Daffodil Days

We had our first snow here in New York yesterday. Here are a few photos. A couple of the kids ran out just for a picture and then ran right back in as they were not dressed for the weather. In fact, we’re really not prepared yet. We ordered snow coats, pants and boots today [...]

This is just for you Mrs. Diane and Mr. Charlie. We miss you!

Sometimes I used to wish I lived in the Northeast so I could get cheap apples in the fall. I really wanted to can applesauce, apple pie filling, apple butter. But I didn’t think I would ever live in the Northeast. Really. I NEVER EVER IN MY WILDEST DREAMS EVER THOUGHT I WOULD LIVE IN [...]

Most popular magazines will tell you that mom must have some “me” time. Most homeschooling magazines will point out that maybe that mentality is wrong and will wind up in a frustrated mom because homeschooling moms often don’t have time for me time. What about in my house? Do I get me time? Do I [...]

One of the most challenging things about our new life in New York is that our church services are currently being held in our home. We have a great room downstairs that we set up for Sundays and for the most part we don’t use that room at all during the week. To get ready [...]

Wow. Where in the world to start? Well, for one thing, I’ve decided to take part in the blogging challenge over at The Nester. I thought at first that you just had to write a blog post on something for 31 days. That shouldn’t be too hard. But after reading more carefully I realized that [...]