We couldn’t find a local bakery to help us sample the currant buns Peter Rabbit’s mother buys, so we made our own. Continue reading “Peter Rabbit’s Currant Buns”
Peter Rabbit’s Currant Buns
Launch!
Rosie airborne at the Bannockburn (Maryland) Swim Club, July 11, 2012.
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The best things we did our first year homeschooling
Our first year of homeschooling has drawn to a close. How did we do? The short answer: We had a fabulous year! Continue reading “The best things we did our first year homeschooling”
Quiz: Two Twuths and a Lie
Here’s your chance to test your knowledge of the Boyd girls’ wacky sayings. Continue reading “Quiz: Two Twuths and a Lie”
Protected: Two Twuths and a Lie — Answer Key
Two girls, one party
In our house, Rosie and Lucy have one birthday party together. Not only does it help promote sisterly affection, but it’s fun, too! Continue reading “Two girls, one party”
Ready to roll
Rosie on January 30, 2012.
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The epic snow of 2011
Dear Lucy and Rosie,
With this week’s first real Chicago snow of 2012, I cant help thinking back to last year’s Groundhog Day Blizzard. Here are some of our memories (and favorite photos) from that historic storm that I hope you girls will remember happily. Continue reading “The epic snow of 2011”
The best granola
This is the recipe for the Boyds’ very favorite granola in the whole wide world. Continue reading “The best granola”
The Boyds’ 2011 year in review
Two-thousand-eleven was a big year, wasn’t it? (Arab Spring, anyone?) Although we can’t necessarily lay claim to events of historic import, the Boyds’ house has seen a fair amount of action itself, though we haven’t always covered it at the time. Here’s our Year-in-Review Edition. Continue reading “The Boyds’ 2011 year in review”