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Over 25 years ago now, my mom began homeschooling me in the early 90's. That was back in the day when most people didn't even know what homeschooling was or meant. Her intent was not merely to educate me and my brothers, but to teach us how to learn and how to love it.

Fast forward a few years to 2008, when my oldest daughter was beginning kindergarten. I enjoyed homeschooling so much, that I decided to have a second go at it and homeschool my children.

My mom's instruction to love learning was still ingrained in me, though. I could not merely be a teacher to my children. As any good teacher must, I kept learning myself.

So, as I was teaching my daughter her ABC's, I continued studying my own interests as well. 2008 also became the year I began studying photography.

In my free time (at the park or during "quiet time"), I would read library books on photography and practice what I learned on my cute "subjects", my kids.

Now, as my oldest daughter is getting ready to enter high school, I am happily running my own small photography business and encouraging my children to learn and pursue their passions. To see my more of my work, follow me on Instagram!

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The Hills Are Alive

The Hills Are Alive

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JillVille Child Care
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want her hair! It's beautiful and free and wild and abandoned and just, oh, so perfect!

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    A Good Listener

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    The Lookout

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    Scavenger Hunt

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    Hatsune Chiku
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The thing on the floor kinda looks like a beckoning hand like, "come here!"

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    #7

    Child's Play

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    Checking The Mail

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    Nighttime Prayers

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    Cleaning Up

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    Missy Finley
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOL! That's what my youngest grandson looks like at the end of every day!!

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    Day's End

    Day's End

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    JillVille Child Care
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a beautiful end to a fruitful day with that bouquet :)

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    Amore

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    Connection

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    Wyndmere
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love her natural Halo of curly blonde hair around her head.

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    Show Us The Way

    Show Us The Way

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    JillVille Child Care
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is good, the Teddy Bear is included on this adventure. Hail to the Teddy Bears that accompany their children like this. Ours flew to England from Canada to be with my oldest when she went away to school!

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    Harmony

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    Ok Ha-Neul
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    a fiels with geese and angels

    Stephanie Grice
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    where do you live? it seems photographers always live in these picturesque homes

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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha! I imagine most photographers (like myself) look for picturesque locations. This is near my home, but it is not my home :)

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    Wyndmere
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    5 country flowers; from bud to blossom.

    David Ross
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Farm life, lovely and simple.

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    Amber Glow

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    We Shall Not All Sleep

    We Shall Not All Sleep

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    Wyndmere
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They all look like Angels when they're asleep.

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    Golden

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    Wyndmere
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...dreaming of building a secret Fort in the forest.

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    Dandelion Pickin'

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    Spot Of Tea

    Spot Of Tea

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    Natural Princess

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