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Sophie reading at age 2 1/2

May 2, 2016
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Spinach & Quinoa Salad  

May 2, 2016
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Spinach Quinoa Salad One of Sophie’s favorite recipes is sautéed spinach over quinoa, which she makes for herself almost everyday.  It is her go-to lunch on school days. Ingredients: 1/2 cup precooked quinoa 2 cups pre-washed baby spinach 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil Lemon pepper & salt to taste...

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Sophie working out on the treadmill

May 2, 2016
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Ever since we began homeschooling Sophie, we have stressed physical activity as much as cognition building activity.  Unless she is going to swimming or mother-daughter exercise class, Sophie is expected to do a minimum of 20 minutes on the treadmill as well as a calisthenics routine daily.  A big fan...

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Sophie playing pool

May 2, 2016
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The men in our family are big billiards fans. While not a regular player, Sophie does have the coordination to sink a corner...

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Interest in Sophie’s blog

April 9, 2016
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Thanks to all those who have written in to the blog thus far.  Sophie LOVES hearing from...

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Sophie playing piano

November 2, 2015
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This is footage of Sophie shortly after she began taking piano lessons from sweet Miss Joan. Since our move back to Ohio, she has continued lessons under the tutelage of Miss Vera. Her technique has improved. Miss Vera built upon the foundation set by Miss Joan and has also focused...

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