Jesse Tree day two

Today's day two in the Jesse Tree advent. I made my ornament early so you too can join in! (we're making another tonight as a family. :D ) Tonight we're learning about the first humans in Gen 2:7-24; 3:1-24.

A New Family Tradition

This Christmas I wanted to start a new tradition. One that was about God and not gifts and getting. I stumbled upon the Jesse Tree. After a little research, I feel this was what I had been searching for.

Mr. Growls turns one!

Oh My Goodness. Its gone by so fast we've grown up. At least to one. We just couldn't decide on what to do for our Little Mr. Growls' birthday. Pokemon? Superhero? or Adventure Time? Of course the last one won. :D Our cupcakes I made pink with Princess Bubblegum's crown and blue BMOs. And of course with some Jake party bags! Mr. Growls got to spend his first party with friends and family. Sadly since I was pretty emotional and running around everywhere, I didn't get too many photos! (bad mommy :P)

Happy birthday little man we love you so much!!

Geo Cache

As a family we love to go geocaching. It's a wonderful free way to get outside and see the world around you!

Year of Rue

Our sweet duck foot longdog Rue was adopted on May 16 last year. She was a quiet nervous rescue dog from the local shelter.

Cloudcroft trip

This weekend we went on a short mini vacation up to the mountains here in New Mexico.

Cloudcroft is a small village in the Sacramento Mountains, and very much a small village.

doughnut or donut?

Is it doughnut or donut? I don't know but Little Miss won runner up in a design contest for Rebel Donut!

Homeschooling so far...year 1

This year we decided to try and homeschooling our kiddos. After some bad experiences with public school and Mr. Growls on the way (now here!), we felt staying home would be best.
These are a few things I've learned here in the beginning. Plus what curriculum we're using,

Halloween

Happy Halloween everyone! This year we're a witch and a little ninja turtle. I've noticed as the years have gone by, trick or treating is not something really practiced in the neighborhoods anymore. (probably for a good reason) Thankfully there is plenty of churches, government buildings, and private business sectors how provide a safe kid friendly halloween event. This year we went to Explora in Old Town Albuquerque. There the museum was open with crafts and candy! Next we to the Sheraton Hotel by Coronado Mall in Uptown. There they had a carnival and one whole floor of rooms dressed up so kids could trick or treat! very cool.

What did you goes as?

A month later

Welcome Little Mr.

A hero's party

Princess Halloween