Hike at Mistletoe

I love opportunities to do things one on one with the kids (even if it doesn't end up to be that exact ratio)! Madeline's American Heritage Girls troop was going on a hike as part of a badge they were earning. We went to Mistletoe State park! only 20 minutes from our home.


It was an absolutely beautiful October morning! A bit chilly, but very tolerable once we got moving.





Off we go!


We brought Madeline's friend, Maggie with us


3.9 miles later, we made it!! Seriously, such a great morning!

Play Time

We joined our church homeschool group on a visit to the Imperial Theater in Augusta to see Bilbo and the Magic Ring. It was a huge hit! I'm pretty sure Ethan didn't blink the entire time and even Michael sat quietly and watched the first twenty minutes of it (he and I hung out in the back after that!). Madeline enjoyed it as well and we look forward to our next visit in January.

A toothless grin

"Listen to the wisdom of a toothless grin." Fijian proverb.





These little front teeth had been loose for quite some time, enough time to allow the adult teeth to start coming through. Each were hanging by a thread until finally plucked, one last Saturday and the other on Sunday. This sweet little girl breathed the biggest sign of relief with the loss of each tooth. We didn't realized the anxiety she had built up over the falling out of something she's carried for almost 7 years. These events made for an extra special, exciting Halloween weekend.