{a look back}

A peek into the past

2002

Welcome to our Blog

As we approach a new year and a new season for our family, it seemed like a good time to start a new family blog.  The primary purpose we keep this up is to give us a place to post our family pictures, write about our daily life, recipes, our homeschool, share events and happenings, and any other random thoughts that we want to share.

A bit about our family:
Andy {husband, father, provider} is the leader of our home.  He is brings humor, organization, and is the rock of our home. 

Me {wife, mom, teacher} I'm the one that wears many hats while I endeavour to raise up the blessings God has given us.

Samantha {big sister, good cook, hard worker} This girl has a warm and gentle nature that blesses her whole family.  She loves horses, drawing, crafting, and swimming.   

Chandler {leader, athlete} My oldest son is athletic, makes us laugh, and keeps us on our toes.  He is athletic and hopes to be a policeman someday.

Ethan {boo, creative, funny} This kid brightens up our home with his contagious smile.  He thinks Lego's are the best invention ever. 

Alyssa {sweet girl, baby of the family}  Our sweet girl likes to play with dolls and draw.  She plays well with most everyone.

Thanksgiving

Faith

Hope

Love

So much to be thankful for.  Happy Thanksgiving!

The head chef and baker. 

Mom and daughter

A collage from our day together. 

Little Alyssa, her doll "Rosy", and great-grandma nana. 

{school plan}

As we are wrapping up our fall studies, I am evaluating our studies thus far this year. 

Looking at our successes and areas we need to work on.  In our school I am the administrator, board, and main teacher, so I get to make changes when as I feel it necessary.  Yes, we do it that way.  Legacy Christian Academy (aka our homeschool) will have a few curriculum changes for the 2013 year.  Without further ado, the plan for all grades (first through tenth).

Bible Study
Christian Liberty Press
Rod and Staff

History
Biblioplan Medieval (Mystery of History, Kingfisher History, and Trial and Triumph as our spines)

Science
Apologia

Reading
McGuffey's and literature recommendations from Biblioplan
Phonics readers (first grader)

English and Writing
Rod and Staff
IEW Middle Ages Workbook

Spelling
Rod and Staff

Math
Rod and Staff
Aleks (high school)

Memory Work:
Memorizing Workbook (Scripture and Catechism by CLP)
Timeline (Classical Conversations)