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Let’s protest with Mama and kick ICE out of Baltimore

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Wembley is taking on more garden responsibilities this year. He wanted a picture of this perfect strawberry.

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Mokey did a college visit at St. Mary’s College of Maryland the same day Wembley visited University of Maryland. Mokey and her dad ran into a friend from our neighborhood and her mom. Mokey really enjoyed the visit. (Again, ninth grade, this is a kid who plans ahead.)

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Maryland Day with Wembley

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It’s that time again—Happy Half-Read-a-Thon!

I’ve lost track of how many years it’s been, but this is the night (usually in March) when the kids can stay up all night (or as late as they want to) reading. ❤️📖📚

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He doesn’t think it’s much of an accomplishment, but we do. Here he is with the silver medal he earned on his Introduction to Latin test.

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We are always proud of this awesome, creative kid. But getting to watch Wembley star as Hamlet in his homeschool group's production on the stage at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, well, it's next level, man.

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Hamlet

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Exciting times for Chez Beans. Wembley is playing Hamlet for one night only with the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company Homeschool Corps.

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Attempting a snow person

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Captain Barnacle Beard takes his accustomed seat at the table

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Heart-shaped latke

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Sibling hug

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This year’s family solstice photo

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Festive cookie decoration

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We made a quick trip downtown to acquire the annual souvenir mug from the Christmas Market, but it was very cold and we have finished our shopping, so we didn’t stay long.

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Mokey’s school has a Black Lives Matter flag and a Pride flag under the American flag. (The American flag is on edge in this picture, but I promise it’s there.)