterday. … Continue reading Week 8 (Half) Wrap-Up

Week 7 Wrap-Up

This week began with high winds and rain as we were hit with what was left of hurricane Matthew.  I think there were quite a few folks in these parts who had to change their Thanksgiving dinner plans when they lost power and couldn't cook their turkeys.  Thankfully my parents didn't, and we enjoyed a … Continue reading Week 7 Wrap-Up

Thanksgiving Thoughts

Happy Thanksgiving from our house to yours as we join our hearts in gratitude to the Giver of every good and perfect gift! (James 1:17) Some thoughts on thankfulness from my commonplace... The fineness which a hymn or psalm affords Is, when the soul unto the lines accords.  ~Herbert Do not let your head run … Continue reading Thanksgiving Thoughts

Week 6 Wrap-Up

It's been a full week.  I cannot believe we are halfway through our first term (and 1/6th of the way through our learning year).  We had a beautiful nature walk on Monday afternoon, some downtown park play with friends on Thursday, and a nice long hangout with my lifelong bestie yesterday while her oldest daughter … Continue reading Week 6 Wrap-Up

Pumpkin Pie Muesli

Fall is here, and although we haven't made it to our favourite pumpkin patch yet, I do still have a lot of roasted pumpkin in the freezer from last year.  So this week I thawed some, intending to make muffins or cookies or maybe a pie, but then opted for a much healthier treat.  My … Continue reading Pumpkin Pie Muesli