We weren’t planning to purchase an actual curriculum from any company until Older Daughter was entering 1st grade. However, I asked my husband to look at the Sonlight website one evening years ago, and that was all it took. My husband, a true bibliophile, decided that night that we
I had the opportunity this last year to be a part of the Five Solas Project with the Brehm Center. I added Children’s Book Illustrator to my resume when I finished the illustrations for Growing God’s Way: Stories & Songs of the 5 Solas, written by Grace Chung. This was
Having been a Photography major in college, I was interested to read Hold Still: A Memoir with Photographs by Sally Mann. (NOTE: this book isn’t the usual type of book I read. A warning that there is language among other scenarios that are foreign to my lifestyle choices.) She has been considered
Now that it’s 2017, the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation can officially be celebrated! My family has been working hard, in various capacities, on parts of the Five Solas Project, including Cam illustrating Growing God’s Way. I’ll be teaching a homeschool co-op class this spring about Martin Luther & the
I read this book (Wonder) last month for book club. It garnered more discussion at book club than any book has for a while! It brought back memories of school days…being the odd one out & how kids can be so hurtful. It also showed how love & friendship can
If you’ve ever watched a movie, or even if you haven’t, you’ve probably heard of John Williams. He’s the composer that’s written the film scores for (among others): Star Wars, Jaws, Indiana Jones, and Schindler’s List. Each year, around Labor Day, the Hollywood Bowl pretty much sells out 3 nights
Sister Act 2: Back In The Habit. This is one of my favorite movies of all time! Yes, literally! The reason: music. Lauryn Hill (of Fugees & solo artist fame) got my attention in this film. My sister & I have sung the duet arrangement of “His Eye is on