A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices… Thanksgiving 🙂 Our family enjoyed a peaceful, reflective Thanksgiving with food, hugs, and thankful hearts. I loved this quote from the Pilgrim, Edward Winslow. “And although it be not always so plentiful, as it was at this time with us, yet by the goodness of God, we…

Reading about nature is fine, but if a person walks in the woods and listens carefully, he can learn more than what is in books, for they speak with the voice of God. George Washington Carver Happy November! I am already feeling the weight of how fleeting the autumn season is. As daylight gets shorter and…

Happy October! There is no season when such pleasant and sunny spots may be lighted on, and produce so pleasant an effect on the feelings, as now in October.— Nathaniel Hawthorne Beautiful, October! My favorite cozy month of the year. As I slowly transition our home environment to reflect the season, of darker evenings, cooler…

Welcome, September! As summer fades and our homeschool lessons begin again, I wrote some notes and goals in my journal this week. I’m sharing a few goals/thoughts below: Note: I’m home-teaching 4 grade levels this year. Autumn Homemaking “I loved autumn, the season of the year that God seemed to have put there just for…

Welcome, August! We are in the full swing of enjoying summer-watching wildlife, enjoying seasonal foods, and preparing for our upcoming school year. This year, I am homeschooling four children (ages 17,15,10,7). Each new year I try to think through what didn’t work well the previous year and how to correct it. My goal for my…