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Today we visited “Gum Grove” in Seal Beach. A sweet treasure trove of nature tucked away near a residential neighborhood. I would never have found this place on my own; it’s a hidden treasure that was shared with me. Again…..a … Continue reading →

Today was indeed a mixture of eclectic things. But, then again, that’s what life is like as a homeschooling mom. The day began with my kiddos pouring themselves a bowl of cereal and working together trying to find the hidden … Continue reading →

Tuesday is one of my favorite days of the week! Tuesdays are my built in days-of-solitude. Well kinda. I’m still in Mama mode and surrounded by a group of kiddos and other mamas, but that doesn’t deter from the fact … Continue reading →

On November 1, 2012 I began the venture of recording a thousand blessings. Eight months later and I’ve only recorded 238. Wow! At this rate of my reflection it’s going to take me about 3 more years to get to … Continue reading →

Jacob had a huge win today! 1st place from all the 1st graders in a chess tournament! What a very, very, very exciting day for him. It was exciting alone to be invited into the tournament. At Jacob’s school, DVIA, … Continue reading →

Words that describe this morning’s activity: “Perfect. Unmitigated happiness.” (Steve Wallis) “Ethereal.” (AnneLisa Butcher) Started off with an incredible breakfast of toasted english muffins, poached eggs and canadian bacon. Mmmmmm. Coffee in a glass mug with just the perfect tinge … Continue reading →

Today was indeed a beautiful day. It began with Jacob, Natalie and I piling into the car at 6:45am. Okay, granted the day did start with some bickering about whether or not Natalie could actually borrow Jacob’s San Francisco Giants … Continue reading →

227.  “But I want you to stay soooooooooooooooooooooo badly.” Oh I’m just going to soak up those words right now. I can only imagine there will be a day within the next 10 years or so that Natalie will be … Continue reading →

Today was a special day in the life of Jacob as a baseball player. I wish I could freeze-frame the look of sheer joy that washed over his face the moment he caught a pop-fly. It was the very first … Continue reading →

207. Thankful that Natalie was my morning alarm clock when she crawled into our bed at 5:30am. Glad she gave me reason to wake up from my deep slumber and get myself to the gym as I wanted to. Not … Continue reading →