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The Allen family est. 1989
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We're a zany collection of four children, 2 adults, with an assortment of interests including (but never limited to) Japanese anime, Dungeons and Dragons, writing, computer/video gaming, animals, art, superheroes, gardening, knitting, hiking, herbal medicine, vegetarianism, things that are good to put in the mouth (get your mind out of the gutter, I'm talking tea, chocolate and wine!), cultures/world religions, philosophy, music and cosmetics. Ren writes and speaks on the topic of unschooling whenever and wherever possible.
Living life a bit outside of mainstream parameters has it's benefits! From sleeping and waking at odd hours to creating income in unique methods, it's always an adventure. We've never had regrets about helping our children learn outside that bizarre institution of school and they pursue learning with joy and peace in their hearts. Life isn't perfect, but it's sure great!
In 2005 we moved to the beautiful Appalachian mountains in Eastern Tennessee. Prior to that, we spent many years in Pensacola, soaking up sun and playing in surf and sand. Collectively, we've lived in Hawaii, Alaska, Oregon, Washington and California, but that was in a different life, before we were a family.
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"Live in the moment and make it so beautiful that it will be worth remembering!"
~Fanny Crosby
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Ren and kids at the St. Louis arch in October, '05.
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The Allen kids with their cousins and friend at the St. Louis Zoo in October '05.
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Trevor: World of Warcraft expert and computer geek extraordinaire. Loves technology, philisophical discussions and zany hairstyles. An all-around fun guy.
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Jalen Kai: Name means "calm ocean" but don't let that fool you. This one loves Zelda games (notice the gaming expression), peanut butter, stuffed animals that are real, boxes, super heroes and cutting his own hair.
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Sierra: Fashion designer, makeup artist and all around style queen. Holds her own at video gaming and yu-gi-oh. Plans to build houses one day and operates power equipment like a pro! Adores ATC's and any other art form that piques her interest.
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Jared: Mr. Easygoing, gamer, jokester and creek building guy. Fan of all dragons since the age of four, draws often and makes an occasional ATC. Adores Dungeons and Dragons and will eat any and all lasagne in sight.
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