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It’s been nice to get back into a normal school routine this week. After spring break last week and standardized testing the week before that – we were all ready for school again! I was expecting Banana to have a little bumpy transition day (like she usually does on Mondays), but she was more than […]

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I have a confession to make. I am absolutely addicted to homeschooling blogs. I just LOVE reading about what other moms are doing in their homeschools, and getting inspired, getting ideas, and learning from others what works and what doesn’t. I came across this fun idea for a domino parking lot. I am constantly amazed […]

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Every day during read-aloud time, I have the girls work with their hands. It actually helps them to listen better, while exercising their brains at the same time. One of their favorite things to do is work with pattern blocks. I guess you could call this pre-geometry skills? I love the colorful patterns they come […]

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Today is my Punkin’s last official day as a homeschooler. She starts back tomorrow and Friday (as shadow/transition days), and then the new semester officially begins on Monday. It’s kinda sad for me, but she is so excited. Who am I going to double check with when I have a question about Banana’s grammer rules, […]

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This is my favorite way to start each day when it’s chilly outside. The fireplace, hot tea and my Bible. From that peacefulness – we move on to … JumpStart!! The time we start our day together. The big girls are working on mind-bending puzzles to get their brains in gear for the day and […]

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All the grandparents have been asking for some homeschool pictures, so I thought I would give them an update, and show you a little bit of how our day runs. We start our day bright and early at 7 am with prayer and bible time with dad before he leaves for work, which I absolutely […]

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I am so excited to share these pictures!! Probably to some of you, it may seem a little boring – but I have waited for a long time to be able to homeschool my girls! It is something that we have all wanted (although I have deliberated on the whole idea more than my share). […]

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I was very honored to be asked to be the photographer for our local CHEN (Christian Homeschool Education Network) graduation ceremony. This is such a great group of kids! I had a great time picking the minds of all these amazing moms who have gone before me on the venture we are about to set […]

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I never, ever thought I would be putting this in writing, but I have an official announcement to make. We are now a homeschooling family. Can you believe it? Do you remember my recent post about homeschooling and how I casually referred to possibly poking my eyes out at the idea of it? Wow, God […]

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Maryland Dance Photographer Did you know that Heather O’Steen Photography began way back in 2007, under the name of Timeless and Treasured Photography?  Fourteen years is a LONG time to still be pursuing this little business!  During most of those years, my business took a back seat to being a stay at home mom to […]