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  • New Hampshire Court orders Christian homeschooled girl to attend public school

    Number of comments: 2
    For those of you who like to keep up with the Homeschool issues going on in the country. You might want to read this. [...]
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    Posted: August 27, 2009, 2:26pm EDT
    by April

  • Can you choose your favorite?

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    I can and would crop some of these....I don't have photoshop though. row 1 (L or R) Row 2 (L or R) Row 3 (L or R)78910sillymore silly1112131415 ' [...]
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    Posted: December 05, 2008, 4:58pm EST
    by April

  • My Tornado Prediction, Two rainbows and snow!! (Pictures included)

    Number of comments: 10
    I have wanted to post these pictures for 4 months but have been prevented by my camera phone. It was not wanting to share the pictures I needed for this post, that is until my sweet hubby, took it in and got it fixed. Thanks to him, I can share [...]
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    Posted: August 11, 2008, 12:54am EDT
    by April

  • Little Rascals II

    Number of comments: 7
    I posted this picture in the upper-left more than a year ago. The picture on the right was taken this last month. Looks like Micah, Janelle and Kayla's hair were the only things that grew in 1 1/2 years. Oh, and Grandma replaced her fence. Actually, this picture does not' [...]
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    Posted: July 10, 2008, 11:46pm EDT
    by April

  • Another IMPORTANT Petition Regarding EVERY Parents Rights

    Number of comments: 8
    Many homeschool advocates have taken different measures to fight the recent Homeschooling Court Decision. To my knowledge, there has been a couple petitions going around; one to depublish the ruling and another to petition Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Because we cannot be sure that any one petition, avenue, or action, will [...]
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    Posted: April 15, 2008, 2:31am EDT
    by April

  • A Birthday Letter From Greta

    Number of comments: 10
    It is hard to believe that next week, April 12th, will mark one year since Greta's death. Today I will miss getting that much anticipated call from her to wish me Happy Birthday and the few inevitable jokes and witty remarks to go with our conversation. And that is okay' [...]
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    Posted: April 03, 2008, 11:00am EDT
    by April

  • Legoland Homeschool Days

    Number of comments: 2
    ****I neglected to mention the self-guided education program. You will want to check it out if you plan on going****** Did you know Legoland has homeschool days several times through out the school year? Discounted tickets are $17 per family member. There are only a few days left in this [...]
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    Posted: March 31, 2008, 12:18pm EDT
    by April

  • Dieter's Beware: Tried and True Dessert Recipe

    Number of comments: 5
    Here is a easy, quick, and delicious dessert recipe that was given to me, years ago, by an older church woman, while we lived in Willis, CA. What is better than the taste is the ease of preparation. Here it goes:Dump cake1 box yellow cake mix35-40 oz of fruit pie [...]
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    Posted: March 30, 2008, 2:02am EDT
    by April

  • Ti-shoes

    Number of comments: 5
    Janelle snuggled in bed with me this morning and said, "Mommy, I want to be taller. I need my shoes." Just then I decided to reach for a tissue for my nose and she says, "not THOSE kind of shoes!" [...]
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    Posted: March 25, 2008, 11:01am EDT
    by April

  • Fun Frugality

    Number of comments: 1
    Times are looking financially tight for a lot of people since the economy has taken a down-turn. Many if not all of us have been or will be affected in some way. Since Reid is a small business owner who gets paid infrequently (about twice a year with a few [...]
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    Posted: March 19, 2008, 6:30pm EDT
    by April

  • Rocket Boots WHAAA?!!?!?!?!?

    Number of comments: 4
    + = childhood dream?Carson- Mom, I have never had rocket boots before!Me- What are rocket boots?Carson- Boots that have fire and cords at the bottom. You can fly if you have a cape too!Me- If I got you rocket boots and a cape, what are you going to do with [...]
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    Posted: March 12, 2008, 5:36pm EDT
    by April

  • Please Sign Petition to Request Depublishing Of Recent California Homeschool Court Case

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    Sign here."Depublication is a decision that can only be made by the California Supreme Court. If the Court determines that the decision should stand, regarding this family, on the facts presented, but that the general pronouncements of law for all of homeschooling should not be determined by this case, then" [...]
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    Posted: March 07, 2008, 9:27pm EST
    by April

  • HSLDA's Response To The "Homeschooling is Illegal" Court Ruling

    Number of comments: 3
    For you non-members, here is the latest from the HSLDA:Dear HSLDA Members and Friends:On February 28, 2008, the California Court of Appeals issued a ruling in a juvenile court proceeding that declared that almost all forms of homeschooling in California are in violation of state law. (Private tutoring by certified [...]
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    Posted: March 06, 2008, 4:49pm EST
    by April

  • Sick Again

    Number of comments: 6
    Kayla came down with a nasty sore throat and low-grade fever yesterday. Despite my efforts using Airborn Junior, Carson has succumbed to the same ailments today. Their was no question in my mind that it spread to him, after he said, "Mom, when I swallow, it feels like a cactus" [...]
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    Posted: March 04, 2008, 2:02pm EST
    by April

  • Are you a member of the Home School Legal Defense Association?

