by Dawn Camp | Nov 10, 2006 | featured
I just read this post which I linked from Large Family Logistics. I think the story is worth reading, if you’re like me and swear by Magic Erasers (and knock-offs of them). I’m still going to use them, but I’ll be more careful with the kids. I showed...
by Dawn Camp | Nov 9, 2006 | featured
You know that feeling when you are so excited about something that you just can’t wait to blog about it? Then later you’re telling someone about this exciting, bloggable event and you say, “Oh! It was so great that I wrote about it on my blog.”...
by Dawn Camp | Nov 8, 2006 | featured, homeschooling
Since September, the children in grades 1-8 in our homeschool co-op have been studying human anatomy, ballroom dance, etiquette, and sign language. With the exception of anatomy, these classes have been geared to culminate in a cotillion, which was held last Thursday...
by Dawn Camp | Nov 8, 2006 | featured, homeschooling
Here is Chloe at the cotillion. Here she is during one of the toasts. Those kids put away a serious amount of ginger ale! Each child had a dance card. One of Chloe’s partners was an adorable boy named Jacob. This is Chloe with her “date,” Judson. The...
by Dawn Camp | Nov 8, 2006 | featured, homeschooling
Sabra was so excited about getting all dressed up for the cotillion. I didn’t realize it, but she had picked out her dress weeks in advance. Sparkling conversation with Joshua. Sabra with her charming date, Quinton. Performing in sign-language Being...
by Dawn Camp | Nov 8, 2006 | featured, homeschooling
Christian was the only one of us who seemed to realize his daddy was up above us taking pictures. I love this picture! I think adults thrown into such a formal setting could have been uncomfortable if they weren’t accustomed it. These kids had a marvelous time,...