This was a very much anticipated trip for my kids. They love the zoo and every animal in it! We were fortunate to get discounted tickets for the grand re-opening of the NEW Maryland zoo! Here are some pics of our "animal filled day!".Ethan's fav's were the zebras, Isabella's were the okapi's (a new animal... Continue Reading →
RULE # 23 in our House: Never Leave Ashton alone!!!
This is where we found our dear sweet Ashton when he was "suppose" to be playing "hide and seek" with his sisters. Let's just say that when his sisters found him, they joined in on the party too...yummm..! Oh Ashton, it's a good thing that you are so cute!
Happy 5th birthday to our beautiful Helaina!
My little baby girl has turned 5. I can't believe that it has been 5 years since we brought our baby girl home. When I first held her I remember thinking that I couldn't believe the Lord had given me another sweet angel-girl. I felt like the luckiest person on earth when the doctor yelled... Continue Reading →
The basketball diaries
Isabella and Ethan finished their season of basketball and earned themselves a beautiful trophy. They had a lot of fun, especially since daddy was their coach (how else would he groom them for the professionals (smile)!This was Isabella's second year and Ethan's first. They had a lot of fun....so did daddy. Isabella made huge strides... Continue Reading →
Congratulations to our ETHAN!!!
In this house we celebrate what we consider to be a HUGE milestone in an emerging reader's life. We celebrate when a child has finished their first "chapter book" all by themselves. This is huge for Ethan and boy was he proud! We were all proud, especially mom, who has snuggled many a days on... Continue Reading →
WOOHOO! The Great Wolf Lodge!!!
Oh, the kids have been counting down the days since Christmas for what is turning out to be an annual February excursion to "The Great Wolf Lodge" in the Poconos! Ashton still won't take off his bracelet,lol! We stayed one night, and that allowed us to swim two full days in the water park that... Continue Reading →
Next homeschool stop: AFRICA!!!!
Well, the current stop in our continent tour has brought us to the wonderful, beautiful and diverse continent of Africa. Come with us as we celebrate Africa. This has been one of our favorite ones! Some of the highlights of this unit have been the wildlife safari, the corn on the cob, the African weaving,... Continue Reading →
Turn up the music!
I am so excited! I did it! I finally figured out how to add music to our blog! See music is an absolutely favorite thing in our house....you always here some form of it (whether its in "tune" or not...lol). So, it only seemed fitting to add our most uplifting and favorite tunes to our... Continue Reading →