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.

Empire Mine State Historic Park – California

by heavenstobetty, posted in Homeschool, National Parks and Monuments, Photography, RV Living With Kids, Travel

We couldn’t pass up an opportunity to visit the Empire Mine State Historic Park in Grass Valley, California. coincidentally, it tied perfectly to our current audiobook, Brighty of the Grand Canyon by Marguerite Henry. We hope you enjoy our photos. old gas pump value of gold a peek down the mine shaft use of mules … Continue reading Empire Mine State Historic Park – California

Summer Homeschooling 2023

by heavenstobetty, posted in Homeschool

We moved during the homeschool year and got behind… again… This year my kiddos really wanted a summer break but we’re doing another season of summer homeschool instead. C’est la vie! To be honest - I’d rather take the summer off too. But sometimes we have to do things we don’t want to do. And … Continue reading Summer Homeschooling 2023

From Long Ago

by heavenstobetty, posted in Homeschool

My friend over at Sing Like Wildflowers recently posted a photo of her baby girl wearing this same outfit so I couldn’t resist posting our matching photo. 🥰

Luke on a Ladder

by heavenstobetty, posted in DIY & Home Improvement, Friday Funnies

We hope this photo of our silly cat brings you a smile!