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A Haury Homeschool Day

     Each day of homeschooling looks different. This morning we finished breakfast and took a walk around the block in our pajamas. Then we started a science experiment (we're observing what happens when a raw egg sits in a jar of vinegar for a day) and got ready for the day. Once everyone did their morning routine--brushed teeth, got dressed, made bed, fed the dog--we met in our "school room" (dining room) for math. Abigail and Jacqueline worked independently on math work for 15 minutes or so and then we did a math lesson together. During this time, Natalie was busy coloring, cutting paper for crafts, or pretending and building with Legos. Jacqueline joined her for some Lego play while Abigail finished her math page.       When we finished math, we moved into the living room for memory work.       We are part of a co-op called Claritas and our curriculum follows the classical model of education. As preschool and first graders, my girls are currently in the "grammar&
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A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

This afternoon Rachel and I took Jacqueline and Abigail over to visit our neighbors, the Phillips, who have lived on our street for over 50 years. We went over to thank them for some books they gave to the girls. They are elderly and don't get out of the house much, so the other day their cook, Angela, delivered some books to us. I was very thankful that Rachel joined me so that I could visit with Marilyn a little while Rachel kept tabs on the girls. They liked exploring the Phillips' home! One thing I'd really like to do as a family is commit each week to visiting at least one neighbor. It meant so much to Tom and Marilyn to have us there today. None of their kids or grand kids live in town. They had fun watching the girls dance, give "loves" (snuggles) to a stuffed bunny. and show off their vocabulary and sign language. Abby spotted some bananas in the kitchen and started signing "please." Angela grabbed a banana for the girls to share. After our visit
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Hume is a beautiful place that reflects God's glory in the mountain peaks, rustling trees, and the shimmering lake. For me, Hume is a place full of precious childhood memories and meaningful milestones. As a kid, I remember waking up early for morning hikes with my dad, learning to play Rook, climbing up and balancing on the giant log at the cove, and eating McElroy french toast. Sometimes I got to bring friends along. My friend Melanie and I slept out on the front deck one night and woke up to raccoons staring at us. My dad liked to take all the kids on "bear hunts" and sit with us out in the deck at night watching bats fly around us.  As I grew older, our family spent every afternoon on the volleyball court and had the most fun when good competition showed up! For a while I worked weekends up at Hume, serving and working in the kitchen for retreats.  The most memorable Hume experience started after church on Sunday, August 1, 2010.  My boyfriend Micah insisted he dr
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