The Idaho Falls public library just started their winter reading challenge. It goes from 11/27/23 to 2/29/24. We don’t live near Idaho Falls anymore, but I just love their reading challenges! The IFPL is giving away a book if you get a bingo, and a gift certificate to a local business and a soup mug … Continue reading Winter Reading Challenge 2023-2024
My sweet cousin Ali passed away Friday morning. She was 39-years-old and leaves behind her husband, her two children ages 6 and 11, her parents, and her older sister. Ali was so much fun to be around. She was unabashedly daring, and lived her life to the absolute fullest. She was a talented artist who … Continue reading Monarch Butterfly – in Loving Memory
Saw this funny sign at the Multnomah Falls visitor center snack bar. We enjoyed a soft serve ice cream treat, no extra cups required.
A new friend invited me to join in a quilting project she just started. Making new friends in a new place can be really hard. I randomly met this homeschool mama at our local library. I’m super appreciative of her kindness in inviting me to sew with her! I used to quilt, before the Camp … Continue reading Log Cabin Christmas Tree – Quilt in a Day (part 1)
Being presented with an opportunity to visit Portland, OR was so exciting. I was especially happy to work in as many unit studies as possible. I do so love a nice unit study that pairs with a travel experience. We listened to this audiobook using an app from our local library: Across the Wide and … Continue reading Oregon Trail Unit Study
heavens to betty 