    Number of comments: 3
    Saturday I posted an article about a Judge who ordered a California Homeschooling family into government education. If you are a Home School Legal Defense Association member, you should have already received the email below, regarding this.If are not a member of the HSLDA, and you are a homeschooling family [...]
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    Posted: March 03, 2008, 1:58pm EST
    by April

  • "Judge Orders Homeschoolers Into Government Education"

    Number of comments: 1
    If you homeschool in the state of California you WILL want to read this. Pray for the HSLDA as they seek to handle this ruling a well as the judges. This particular case is disconcerting especially considering that the family is registered with an accredited Independent Study Program (ISP)."The king's'" [...]
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    Posted: March 01, 2008, 2:03pm EST
    by April

  • On Bible Reading and Prayer

    Number of comments: 5
    I thought this was an especially insightful book passage I read recently (I know it looks long but I think it's worth your time):George Mueller ( 1805-1898) is famous for establishing orphanages in England and for joyfully depending on God for all his needs. How did he kindle this joy' [...]
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    Posted: February 26, 2008, 10:41pm EST
    by April

  • Chili with Garlic Cheese Biscuits

    Number of comments: 9
    If your husband is like mine, he loves meat and needs to have something to bite into every now and again. The last few days have been really rainy ones and the cold weather has me hankerin' for something warm on the tummy.Here is one yummy chili recipe:1 Pound ground' [...]
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    Posted: February 22, 2008, 11:05am EST
    by April

  • I Switched To Shurley Grammar And I Am SOOO Happy I Did!

    Number of comments: 4
    In January I changed our English curriculum. I know it may seem kind of strange to some to change in the middle of our first year but I am so glad I did. The English program we had been using, Rod and Staff 's Preparing To Build English 2, served' [...]
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    Posted: February 21, 2008, 10:00am EST
    by April

  • Find Out Who Your Child Resembles More....

    Number of comments: 6
    I don't know that it is exactly accurate but it sure is fun!!MyHeritage: Family tree - Genealogy - Celebrity - Collage - Morph MyHeritage: Look-alike Meter - Blank family tree - Family photos MyHeritage: Family tree - Genealogy - Celeb - Collage - Morph So the girls look like Dad?!?' [...]
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    Posted: February 20, 2008, 11:00am EST
    by April

  • Talented Photographers

    Number of comments: 6
    Check out the new link on my side bar, Sherry Curry Photography. That would be my mother-in-law. And when your done there, check out my sister, Terri's blog. She's a photographer too. Then when you are done there, go check out my photographer friend's blog @ My Meanderings and then' [...]
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    Posted: February 19, 2008, 1:31am EST
    by April

  • My Sumo Wrestler And The Big Brother Who Rescues Her

    Number of comments: 4
    I have a bit of a dilemma...well I say dilemma but a dilemma is usually something you have worked at trying to correct and just can't seem to. I really haven't worked at correcting this like I should. I wish it would just correct itself. Am I lazy or what?You [...]
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    Posted: February 15, 2008, 3:45pm EST
    by April

  • Our Homeschool: A Week (At A Glance) At Grace Academy

    Number of comments: 8
    Not many people know the official name of our homeschool, it is called Grace Academy. When we filed with the state this last fall we had to have a name and this one fit perfectly for our homeschool. We chose this name for obvious reasons, namely because of the Lord's' [...]
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    Posted: February 15, 2008, 1:36am EST
    by April

  • Another Giveaway!

    Number of comments: 1
    Free DVD's!! Just click the button on my side bar to enter for a chance to win at Challies. ' [...]
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    Posted: February 13, 2008, 12:11pm EST
    by April

  • A Valentine Celebration

    Number of comments: 5
    Last Friday, a dear friend hosted a valentine's dinner for the married couples in our church. We had more than 20 couples attend. It was such a lovely evening! The host had prepared well with a catered dinner, games, and a time of worship through song. She had thought of' [...]
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    Posted: February 13, 2008, 12:28am EST
    by April

  • My Mom Sent Me This....

    Number of comments: 3
    Your Divine Valentine A Valentine may play a love song for you, but God sings you the sweetest love song in the universe.The Lord your God…will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. ~Zephaniah 3:17A Valentine may give [...]
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    Posted: February 12, 2008, 12:13am EST
    by April

  • How To Change Your Husband

    Number of comments: 7
    I lost a treasured sermon-tape, months ago, entitled, How To Change Your Husband. (Where's it at Reid?) Just kidding he didn't trash it. Actually, I loaned it out and haven't seen it since. Tonight however, God providentially allowed me to stumble on a copy of the exact sermon while I [...]
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    Posted: February 10, 2008, 2:26am EST
    by April

  • I'm Still Here.....

