I've always been hesitant to read poetry. I don't know enough about how poems are built to really understand the intricacies poets pour into their work, so I've always felt like I was missing most of what's happening. But I've been working hard to read more poetry over the last couple of years and have... Continue Reading →
Full of Joy Friday | Week 11 of 2021
Happy Friday! Each week I gather bits of joy to share here and I've been surrounded with sweet moments that I'm excited to write down. + Picture this: Bronwyn standing at the piano with a picture book in the music stand, upside down, and playing as though reading sheet music. Joy, my friends! + Colton... Continue Reading →
Full of Joy Friday | Week 10 of 2021
All week long I keep my heart open for joyful moments that I can share here on Fridays. Knowing that I'll be writing this post makes such a difference in my life -- the little moments that might pass me by are relished and remembered, rather than simply forgotten. We all have spring fever right... Continue Reading →
Reading This Week | 10 of 2021
Happy Wednesday! I'm here today to share the books I've finished reading since we met last Wednesday. I finished two - and enjoyed them both immensely. Vesper Flights by Helen MacdonaldFile this one under Books That I Wouldn't Have Been Able to Finish in Print Yet Adored On Audio. This is a collection of nature... Continue Reading →
Full of Joy Friday | Week 9 of 2021
Hello, Friday! I find that focusing on the simple things in life is a good way to feel true happiness, so I spend the whole week with my "joy radar" up to make sure I have something to share here. My time is short this morning, so I'll make this short and sweet. a little... Continue Reading →
Reflections | February 2021
In her most recent email, Emily P. Freeman offered three questions for reflecting on February. She includes a different set of questions every month and this is the first time I've ever stopped to really think about them. I've played with the format a little bit and have included a "flipside" to each question. February... Continue Reading →
Full of Joy Friday | Week 8 of 2021
Friends - I hope you found some joy in your week. Each Friday I do my best to round up the little moments that ushered happiness into my life. I'm a firm believer that joy comes from embracing the small things and writing these posts each week ensures that I keep my "joy radar" up... Continue Reading →
Full of Joy Friday – Week 7 of 2021
Hello! Each Friday I try to share as much joy from my week as possible. We all know that true happiness comes from finding joy in the small moments and writing these blog posts has been a fantastic practice for me! + This has been Vacation Week for us. One of the flexibilities of homeschooling... Continue Reading →
Unraveled Wednesday | Week 7 of 2021 | Books & Knitting
Kat at As Kat Knits hosts Unraveled Wednesday each week. It's an opportunity for a great group of bloggers to share their current reads and knitting projects - if you're looking for some inspiration, please be sure to visit everyone participating! This week I'm sharing a handful of finished books and a small knitting project... Continue Reading →
A Look Into Our Notebooks | Week 6 of 2021
Hi, friends. I'm a day late with this post, but better late than never! Matthew is on vacation and we're on a homeschooling "off" week, so things are a bit unsteady around here without our usual schedule. And still - each Monday (or Tuesday) I try to take a look at the week that just... Continue Reading →
