When I started blogging back in the dark ages (10+ years ago), it was just going to be a little online scrapbook of my homeschooling adventures with my only child. Things sure did change, but I do still like to share our homeschool adventures. Every year I say I'm going to make a point of doing a … [Read more...] about Homeschool field trip: wild bird shelter
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Sea turtle nesting season
It's sea turtle nesting season here on the North Carolina coast, and for the first time, we are up close and personal to learn all about it! Our town became part of the sea turtle nest monitoring and protection program in 1989. That makes this the 27th year of the program here on our … [Read more...] about Sea turtle nesting season
Homeschool Festival at Biltmore Estate
I'm feeling sentimental, so I'm re-sharing his post from my old Rose Cottage blog, back in April of 2009: before Lindsey or Scout and Jem were in the family, before Kathryn looked like a grown-up, before we had a grandbaby on the way... Wow. I sound old. Anyway, hop on into the time machine … [Read more...] about Homeschool Festival at Biltmore Estate
Family Vacation on the NC Coast
Last time we went on a family vacation, it was to Tybee Island. This time, the crew was different: LacyDog stayed with my mom and her dog Mocha; Lindsey is living on her own; and of course we didn't even know about the newest family members during our last vacation! We chose a different location, … [Read more...] about Family Vacation on the NC Coast