I think there are so many good reasons to homeschool but, for me, the best reason is to be the one there when one of the children "gets it".  I get to see their eyes light up with the knowledge that they can do something, that they now own this skill.  Its always a beautiful […]

We have been invited to an autumn celebration at the home of our dearest friends. Since many of the dad’s have the day off, alas not Dave, we are gathering this afternoon.  Dads and sons are playing football for a while and then we will all meet for a feast.  Pictured here is my offering. […]

In the whirlwind of our lives here Dave and I have started a little routine to help us reconnect and unwind. Since the twins arrived we have not been able to get out together much at all.  We had established a nice habit of going on a date every other week or so and now […]

Ryan and Katie are studying space this quarter. Specifically, the solar system.  In addition to the Seton text we are observing the stars and the moon when we can and looking at tons of library books.  A few years ago when Ryan was studying the planets he made a wonderful lapbook and now we get […]

The Foss family has a beautiful new member. Go on over to Elizabeth’s blog and check out the lovely little sweetheart .