When our Stephenson Reunion was over and most everyone else had to get back to their normal lives, we had a lot of errands to run and projects to do. We always have lists for these state-side visits: stops to Target, favorite
Quick Bags
Since Hannah got her sewing machine for Christmas, she been chomping at the bit to make something. I had her work through a beginners book she got, that took her through different practices, sewing through paper. She felt she was
Edible Easter Activities
We attended a homeschool workshop last week centered around chocolate making, specifically Easter egg chocolates. The kids had a great time learning how to temper chocolate and filling the molds. The hardest part was waiting for the chocolate to set.
Crafting for Birth-days
Sometimes I really miss crafting. If I had more time on my hands I’d probably do a lot more, but for now, whatever I craft is usually some sort of handout for Young Womens or for the kids’ schooling. However,
School Projects
We decided to make the kids’ schooling a little more difficult this year. Or maybe not more difficult, but ‘different’. Each week Emma and Caleb are required to turn in a report on a subject they have been given to
Projects
The last couple weeks we’ve been working on a big project . . refinishing our big blanket chest. This was given to us as a hand-me-down by a friend many years and a few moves ago. It came with a