She Got A Truck
Mom just might be terrified by this powerful girl driving her monster truck to school and church and gym, but you know, she loves it, and she’s been a safe chauffeur for two years… My prayers will always be riding with her. [...]
The Joy of Building
The Joy of Building March 15, 2024 When I was a child, legos were my thing. I was very proud of the fact that I could build anything, especially when the box had a suggested age far above mine. Pre-teen to teenager: it was the Sauder stuff, you know, that [...]
Science Add-Ons To Curriculum
Science Add-Ons To Curriculum October 22, 2022 One of the advantages to homeschooling is being able to pick curricula. Most of us would agree that our children can recite movie lines – sometimes even if they’ve just seen the movie twice. We used BBC Nature with David Attenborough for science [...]
Tiny Specialized Chicken Coop
May 4, 2020 Tiny Specialized Chicken Coop In preparation for our move and new gardening regime (Louis is moving to raised garden beds), we made our specialized chicken coop tractor. I know, that sounds funny, but our goals were lightweight, easy to move, sturdy, storm proof, and hopefully predator proof. [...]
Becky’s Parakeets!
Becky’s Parakeets! May 2, 2020 Becky has been dreaming of and saving for parakeets for over four years. When her savings goal of the summer camp all three teens were to do together canceled due to COVID-19, she decided to invest in Disney shares while they were record low cost [...]
Atrina Serrata
April 20, 2020 Atrina Serrata What in the Earth? Actually, in the oceans. It is the scientific name for the Sawtooth Penshell. Becky discovered two of these perfect shells, each about 6 inches long, on the high tide line at our favorite St Johns County beach. On the ride home, [...]
Project at the End
April 16, 2020 Project at the End Becky has a thing for all animals – but let’s just go out on a limb and say she’s got a special connection with all things feathered. Chickens. Been there, have that. Monk Parrot. Been there, fostered that. Parakeets. Been there – and [...]
A Girl and her Doggie
A Girl and her Doggie February 19, 2020 Sometimes you choose a pet. You know, you excitedly go to the shelter or the pet store and the perfect friend snags your heart instantly. Sometimes you are fostering a litter of puppies and one looks up at you with a connection [...]
The Story of Sheba
December 28, 2019 The Story of Sheba Once there was a little girl who loved dogs and prayed for a little black dog. Her mom had already agreed to take the least wanted puppy from a litter about to happen. Her mom prayed the puppy was black. A few weeks [...]