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Days of our lives

Days of our lives

How the kids entertained themselves while I did bookwork this afternoon. . I was wondering why they were so good and quiet. Apparently the floor was poison     Visiting with friends in the Dallas area – haven’t seen them in two years! Assisting Brian and Alicia as they move (the reason we were in […]

Getaway trip

Getaway trip

Brian’s parents offered to watch our oldest four children for a week so we decided to enjoy some time away by ourselves….plus Iris. We went to a friend’s lake house for two nights.  Iris saw the menu and decided to forage a bit while we unloaded the car. We ate dinner outside and I found […]

How does your garden grow?

How does your garden grow?

Very well! Thanks to the crew of A&M students that helped us clear the grass, Brian’s hard work in tilling the plot and plenty of rain,  sunshine and mulch. This is the view from one end of the garden – mostly tomatoes and flowers. This side shows the corn crop which we have just finished […]

Growing and learning!

Growing and learning!

Little Iris is growing fast! She is surrounded by plenty of stimulation – thanks to her four older siblings. About 3 months old, Iris plays with a friend during our co-op. Enjoying a family outing. At five months she was learning to sit…. …mastering the skill in time to enjoy the wading pool! A strong […]

Easter Path

Easter Path

This is an Easter activity we did at a church in Dallas. My sisters helped me recreate it at our house to help teach the children the Easter story. Enjoy! And they brought the colt to Jesus, and cast their garments on him; and he sat upon him. And many spread their garments in the […]

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