Monthly Archives: September 2011

After we got home from church on Sunday, we got a lunch together, hopped in our van and drove the two hours to Greenport, New York, located near the tip of Long Island.  On the way, we passed dozens of … Continue reading →

Sometimes I am utterly humbled at the way I am called into deep, spiritual conversations with my children at the most unexpected times. Yesterday as we walked to Micah’s world drumming class, he started saying he was one hundred plus … Continue reading →

I remember my first ballet class as I watch Ellie excitedly dancing around the room before more students come and her class begins.  My teacher was Mrs. Love and she had at one time taught Karen Kain, one of Canada’s … Continue reading →

Our school year has gotten off to an amazing start…much better than I had envisioned as it is often my habit to envision the worst possible scenarios in life.  I guess this has become my protection mechanism to save me … Continue reading →

Inspired by the picture which I found on the site Ohdeedoh , we created our little school space below! In our small apartment, we can’t have a separate school room but I still thought it would be fun and inspiring … Continue reading →

This year, Rick and I have learned about loving and being there for each other through fear and uncertainty.  The year began with Amelia in the hospital, ng tube inserted through her nose for feedings and right in those first … Continue reading →