Our House in the Middle of Our Street

my rendition of Bookhou's punch-needle project from The Crafter's Box May was a very short reading month. The finishing of various kid-related activities, finishing 'formal' school stuff along with our portfolio, and traveling for three weeks in my (and the kids') home state of Nebraska. We had a fantastic trip: so many activities with both sides of the family, field trips all over, and tons of friend time and 'vacation' activities. You can see more HERE   on my Instagram feed.  The kids and I did happen to finish a massive tome in May, but thank goodness, June has turned out better! Here's the books: MAY * Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix by J.K. Rowling -  It's funny, this used to be one of my least favorite HP books of the 7 book series. I distinctly remember calling it "filler" to a friend who wanted to know how I liked it. Although there is a LOT of backstory in #5, it is certainly one of my favorites thus fa

What is your favorite color? turquoise Who are some of your friends? Brody, Cole, Ani (sometimes) What do you want to do when you grow up? be someone who plays with puppies, an Apple tester, maybe an engineer What is your favorite animal? dog, turtle, tiger What is your favorite thing to do with Anikka? play cats What is your favorite thing to do with your friends? jump on the trampoline, swimming, bike riding, skiing What do you like to do outside? skiing, biking, taking Copper for walks, playing Chuck-it with Copper, frisbee with dad What do you like to do inside? play on my kindle, cook, read What is your favorite food? mac n cheese, alfredo pasta, bagels, hamburgers, cheese curds from Culvers What is your favorite drink? Dr Pepper, Sprite, or Root Beer or OJ What is your favorite restaurant? Chipotle and Red Robin What is your favorite subject in school? Reading, Wildwood (various, usually Socials), piano What is your favo