I was cleaning out my email inbox last night (another task that had been left for a year or two too long) and read an email from my sister. She was commenting on her love for this blog, a way for her to know what we were up to and watch her niece grow even though we live many miles apart. I had a sharp pang of guilt at that moment. Suddenly, comments from grandparents, other aunties and uncles, and far away friends came back to me.
Who knew that cleaning up email would refuell my desire to get this blog cleaned up and running smoothly again? It will also be a great place to share our homeschooling experiences and have a way to look back on our progress.
So - with renewed energy and purpose I give you 2011 in picture review.... enjoy!
Starting the year out right with bagna cauda with the Barnes family.
Phonics practice with dad.
Fun with your BFF is always the way to go!
Easter with cousin Hannah! (Devon, Tammy, and Mema were here too.)
Happy Birthday to Bryce! Mema added to our awesome doll house - now the doll can tend a garden and eat fresh veggies.
Uncle Don always gets it right -- pink and Paul Frank -- double hit.
Katsu playing with the wrappings
Auntie Penny sent us a Littlest Pet Shop clubhouse -- SO COOL.
Dreads for summer - now she wants pink hair extensions!!!!
The whole family at Vince and Makayla's beautiful wedding.
First T-Ball game
Sittin on the bench
It's a hit!
Bryce was a fast base runner and I think that was her favorite part of Tball.
Kindergarten graduation day!!!
I was cleaning out the closets and left my veils out - she found them the next morning and knew exactly what to do with those bad boys -- pretty sure this falls under nature not nurture!
Bryce at Gina and Jim's wedding.
This photo and the one below are from VBS at First Evangelical Lutheran, she had a great week!
Bryce and her new sister, Jen. The girls were having fun while we were out on a REAL date!
Our at home princess makeover for the princess party at the library.
The girls were very intently listening to stories and learning how to be real princesses.
Bryce with her favorite librarian, Miss Ladonn, showing off her official princess certification.
Boise Bible College!!!! We were excited for Jen, but sad to drop her off too.
Breakfast the morning we left Boise. Bryce was playing family photographer.
Bryce at Craters of the Moon National Park. This was her own tree that she put together.
Todd and our trailer to the right. Lava rock EVERYWHERE.
Bryce and I just up the little hill next to our campsite looking out at the miles and miles of lava rock.
What great pictures. Glad you are back to blogging. It's always fun to read. :)
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