365Project.2016 | March

So, when one is three months behind on a project, what is one to do? I decided I had a couple choices:

1. Give up blogging altogether.
2. Cut my losses and pick up at the current week. 
3. Attempt to fill in the gap and move forward.

I'll admit, I have very seriously considered  #1. When one person in three months even mentions the absence of blog updates, it kinda makes you realize that life most definitely will go on, even if your blog doesn't. :) But I personally enjoy my 365 Project when I'm not behind on it, and as one friend encouraged me, if I stop now, I'll miss capturing Abby-girl's little years. ♥

#2 was also a serious consideration, but, I'm kinda an all or nothin' lady. If I'm going to continue (see #1), it would definitely bug me to have a three month gap. Plus, I know I have some super cute pictures that I don't want to miss! :)

So, that brings me to #3. It's crazy to see how much has changed in even just a few months. (Back to why option #1 was mostly ruled out.) However, I totally get that looking at a month or two's worth of photos in one fell swoop is a wee bit overwhelming. So, feel free to skip the next few posts and stop back in when updates are coming more regularly again. :) (Hopefully that will happen again someday...) 

But, for myself, and for those who have actually missed the updates, here be March. :) Enjoy! And for the record, I love hearing your feedback. ♥ Feel free to drop a note here or on Facebook ... it's super encouraging to she who sits behind the keyboard. :)

Day 66. Sometimes the sunset is just breathtaking ... I love the winter outline of branches against the sky! ♥

Day 67. Look at our big girl just sitting up at the table!

Day 68. Matthew had so much fun writing and illustrating his story "Corn Stalks"! ♥ And let me tell you, he was very proud of his book! Every single teacher and friend at church had the privilege of reading it at least once ... if not 2, 3, or 8 times! :)

Day 69. It's so fun to watch Abby's fascination with animals and birds. We spent nearly an hour outside just watching and waving to the migrating birds ...

 And this lovely young lady came to join us partway through. ♥

 Day 70. So thankful for Hannah-bug--she's a great big sister and a huge help to her Mommy!

 Day 71. Sleepy girl. ♥

Day 72. Uncle Scott and Aunt Barbi moved this weekend ... Grandma watched the kiddos so that Mommy could take a morning and help Aunt Barbi with some last minute packing. :)

Day 73. And Grandma did some more babysitting on moving day! Abby had fun introducing her cousin Noella to the wonders of the play cabinet. :)

Day 74. Desperate times call for desperate measures. Bug. Be. Gone!

 Day 75. We enjoyed watching so many different birds visit our feeder this spring!

 

Day 76. We've played lots of board games this spring, including more than a few rounds of Stratego. :)

 Day 77. We enjoyed a field trip with our homeschool group where we got to learn and watch how to make maple syrup! So interesting!

 

 

Day 78. Family Movie Night! Hannah worked hard to make it extra special, including tickets and refreshments. :)

Day 79. Matthew enjoyed his latest project from Kiwi Crate! ♥

 And Abby got creative in her own fashion ... oy vey! ♥

 Day 80. Another beautiful sunset. ♥

 Day 81. Paint samples ... they're good for stacking if nothing else! :)

 Day 82. Abby-girl loves brushing her teeth!!!

 Day 83. Ah. Paint samples. This is what you're really good for. :) Yellow is out ... now to welcome beige, greige, taupe, gray ... ?????

Day 84. Our piano teacher's husband collects miniature John Deere tractors and likes to keep them in a certain order ... but also enjoys the challenge of spotting when they've been rearranged by the kids in his life. :)

 Day 85. Clothing swap + L.I.F.E.

 Day 86. Hannah has been learning some new cooking techniques through the monthly ChopChop cooking challenges ... handling the raw meat to prepare a roast chicken definitely stretched her beyond her comfort zone!

 But it came out great! :)

 Day 87. Happy Resurrection Day 2016! ♥

 

 Day 88. While one child learns long division,

 Another learns to say "thank you." ♥

 Day 89. MAJOR change and blessing unfolded at the end of this month ... Grandma began watching Abby-girl four mornings a week so that I could focus on school with the three older ones. What. A. Blessing. ♥♥♥♥♥ SO Thankful!!!!

Day 90. Hannah was super excited to reach her goal of answering 50 math facts in 2 minutes! Her $5 prize was well-earned! :)

 Day 91. Even Blackie gets in on the homeschool morning selfie! :)

And that be March 2016.

Thanks for joining us! :)