Christmas - My Oldest Girl

Posted by My Heart Song

1/8/2018

This is a snapshot of how my oldest daughter spent Christmas 2017. 


We spent some time in Wisconsin for the holidays. 



She was able to help make Lefse - a Norwegian family tradition. She's really quite good at this!


One simply must listen to Christmas music and adorn the Christmas apron and Christmas headgear when preparing Christmas food! 


She received this warm poncho as a gift. This is perfect for her, as she's always cold and regularly wraps up in blankets.


Here she is with Grandma K. 


Lots of smiles and fun during our visit!


Here she is with Grandpa K and little brother, as they spent an extra few days in Wisconsin with him.


Back home in Indiana, my girl was able to see her friend Sarah and favorite pet dog Chewy.


She enjoyed a sleepover with some church friends.


One of her favorite activities of this holiday season was Christmas caroling at a local nursing home.


Here she is with the gifts she received from our family Christmas - a puffer vest, a Piano Guys sheet music book, an cultural study Bible, some personalized stationery, and a lapdesk. 

Posing with Daddy.

Merry Christmas, Bright Eyes! 

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Baby Turns 6 Months Old

Posted by My Heart Song

1/2/2018


This little guy is not so little any more! 

He's well over 20 pounds now. Growing so well. Still on milk only. We've tried a few baby foods but so far he's not interested. 

His first tooth popped out a few days ago. 
He is still all smiles.


He continues to be a very happy baby. Dozens of people have commented on what a relaxed, happy and contented baby he is. What a blessing! 

He doesn't like tummy time very much, but endures it. He easily rolls from back to tummy but not the other way yet.

Lots of loved ones shared snuggles and hugs with 
this little guy over the holidays. 
Here he is with Grandpa K in Wisconsin.

 We sure love you, Little Man!
Here's to the next 6 months! 

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Merry Christmas

Posted by My Heart Song

12/25/2017 


Merry Christmas from my family to you! 

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4 Year Old Birthday Girl

Posted by My Heart Song

12/14/2017


This little girl has turned 4!


We celebrated with the birthday song and ice-cream cake.


This girl is full of twirl and swirl.


She loves all things fancy and pretty.

She's a princess through and through!


She's full of love for her baby brother, which has been a delight to see since he joined our family. 


She has a little mama's heart.


We love you so much, Rosebud!

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10 Year Old Birthday Boy

Posted by My Heart Song

12/6/2017


This boy is now 10 years old!


Going from 9 years old to 10 has meant learning how to rip-stick, memorizing states and capitals as well as multiplication facts, earning permission to go for bike rides around the block by himself, and his first trip to the Emergency Room for stitches. 


He's into things like paper airplanes. But his favorite thing to do is WORK! He loves to work with Dad on projects around the house or in the yard. He also loves to play outside with friends. He has two neighbor boys - Christopher and Sheldon - who are his best buddies. 


So handsome!



We celebrated with an ice cream cake at his request. We included a birthday party with our Thanksgiving celebration with extended family 2 weeks ago. 


He's into Legos these days, as well as loving anything and everything that is remote-controlled. 


He loved this car he got for his birthday.

Happy Birthday, my boy! Welcome to double-digits! 
We thank God for your life and are trusting Him for your future. 

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Baby Boy is 5 Months Old

Posted by My Heart Song

11/29/2017



This little boy is 5 months old now! 

Oldest sister is a big help in watching little man!


Older brother likes to hold the baby and read to him.


Big sister thinks he is her baby doll. :-) 
She is a wonderful little mama to him. 


His hat fell off. She put it back on. Love it! 
He sticks that little tongue out a lot now. So cute.


He likes to sit in the high chair and watch us work in the kitchen.


He enjoys the jumperoo in our homeschool co-op nursery.


This boy is a super happy baby. Many people comment on how "chill" he seems. He loves to just watch all the activity in our home. He will stand for over an hour in his exersaucer and just watch, laugh and smile at life. 


He is sleeping better and better all the time. He doesn't like traveling at night (afraid of the dark?) but travels well during the day. He coos and tries to talk with us. He just loves anyone who will give him attention. 

During this season of thanksgiving, we recognize this little child is one of the greatest blessings of the year for our family! 

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Homeschool Co-op Wraps Up

Posted by My Heart Song

11/28/2017


We have continued to participate in our homeschool co-op this fall. We meet on Wednesday mornings from 9 until 12:30 for 12 weeks. Around 50 families participate. The kids choose from a range of class options, all offered because moms are willing to help teach and lead. 

Our fall semester just wrapped up, ending with a final program to highlight some of what the students learned. All of the children worked on memorizing Psalm 100 this semester. In the picture above, all of them are on stage reciting these verses.


These were my oldest daughter's classes: It's All Greek to Me (Greek mythology and culture), Scrapbooking, Life Skills, and Newspaper. My daughter created this paper mache urn for her Greek class.


Here is the scrapbook she created.


My elementary age son took these classes: Gym, YWAM Missionary Study, Paper Airplanes, and Eating Around the World. In the eating class, they signed a contract on the first day to agree to TRY all of the new foods they would make this semester. He did well, trying everything. 


My younger daughter is in Preschool. She loves going to co-op. She especially loves her teacher and her gym class. She is very shy, though, and hardly speaks (from what the teachers tell me)... so unlike her talkative-self at home.



My younger two boys are in the nursery with me during most of co-op. Lots of playtime for them and for me, plenty of social time to chat with other moms.

We love our co-op! 

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