Free!!

The girls have been learning to do their homeschool work more independently.  It is super freeing to be able to leave them working for short periods of time.  I can homeschool all the girls at the same time and be able to consult with each of them without having to hold their hands every step of the way.  I am so proud of how well they are doing.

Princess Belle is learning all about computer animation from Pixar and Khan Academy.  And she is enjoying it thoroughly.

I love their little crafts and artwork.

BLUE!

Autism plays a large role in our home.  It effects everything from how we decorate to our schedule and how we shop.  Autism has become a part of most everything in our life.  It isn't really a bad thing, it just requires awareness and understanding.  And let's be honest I happen to really love the little (and not so little) people that come with that Autistic diagnosis.

That being said, we definitely "Light It Up Blue" for Autism Awareness Day every April 2nd.

Fifteen

My first baby turned fifteen years old today.  It is so hard to believe.  I love the person she has grown into and I love spending time with her.

The fun food we had:

Watching daddy light the candles

Blowing out her candles

Waiting for her haircut:

Looking through skincare products:

My beautiful big girl sporting her new hairdo:

Gratitude Sunday

Sundays heart felt tradition. A time to slow down, to reflect, to be grateful.

Here are some things I am grateful for this week:

Our little theater for making it possible for me to have fun nights out with my little ones.

Cute kitties who follow me around every morning.

Dress-up homeschooling

Little Prince ending his hunger strike

Cute girls in cute jammies

Fun experimenting with weighing things

Watching my boy explore his world.

Never Forget

I will never forget the Christmas this picture was taken.  Princess Magpie was 17 months old, Princess Belle was about to turn eight years old and Princess Snifflefritz was about to be born (three days before Christmas to be exact.)  Princess Belle was thrilled with the dress Grandma Great had given her.  She felt so beautiful.

Now all these years later, the baby who was born that year, Princess Snifflefritz, is wearing that same dress and feeling completely beautiful too.

Gratitude Sunday

Sundays heart felt tradition. A time to slow down, to reflect, to be grateful.

1. Special ornaments that bring memories of friends.

2.  Beautiful Christmas displays.

3.  My beautiful home looking so festive and warm.

4.  My lovely new home town.

5. Fun community events with my family.

6.  Seeing Polar Express with my girls.

7.  A surprise visit with Santa.

8.  Watching my kids love their pets.

9.  This sweet boy.

10.  Silly moments.

So GREAT!!

The girls and I had such a fun day today!!  First thing in the morning, we were lucky enough to see The Polar Express in the local theater.

When the movie was over, we were surprised with a visit with Santa.  The little were so excited to see him.  Princess Snifflefritz was overwhelmed with joy and hugged him over and over again.  She was just so happy.

In the afternoon Prince Charming and I went to some of the Farmers markets in town.  They were HUGE!

After Supper, the girls and I went to the O'Dell House Museum.  The little girls were awestruck by the beauty of the whole place and are anxious to visit again, even if it won't be Christmas.