A glimpse into what it is like to live in our home just this moment.
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Oh boy, the weather this week has been so wacky. We had cold and snowy, then some warmer days that I was able to strap everyone to me (hah) and get outside, to an actual snow squall (phone emergency alert and everything!) The snow squall was actually crazy - complete white out and even knocked our power out for a few minutes. I am just really looking forward to spring, sun, and more outdoor hours with the babies.
Reading and finishing How to Blog for Profit without selling your soul by Ruth Soukup. I feel like I really learned so much that I just had no clue about after 13 years blogging...wild. Really insightful, helpful, and definitely worth the read! Also still reading Free to Learn by Peter Gray and We Are Not From Here by Jenny Torres Sanchez
Celebrating 'spirit week' at farm school (I crack myself up!) We had a Valentine's party and dress up inspiration for each day of the week. Wednesday was picture day - so I had each 'student' sit for a little photo shoot!
Grateful that Brandon remembered to bring his girls flowers for Valentine's Day because Violet has been talking about it non-stop for the past week! She would just randomly give us the countdown on how many days "until Daddy brings me flowers for Valetines." Hah! She was so happy when he had them to give her at the bus stop that afternoon. Daddy brings flowers for all his girls (me too!) and all the boys get hugs and kisses from me - plus one flower from my bouquet. We are lucky to have the cutest, funniest, little valentines.
High fiving Gemma who graduated after 18 weeks of vision therapy at Keystone Vision Development Center. We had a great experience and she learned so many new skills and techniques to continue as she moves through school to support her vision and especially reading. Dr. Nora Conway was amazing; if you are local and ever considering vision therapy for you or your child - I'd be happy to talk about our experience and suggest KVDC!
Crossing our fingers that the goats are secure! B finished hanging the extra high wire and with the extra Christmas trees lining the fence (thank you to all who donated!) the goats have been staying inside their pasture. THANK GOODNESS. My poor landscaping might never recover, but I'm naturally hopeful so here's looking at you spring and the magic of nature!
Finalizing the junior class prom fundraiser and feeling so proud! They did awesome and what a relief it is to know that we will be able to organize and purchase everything without having to do any more fundraising! Woohoo!
Tending to Grey as he battled through a virus. He was down for three full days of school; sleeping, sore throat, and fever. He is naturally prone to bloody noses - so his nose was out of control for those three days too. Poor guy - but by Thursday night, he was back to teasing his brothers and sisters and we knew it meant he was perking up again.
Smiling at Liv who does the 'snoots' face. Gosh, she is one freaking cute baby.
Sporting by watching the Superbowl on Sunday night at Pappy & Gigi's house (since we bailed on cable!) Gemma had 3 basketball games this week while Grey had 1 basketball game and two basketball practices. He also got the opportunity to go to a pitching clinic with TJ Adams from the Phillies (!). Thank you to Abba for signing him up and going with him and to the Conn family for transporting him after school! And I signed three of our kids up for the upcoming AYSO soccer season this week and agreed to coach Rusty's team if they needed me! Woohoo - bring on the spring sports (and spring weather!)
Making kielbasa and haluski, shrimp alfredo, "triple threat" mac and cheese (it just has chicken and sweet corn in it too), Hawaiian meatballs in the slow cooker, and homemade pizzas. My fairy godmother and dear friend/cousin Heather dropped off dinner for us on Wednesday - Spaghetti bread boats (delicious!) and lunch for the next day because he is an angel (thank you!!)
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