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
Our last sightseeing activity while visiting Portland, OR was a 5-mile hike with brand new friends. My husband met J & B at The Bible Project conference and learned that they are fellow homeschoolers who had brought their kiddos to Portland with them. The S family have 3 children ages 7-12 and we all hit … Continue reading Multnomah – Wahkeena Falls Loop – Columbia River Gorge. OR
heavens to betty 