To culminate their studies this month, the two second grade classes came together and performed several short plays about American History. Mason had a role in Aunt Harriet’s Story. He was very much at ease in front of the group, respectful and reserved while he performed and waited. As soon as his role was over […]
For the second year, Walker participated in the Math Bowl. This year it was held at Christ the King School on the eastside of town. Walker and two friends submitted a design for the shirt and theirs won. Because there was such a great interest in participation, we had two teams from St. John. The […]
As I alluded to on Friday, my sweet husband sent me off to spend some more quality time with my grandparents. There was no nightmare or message from a guardian angel that I should go visit. It was just encouragement from my husband that prompted the trip. I did this once last year and it […]
I just love how my husband will take something that sparks our boys’ interest and run with it. A few nights ago, the boys and Bill watched a few food challenge and cooking shows. One in particular caught their eye because they had just watched a friend make banana pudding at a 4-H meeting. They […]
This weekend started off just like any other with Disco Friday at the walking program. Then they tackled homework and chores, cooked up two beautiful dishes of homemade macaroni and cheese and a Dutch oven dinner with chicken and vegetables. There is something great about stew cooked in the backyard fire pit. It’s a comforting […]
Tonight’s Blue & Gold Banquet held special significance. It was Walker’s last pack meeting and event as a cub scout. His den was given the responsibility and honor of marking the colors. The banquet is a fun family event for both Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. The Center is decorated festively and everyone shares a […]
The boys chose these Valentine’s Day cards for their friends from the many that we found on Pinterest. I found the tutorials here and here. Then I worked on making a snack to bring to Mason’s class party. I printed these little stickers that said, “I think you’re a real CUTIE, Valentine.” There will be […]
I had to have a little something to send off the girls for Valentine’s Day so I dug through my red and white scraps and made fast work of this fabric slab. Then I made a free form heart pattern and cut out four to make the petite pillows. I stuffed them with IKEA pillow […]
I’m pretty lucky to have such knit-worthy people in my life and one by one I am trying to warm them up. One of my special sisters celebrated a birthday in October and I chose that as the occasion for this custom order. I asked Mo if she would like something and if so, would […]