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Erin
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Welcome Kelly, Looking forward to getting to know you 
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Kelly
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Hi-Im Kelly in FL-previously an active member back in 2007/8 but took a little "sabbatical" due to moves, teens and (cringe) the simple fact that we moved my computer into a detached office 200 feet from the house lol Not so easy to while away the hours online when u actually have to walk all that distance to ur computer! But ive missed yall and ur good input! maryM and jennG ive tried to email u but ur mailboxes were full or locked or something. Anyway, good to be back!
Been homeschooling for 19 yrs. We have 6 kids-3 boys 3 girls. ----- graduated the first three (yes-u CAN do it) from a mix of homeschool, dual enrollment, online, tutors, boarding school, "regular" school and coops-done it all  One in grad school, 2 currently undergrad college-2 outta tjose 3 in engineering and math givea me hives! How did that happen??? 3 still at home or a mix of home and regular school. Im already palpitating from empty nest sydrome and my youngest is only 11!
We combine classical homeachooling with unschooling -if thats possible haha-with heavy emphasis on latin as our lodestone, history (my fave!)and Great Books. And music-required chez nous til age 18;-)
Engineering dh works primarily in Africa so we travel a lot. We have a horse farm and keep polo horses, which we compete with as a family, all around the US. If i have a hobby, besides polo, it would be Family Travel and puttin together themed trips. We recently returned from 2 months touring ancient Egypt, Greece/Rome, Byzantium and Renaissance Italy. It was amazing. I took 8 children and yes, survived! Egypt burst into riots a week after our departure. We like to think it WASNT due to us
So glad to see so many familiar faces here!!!! Good to be back &Thanks for the continued inspiration 
Kelly in FL
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Kelly- would love to hear more of your travels with kids! Welcome back 
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MaryM
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Kelly in FL - WELCOME BACK  - lots of smiley faces from me. And I deleted some messages so that my PM box shouldn't be full anymore... 
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Kelly
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Thx for the nice note, MaryM Glad to b back & see familiar faces for sure & all that mail is just the price of popularity, girl 
Ill try again!
Ttys Kelly in FL
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Kelly
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&Melinda, Thx PS ive been admiring ur TR quote for days
Kelly in FL
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Amelia
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Hello! I am Amelia in North Carolina. My husband and I married in early 2012 and we have a 16-month-old son, plus hopes for many more.
Right now I'm in preparation mode for future years of homeschooling. We were blessed with a house last year - before that it was a one-room apartment with, of course, no extra space - and I'm in acquisition mode for things like books as well as ideas for outings. I'm also hoping to make more homeschool friends, especially those who share our penchant for an unschooling approach :-).
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Hello everyone!
I'm Meghan. My husband and I have three little ones (Isaac-5, Noelle-3, and Calvin-1). We are enjoying our "quiet growing time" still but are super excited for the upcoming years of homeschooling. We have begun a few regular activities such as learning Spanish and taking advantage of learning opportunities. We live SoCal right now and plan to use the Charlotte Mason approach.
I'm so excited I found other Catholic moms to share this wonderful adventure with!
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Welcome Amelia and Meghan! You will find a wealth of information here.
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MaryM
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I'll second that welcome. Hadn't seen your intro last month, Ameila - sorry. So glad you have both joined our online community.
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Hi, I'm Kim. I have homeschooled for many years, have 5 daughters aged 10-23, am happily married, a cradle Catholic, and just recently have both of my youngest two (10yo and 12yo) in a small town Nebraska public school for their middle and high school years but still have my 17yo as a home schooler for her last year. I have visited here quite a few times in the past just as a reader. I now have more time on my hands, am a bit lonely in this somewhat empty house and would like to connect with other moms, especially those who have homeschooled or are homeschooling, as part of my journey/transition.
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Welcome, Kim. Nice to have you join us.
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Hello! My name is Lori Malone. I am a mom of nine beautiful and intelligent children and married to my sweet husband, Hugh, for 25 years. We have homeschooled for 25 years. I currently am homeschooling my youngest who is nine years old. I use my own concoction of materials based on what has worked with my older children. We now have two college graduates, one of whom is graduating from the Navy Officer Training Command next week, four are attending college, one is attending public high school, one attending public middle school (he is special needs), and the one I am homeschooling. Even though I've done this for many years, I am always looking for better ways to teach. Thank you for allowing me to join this group.
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Welcome, Lori!
Four in college- that is wonderful 
You are a very busy mom- looking forward to hearing your views on many topics!
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Hello! :) My name is Heidi, and I have 6 boys. 2 are in our Catholic school, and my oldest(special needs-severe seizure disorder) will be homeschooled starting now! YIKES! I never thought I would homeschool, but our son's needs will be best met at home, and after some hesitation, I am genuinely excited. :)
Oh and I am pretty sure I know some girls here! ;) As I know a few homeschooling ladies and have visited this site over the years to gain inspiration in teaching my kids. :) <3
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Welcome, Heidi!
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Welcome, Heidi! I'm glad you're excited about homeschooling your son. I'm homeschooling my two youngest this year after not having homeschooled for a couple of years. And even though I homeschooled for years before, I hesitated too. 
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