After almost a year of taking aerial silks classes, I have finally graduated to level 2! I’m very excited! I had a long year dealing with pain in my fore arms and attributed it to week muscles. After every 5 or 6 classes, my forearms would become so tight I would have to stop class [...]
Category Archive for 'General'
Silent play in the Winter sunshine
Posted in General on Dec 30th, 2011
Leif’s crafting
Posted in General, Home Schooling, Mothering on Dec 7th, 2011
It’s not just Kaia who’s been crafty lately. Leif has been holding his own. Aside from helping me create a parking garage for all of his cars: He has recently had his hands in lots of gloop! We discovered a recipe during a science lesson and he can’t get enough of it. His little hands [...]
Renaissance Faire
Posted in General, Home Schooling on Nov 14th, 2011
Kaia and I have been planning and looking forward to this trip for many months! I knew as soon as we decided to study the Middle Ages that we would need to go to a Renaissance fair! The Renn Faire in NC is one of the biggest around. The village is built on 20+ acres [...]
The Healthier, Happier, Stronger Me!
Posted in General, Holistic Medicine, Mothering on Nov 1st, 2011
Two months ago, I took the huge step of clearing my house of all grains, legumes, processed sugars, and processed/prepackaged foods. From now on, my family and I were going to eat only meats (including fish, fowl, and eggs), veggies, fruits, nuts, seeds, healthy oils, herbs and spices. We were going Paleo. For most Americans, [...]
I can’t tell you how excited I am about my newest knit!! I love drinking out of a quart mason jar, but I always worry about dropping it. So, I’ve made myself a jar ‘cozy’. The pattern came from ravelry. I’ve had a number of people approach me about it and some even ask me [...]
Do you see a common color scheme here with our animals?
Posted in General on Aug 15th, 2011
Peaches, Peaches, Peaches
Posted in General on Jul 14th, 2011
My kitchen counters are covered with fat, yummy peaches! Though I could probably eat about 10 a day, Leif begged for some muffins this morning, so in went the peaches. Peach-Ginger Muffins 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (I used 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 cup multi-grain flour) 2 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp [...]
Flowers, Flowers Everywhere!
Posted in General on Jul 10th, 2011
Last week, the kids and I were lucky enough to visit our friends at their Lady Luck Flower Farm for a morning of flower picking! Kaia dove right in, snipping fists full of flowers. Leif had fun cutting grass with his little scissors and digging in the mud. Katie and Mike, our flower friends! We [...]
Kaia has been in art camp all week, from 9-5. When I pick her up, she spends at least 30 minutes telling me about what they did all day and showing me her art before I’m allowed to pull out of our parking spot. She is in her element. Last night, she just couldn’t get [...]
Garlic!
Posted in General, Organic Gardening on Jun 26th, 2011
We have no problems with vampires around here! Plumpest harvest ever! Local garlic planted with lots of rabbit poop. What’s your favorite garlic recipe?
My sweet little girl is becoming a young lady! She is growing so fast, and that shy little toddler who use to hide behind my skirt is now stepping out to take on the world. You are my I love you I am your parent you are my child I am your quiet place, [...]
Broccoli Rules!!
Posted in General on Jun 16th, 2011
Memorize in Minutes Multiplication Review
Posted in General, Home Schooling on Jun 3rd, 2011
School is out! Kaia is officially a 3rd grader, and we are celebrating with doughnuts and a party! But before I retire the curriculum for the summer, I wanted to tell you about Memorize in Minutes: The Times Tables. I bought this after hearing good reviews from other homeschoolers. Adding in art and stories to [...]
Beautiful words by Alicia Bayer to help me remember why I do what I do. The Never-Ending Parent Sometimes it’s hard to be a good parent. Sometimes you wonder why you’re not like others Who make themselves the priority, who are stern and unyielding Or who let everybody else take care of their kids. Sometimes [...]
I wanna be a cowgirl!
Posted in General on Jun 1st, 2011
Aerial Silks
Posted in General on May 27th, 2011
For the last few months, I’ve been going to Aerial Space to learn Silks. I’m only able to go once a week but I’m having so much fun!! It is a tremendous work out! Right now, I’m trying to master the basic routines for level one. This one is called Legs Basic Movements. You can [...]
Troll Family Photo 2011
Posted in General on Apr 22nd, 2011
Peeps Math
Posted in General, Home Schooling on Apr 21st, 2011
Kaia’s been using Right Start Math as her basic curriculum for the past 2 years. It’s a great curriculum, but she’s gotten bored with worksheets. So, I’ve been trying to work in more ‘living math’ done through experiments and hands on activities. When I saw this activity with Peeps, I knew we had to try [...]
Though it’s been a bit rainy around here, we all have spring fever and enjoy the warm weather when ever we can! I can get so wrapped up in the things that ‘need’ to get done for the kids schooling that I have a hard time just going with the flow. I’m trying to take [...]
Pine Car Derby Races
Posted in General on Mar 27th, 2011
When Kaia heard her Girl Scout troop would be allowed to compete in the Boy Scout’s Pine Car Derby Races, she was very excited. But, I’ll tell ya’ the person who was most excited was my former Webalos husband! Kaia and Toby planned, sketched, and carved! I burnt details into the wood and painted on [...]
This morning, Leif and I were snuggled up in bed and he woke me up with his giggling and he mumbled something quietly. I asked him, “What did you say?” and he replied “My bootie just said ‘pplllbbbbb’” ! I love that my barely -2-year-old little man can tell fart jokes! This afternoon, when I [...]
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Posted in General on Feb 14th, 2011
Now, go and snuggle attack someone you love!
A Magical Vacation
Posted in General on Feb 11th, 2011
We just got back from a fabulous week down in Orlando! Toby had a computer conference at Disney, so we planned a vacation around it and everything just fell into place! We were able to visit with friends and family, and play until we collapsed from complete exhaustion! There are A LOT of pictures to [...]
Back from commercial break
Posted in General on Jan 29th, 2011
Actually, I’m finally back from one crazy sick household! Aside from a long, cold winter with lots of snow keeping us indoors, over the past 2 months, both the kids have had whooping cough, and Kaia and I had the flu! GeeZ!!! Talk about going stir crazy. Luckily, we are all feeling better and in [...]
And the winner is….
Posted in General on Jan 13th, 2011
Kristine! Congratulations! Here is the author signing your book just a few hours ago! Thanks to everyone for participating!! I like giveaways!! And for the rest of you, don’t forget to participate in the Across the Universe Launch Contest! There are lots of goodies to win!! Now, I’m off to snuggle up under the blankets [...]
Across The Universe and a giveaway!!
Posted in General on Jan 11th, 2011
I have something to admit. I really like Young Adult (YA) Fiction. And though most ‘young adults’ would probably consider me ancient, I have no problem what so ever reading ‘their’ books! Golden Compass – Loved it! Harry Potter – BIG fan! Just finished The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman – fantastic! So, needless to [...]
Happy Winter Solstice!
Posted in General on Dec 20th, 2010
This is the beginnings of our winter table. We will add much more as the season progresses. (The two little fairies were made my my friend Harper.) Wishing you all a wonderful and blessed solstice! (Don’t forget about the lunar eclipse tonight!)
Xena Warrior
Posted in General on Dec 19th, 2010
Do you remember last year when I talked about following through on those things that I wished I’d never quit? Well, today I tested for my red belt in Tae Kwon Do. I’ve been at it for over a year and a half and should reach black belt next fall. Kaia and Toby are also [...]
What my kids do when they are bored
Posted in General on Dec 19th, 2010