Category Archives: Addison

November: a month of friends and family

Posted on November 30, 2014 by jslimato

Each November we find ourselves at the tail end of a busy season. September through November are always crazy for us and no matter how hard we try to mentally and emotionally prepare for it, I am always flailing by … Continue reading →

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5 tips for traveling w/ the toddler

Posted on November 14, 2014 by jslimato

Today, a friend told me that she is traveling 15+ hours by car for Thanksgiving with her 2 YEAR OLD. Since we travel often (6 car trips in the last 12 mo of 4-15 hours!) she asked for tips. I … Continue reading →

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Fall Fun with the Cousins

Posted on October 23, 2014 by jslimato

Almost every year since Tyson was three and Kaiden was 18mo, we have cut pumpkins and celebrated fall with the cousins. This year, the stars aligned and all the kids were out of school the same day, so we took … Continue reading →

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September Firsts

Posted on October 1, 2014 by jslimato

Since today is October 1, the official beginning to all things Harvest/Halloween, I thought we would look back at September. Last month we experienced many new and exciting things. Here is our list (in no particular order): FIRST DAYS OF … Continue reading →

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August Recap

Posted on August 30, 2014 by jslimato

For the month of August, we threw the schedule out and just played, a lot. There was so much fun, but now I am exhausted. Haha. School (even homeschool) can’t start soon enough. We (I) need a schedule… So this … Continue reading →

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5 things I need to start the school year

Posted on August 29, 2014 by jslimato

All summer I work bit by bit towards the next school year. Curriculum is researched and purchased. Co-op classes are registered, and city class fees are paid. In August, I really get busy prepping by planning units and quarter objectives. … Continue reading →

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Family Fun in Raleigh, NC

Posted on August 23, 2014 by jslimato

Early August, we went to Raleigh, NC for a family reunion of sorts. Hubby’s family was there from AZ and IN. We all met there for a party and some family time. We spent the first 2 nights with my … Continue reading →

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Vacation: Family, Friends, Fun and Potty Training

Posted on June 27, 2014 by jslimato

This summer we went to Orlando, Fl for our summer family vacation. We decided to drive down over the course of several days since it is a 12+ hour journey. We left on Friday afternoon as soon as Hudson got … Continue reading →

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Field Trip: Virginia Beach Farmers Market

Posted on May 16, 2014 by jslimato

Hey! It’s the last week of school so what better way to celebrate than a field trip? The Virginia Beach Farmers Market has an educational center that teaches children about agriculture. Both Tyson and Addison went. It began with a … Continue reading →

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Tot School

Posted on May 11, 2014 by jslimato

In January, I started researching ways to be more intentional regarding spending quality time with Addison. I am not very good about playing with my kids so if I don’t have a plan, it doesn’t happen much. My findings led … Continue reading →

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