Our Week in A Nutshell

I recently read a blog post titled “5 post ideas for when you have nothing to say.”  It made me giggle.  I have plenty to say, just no time to say it! 🙂 In the past week, we have had two birthdays (Mallory’s and my mom’s); 2 soccer games, Kyndall’s open house at school, a full week back at work for me, our 8th wedding anniversary, and the girls’ 4-and-6-year.. Read More

Hello August!

The last few days of summer are quickly dwindling away.  I have 3 days left, but who’s counting?  We’ve been doing a lot of back-to-school preperation around here.  Purchasing school supplies, picking out a few new outfits, and backpack shopping. I think shopping for a backpack has been Kyndall’s favorite task, by far.  It’s what got her really excited.  We did most of our shopping online at places like LLBean.. Read More

Re-cap

I was going through my computer earlier, cleaning out files and organizing photos, and I came across a document I had saved when I thought I was going to start a blog.  It was almost a year ago, but I couldn’t bear to delete it, so I’m posting it here.  It is complete randomness, set back in August, right before K started Kindergarten.  I think it was supposed to be.. Read More

ABC’s, 123’s, and lots of Kleenex for Mommy!

My big girl graduated from Kindergarten tonight.  It was bittersweet.  I have been so amazed at the things she has learned over the past 180 days.  Being a K teacher for 4 years, I’ve seen how quickly children mature at this age, but seeing it firsthand with my little girl has been a different story!  In addition to the graduation, the Kindergarten put on a year-in-review play that was truly.. Read More

Gullion Farms Field Trip

Even though we live on a farm, we took a little trip to another one with K’s class at school.  The field trip was to Gullion Farms and the kids were able to do all kinds of exciting things.  If you are ever in our neck of the woods, I especially recommend visiting this place. K loving on the bunnies         This goat loved the way K.. Read More