Interview Series: Our Q+A about Reading (part 2 of 3) Our Q+A about The Series (part 3 of 3) We were introduced to a new book series this past year. The girls immediately loved the storyline and characters. The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls takes us back in time to the Bible days with a brother-and-sister duo... Continue Reading →
Planning for a Trip
I shared this Travel Planner Printables pack in the March Monthly Recap and we are itching to travel again. Homebodies that 2 out of the 4 of us are, we usually stay close to home most days of the year, BUT once in awhile, we love to explore our world, both near and far. We have... Continue Reading →
The Great Escape
Plagues swept the city. People cried out, "Why is this happening to us?" But in the Israelite part of the city, the people were safe. There were no plagues. And a man sat on his throne, refusing to let the Israelite people go, refusing to let them go from their hard work and slavery. They... Continue Reading →
Monthly Recap [March 2018]
Goodbye, March! How did a quarter of the year zoom by already? This month was mostly full of finishing. A new season is starting and we have a few things planned to look forward to, so the girls have worked hard to stay on track with their schoolwork. It can start to drag this time... Continue Reading →
My Shifting Dreams
Note from Melody's Mom: This was from a paper and presentation Melody wrote for her class right before her 11th birthday. There was a short paragraph about immigrants coming to America with hopes and dreams. The assignment was a prompt about hopes and dreams. Usually, there are only two drafts and a final paper, but... Continue Reading →
Monthly Recap [February 2018]
Goodbye, February! Well, that ended quickly. ICYMI (I certainly did! :p ), here's what happened the first half of February: A Mid-Month Update. We're not sure what we think about thinking...the more we do it, the more there is of it to do. That's where we are right now. *Note: This post may contain affiliate... Continue Reading →
You Are Special
I heard this story for the first time this morning. Apparently, the girls have already had this read to them before. :p It's a very, very sweet story illustrating how we truly are special and it does need to depend on the things we do/accomplish or don't do/accomplish. God created us. We are His masterpiece.... Continue Reading →
Monthly Recap [January 2018]
Goodbye, January! January seemed to be one of those months that went by quickly but was at the same time also really loooong. ICYMI, here's what happened the first half of January: A Mid-Month Update. Also, the above pic? Norm's desk at his new job. You can ask us about it when you see us. :)... Continue Reading →
Exploratorium
Each of us went to the Exploratorium last year on a date with Norm/Daddy. Here's the story of our mini-adventure in San Francisco! Captions by: Melody, Emily, Joyce Photos by: Dad Norm + Mom Joyce More info here –> exploratorium.edu Emily's Visit I liked the first part of my visit. I liked the spinny... Continue Reading →
Christmas in the Park
Christmas in the Park is beautiful and a lot of people contribute to putting together all of the trees Santa comes sometimes too. Captions by: Emily, age 8 Photos by: Dad Norm + Mom Joyce More info here –> christmasinthepark.com (open through 1/7/18) A Note from Emily's Mom: We have been to Christmas in the Park at... Continue Reading →
The Tech Museum of Innovation
The last time our school had a field trip to the Tech Museum, we were really little, about 3 and 5, so we decided not to go. This time, since we're older now, we got to go to the Tech Museum! Captions by: Melody (10) Photos by: Dad Norm + Mom Joyce More info here... Continue Reading →
SF MoMA (San Francisco Museum of Modern Art)
Captions by: Melody (10) and Norm (Dad) Photos by: Dad Norm More info here –> sfmoma.org Before the SF MoMA We got to ride on the BART train. I wasn't so happy since I get motion-sickness. Once we got there, we walked, since we had to go to the Embarcadero station. We got special permission... Continue Reading →
San Leandro Public Library [Library Tour]
The next stop on our Library Tour Summer Series is the San Leandro Public Library. (This post is by Melody with italicized comments from Mom.) I've had a lot of great memories at this library. When I was little, even though my parents worked a lot, my mom rarely missed bringing the four of us kiddos... Continue Reading →
Pleasanton Public Library [Library Tour]
Pleasanton Public Library was the second library in our Library Tour Summer Series. The front of the library had statues. The first one we thought was cool - a girl reading. The second statue/s we saw was of a girl reading, too. I'm assuming it's her brother she's reading to. That reminds me of me... Continue Reading →
Fremont Main Library [Library Tour]
First in our Library Tour Summer Series is Fremont Main Library. This is the front of the library. You can't see it, but there's also benches where you can sit and a return book drop at the front of the library. Instead of electronic book returns, they have a hole in the wall that you... Continue Reading →
Summer Reading Programs 2017
It is always a fun bonus when there's a prize for reading books. I'll add to this list as the programs start and updates as we finish them! 🙂 TIP: Make sure to have a timer on hand to track those minutes! Pizza Hut BOOK IT! App is great for this!! Read LAST YEAR'S POST to... Continue Reading →
Tips for Traveling with Kids
*Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. We'll be adding to this list, but here are some super quick thoughts I had from this trip. Some items are more specific to a trip to the city like Washington, D.C. and less specific to...say our time in the Australian rainforest. HAVE A... Continue Reading →
Happy February!
Hello and Happy February from the Moys! (Don't tell, but this is a backdated post. :p It has been that kind of year because unexpected changes and sickness and other fun life stuff happens, right?) Our Plan for the Month We have a big birthday coming up this month! Melody will be turning the big... Continue Reading →
Happy January!
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