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November (looking back)
November came and went quick. We have been busy with our everyday "school" lessons, which mostly consists of interest led learning led by the boys. Many, many books, math problems- usually inspired by...
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December
Wow! The year is ending and I cannot grasp the time that has passed. I am feeling overwhelmed by the growth within our family and as each individual in our home. Every single person in our home has an...
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A New Year. A New View.
A couple weeks ago,I was up in the night nursing Isaac. The sound of a thunder storm played on repeat from his noise machine.I rocked softly in the rocking chair by the light of the dim night light in...
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These are the days.
I propped Isaac up in the middle of the room with only a pillow resting behind him in case he fell backward. Eli and Oliver's arms spread out beside them while they pretended they were airplanes and...
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Happy Birthday, Oliver.
My blue eyed boy. I remember when they first placed him on my chest, His face was swollen but perfect. And his body was warm and heavy against mine. I was so in love.Oliver Fitz. I can't believe I've...
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Mid April Updates.
We finished the book, The Long Winter - by Laura Ingalls Wilder just a couple weeks ago. For some reason, when I turned the last page in the book, I was ready for spring. I stupidly thought that it...
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//Michigan Wedding and First Family Road Trip
This trip came and went fast. We left on a thursday morning, drove 12 hours to Michigan- arrived in the evening to wake up for a packed day of wedding festivities. We drove home the following day...
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(May) we keep going?
May was such a wonderfully busy month. Along with the wedding/ road trip we had a lot of fun outside enjoying the crisp spring air and green grass that was hidden under snow for so long.The boys spoil...
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//JULY
Isaac. Immediately, I loved you. Immediately caring for you, you were hard. The hardest. The most demanding and it was hard for me in more ways than I was used to as a mother. You have taught me more...
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August:: was so good- Part1.
The last few Augusts' we have always planned a mini road trip to Duluth, usually to see and ride Thomas the train. This year, we (I) really wanted to venture some place else. We met our best of...
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::August --Pt. 2
When we started out our summer, we didn't plan on this trip. I had offhandedly mentioned to my sister how much I craved a cabin get away. Somewhere where we could turn off and just BE. My brother...
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September::State Fair Trip.
We always look forward to the State Fair, it is always a major highlight to our year, every year. This year was no different. We even had Marshall's parents come along with us again. We loved that they...
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"School" is back in session
We never completely "end" our school year. We are learning so much through the summer but just as everyone else started school in September we are much more intentional in our daily learning. This year...
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Apple Orchard Field Trip
Our homeschool co-op set up such a fun little field trip for us at an apple orchard. It was such a nice morning, and the boys love running free outside with other kids. We had a great time.We even...
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Other random things from September
September was probably the fastest month this year. Someone said earlier this week that they has got to be someone who is turning the lock and I believe it! Here are a couple random photos from our...
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Ezra is Eight!
photo by krystle JohnsonToday you turn 8.It seems like just a minute ago that we brought you home and laid you in your crib and watched you roll onto your tiny little side while you looked at us...
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October- Where we partied all month long!
October was a month of non stop adventure and endless amounts of sugary sweets.The first weekend of the month, I was able to visit my sister and her family in Utah. This was my first time traveling...
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Eli, you are 6!
Eli,You are hands down one of my most favorite human beings on this earth. Your one-liners and quick wit and references to things has made you one of the funniest and smartest 6 year olds that I know....
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November + December
November came and went so fast, as I sit here and try to remember anything that we did-- I struggle! October was such a an exciting month and also such a whirlwind that I think we just shut ourselves...
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Christmas 2019::
Christmas is obviously one of my children's favorite holidays for the obvious reasons, gifts, cookies and family time. I learned this year that it can still be magical without doing all the "extras" We...
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End of year dates out//
We desperately have needed to get out of the house with the boys and knew bowling would be just the thing for the boys. We invited another family and met them at the alley and played for as long as the...
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Intentional in 2019:: Happy New Years
I've set many goals in my life and I've failed miserably, I've started hard and fizzled quickly and I've even been successful and created life long habits because of a set goal. I have heard of other...
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January. February. March...
Since January first my intentions were to be more focused and purposeful in (most things) but really in my relationships- especially within my own home. My thoughts have been geared more towards the...
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Oliver is 4!!!!
Oliver- You are someone that I can't imagine not having in my life. You have boundless energy, the goofiest personality and the most unassuming willingness to help and take direction.You demand...
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2018/2019 School Year:::
We started the school year off with our bags packed and ready for adventure. We escaped to the Catskill mountains in New York with Sam Gribley (Far side of the mountain series) We learned to live with...
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