Cast & Characters
There are some recurring folks in our lives I use abbreviations for; here is a quick rundown.
F (Buggle): Oldest Son, 8 years old (b.2007)
Su (Mouse): Oldest Daughter, 7 years old (b. 2008)
W (Bull): Second Son, 5 years old (b. 2009)
J (Jack): Youngest Son, 2.5 years old (b. 2012)
Daisy: Youngest Daughter (b. May 2015)
S: HusbandJoin The Sticks, Stones, and Chicken Bones Group On Facebook!
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Category Archives: Vacation and Travel
The British Are Coming! (Win a Pass to the HEAV Convention!)
We took a trip to Boston, this past week. Since we’re on our summer schedule (two hours of schoolwork, two hours of household work and projects, and free time and expeditions for the rest of the day), I’m trying to … Continue reading
Something for Mom
Just 72 hours before the children and I leave for our annual trip to Virginia and the HEAV Convention! I’m working on putting together packing lists, lists of meals to prepare while we’re traveling and of course shopping lists … Continue reading
A Long Night
We drove out to Cape Cod yesterday, the children and I. S will join us at the end of the week as he can catch a bus out here for about $20 and avoid driving in weekend traffic (one … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Vacation and Travel
Tagged Cape Cod, Exploration Week, Memories, Travel and Vacation
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Where We’ve Been: 2014 HEAV Convention!
On Friday and Saturday I spent a good portion of the day doing Special Needs Counseling, Friday the little boys stayed with their old babysitter and Saturday they hung out with me at the convention. They did beautifully- playing with … Continue reading
The Weekly Plan (and Link-Up): June 24th
Didn’t do so very well this week. Of course some of that comes from having unexpected company on Wednesday afternoon, and taking a trip to my sister’s farm for two nights which was also unexpected! S has been working on … Continue reading
Posted in homeschooling, Housekeeping, Life, Schedule, Uncategorized, Vacation and Travel
Tagged Working The Plan
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Just a Short Post
After a busy week of preparations for Christmas, Bull’s birthday, Christmas pageant at church (I’ll be posting pictures once I have some), Christmas Eve service (for which I was able to robe and sing with the choir), Christmas Day Feast … Continue reading
Posted in homeschooling, Reflections, Vacation and Travel
Tagged cooking, cooking with preschoolers, homeschooling, Reflections, shedule, W
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Thanksgiving Trip Highlights
Drove down to Kentucky last Monday and back yesterday- about a 10.5 hour drive one way, plus stops. Thanks to a friend who car-pooled with us both trips were remarkably smooth. Went swimming with S’s mother twice. First time I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, Celebration, devotional life, feasts, Multitudes on Monday, Vacation and Travel
Tagged Feasts, Jack, thanks, Travel and Vacation
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Maryland Renn Faire 2012
Last Saturday Su and J and I went to the Maryland Renn Faire with some friends. F was supposed to go too but woke up with a stomach bug so he stayed home with S and W.
Posted in Creativity, History, Memories, preschool educcation, Saturday Expeditions, Vacation and Travel
Tagged Field trips, Jack, preschoolers, Saturday Expeditions, Su
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Adventures!
Yesterday I did two things I’ve never done before….. I went to a mall (I’ve done that before) and bought two new pairs of shoes! I spent $100 on them and I’m still cringing…actually I’ve been cringing over these for … Continue reading
The Adventures Continue!
What could be more pleasant than a quick (2.5 day) trip to the beach with my brother and his family before he moves on to his next posting (army)? Just throw a few things in the car, drive five hours … Continue reading
Posted in Creativity, Memories, Preschool Play, Thanks, Vacation and Travel
Tagged F, free play, preschoolers, Su, Travel and Vacation, W
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