Must Read!

"The Mysterious Benedict Society", by Trenton Lee Stewart.
I've been saving this book to kick off our new school year. It's a five star winner on my chart!!!! Intrigue, interesting characters, puzzles....it's all there. And we've only read the first chapter. I intend to savor this read.

Beginning Anew

I love fresh starts!

I love new books, pencils, and paper...organized binders and decluttered cupboards!

I love the return to routine that comes with the first day of a new school year.

I love the enthusiasm in my little girls as they start each new subject.

I love the fullness of the day and the feeling of accomplishment that teaching my children brings.

It's been a lovely start today and I'm looking forward to tomorrow.

More from Mary's Peak

Jabberwocky and Autumn Rain

Just hanging around.

Moonchild and Ladybird

Life's good!

Happy 19th, Lavender Girl!

Celebrating with a birthday hike at Mary's Peak, OR.

Moonchild Make-over

Madhatters' 11:00 PM Tea Party

Meeting Little Miss "A"

Great Aunt Lori and Miss A

Lavender Girl, Autumn Rain, and Miss A

Great Grandma, Mama, Grandma, and Miss A

Little Miss A

Frolic 'n' Fun

Little Cousins

A Time To Dance......

Tea Time

For many years the girl cousins have reveled in tea parties at our family reunion. This year the moms decided it was high time for our own tea party!

Stackable Cousins