I’m sure there is a lot of research out there that supports the importance of traditions, especially within families. It helps form identity, strengthens families, teaches values, connects generations, and on and on. I love traditions because they are usually
6th Grade Wrap Up by Hannah
This year I was in sixth grade. It was really fun to have more subjects because we didn’t have as long in each class. Art was definitely one of my favourite subjects. We didn’t do many projects, but we spent
Hannah Turns 12!
Hannah has been ready to turn 12 for a long time. It’s always an awkward age as you are the oldest in the kids’ activities, but not quite old enough for the teen experiences. Now . . . bring on the youth
A New Chapter
Introducing a new chapter in our lives . . . all four kids in school! 1st Day Smiles Caleb was our last homeschooler, but we felt 8th grade would be a good transition year to prepare him for high school. So,
What a Difference a Year Makes
We started the school year with two girls going to school – a high schooler and a middle schooler. We ended the year with three girls in school – one in high school, one in middle school, and one in
5th Grade Wrap-up by Hannah
This year in school I was in 5th grade, which is the first year of Middle School. My homeroom teacher was Mr. Canton, who is retiring after 35 years of teaching. Near the end of the year we threw a
Greece – the Girls’ View
While we were in Greece, we asked some friends (Casey & Todd) to come stay with our kids. They have a young daughter (Harper) and our kids were out of school for Easter holidays so it was the perfect set-up
Hillingdon’s Got Talent
Each year, the girls’ school puts on a talent show. We did attend last year, just in the audience, but this year we went for our own girls. Emma and her friend spent months putting together a poster for the
Hannah’s 11th Birthday
At each birthday we are amazed at how much older and wiser our children are becoming. Each birthday seems like a rite of passage for all of us, and sometimes we just wish we could slow down time. The Birthday
High School Musical
On Friday, we had the opportunity to go to the girls’ school to see the middle school/high school performance of High School Musical. Emma and Hannah have been working hard helping get this production show-ready and it was neat to