Saxon Math 1 for Rinoa

While Mica is using ALEKS for her math program, Rinoa stayed with Saxon which she started using for Math 1 this fall. It amazes me (and I’m sure I’ve mentioned this countless times before) that Rinoa is not eligible yet to enter kindergarten due to age...

ALEKS Math for Mica

My cousin, Jannelle (who, incidentally, is Gavin’s mom), introduced me to ALEKS early this month. She said that it’s a highly recommended math program for homeschoolers. Mica already started with Saxon Algebra this fall (and she wasn’t having any...

These are not the Droids you are Looking for

Mica: Aaaawww. Are you Little Red Riding Hood? Rinoa: No. Rinoa: I am Master Jedi! (Haha! Obviously, we’ve been watching a lot of Star Wars lately.)
Banana Pudding

Banana Pudding

This is actually the recipe for Magnolia Bakery’s famous banana pudding. I have never seen anyone not like this banana pudding. Even my cousin who hates eating fruit desserts love this! Ingredients: 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1½ cups ice...

Scarecrow Harvest Festival

I absolutely love fall —       the autumn hues of red, brown, yellow, and orange,       the rustling leaves on the pavement,       the pumpkin spice lattes and apple cider donuts,...