New on board--introducing myself

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icukirt

New on board--introducing myself

Post by icukirt » Thu Mar 19, 2009 9:22 pm

I just wanted to say a quick hello and introduce myself. I am Kirstin, wife to Scott, who recently retired from the AF (and has put his paperwork in to go back on active duty). We are currently living in the DC area, but are waiting to see where the Lord will take us next. I have gone back to work as an ER nurse 2 shifts/week during our time of transition so my husband has taken over some of our kindergarten homeschooling. I must say he has a knack for it and I believe it has done incredible things for his relationship with the kids.

We have a son DS, 5 1/2 and DD 2. My husband also has a 14 yr old DS who goes to school at a Christian school in Missouri. We will be joining the HOD family next year for our 5 yr old.

In my spare time I enjoy photography, scrapbooking, quilting and getting outside to do just about anything. We are a bicycle riding family!!

I look forward to starting HOD next year...more than likely LHFHG.

Kirstin

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Re: New on board--introducing myself

Post by funkmomma71 » Thu Mar 19, 2009 10:57 pm

Welcome Kirsten! My husband also helps out with homeschooling! Right now I have to work 3 nights a week, so I need the help or I would be a nutcase. We have a 5 yr-old girl and 18 month-old boy. He also has 3 delightful daughters from a previous marriage. Sounds like we a have a lot in common. :D Hope we can be an encouragement and help to you and your family.

Blessings,
Nancy
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Re: New on board--introducing myself

Post by Samuel'sMommy » Fri Mar 20, 2009 9:09 am

Hi Kirsten! Welcome to the boards. You will love HOD!
Stephanie
Wife to Adam for 25 years
Mom to Samuel (18 - freshman in college), Isaiah (8), and Judah (4) through the miracle of adoption
Using and loving LHTH & BLHFHG

Loved using LHTH, LHFHG, BLHFHG, BHFHG, PHFHG, CTC, & RTR!

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Re: New on board--introducing myself

Post by eazbnsmom » Fri Mar 20, 2009 9:26 am

Hi Kirsten,

Welcome to the boards! :0) We are finishing up LHFHG and have really enjoyed our year.
Kay in PA

Mom to dd12, dd11, ds9, ds7 & ds3 1/2


BHFHG with dss 7&9 and dd11

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Re: New on board--introducing myself

Post by LeAnna » Fri Mar 20, 2009 9:40 am

Hi Kristen!

Welcome! You are going to be hooked once you get your LHFHG in your hands!:) We will be finishing up in a few weeks with LHFHG, and we have loved it so much!

LeAnna :D
Love my husband of 18 years this year;
Love my 3 teenagers--13, 15, and 16. They keep me young, but hanging on for dear life! :lol:
Used HOD in the earliest years with all three of them!

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Re: New on board--introducing myself

Post by Jessi » Fri Mar 20, 2009 1:45 pm

Welcome! If you do choose LHFHG you won't be disappointed. We are loving it!!!! By the way I love your name -Kirstin. That was the name of the American Girl doll I wanted when i was in third grade. :D
Jessi
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Re: New on board--introducing myself

Post by Carrie » Fri Mar 20, 2009 4:34 pm

Kirstin,

Welcome to the boards! We're glad you're here! We're currently using LHFHG with our third son and really enjoying ourselves. If you get a chance for your hubby to use it for schooling your 5 year old child, we pray they will enjoy it too.

We look forward to getting to know you better. :D

Blessings,
Carrie

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Re: New on board--introducing myself

Post by homeschoolheart6 » Mon Mar 23, 2009 10:50 am

Welcome Kirstin! I am new here myself and will start HOD this coming fall. This looks to be a wonderful journey. Neat to see a military family on board. My oldest son is in the US Marine Corps and I am still learning about military life for him. I live up north in Minnesota. Would love to see more of your postings here,Judith

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Re: New on board--introducing myself

Post by my3sons » Thu Mar 26, 2009 8:56 pm

Welcome to the HOD Board, Kirstin! :D We've used LHFHG twice and loved it both times. I like what you said about "waiting to see where the Lord will take us next" - that is a wonderful attitude to have. I think you will find that HOD keeps the Lord part of everyday learning in a great way. :D I am newly a bicycling mom (if a mile on a country road counts, that is :wink: ). I load up our 2 yo in the bike trailer behind my bike, and my other 2 sons hop on their bikes - away we go. It is often our outing when my dh is traveling. You will find you have a lot of common with the ladies on this board - thanks for introducing yourself!!! :D

In Christ,
Julie :)
Enjoyed LHTH to USII
Currently using USI
Wife to Rich for 28 years
Mother to 3 sons, ages 23, 20, and 16
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Re: New on board--introducing myself

Post by water2wine » Thu Mar 26, 2009 9:57 pm

Kristin welcome! It is so wonderful that your husband is enjoying hsing. He sounds like a wonderful man and we know that he is because he was willing to serve his country. Your family sounds like a lot of fun. I think you will really love HOD. It's God honoring and a lot of fun to use. We feel like we are building memories that will last a life time using HOD. I know you will too. Welcome!
All your children shall be taught by the LORD, and great shall be the peace of your children. Isaiah 54:13
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Re: New on board--introducing myself

Post by pollo_la » Fri Mar 27, 2009 7:54 am

Welcome Kristen! We are also currently using LHFHG and loving it!
Laurie:
Wife to Daniel since June 2002
Mom to: Odessa (5) using LHFHG and Emerging Readers from BLHFHG,
Sophie (3), Nadia (2), and Elliana (newborn)

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