Aloha and Holo Holo

As happens from time to time (which is to say, almost daily), a couple of my kiddos got crosswise with one another this afternoon. Then, it ...

Most of the time, we prepare our own meals at home, not only because it's a healthier alternative to eating out, but also because we are...

All date nights around here are eagerly anticipated and much appreciated, but last night's date may just take the cake. Jeff and I had t...

For a while, we have been wanting to experiment with grinding our own wheat. Today, we finally found the time to do that. It was not only g...

The kids and I got up early this morning and headed to Sea World's homeschool day, where we met up with some of our CC buddies. We had a...

Even though our RTW trip is still months away, we have already started packing. You see, we are trying to do this trip with just a carry-on ...

Earlier this week, the boys and I read about Japan during our History time. So, to finish off the week, we decided to make our own Zen gard...

It was the first show for both Ruth and Whiskey. Whiskey decided he wasn't having it. So, Ruth rode Fozi, a horse she had ne...

A "desk" for every student, and a student for every "desk" built-in toddler entertainment unconventional clas...

Jeff and I spent the weekend working out the details of the African portion of our RTW trip. This will be the second leg of our journey, aft...

Our homeschool has always included language, in the form of Spanish and/or Latin. But this year, in addition to her Latin studies, we allowe...

Dear youth football coach(es), I am terribly sad to even have to write this letter. I mean, we are only four games into the season, and I ...

My youngest child is a lover. He simply cannot get (or give) enough hugs, kisses, lap time or 'nuggles (as he calls them). He recently c...

Our big kids have been waiting what seems like forever for Clay to have "other engagements," so that we could take them to Schlitt...

For a while, I have been researching and experimenting with essential oils and natural remedies. About six months ago, I was introduced to d...

A pooping incident occurred at my house today, which claimed as victims all the cushions of my patio furniture and every single stuffed anim...

The boys and I had a good time studying about Archimedes' Principle in Science today and building our own boats. It was actually pretty...