2011 Autism Walk
I have so much to write about. Life is full and busy and exciting events are happening. I’ve also got major deadlines and tons of work right now, so I have to hold off a bit more. But here are some...
View ArticleHappy Valentine’s Day—Almost
My little son asked me last night, “Mama, are you going to do the path of hearts again?” And my heart grew three sizes in that moment. I’ve always tried to make the little holidays and festivals...
View ArticleSt. Patrick’s Day Festivities
We had our little St. Patrick’s Day fun yesterday. Asher and I made a little party for the leprechauns, which we do each year on the 16th. I know some people like to build traps to try to catch a...
View ArticleLilacs
My plan for today was to take my family to Volcano to see the daffodils at Daffodil Hill, then have lunch somewhere quaint, drive through the countryside, and maybe visit Indian Grinding Rock. It’s a...
View ArticleWishing You a Blessed Spring
We had a lovely Easter, celebrating with family both here in our home and at grandma and grandpa’s house. We enjoyed dyeing and hunting for eggs, did some easy crafts, and ate some delicious food...
View ArticleAnd He’s 8
This is my beamish boy. He turned 8 at the end of January. In the past I’ve tried to write letters to my children on their birthdays, but this year I’m struggling to keep up with all of my...
View ArticleEarth Day 2015
Happy Earth Day! Our little patch of Earth is presently covered in flowers. All of my beautiful plants are laughing uproariously in color. It makes me happy. California is experiencing a very serious...
View ArticleSimple Earth Art
I’ve posted about this before, and offered an easy tutorial. The last time we did this project it was with Lucas and his friend from school. But it’s too good to do only once, and this time I was...
View ArticleMay Day Music
On May 3, our Waldorf school celebrated May Day. It was a perfect day. Not to hot, not overcast and cool. The community turned out to celebrate the turning seasons, schoolwork in full blossom, and the...
View ArticleDear Asher
Dear Asher, I know you are feeling a little sad because Lucas and I went on a trip. It’s normal to feel lonely and to miss the people you love when they are away. We will miss you and Daddy, too. Don’t...
View ArticleJumping into Summertime
It’s here! Glorious Summer is here! Actually, we are now starting our second week of the boys’ summer vacation. These are days full of lovely things, like swimming and day camps, nature walks with...
View ArticleThankful!
Thanksgiving Outside the barn the wind is strong, Bringing cold November rain; Within these walls the hay is sweet, Bins are filled with yellow grain. The cows are quiet in their stalls, The newest...
View ArticleToo Late for Halloween?
Yes, I’m quite sure it is entirely too late to post about Halloween. It’s December for Christmas’s sake! However, once you look at these pictures, you might, just might, forgive me. I MUST post these...
View ArticleInvoking the Light
Happy Solstice! Yule Fires: A Carol (Sung to the tune of “Greensleeves”) In ancient days the folk of old When chilled with fright by winter’s cold Did kindle up a great Yule fire With leaping flames in...
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