“Guess what! We planted some things in a garden near our house. And a tomato from our early girl and a pepper from our red pepper is growing. Woo hoo!” –Elizabeth “We have great growing plants. And they’re growing so good, especially our Early Girl tomato. And we know that our Early Girl grows early. […]
Category Archive for 'Tommy'
The Summer Buzz Cut
Posted in Tommy on May 3rd, 2016
Haven’t had many pictures of Tommy on the blog of late. He’s gotten his summer buzz cut (at his request), and I think it makes him look younger again.
We’ve had a fun few days with Grandma and will miss her tons when she leaves tomorrow…
The most surprising take-away from Tommy’s check-up with Dr. Vallance was how little calcium he eats. He doesn’t drink milk, doesn’t really do cheese or any other form of dairy, and eats fewer fruits and veggies than his sisters. Dr. Vallance reminded him that the coming decade is full of lots of growing, so we […]
Singin’ In The Rain
Posted in California, Elizabeth, Janie, Susanna, Tommy on Apr 8th, 2016
On a rainy spring morning, of course the best thing to do is to put on tutus and jackets and go dance and sing in the rain.
Morning Light
Posted in Elizabeth, Homeschooling, Janie, Susanna, Tommy on Apr 5th, 2016
We have such beautiful light coming in through the kitchen window while we’re doing school.
Our Friends Visit Malibu
Posted in Elizabeth, Friends, Homeschooling, Janie, Susanna, Tommy on Mar 31st, 2016
Today I invited my CBS core group over for lunch. Eight moms and 20 kids made for a full house! Then Carmell and I took our kiddos over to the Pepperdine art museum for the Andy Warhaul exhibit. Our classically homeschooled kids were severely underwhelmed with pop art. Sounds like we need to do some […]
Spring Break, a New Camera, and Photo Shop Elements
Posted in Elizabeth, Janie, Musings, Susanna, Tommy on Mar 28th, 2016
Or, how Emily is planning on spending her time this week while the kids are off from school… I got a new camera! My old one died, and instead of spending the money to resuscitate it, we decided it was time for me to upgrade. I’ve only had a chance to read a couple chapters […]
Happy Easter!
Posted in Elizabeth, Janie, Susanna, Tommy on Mar 27th, 2016
Creative Kids=Mess
Posted in California, Elizabeth, Friends, Janie, Susanna, Tommy on Mar 26th, 2016
What is it with kids and making homemade confetti???? and the Shaffers hosted an egg-decorating party in their garage this morning. Fourteen kids dyeing dozens and dozens of eggs…craziness!