Sunday, December 31, 2017

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These two are pretty entertaining on this freezing cold morning. Keeping me company and laughing while I rest in bed. 💜❤️😆

Sunday, December 24, 2017

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Christmas Eve and immersed in books and embroidery while the snow comes down outside. Love this girl. 💕🎄

Thursday, December 21, 2017

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I can only see my toes now if I lean forward just a bit. But it's actually pretty great because then I don't have to look at my mismatched socks. 😂 #babynumber5 #onemoremonthtogo

Saturday, December 16, 2017

Thursday, December 14, 2017

Friday, December 8, 2017

Wednesday, December 6, 2017

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I cannot believe this guy is 4 today! I still remember when he was just born and our midwife remarked that his hair was so white that it almost sparkled! He's such a jolly, generous, and cuddly dude. He loves babies, hugs, has the most infectious laugh, and is just a joy all around. Happy Birthday to our little Oscar! 💙💙

Tuesday, December 5, 2017

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We had a special December get together with cousins to make gingerbread houses today. They turned out so cute and (shockingly) only small amounts of candy and gingerbread were eaten during the event. 😆❄️☃️🎄

Thursday, November 30, 2017

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"Can I hold your hand?" "No." "Can I help you down the stairs?" "No." #icandoitmyself #stopgrowingsofast #atthatstage

Monday, November 20, 2017

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Hot cocoa with marshmallows and Treasures of the Snow on audible. ☕️ #ranemschoolhouse #homeschool #homeschoolperks

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From yesterday. Our Sunday morning walk to church. I love seeing the little bonds that form between the kids as they grow, it's really one of the sweetest things as a parent. 💗

Monday, November 6, 2017

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I love the bond that these two have formed since we started school this year. They are so goofy together and Oscar can make Astrid laugh like none other, but then they share sweet moments like this (even for just a few minutes) and I melt. 💜

Sunday, November 5, 2017

Friday, November 3, 2017

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A gorgeous blanket of snow covering everything outside so quickly you wouldn't even know how behind we are in winterizing the yard. Pots still full of dead flowers, toys still out, outdoor furniture and umbrella still set up... 😬 Anyone else as behind as us?

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Always impressed with this girl and her math skills. #ranemschoolhouse #homeschool

Thursday, November 2, 2017

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

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We got to hang out with Rey, Kylo Ren, Yoda, and Luke Skywalker tonight. 🎃 #maytheforcebewithyou #happyhalloween

Friday, October 20, 2017

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Somehow even with a crazy morning and breakfast we managed to get done with school early. It took us less than 2 hours to do math, science, history, world studies, Spanish, language, handwriting, phonics, spelling, and read a fairytale. So I'm rewarding them with an episode of the new Magic School Bus. Also, I get to read another chapter of my book before lunch prep, so yay! 🙌

Thursday, October 19, 2017

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Astrid and I went to visit auntie Grace this morning while the big kids were at co-op. Such a beautiful place to explore.

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Monday, October 16, 2017

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When you have the option to sit anywhere in the house you want to do your schoolwork and this is where you choose. 🤔😆 . . . #kidsarefunny #lookscomfy #homeschool #ranemschoolhouse

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The focus is real. #justrealizedsheswritinginabookthatisNOTforwritingin 🙈

Thursday, October 12, 2017

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I love these quiet moments of reading aloud before bed. 📚Also, Oscar is obviously very interested in his belly button. 😂

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The three amigos. Heading to a morning of co-op. #ranemschoolhouse #homeschool

Saturday, October 7, 2017

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Tough decisions were made today. So many 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃

Thursday, October 5, 2017

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The squirrels haven't gotten to the pumpkins yet. Crossing my fingers that they will last through the month without getting eaten like they were last year. 🤞🏻

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

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They seemed to think that the construction workers were much more interesting than our Spanish lesson and art study today. 🤷🏻‍♀️ #butitsactuallyquietinhereforthreewholeseconds #finewithme #pluslookhowcutetheyare

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

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One of my favorite things is switching over the books and decor for the season, and fall is especially wonderful. 🍂🍁🍃 #read #autumnreading

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

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I think the 90+ degree weather and living right next to a pool for the past week and a half has turned my kids into major water babies. 💦🌊

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

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Found some sleepy kids outside the hotel today. Oscar looks particularly comfortable. 😴😀

Monday, September 25, 2017

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It's been such a fun vacation spending so much time with cousins! #epcot #cousinbuddies #ranemvacation

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Friday, September 15, 2017

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Trying to get in one more day of school before a two week break! 🙌 . . . #ranemschoolhouse #homeschool #homeschoollife