Raising Arrows

It's that time of year again ... planning for another year of school and enjoying every moment of it! This year brings a new school name, planning for TWO kids, and grounding more of what we do in a  more flexible, Charlotte Mason way. I loved how my planner worked last year and was excited to expand it to hold BOTH of our school kids this year. I've had some friends ask what I use and how I plan, and I hesitated making this post, but I want to both share and remember what we do this school year. So here it goes... This 2018-2019 school year holds both a Kindergartner and a 3rd grader! WHOA! We are in a new state, and they require that we register as a homeschool. Which means I had to name us. After some thought, I came up with Archery Academics. Based off of Psalm 127 and an amazing sermon I listen to each year from J.D. Greear ( here's his blog that speaks a bit about it). Basically the jist, is that God has given me four beautiful arrows, five if you count a small arr...

This month has been lovely. If you read my last post (here) , you know that God has been working on my heart and mind. That's all I'll say on that matter... this post is dedicated to the lovely month of January! SO much goodness came this month. School in full swing, our first visitors, and gorgeous new parks. So without more delay.... This little man got a big boy haircut and really seems to be enjoying toddlerhood we found an awesome trail and wood area behind our neighborhood!  I spy with my little eye... something PINK   Enjoying our new nature center with friends  January exploration! We found a new beetle that we've never seen before  Sketti is happiest outside in the dirt! <3 Our Crew ready for the library  taking my cart full grocery shopping... always an adventure  nature center with cousin zeke!  We SO enjoyed our weekend with Aunt CiCi! Sad we didn't get more photos with her, but we ha...