Author: heavenstobetty

I am a licensed clinical psychologist using all my skills and education to work full-time as a stay at home mom, homeschooling my 3 kiddos. My husband is my best friend and an awesome dad to our kids! I started blogging when we lost our home & everything in it to the Camp Fire which struck Paradise, California on 11/08/18.

Stumped by the Extreme Book Nerd 2023 Challenge

by heavenstobetty, posted in Homeschool

We started the Extreme Book Nerd for Kids and Extreme Book Nerd for Teens challenges this past January 2023. Then we moved to a different state and now we aren't part of the same library system. Rather than give up the challenge, I opted to just purchase prizes for the kiddos for finishing reading 25 … Continue reading Stumped by the Extreme Book Nerd 2023 Challenge

Christmas Tree 2023

by heavenstobetty, posted in Holidays and Special Events, Homeschool, Photography

We themed the tree this year with blue and gold. My youngest son (age 9) wanted a “classic” tree this year. We had a family debate over how to decorate it and which ornaments to use. I ended up making the final decision with my “mom ultimate discretion and veto power”. Ours is an artificial … Continue reading Christmas Tree 2023

Footprints

by heavenstobetty, posted in Photography, Wordless Wednesday

…it was then that I carried you…

Banana Slug

by heavenstobetty, posted in Homeschool, Photography, RV Living With Kids, Travel, Wordless Wednesday

Photo credit my oldest son age 13

MacKerricher State Park, California 2023

by heavenstobetty, posted in Homeschool, Photography, Travel

The northern California coastline is stunning. The weather is more temperate than some other locations, only changing about 10 degrees from the low temperature to the high temperature. Our November visit had temps in the 50s. We were a group of two families and we stayed at sites 93 & 94. The spaces to fit … Continue reading MacKerricher State Park, California 2023