here...time stands still...

chris - April 24, 2013 - 4:41 am

these are awesome pics…and i’m a tough critic. keep it up! You’re raising up the next generation of lovers of God.

Danielle - April 24, 2013 - 10:44 am

Looks like a scene (a much better photographed one) from our house on any given day. Boys are loud and they’re rough. I’m learning (slowly) to deal with that too. I loved, loved, loved both the post and the pictures! I was in tears while reading about how pretty your one son said you were. The innocent truth is beautiful and you are beautiful!

Liz - April 24, 2013 - 7:37 pm

Thank you Danielle! I always enjoy reading comments from you . I know your little guys have quite grown since I saw them!

Liz - April 24, 2013 - 7:37 pm

Thank you Chris!

Yolanda - April 26, 2013 - 10:02 pm

Oh my. I just love the photos and this post. They are the most precious superheroes I’ve ever seen. And even though I just saw them an hour ago, this makes me want to see them again SOON!

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Snow Day… FINALLY! | Berea, Kentucky photographer

It’s March… and we finally have snow around here! The boys were ready with their new sleds, snow bibs and snow boots… waiting all winter for us to use.

But, let not the title fool you… to most kids and teachers, “snow day” means the day off. Not here. Nope.

Snow day = (math+grammar+reading+penmanship) + sledding+ hot chocolate + memory work + more sledding!

That’s the way we roll. In the snow. In our front yard.

Today was a good day. It was a great day. REALLY. We’ve had some tough days this winter getting through school work. But, then I had a teensy little epiphany (well, it was pretty huge and came by way of a a couple 300-600 page booksand maybe some day I’ll share it) and things are looking brighter.

And, today we celebrated. We are grateful for the snow. Enjoy!

It is not hard to love this crew… to want to squeeze them to pieces and beg them to stay right where they are and not grow another centimeter…

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Jodi - March 7, 2013 - 11:37 am

Love this! You guys are an awesome family. Way to go getting a picture of you in there, too!

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Homeschool Goodies

In my searching for resources to use for our homeschool journey, I’ve come across many things that were either too pricey or just not right for what I wanted. So, I’ve taken a few ideas I’ve found and combined them. On this page is where I’ll post these downloads. They are priced reasonably, so please do not distribute them (you can print as many as you like for students in your immediate family).

1.The Story of the Centuries:

A timeline book from 4000 b.c. to present for your children to fill in the chronological events of history. You can make this all your own- penciling in the events, drawing, adding photos, whatever you see fit. Each page covers a century through 1699AD. From 1700 on, the pages go from a half century to a quarter of a century, as we have more recorded events in recent history. If you are working through the Classical Conversations timeline, and you do not have the wall space for the cards, this is a good solution for still tracking the chronological history each week.

Directions: this book is designed horizontally. Please make sure your print is set to print horizontally. Ideally, you’ll be able to print duplex (front and back), but if not, you’ll need to manually print it on the front and back of each page. You’ll want to use 24lb paper for the interior pages, and cardstock for the covers. My suggestion is to print the front and back covers on a decorative scrapbooking cardstock (see the image of our book). I printed my book at home because my printer is a black/white duplex printer. I printed the covers separate. Then, I took them to OfficeDepot, had the covers laminated, and then spiral bound on the LEFT, short side. You’ll have to be specific, or else you’ll end up with the book opening a way you didn’t intend (this is what happened to me when I assumed the person at OD would know where the spiral should go). If you are uncertain if you can duplex your pages, you can either take your files into Office Depot or you can upload them online for printing/lamination/binding. Office Max is particular- many of the stores will not spiral bind lamination (which irks me), so I had to take my business to Office Depot.

The Story of the Centuries

2. CC Memory Work Tracking Chart (the original can be found http://www.jkdewey.com/ccgames.htm). When I found this on pinterest, it was too late in the year to mail her payment and wait for shipping. I’m pretty handy in InDesign, so I thought I could throw one together quickly. It of course took me longer than planned. I also wanted it modified to include Bible because we worked on Exodus the first have of the year and other verses the second semester. And, all of our other memory work games are based upon the colors of the memory master cards. So, this chart is also designed around those subject colors (I hope that CC is consistent with those colors each year. It is certainly consistent with Cycle 1 colors, but will work with the other cycles. Once it’s laminated, you can either use it as a sticker chart or as dry-erase board to “check-off” the weeks. I printed 3, one for each of our boys. Our youngest has a while yet to be in CC, but he actually knows some memory work and likes to be included.

Directions: Unless you have a printer that prints 11X17 (or tabloid size), you’ll want to take this to Office Max or Office Depot. I actually uploaded mine to Office Depot. If you think this size is too large, then you can actually print it smaller on your 8.5×11 printer. I strongly suggest that you have it printed on white cardstock or a heavy weight paper (80 lb.), then have it laminated.

So, print in color on 11×17 heavy weight/cardstock paper; laminate. Get some stickers or a dry-erase marker or a Vis-a-vis wet-erase marker.

CC Memory Work Tracking Chart

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Monday, December 24, 2012

Cinema on the farm party….| Berea, Kentucky photographer

It’s almost Christmas! And, we’re still celebrating birthdays…

Well… not exactly…

It’s been a busy last few months…

but enjoy…

(I saved the best for last, so make sure you check out the video at the end!)

Our oldest firecracker loves movies. I love vintage. He loves the Aristocats. The boys love dressing up. So here go… a Cinema-on-the-farm party… (three months ago

Just a few notes:

The invitations were designed by Abbie @ Three Little Birds Designs.

The Cinema sign I made with white Christmas lights and chipboard letters I picked up at Hobby Lobby.

All the movie/cartoon posters I found individually on eBay.

The awesome cake and popcorn cupcakes were made by Linda Sellards.

The coke crates, red bucket, film reels, cake plates and vintage cameras were just things I’ve had. The movie camera our postman brought to the door just a day or two before the party, wondering if I’d appreciate something like that.

The popcorn machine is something friends of ours had and let us borrow.

And, the amazing video is by Josh Bergstrom of J Ryder films. Liam loves it! Loves the explosions

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Danielle - December 24, 2012 - 9:35 am

What a magical night that must have been for him! Amazing! Love all the details and the way you captured the memories. So fun!

merry christmas y’all… » Blog • Liz Thomas Photography - December 24, 2012 - 10:53 am

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