Words
I explained the process: first he must write his own definition, then look up the word and write the official definition. I finished by reminding him not to prize efficiency…
The Epic Party of Paul
It cannot be overstated how delightful it is to plan and execute a party. Especially when the guests are new friends. Especially when you know there will be a whole…
All Kinds of Busy
So much running around and so many good blessings flowing this weekend, it's impossible to keep it all straight. If I didn't use that camera, I'd forget even more. Friday…
Reminiscence
Oh it's been a delightful morning. One of the fun little surprises in the lit-boxes was a script for the one-act play, "Sorry, Wrong Number" -- which got me to…
What *WAS* in those boxes?
Although we've had science, history, and math covered pretty well, and we've got the Great Books for the high school level, and a great religion course in the Didache series,…
Bread and Books
I'm sick today, fighting a cough and plugged up head... but we did some school, yes we did. And I had Laurent at home today, so she was able to…
Discovery
Just ran a batch of almonds through my Diamant grinder this morning and was amazed at the fine, smooth butter that came out. No more grainy nut butters with the…
The School Room
Walking through the dining room into the kitchen past my children, all busily attending to their schoolwork at the table, I am compelled to gush, "I LOVE you kids!!" Megan's…
A Weekend Revisited…
Wow what a weekend. (!!!) Here's a brief recap: Friday afternoon: Malinda came over and hung out with us, did a little school work, played on the computer, and spent…
February at the Ranch V – Sunday, all day
Sunday morning began bright and early with some tasty oatmeal, followed by a quick scrub and brush to make us all respectable, and then into town for 10am mass. After…