Family Travels and Field Trips

~ I ~ Bermuda was awesome!  Loved the history, loved the people, loved the beauty of this place.     Our family had an amazing time of togetherness.  We were spoiled by our butler.  Every afternoon Belle would wonder aloud what "prizes" (surprises) he had left for us in our room.  We ate and ate and … Continue reading Family Travels and Field Trips

Tidbits from Week 7

~ I ~ This week began with celebrating Thanksgiving. There is nothing like a turkey dinner with all the fixins! And there is something so special about the way individual families enjoy this meal together. I know it never tastes as good at my house as it does at my mom and stepdad's place! All … Continue reading Tidbits from Week 7

In the Woods

My very favourite place to be this time of the year is in the woods!  We love our fall nature walks. The colours are brilliant, the air is crisp and cool, and most importantly the mosquitoes are no longer a nuisance!  What more could a girl ask for?  Yesterday, we had a limited amount of … Continue reading In the Woods

Prairie Dog Play

I wish I could capture the sights and sounds in my house right now.  After reading the chapter in The Burgess Animal Book on Yap Yap the prairie dog, my three youngest children have spent the last hour after supper playing a new game.  You guessed it - "Prairie Dogs"!   I'm listening and watching; and, … Continue reading Prairie Dog Play

Tidbits from Week 5

Wrapping up week #5 here today.  I cannot believe we are almost half way through our first term!  We are slowly finding a flexible enough routine that works for us...I think.  Now I'm just beginning to wonder when I will ever have time to get term two planned and on paper?! ~ I ~ Monday, … Continue reading Tidbits from Week 5