When I brought George home after preschool to homeschool him, he was just beginning to read. He recognized a few sight words and could look at pictures to predict what the text was saying. Today was one of those days at school where I looked at my middle child in awe of all that he has accomplished in less than a year. I am so grateful that God has given our family the opportunity to homeschool. I am so proud of George not only for how well he is reading, but for his budding character, eagerness to learn, willingness to try new things, energetic personality, and overall happy demeanor. I am so in love with this little boy and thrilled I get to be his momma and teacher.
The kids and I took some time out of our day to plant a few flowers. Nothing big, just some random little pink flowers that they thought were nice for the front yard. I love how interested they each were about small details like picking them out or the spot to plant them. It made the experience more fun. How precious too when the middle and little went to the sand box to grab their shovels. What a treasure this time was for me.
So
a huge chunk of time has gone by from the last time I posted. Our
little family has been busy homeschooling, putting our house on the
market, playing flag football, going to our first Hokie game as a
family, beginning the basketball season, losing teeth, growing more
teeth, spending time with friends and family, traveling to Colorado,
witnessing a marriage, celebrating birthdays, enjoying Thanksgiving, and
now preparing for this Christmas season. I wish I could say I have
been able to document each special moment or saying, but life has
presented a few twists and turns along the way, and so at times
navigating through each day is what seemed essential. Pictures should
help tell our story. The children are growing so fast. I'm loving each
new season.
Rockey Mountains, Boulder, CO
Us.
His love for her is breathtaking.
Oskar Blues, Longmont, CO
Who knew George had an artistic eye:) Dinosaur Ridge, CO
First day of school...at home is the best part.
She looked over at me, then crossed her legs. My sweet gift of a little girl.
Beauty and the bird.
What is it about boys and frogs????
Can you stand how cute he is. I love being his biggest cheerleader.
7th Birthday. We share a love for the beach. My first babe.
First tooth
Halloween
My two little guys are under that huge humpback whale kite.
Wrightsville Beach, NC
She was a bit apprehensive about the whole thing. At times, when the wind would die down, the kites would come really close to the sand...She didn't like that. Toward the end though she warmed up a bunch.
George's preschool Christmas performance.
I get to be this little guys momma. How blessed.
It is so wonderful to witness this unlikely pair. They have such similar personalities. His arm around her gets me every time.