    Number of comments: 4
    ...EVEN THOUGH MY BED IS STARTING TO BECOME JUST ANOTHER APPENDAGE OF MY BODY! Thank you for the well wishes and prayers. I have been doing better the last few days. I actually broke my five-day-pajama-wearing-run (not the same p.j.s) almost a week ago. That was defininately a record for me, [...]
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    Posted: February 07, 2008, 11:00am EST
    by April

  • Happy Birthday Terri Dawn!

    Number of comments: 2
    She('s) my oldest sister.loves the Lord Jesus Christ. 12 years older, wiser, and more experienced. beautiful inside and out(that is not meant to be a cliche).a people-lover and people LOVE her. an excellant photographer.very level-headed. keen and quickly insightful. either knows you or knows someone who knows you. honest to 10 [...]
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    Posted: February 04, 2008, 12:13am EST
    by April

  • My Mr. Mom And The Sickies

    Number of comments: 9
    Reid has assumed the role of Mom and Dad the last couple of days. As I write from my bed, both Kayla and Carson have entered the bedroom asking him for dinner. How foreign it is to hear my children ask their Dad this question and yet so nice to [...]
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    Posted: January 26, 2008, 8:46pm EST
    by April

  • Prayer For Friends

    Number of comments: 1
    Last February I shared a prayer request via my blog for a family friend, Bob Hooper, who was diagnosed with cancer just about a year ago. It grieves me to share that Bob passed away yesterday evening. If you are reading this, please pray for this man's family as they [...]
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    Posted: January 25, 2008, 4:55pm EST
    by April

  • For Kids: Ode To The Sickies (or ICKIES)

    Number of comments: 8
    It's that time of year again......coughing, sneezing, fevers, and trips to the doctors. All of our kids are sick and I mean SICK, not with the flu but a nasty cough, fevers and laryngitis. I think I have a touch of it too. Please don't think I am complaining. I [...]
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    Posted: January 22, 2008, 2:03am EST
    by April

  • From Happy Birthday's To Homemade Birthday Cake Pictures

    Number of comments: 9
    January is a month of birthdays. Our Grandma turned 85 on the 13th, my girlhood friend Jill turned 33 on the 15th, our friend Abe turned 5 on the 15th and just had a baby brother born the first of the year, my nephew Kyle turns five the 17th, my [...]
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    Posted: January 17, 2008, 1:33am EST
    by April

  • I Survived My First Swing-Dance Lesson!

    Number of comments: 4
    Okay so I managed to survive the first swing-dance lesson without killing myself or Reid, all the while maintaining a friendship with the couple we invited. It was a lovely evening. The lessons were a short drive to our local rec. center where we waited for a karate class to finish [...]
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    Posted: January 14, 2008, 1:40am EST
    by April

  • You Won't Believe What My Hubby Signed Me Up For!

    Number of comments: 5
    I don't think it is a secret to anyone who REALLY knows me that I enjoy love dancing and music. So my very thoughtful hubby signed us up to learn some swing dance for the next 8 weeks-starting TONIGHT! Can you believe we actually talked another couple, from our church, [...]
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    Posted: January 11, 2008, 6:49pm EST
    by April

  • A Funny Homeschool Moment

    Number of comments: 4
    While working on addition facts, I asked my boy if he counted in his head to find the answer to the problems. His stoic reply was, "Sometimes I count in my head and sometimes I count in my mouth with my mouth shut." LOL [...]
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    Posted: January 08, 2008, 2:57pm EST
    by April

  • Spicin' up Green Salads....Ideas Please?

    Number of comments: 8
    Vegetables at our house usually come in raw or salad form. We have lots of ways we fix salads. We like spring, green, or romaine salads with different add-in's such as olives, mandarin oranges, tortilla strips, feta cheese, won ton strips and much more. I particularly love El Torito's Cilantro [...]
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    Posted: January 07, 2008, 5:15pm EST
    by April

  • Sweet Children's Book Recommendation

    Number of comments: 2
    I received a copy of this very sweet children's book in the mail. I Love You More is a heartwarming book about a love between a mother and her young son. The sweet rhyming affection between the two is touching and even worth memorizing. Here is a tidbit: I love you [...]
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    Posted: January 04, 2008, 3:00pm EST
    by April

  • California Athletics for Home Schools

    Number of comments: 2
    California Athletics for Home Schools (CAHS) is a sports program I recently found which was developed by Todd Nash to meet the needs of southern California homeschool families in the areas of competitive sports and physical education. Although I cannot vouch for the program yet, I have signed up two [...]
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    Posted: January 02, 2008, 3:36pm EST
    by April

  • Don't Judge A Girl By Her Music Please

    Number of comments: 6
    This is just fair warning for those who visit here. I added a music playlist at the bottom so you may want to adjust the volume. All the music in the playlist are oldies but goodies--in my humble opinion. Thanks for the idea Jenn. BTW, I love your selection of music. [...]
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    Posted: December 31, 2007, 2:55am EST
    by April

  • Merry Christmas!

    Number of comments: 5
    For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will [...]
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    Posted: December 25, 2007, 1:14pm EST
    by April
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