Our journey West is one family dream that came true this year! We’ve dreamed of this opportunity for numerous years, and the time was right in 2024. A Trip in the Making Over the winter, we discussed potential stopping points and travel ideas. After our trip to MIAMI in 2022, we settled on San Diego…
We enjoyed our first stay in Saint James, and awoke the next morning ready to continue the journey. After some delicious cinnamon rolls for breakfast, we began our trip with a visit to Greentree Christian Church in Rolla. They started a Sunday morning service at 9:15am, and we greatly enjoyed the fellowship there. The Largest…
And we’re off! This is Day 1 of our 20-day adventure to the Western United States. Our first day began a bit cloudy, but the clear blue sky came out by the time we traveled up the Gateway Arch of St. Louis. The Itinerary Traveling WEST We did not create a detailed daily itinerary, but…
Computers have become a part of my everyday. Whether I’m checking a bank account balance, cropping a picture, or sending an e-mail, I’m accessing my laptop, desktop, or hand-held computer (a.k.a. Smart phone) daily. The amount of passwords we need in today’s tech world is incredible. And the changes happen too fast! I just tried…
Last March, I attended a homeschool conference. I love hearing from speakers, vendors, and friends at these events. We’re surrounded by books, ideas, and such creativity when we go to a conference. Sometimes I’m challenged to change, and sometimes I’m encouraged to keep going with what I’m already doing. Homeschool conferences can be the support…
2024 is a very special year. The numbers 25, 20, and 16 mark distinct milestones in my journey. This past week, we celebrated my oldest son’s birthday together. It occurred on a Thursday in the middle of our very busy season. He already had a work shift on the schedule, our daughter had a basketball…
Last September I went to MOMCON in Chicago, IL. It was a fantastic weekend filled with friendship, inspiration, swag, music, and FUN! Every year, MOPS holds an annual Leadership conference in the United States. Since this one was so close and the tickets were on sale months before, I took the opportunity to go. (Tickets…
Recently, I’ve noticed a lot of discussion about loneliness. Do you ever feel alone? I’ve felt alone in my motherhood.my churchmy familymy marriagemy class in school Mama, you are not alone! Truth be told, there are times I covet moments alone, especially after demanding days, interruptions from the kids, and noise from my phone. “Mom!”…
As a homeschooler, I have many conversations along life’s way about homeschool. I’ll be at the dentist, at the doctor, at speech therapy, at the playground, the library, a soccer game, the grocery store; basically all of the places we go in life, and this conversation happens. Our Conversation Upon one such occasion, I was…
Over the winter, my daughter continued her Math studies using Teaching Textbooks Math 6. She enjoyed the independence this course offered, and she especially liked the color and interactive qualities. Teaching Textbooks brings fun and pizzazz to Math! The curriculum is comprised of an app where the student can finish their math lesson on any…
