California Bred | Colorado Led
It’s been one helluva season. Homeschooling has been going great, the kids are really thriving and I’m definitely enjoying all the quality time. Not going to lie, it’s not always easy. I’m learning how to extend a lot of grace, not only to the kids but also to myself. The two hour window of “play [...]
Summer might be over, but you bet we will soak up the rest of these 70° days with neighbors, friends and family! Crosby helping dad build the sheep’s “pen-demic.” Neighbor/Auntie lets Lincoln come help with the goats often. Trying to get someone excited for our Sunday morning walk...he currently wants to be carried everywhere. We [...]
Chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast, opening presents, playing in the bathtub with his new LEGO submariner! This is NINE! I wanted to make note of your wishlist because it made me smile. Added later: whoopee cushion, nerf gun and a Hydro Flask. Stay small, k? After eating (surprise surprise) Panda Express for lunch, delivered by [...]
Classic dinner conversation at the Gillespie house. Hudson age 9: "Dad's name is Johnny but sometimes people call him John for short." Me: "Actually, his real name is John but we all call him Johnny." Dixie age 7: "So, mom (pauses) is your real name Feeb?" These two photos have nothing to do with the [...]
There is so much I could say about the newest structure recently erected on the back pasture of our property...childhood at its finest. It was constructed 100% by the boys (and their neighbor bestie) out of repurposed scraps and hinges after Boone got a drill gun. He even purchased an exterior gate latch from Lowe’s [...]
Mission: Second Month of Mom/Kid Date. Objective: Kid chooses all the activities and quality time is cherished by both Mom and Kid. Kid: Hudson. Kid's picks: Thrift store shopping Starbucks Share a popcorn and root beer at the new Sonic movie Lunch at Whit's End The other day, we were watching an old episode of [...]
Phoebe Gillespie 