For last year’s words belong to last year’s language
Here is the collection of my favorite blog posts of 2013. Do you have a favorite that didn’t make the list?
Life
:: The Good Life ~ My Answer
I spent a bit of time exploring the elements of a “good life.”
:: Blub. Blub. Blub. or I Used to Be a Dreamer
And the follow-up post:
:: Tuesday
Home
A little house tour after my open house party in April:
:: Welcome
:: Home
:: Living Room
:: Kitchen
:: The Master Bedroom
:: Hallway Display
:: The Princess Tower
:: Little Learning Spots
:: The Live and Learn Studio
:: Keeping It Real (the office/library/school room)
Out and About
:: Adventuring
I loved looking back at all the pictures from this Amtrak field trip with the boys.
:: Checking Out the Wildlife
Some of my favorite pictures of the year happened at Wildlife Safari.
:: Our Private Beach
:: More Columbia Gorge and Falls
:: A Day on the Water with Friends
:: A Day in Paradise (and Another Day in Paradise)
:: 1st Day of School ~ A Gazillion Photos
I love our new tradition of hiking at McDowell Creek Falls on the first day of school. This was our 2nd annual celebration.
Education
:: Mt. Hope Academy ~ New Resources and Curricula: 2013-14
I spend many hours putting together this detailed curriculum series. There are links to posts for specific subjects at the beginning of this last post in the series, as well as a link to our Medieval history-based book list link at the end.
:: Notes, Quotes, Links, and More
This was a six-part series on my speaking notes from the local Classical Conversations Parent Practicums. I shed a lot of blood, sweat, and tears over this one.
:: A Memory Master in the House
We had three Memory Masters this Year! Luke, Levi, and I put in a great deal of hard work to earn those titles!
:: History Studies ~ Integrating CC and SOTW
Food and Health
:: Let’s Celebrate
I think this 2 minute Paleo chocolate-cake-in-a-mug post was the most-viewed post of the year.
Photography
:: Seniors
My niece Ilex and her friend Adelaine. Gorgeousness.
Parenting
:: Let’s Talk About Luke
:: Let’s Talk About Levi
Family
:: An Anniversary Party
I will treasure these pictures of my grandparents!
Favorite Book
:: Gilead
Favorite TV Show
:: Arrow
Favorite Movie
Did I watch a movie in the theater this year? Catching Fire is the only one I can remember. (Is that sad?)