Life: The Little Moments That Create Lasting Memories

by | Feb 14, 2019 | Family

I propped myself up on my elbows, still groggy from my leisurely nap on the beach towel. I was momentarily in a state of confusion. That “where am I” feeling I sometimes get after a mid-day nap was followed by my brain trying to make sense of the last 24 hours. Yes, I...
Southern Museum of Flight: Birmingham, Alabama

Southern Museum of Flight: Birmingham, Alabama

by | Feb 7, 2019 | Uncategorized

The Southern Museum of Flight is located near the Birmingham airport. In fact you can’t get close to the airport without seeing the signs pointing you in the right direction. My husband is a pilot and his method of getting home this week meant he had to rent a car and...
Snap Circuits for Learning About Electricity

Snap Circuits for Learning About Electricity

by | Jan 31, 2019 | Family, Homeschool

My 8 year old has been a robot fanatic for several years now. One of the first steps he took toward learning to build robots was learning about electricity. Our Snap Circuits have really helped in our electricity studies. When he was 4 we got him the Snap Circuits Jr....
McWane Science Center Birmingham, Alabama

McWane Science Center Birmingham, Alabama

by | Jan 24, 2019 | Homeschool, travel

Not all museums are created the same! Some times you find a museum that the kids and parents find educational AND fun. My family loves science, so getting to visit a science museum is always a good time for us. McWane Science Center is such a place for our family....
Alabama Bucket List

Alabama Bucket List

by | Jan 17, 2019 | Family, travel

We have loved getting to see different parts of the world. Paris was incredible. We will never forget Sydney. But this year we are aiming to discover a different part of the world. Home. We are becoming tourists in our home state of Alabama. Last year I began our...
My Alabama State Park Bucket List

My Alabama State Park Bucket List

by | Jan 10, 2019 | travel

You want mountains? You like the beach? You like caves? You like water falls? Then come on over and visit us in Alabama. I have lived in Alabama most of my life and have seen a lot of the beautiful places my home state has to offer. But I still have a lot of spots my...
Homeschooling While Traveling

Homeschooling While Traveling

by | Jan 3, 2019 | Homeschool, travel

Homeschool and travel go hand in hand for many reasons. Flexibility in schedule being a huge reason we love to homeschool. Being able to travel when everyone else is in school is very beneficial (less crowds, cheaper accomodations). If we want to take a week off...
My Grandma: The Sweetest One

My Grandma: The Sweetest One

by | Dec 27, 2018 | Family

Martha “Reenie” Ginn June 23, 1916 – April 5, 2019 Since the original posting, Grandma has gone on to heaven. She was loved, treasured, and will be missed. My Grandma is 102 and every day we have with her is a gift. Dementia has taken some of her memories, but it...
Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium

by | Dec 13, 2018 | Homeschool, travel

There are so many wonderful things I want to share with you about our trip to the Georgia Aquarium. Before You GoYou will do lots of walking. I knew this going in, but still didn’t wear the most comfortable shoes and my purse was loaded down when I should have carried...