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Introducing myself! Excited for next year!

Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 2:31 pm
by housefullofboys
Hello,
After just spending a few moments on this board, I am excited to be part of the HOD family. My husband and I have 3 boys, 7yrs, 5yrs, and 3yrs. We have been homeschooling for 2 yrs. We live in Ohio, I am a part time Children's Ministry Director at our church, and am a hair dresser on evening and weekends, when I find the time. I mainly do that in the summer. I never would have thought I would homeschool, but the Lord led us to it, after having heavy hearts about our oldest son attending all day Kindergarten, which is a requirement in our state. Our kindergarten year, I made up our lessons. This year we used a workbook based curriculum, which we enjoyed, but just was still searching for the 'one'.

We discovered HOD at our local HS convention, and even after looking through the sea of curriculum, I kept coming back to HOD. I looked through reviews, sought out other moms who used the program and even called and spoke with a very informative man, who helped me with placement. I am excited for next year! We will be doing the red book, LHFHG(?) for both our older boys, kindergarten and 2nd grade, but we will do the emerging reader lessons for our oldest in the next book up. We will also be doing the 3-4 preschool program with our youngest. This will be my first year doing preschool. My other children attended our church's preschool.

I can't wait to get to know you and your families. It is a blessing to find a place where HS families lift up and encourage eachother!

Mandy :)

Re: Introducing myself! Excited for next year!

Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 2:37 pm
by Tmisek
Welcome Mandy!

I don't post much...kind of in spurts :lol: I pray you will be blessed by HOD as much as we have these past two years!

Re: Introducing myself! Excited for next year!

Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 2:58 pm
by spidermansmum
Hi Mandy :D

Re: Introducing myself! Excited for next year!

Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 3:02 pm
by KristinBeth
Hi Mandy,
Welcome! We will be doing Little Hearts next fall too, for K with my 5 year old. It's going to be so much fun! :D
I look forward to "getting to know you" as well as we can on the boards. :lol:
Blessings,
Kristin

Re: Introducing myself! Excited for next year!

Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 3:46 pm
by KTLM6
Welcome to HOD!

Re: Introducing myself! Excited for next year!

Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 4:10 pm
by Heidi in AK
Hi, Mandy! We'll be starting with you next year, doing LHFHG. We also "never" thought we'd homeschool! And now I'm excited; the LORD works wonders! Welcome; we're glad to have you!

Re: Introducing myself! Excited for next year!

Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 4:31 pm
by KimS
We are finishing up LHFHG and loved this year. My new books, Beyond just came today and I am thrilled. I can't wait to sit down and pour over the books.

Re: Introducing myself! Excited for next year!

Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 8:33 pm
by 8arrows
Welcome. I will be doing LHFHG with two of mine next year too.

Re: Introducing myself! Excited for next year!

Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 8:48 pm
by 4Hispraise
From one Ohioan to another: Welcome! :D Sounds like you have a great year planned. Our family has been so blessed by HOD. Praying you and your dear children enjoy the journey as much as ours is.
:D

Re: Introducing myself! Excited for next year!

Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 9:17 pm
by Heather4Him
Welcome, Mandy!! :)

Re: Introducing myself! Excited for next year!

Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 9:36 pm
by tnahid
Welcome Mandy! So excited for you! I was at the Cincinnati h.s. convention too. So awesome that the Lord led you to HOD. May you be blessed!

Re: Introducing myself! Excited for next year!

Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2011 5:21 pm
by Carrie
Welcome, Mandy! We're glad you're here! :D

Blessings,
Carrie