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Thursday, 19 April 2012

Lego Quest - Growing

Povey's

Papaya's

Plus an Extra message from Papaya!

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A Family of four, seven years in to our home-education journey.

We are.......

Tequilamonky

Me! I'm mum and primary carer and educator here. Loves art, drama, music, movies, sunshine and chocolate.... partial to the odd tequila ;)

The Comedian

My lovely husband of 18 years! Main breadwinner, occasional stand-up comic. My support and love. Epic moustache. Likes comedy, cars, camping and tech. Bit ranty.

Papaya

16 Years old. Loves monkeys, art, baking, acting, cats and sleep!

Povey

All of 14. Loves Lego, keyboards, drama, Lego, doggoes, Lego, new words, Lego, cuddles and food.... oh and Lego!

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