Knitting and Time Travel

"Knitting is clothing made in spare moments, or round the fire, whenever women gathered together... It's something to celebrate-clothes made in love and service, something women have always done."   -Anne Bartlett, Knitting: A Novel

27 Days of Learning

Three ½ days.

That is exactly how many days Trey and Sam have been “in school” in the last 27 days. Despite a nearly three week holiday from school from December 17 through January 4, and three “snow days” this week and counting, learning continues. Highlights include:

Yo Yo Yo!

Trey received a couple of different yo yo's this Christmas and has really enjoyed mastering some tricks:

I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas

 


Samantha played the part of Joseph's Angel in the annual 
Christmas Pageant at school. See video below of Silent Night.

Interpretive Dancer

Samantha has been dancing all over the house preparing for her latest dance program which was this afternoon! Below is a clip of one the three dances she and her "Dancing beauties" performed, choreographed by extraordinary dance teacher Mrs. Cinnamon! Samantha is wearing a black leotard, pink leggings and a white skirt.

Cranberry Thanksgiving

Did you ever read a book as a child and never forget it? Cranberry Thanksgiving is one of those sentimental books that we read again and again as kids in our home. Now, Trey and Samantha are enjoying it as well. We are experimenting with the Cranberry Bread recipe on the back cover for a gluten free, dairy free version. We'll keep you posted on our progress.

Soccer Mania

Both kids played soccer this Fall. After three years of soccer, Trey has developed a genuine love for the sport that is evident both on and off the field. He is a great team player, and has proven to be very effective not only as defender but as a solid offensive player as well. He said he prefers the "mid-field action" which the photo below captures nicely. We look forward to seeing Trey back on the field this Spring.