A Few Of The Good Notes:: Week of January 15-20

This Week in Our Home:

New Passion/Addiction- 


We brought home Memoir '44 just in time for our first rain of the new year. 

You can read more about this game, "designed to commemorate the sacrifices of the men and women of the second world war", at Days of Wonder Boardgames.

I learned about this and other games like it watching this video (@8:00 marker). Having boys, I thought it offered an interesting perspective. (maybe something for a later post)



I am working on getting our school moving a little smoother- 



For those who are interested in such mundane things, this is a grid for what subjects will be in "the boxes" each day. The "X" spots don't mean no school- for the most part, they are where art class, Spanish co-op, volleyball and such happen.

I am also working on a list of routines that we have as a group- reading, prayer, chores...

I know this is old school, but I like to write it out. My brain just works that way.


The boys hid out from the cold, wind, and rain in the Lego hideaway.
 Paul is working on some inspiration he found by watching "Build it Bigger" on DVD. 
More on that later. 




Just 'cuz- 
James thinks singing "La Bamba" is fun. 

Yep, these sweet little grandbaby cheeks were all ours for one evening. 

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Comments

  1. UnknownJanuary 21, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    I always have to have things written or typed out to "see" how they flow. Maybe that's why we both like Pinterest???!! I love your Lego spot, would love to have that space for my oldest. What a sweet baby :) Have a great weekend.

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  2. NatalieJanuary 21, 2012 at 7:02 PM

    Love your blog, Laurie! I had to go read your "about me" when I saw your adorable grand baby. You lookeduch too young to be a grandma already :). You have a beautiful family and a wonderful homeschool

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