Category Archives: Kids
Intro to Bowling
I had a long story I wanted to share, but as I looked at the pictures I thought they speak volumes and I didn’t want to take away from that. We bought a lawn bowling set and the boys took … Continue reading
Year Two
On August 16, 2012 we awoke early to drive to Hershey, PA for Jonah’s outpatient amputation surgery. In some ways it feels like a lifetime ago and in other ways it feels like only yesterday. Just thinking about it all … Continue reading
Back to School
A quote that has stuck with me for years is, “Days may be long, but years are short.” I’ve found this quote to be so true. Some days feel like they drag on or something happens and makes a day … Continue reading
Playing Store
Our neighborhood has many children. These kiddos are outside playing most of the time. There are two little girls who usually don’t play with the others and are always concocting something out of dirt, trash, water and grass. When we … Continue reading
Happy Birthday
Today is Joshua’s 11th birthday. It’s hard to believe he’s 11! We are so proud of the young man he is becoming.
Last Day Flashback
Today is the last day of school. It’s hard to believe we will have a 4th and 6th grader. Where did the years go? My favorite quote from a Barbara Johnson book is, “Days may be long, but years are … Continue reading
Nighttime Sky
I remember from an early age enjoying the nighttime sky. I’ve always been awestruck at gazing at the stars, watching for a falling star, looking for constellations like the Big Dipper and looking at the moon. At a very early … Continue reading
Ball Game Flashback
The boys and DeAnna recently finished the Joint Learning Session. During the session, the boys learned how to play baseball. Families were invited to play a game together. Sung to the tune of Take Me Out to the Ball Game … Continue reading
Carnival
I grew up in a small town with little entertainment options. I remember some highlights growing up were the Leeton Fair. We would ride our bikes to watch the fair workers (carnies) set up the rides and couldn’t wait for … Continue reading
Joint Learning Session
Three times a year the boys are part of the Joint Learning Sessions (JLS). These sessions are a time when homeschooled students and those who are taught in a classroom at a learning cooperative are taught together in the classroom. … Continue reading
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