Author Archives: Valerie

We Built This City

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Valerie

We had a fun trip to Guitar Center today. Kayla’s knows enough from her few piano lessons to be able to play around. She was going around the place like a princess. Of course, that’s everywhere we go. Dad gave … Continue reading →

Posted in For Fun, Kayla News, Parenting Adventures | Tagged drums, guitar, Guitar Center, instrument, keyboard, music, music lessons, piano, ukelele | Leave a comment

Happy Halloween 2013

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Valerie

Every day gets better with this crew. Not every day is great, but each one does get better. My marriage is more solid than it’s ever been. Kayla is becoming a girl that we really enjoy being with. And, We … Continue reading →

Posted in For Fun, Parenting Adventures | Tagged cerebral palsy, halloween, mask, microcephaly, special needs, trick or treat | 2 Comments

Bekah’s Arsenal of Tools is Expanding

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Valerie

We just received this new stand from Dynovox for Rebekah’s Maestro device. First of all – It’s gigantic and we’ve each tripped over it already at least once. Second – Bekah loves having her device right up where she can … Continue reading →

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The Best Medicine

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Valerie

Your daily dose. Kayla is the best at making Bekah laugh. Bekah adores her sister (and so do we!).

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Light Up the Sky

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Valerie

I’m becoming more and more aware of the beauty God displays on our Earth. I serve an amazing God from whom all good things flow.

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Spelling Flowers

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Valerie

My girlie loves anything crafty. Pull out some construction paper and glitter and you’ve got her full attention! The other day I thought we’d liven up our spelling lesson. So we made this pretty flower with out list 8 words. … Continue reading →

Posted in Homeschool, Kayla News | Tagged homeschool, homeschool is cool, spelling, third grade | Leave a comment

Grandma’s Christmas Breakfast

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Valerie

I needed a little bit of family comfort yesterday. There’s nothing that fits this description more than my mom’s Christmas breakfast soufflé. Baked Ham Souffle 9″ x 13″ pan, serves 8. From the kitchen of Judy Forrer. <3 This recipe … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking | Tagged Christmas breakfast, comfort food, Egg soufflé, Grandma's cooking, Ham soufflé | Leave a comment

They’re Invading

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Valerie

Fall is here and the spiders are invading at every turn!

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Pushing and Pulling

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Valerie

Do you know that feeling you get when you are out in the ocean? Where the waves have full control of your body. You are pushed and pulled. Back and forth. Back and forth. Back and forth. Sometimes it’s a … Continue reading →

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Kayla’s start to her cooking career

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Valerie

We made these popsicles last summer. Kayla L O V E D eating them because she made them! It’s about time to make some more. Now, I have to go dig through the tupperware cabinet to find all the tops. … Continue reading →

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