this boy!

this boy! he makes the silliest faces and jabbers all day long. he is using so many new words everyday and is always repeating stuff too. he remembers everything! he loves to be outside all the time, and wants to stay “up” when it’s time to take a nap or go to bed. he loves

Field Trip Fun, Part 1

Wednesday morning Reece and I went on a class field trip to Saluda Shoals Park. They have been studying animals at preschool, so we learned all about animal habitats and took a nature walk around the park. Reece really likes studying animals and has learned so many interesting facts that he loves to share with

Just a little peek….

…into life 10 years from now! And when I asked them where they were going to go once Sarah Ann could drive, they all said “Disney World!” I sure do love my sweet babies… And can’t they just stay babies forever??

Sweetly Broken, Wholly Surrendered

To the cross I look, to the cross I cling Of its suffering I do drink Of its work I do sing On it my Savior both bruised and crushed Showed that God is love And God is just At the cross You beckon me You draw me gently to my knees, and I am

Bunnies, Buddies and Birthdays!

Today has been a bit of a catch up day since I was away for the weekend at our church’s ladies retreat. It was such a sweet time of refreshment, encouragement and growth! Thank you, Jeffrey and MeMe, for loving on my babies all weekend while I was away. The kids had so much fun playing,

His Eye is on the Sparrow

I sing because I’m happy. I sing because I’m free. His eye is on the sparrow, And I know He watches me!

Sixteen Year Old Me

Fifteen years ago, if you would have told sixteen year old me that I would one day be a homeschooling momma taking her three kids on a field trip to the South Carolina State House, I would have thought you were crazy! Now, don’t get me wrong, my heart has always longed to be a

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

May the strength of God pilot us, May the wisdom of God instruct us, May the hand of God protect us, May the word of God direct us. ~St. Patrick~ wearing green. a dentist appointment and trip to the library with my girl. a sneaky leprechaun at reece’s preschool. a park play date with cookies

weekend wrap-up!

friday evening sarah ann went to her very first sleepover! she was so excited! she packed her own bag and couldn’t wait to celebrate sarah’s 7th birthday! they started off at lexington paint and pour to paint elsa pictures! then they went to mellow mushroom for dinner and then back to sarah’s house for ice

Broadwell Academy, Weeks 24 and 25

March has brought with it lots of science excitement! Until the end of the school year the majority if our themes will focus on some favorite science topics: the human body, plants, animals, space and weather! It has been fun to plan, and I’m really looking forward to seeing the kids learn more about these