Category Archives: Holidays

An Empty Tomb and a Full Heart

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

The boys and I spent the afternoon enjoying the sunny weather and creating their depiction of His sacrifice and resurrection.  I love the sweet spirit I feel when the boys and I talk about our Savior.  John Robert’s eyes beamed … Continue reading →

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Bunny Bento Box

Posted on March 28, 2013 by

{Clockwise starting at top left:  Ham Rollups with Bunny Cupcake Topper Picks, Yellow Cherry Tomatoes, Bunny-Shaped Marshmallows, Carrots, “Dirt Cup” Chocolate Pudding topped with Crushed Oreos and SweetTart Bunnies Gummies, Annie’s Cheddar Snack Mix.} Last week I made bunny snacks for the … Continue reading →

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Garden Sensory Bin

Posted on March 27, 2013 by

Here’s the last of our bunny themed materials for preschool last week.  Garden themed trays are great to tie in with a bunny theme.  I introduced the story of Peter Rabbit during circle time.  Peter Rabbit is a curious bunny who doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Carrot Sound Sorting

Posted on March 21, 2013 by

Today was a much better day with Asher.  I guess positive affirmations and a whole lot of praying really helps.  We had the last day of preschool at our house and I introduced a sound sorting tray to the children during circle … Continue reading →

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Pinning on Bunny Whiskers

Posted on March 20, 2013 by

How was your first day of Spring?  Ours was interesting.  Asher was quite angry and explosive today.  I guess he didn’t get the memo that Spring is supposed to be all rainbows and unicorns.  Tomorrow, I’m going follow Spring’s lead and experience … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti + Love = Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

Long before we were married, Robert and I decided we never wanted to fight the crowded restaurants on Valentine’s Day.  Instead, a tradition of staying in and eating spaghetti was born.  See at the time, spaghetti was the single dish Robert … Continue reading →

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Valentine Bento Box

Posted on February 11, 2013 by

I have a little too much fun packing the boys’ lunches for Classical Conversation days.  Last week’s lunch was a Valentine’s Day themed Bento Box.  It was filled with raspberries, mini-marshmallows, cherry tomatoes, iced sugar cookies, heart-shaped ham & cheese sandwiches and … Continue reading →

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Valentine Craft Using a Dropper

Posted on February 4, 2013 by

One of the skills listed on my Kindergarten Curriculum is to learn how to control a dropper.  This can be made into a tray like shown on Simply Natural Mom or a dropper is a fun way to create art and in this case, … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Themed Montessori Trays

Posted on January 22, 2013 by

Valentine’s Day holds a special place in my heart.  My most memorable Valentine’s Day was spent walking the cobble stone streets of Florence, Italy.  It was during our second year of marriage and I was studying Interior Design in the … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Day Mug Shots 2013

Posted on January 2, 2013 by

We had a low-key New Year’s Eve full of Don’t Rock the Boat and Candyland, followed by bathing our babies and turning in early.  The kids woke us up before 7am on New Year’s Day, which made me glad I fell asleep early.  … Continue reading →

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