Adventures at the Allen Academy

Our adventures classically homeschooling as a military family

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Oura Wan

Published on 2010-01-05 19:27:06

Just one of the many benefits of homeschooling:  being able to take a vacation whenever you want. For our family, that’s the first full week of January, when the rest of the kids are going back to school.  It’s a tradition we started last year and plan to continue for, well, ever.  Both times, we’ve [...]

No promises…

Published on 2010-01-01 19:43:46

It’s been a big year at the Allen’s – new baby, new house…   I have no apologies for not updating the blog for the past 9 months (yikes!), nor do I promise to do better in the future.  You get what you get. I’m not making New Year’s Resolutions this year.  They just don’t [...]

Published on 2009-04-02 07:42:42

And I’ll be back to blogging soon

So, funny story…

Published on 2009-01-20 06:15:06

Watch the video before you read my post below. It’s from about two years ago when we lived in Florida – Madison is three. Sorry for the poor quality and that you’ll have to tip your head sideways to watch part of it… So, when we moved to Okinawa, I really wanted to buy something [...]

WW: Madison and Kit

Published on 2009-01-14 05:28:35

The Kids’ Room! (Our home, part 3)

Published on 2009-01-13 05:55:48

We are down to less than two months till the baby is born, so that is definitely going to change things up around here. We’ve been a one child family for quite a while. Everything is ready for the baby though – my hospital bag is packed, the room is ready… There are a few [...]

A bit of everything

Published on 2009-01-12 07:26:20

So I’m not really sure where to start here, since it’s been a month since I updated, and a lot has happened since then.  Madison was sick for 5 days with a fever of 104, and although I’m not trying to make excuses, I’d say that’s the main reason I quit updating for a while.  [...]

Yes, I know

Published on 2009-01-10 06:05:35

I’ve been MIA for the last month or so – I’m working on it, I promise! Look for a new post tomorrow… and I’ll try to do better!

Just one of the reasons I love homeschooling…

Published on 2008-12-06 07:49:43

Matt and Madison playing one of her math games – this might be my new favorite picture

“Sledding” on Okinawa

Published on 2008-12-04 21:52:42



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