It seems the longer we homeschool, the more I resist a “hard start” to back-to-school. For one thing I was feeling burnt-out in August, and while the Charlotte Mason conference did wonders to re-ignite my enthusiasm, we all know the … Continue reading September Snapshots
Recollections of August usually include mornings at the beach, lazy, hazy afternoons with a book, and sticky evenings on the back porch with the ceiling fan on hurricane speed. The wooshing of the blades and clacking of the pull-chain accompanied … Continue reading August Snapshots
June was such a gift of gorgeous weather, that I simply refused to be annoyed with July. The Daughter’s summer schedule picked right up where we left off in June, with weekly AHG Bible Study, a weekly painting class, and … Continue reading July Snapshots
The merry month of May signals a summer break from two big outside commitments: American Heritage Girls and Young Musicians of Virginia. Thursday night AHG meetings cease mid-month, and Tuesday and Friday YMV classes finish up by months end. Both however … Continue reading May Snapshots
April is always lovely in Virginia! Trees and flowers are blooming; birds are singing. This year, April dawned during Easter break so we had time to enjoy the weather since YMV and AHG were both on hiatus. We celebrate the … Continue reading April Snapshots
Each year the high school students in the band, jazz band, string ensemble and chorus at Young Musicians of Virginia pile into big cushy coach buses and travel somewhere to perform, and have some fun. This year the Spring Trip … Continue reading March Snapshots
Rabbit Trails 