I own far too many cameras. In all honesty, its probably a photographer thing. Or maybe just a someone-who-likes-to-take photos thing. Unfortunately, the overabundance doesn’t end with cameras. I also have lenses, an external flash (or three), a light stand, Pocket Wizards, and quite a few other gizmos needed to create beautiful, stunning, portraiture. Only I don’t do that anymore….
Last Saturday my younger sister flew in from Utah to visit us while we tour Orlando, FL. Its been fabulous having her here and the kids absolutely adore her! Having an extra person in 188 sq feet presents its own set of problems though. Finding her a place to sleep was easy enough as we…
Wow. Its January. You mean most people don’t post their new curriculum halfway through the year? Whoops. To tell you the truth our curriculum is so fluid that half the time I don’t know when one year stops and another begins. Finish 3rd grade writing? Move on to 4th. Still haven’t finished up math for…
I was reading this and was happy to see I am doing all of the same grades that you are! Ha! I have a bit more space for books though 🙂 My boys have used Handwriting without Tears(It has not been totally without them though) since prek and they are nearing the end of the program! They never liked the printing books but they jumped at cursive. Even though my boys are different grades they do the same work. My youngest boy seems ok with that and does not have difficulty keeping up. In fact his handwriting is better than his brothers. Because we started fostercare this year my curriculum list never made it online. Ha! I have 5 kids now and they are teaching me to schedule my time! Thanks for sharing! I loved looking at what you were using.ReplyCancel
Thanks for sharing! This was helpful as I’m looking into homeschool with our upcoming move. I have some questions….. The Spelling Power book…is it just the one teacher manual for both of your kids and then the student books? How do you lesson plan? How do you know that you’re covering everything you need to cover for each child? What other math programs have you seen that you would also be interested in using? How much do you do online? I have been told about Kahn Academy and that it’s free, but it’s all online. Do you avoid online to save your usage? Just a few questions for you!! Oh, and what do you do when they don’t listen to you? Sometimes we have the hardest time getting focused and staying on task to do homework…which isn’t as much as they’re accomplishing at school. I’m drawn to homeschool for being together and not having to run out the door every morning. I’m scared of homeschool because of the unknown…which is what we’re always scared of with new things, right?!ReplyCancel
Dinner seemed to be running late, but since no one was paying any attention to the time, I’m not sure that it mattered. The kids and I were gathered around the picnic table reminiscing about our incredible day as Sam loosely monitored our sizzles sausages on the BBQ. “Mom! Do you remember that really cool…
Thank you for this awesome post! I love all the helpful tips you have given. I am planning our trip for this December. I have a question for you guys…did you stay 2 nights? I am trying to decide between 2 and 3 nights. My kids will be 10, 11 and 13. Any advice on how long to stay? Thanks!ReplyCancel
Hey Jenn! You are welcome! I think it depends on your family. When we booked, they only allowed 2 nights but if we had been able to I think we would have stayed 3! You really can’t get bored and its SO gorgeous. I think I mentioned we didn’t have time to explore out onto the other Key where the Conch Shells were. Your kids are old enough they’d probably spend quite a bit of time snorkeling out away from the fort as well!ReplyCancel
Thank you for this awesome post! I love all the helpful tips you have given. I am planning our trip for this December. I have a question for you guys…did you stay 2 nights? I am trying to decide between 2 and 3 nights. My kids will be 10, 11 and 13. Any advice on how long to stay? Thanks!ReplyCancel
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Travel Dates: Dec. 14 – 18, 2015 We left the beautiful Emerald Coast and made for the area around Tampa, Florida. We had a long, 7 hour driving day, but the kids (and drivers!) did fabulous. Lots of movies, tablet time, audio books, and lunch out made the day seem pretty easy. In the Tampa…
That camera body looks tiny compared to the lens! Great info. I find that my Canon G7x takes great photos for a point and shoot feel fine using it over my 60d most of the time. Point and shoot has come a long long way.
I just bought the x-t10, too (and will be selling my old Rebel + lenses that it’s replacing as soon as I get around to it; I found the box for it in the basement yesterday. Today I might look for the manual. Pacing myself). I’m loving it so far and hoping to add a lens or two (just have the kit lens right now) once I sell the Canon stuff. You forgot to mention that the x-t10 is also ADORABLE; very important feature 😉
Wow, so jealous of that cute tiny camera! Proud of you for being so brave.
Jess, you’re reading my mind. I’ve been thinking about going to a smaller body as well. I’ve got a 5D, two 7D’s, lighitng, etc. I keep imagining what it would be like to fit all of my gear in my ThinkTank bag, not just some of it! 🙂 Good decision!
I was totally inspired by your post and I bought it for our last trip to southern Utah. I’m glad I didn’t wasn’t trying to squeeze through Spooky Gulch slot canyon with my Canon 70D! I would love to have been able to get the nicer lens you have but settled for the 18-55 kit lens. I like the smaller size and it was fine for my purposes but I miss the constant 2.8 aperture : (
I’m wondering if you have a battery grip with your setup? Is there even a battery grip for this camera? And, I’d be interested to see any other cool gadgets you might use along with it. A case?
Great!! I’m glad you love it! I would struggle with having a non constant aperture. I looked on Amazon and there are a few battery grip options. I haven’t gotten one yet, but I’m thinking I might have try a couple! Also, try the Field Pouch from Peak Designs for a bag. Pair it with their Slide Lite strap and it works awesome. The bag is too small for the X-T10 and the 16-55 mm lens, but I think it would work great with a smaller lens!
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