Yesterday we bid farewell to summer. It has been such a special season for our family, with so many happy forest hikes, sunny days on the sand, and cozy evening bonfires— I have literally lost count of the number of s’mores consumed! The downtime and opportunities to connect were just what our hearts needed. Before...
One of our favorite summertime traditions is spending a day at the State Fair! We love the thrill of the rides, visiting the cute animals, the challenge of the games, and of course, all the indulgent fried foods! The fair is such a cheerful way to wrap up the summer, and since it was not...
We love honoring the seasonal changes around us through art projects, family time, and reflective practices. As the seasons move from one to the next, we mimic the transition on the tree in Isla’s room. This summer it displayed all our summer fun leaves. In October we began replacing the green leaves with colorful fall...
Isla was so excited on her first day of kindergarten! She held my hand tightly and skipped as we made our way to school. When we arrived she greeted her teacher, Miss Brittanie, with a hug and a handmade card. The front was a drawing of Isla holding Charlie, who was chasing a fly— because...
After creating our summer fun list, we displayed each item as a leaf on a tree in Isla’s room. Not only was the tree a fun craft project for us to enjoy together, but it is a great daily reminder of the things we hope to experience and accomplish as a family this summer. To...
