Art by Ari

 Lizzy had two friends have their birthdays in March, so she drew their favorite animals. I think she did an amazing job!

The boys had a blast building a castle.

Teddy has discovered the function of a rubber duck!

Lizzy got to help the CattleWomen group make chili for a competition and then they served it at a homeless kitchen.

Emily got a shout-out for her art.

Lizzy's teachers have been great about sending me pics throughout the school year. It's fun to see what she's up to.

With the price of bread going up, I decided to go back to baking my own. I found a great whole wheat recipe that is easy to use: Here. Isn't my loaf pretty? I end up making bread once a week.

The library had knitting and crocheting kits for the kids to try, They had fun figuring it out.

Lizzy helped plant flowers around the middle school.

 As class representative, Charles introduced a composting program. Here they are separating their trash after lunch. He also got on the crosswalk team, so he's really having fun working with others at school.

Here's my handsome son in his new glasses!