See this wall? It’s completely disgusting, isn’t it? Yeah, I agree. This is the wall that was next to my stove. Unfortunately, the paint that I used way back when was NOT washable, and every time I got something splattered on it and tried to clean it off, it would take the paint off with … [Read more…]
1. Last week we completed our first ever “Math Week” here at Chez Ouiz, and I must say it was a resounding success! Last Sunday, as I was finishing up homeschooling planning for the week, I took a moment to look over some of the math assignments I had given the kids, and I was … [Read more…]
Over 5 inches here at our house! My kids have never seen this much snow down here… nor are they used to having it stay more than a few hours! This has been a huge blessing for them, and I am so grateful! Thomas, Grace, Joseph, and my husband were there on the hill yesterday, … [Read more…]
And thus ends our month of birthdays here at Chez Ouiz! [Yet ANOTHER reason why I haven’t been able to blog all month long! SIX bithdays in 17 days!]
I hope everyone has enjoyed this feast day! Children have WONDERFUL memories when it comes to tradition, so there was NO WAY I would be able to get through this day without baking a devil’s food cake and giving everyone little swords to eat it with. It’s getting easier to go without chocolate, but wow… … [Read more…]
… I thought I should at least post some pictures. (I always love looking at pictures on blogs… don’t you?) Things are finally moving house-wise around here. We have wanted to rip up the carpet in the back of the house for YEARS, but were never in a position financially to do it. This weekend, … [Read more…]
Sunday night we had the chance to go to a free fair held by one of the local churches. Since it advertised “free hot air balloon rides,” I felt obligated to go. You see, Reilly’s dream has been to go up in a hot air balloon. We got there after supper and stood in line … [Read more…]
I realize that canning is routine for most people, but I have always had a fear of it. After reading so many different articles and books on canning, I had this dread in the back of my head that somehow I’d do it wrong, and my whole family would wind up with a horrible case … [Read more…]
Teach our girls to love the small and defenseless? Check.Try to set a good example for them? Check.Provide an atmosphere where that sort of spirit can develop? Check.Buy them baby dolls? Check. So someone ‘splain this to me…. THESE are what my girls carry around… dress up… and nurture. Meet Skelety (held by Marie) and … [Read more…]
Learning how to add with your big brother. “Mommy, I say sheese!” What’s homeschooling without snack time? Believe it or not, she actually slept this way…