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Our Family’s
Homeschool Journey

I’m a homeschool mom to Landon and Emma. Our journey includes everyday learning, friendships, exciting discoveries, service, and milestones—ordinary days and unforgettable moments, all part of our family’s story.

Where it began

Our first year of homeschooling

Landon and Emma, at the beginning of the journey that became such a meaningful part of our family’s life.

Landon and Emma in front of the green screen during our first year of homeschooling.

2015

Some of our earliest memories

One of the first homeschool classes I taught, in 2015.

Another of my earliest classes, with Landon among the students.

Growing up together

Friendships can begin when our children are little and grow with them through the years. As parents, we can give our children opportunities to meet, spend time together, and cultivate those relationships.

I’m so thankful that teaching, serving, and creating opportunities for Emma and Landon have helped them build lifelong friendships. My hope is that, by getting involved in my group and other groups in our community, your children will have opportunities to build lasting friendships, too.

Emma and Ella

Emma and Saveta

Emma and Saveta: a friendship beginning in childhood.

Emma and Saveta making Christmas memories together.

Emma and Autumn

Emma and Autumn at forensic science class. They are both dual-enrolled now—another chapter in a friendship that has grown through their homeschool years.

Emma and Rebecca

More memories with longtime friends

Emma and Ella together as children — Emma and Ella in their younger homeschooling years.

Three longtime homeschool friends together — Friends growing up alongside one another.

Three homeschool friends dressed up for a celebration — Sharing milestones and celebrations together.

Learning by doing

Our American Girl club: from field trip to history presentations

The Giggles and Stuff field trip that began our American Girl club’s history learning.

American Girl club members presenting historical figures with Mrs. Emily — Our American Girl club presenting their historical figures.

Exploring science together

Emma and Landon with two classmates in a dissection class I taught.

Our first homeschool Olympics

Emma taking part in an activity at the first homeschool Olympics — Emma at our first homeschool Olympics.

Experiences that shaped our family

Mock trial was part of Landon’s homeschool journey.

Basketball and friendship in Landon’s homeschool years.

More childhood memories

Emma, friends & the American Girl beginnings

Emma and Saveta sharing a childhood memory.

Milestones along the way

A bill passed & dance-night memories

Our children helped write the sweet potato bill, which made the sweet potato Alabama’s official state vegetable. They were there to participate when Governor Kay Ivey signed it into law.

Landon and friends sharing a dance-night memory.

Emma and Chloe at a dance—another memory made together.

Emma’s senior year

Holding on to these moments

From our first year of homeschooling to Emma’s senior year, there have been so many memories to treasure. We love our homeschool dances, and I’ve loved chaperoning for the last seven years.