Pollyanna Book Club/Matinee

We were so glad that some of our friends joined us in reading “Pollyanna”! We were even more glad when they accepted our invitation to watch the movie and enjoy a themed lunch together! book 1960 movie 2003 movie Initially, we were going to watch the 1960 Disney version but due to time constraints we … Continue reading Pollyanna Book Club/Matinee

Crafternoon

cross stitch for a dear friend book bedazzling my next journal I may go back and finish the leaves but I needed an eyeball break! K did one of her favorites - Pablo and Birdy B did a blank journal to give as a gift

My Neighbor Gave Me Flowers 🌻

"You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these." — Mark 12:31 (NIV)

Hold On to Your Kids

“Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers” by Gordon Neufeld, PhD and Gabor Maté MD Book #8 for 2026 This book was recommended to me by my father, a retired licensed marriage and family therapist, and also by my favorite librarian/retired homeschool mom. If the same book is ever … Continue reading Hold On to Your Kids

Lake Siskiyou 2026

We were excited to book a stay at one of our favorite glamping resorts - Lake Siskiyou, California. Day 1: arrive & set up camp Day 2: lake day obstacle course - my husband and tween/teens spent an hour on this in the afternoon $15/hour per person we bought our 2-person Oru kayak we rented … Continue reading Lake Siskiyou 2026