I’ve been tagged by Keli, so I’m supposed to share 7 things about myself and then tag 7 others. I’m terrible at following rules and very technically challenged so forgive my ‘butcherin’ of this ‘taggin’ . Without further adieu, I give you 7 things from my dreams: I start my dreamy day in ‘my’covered [...]
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There are so many things to love about this guy. He’s rugged, funny, smart, loves football and fishing and good scotch, can name nearly every tree in nature, reads theology books, can water ski and snow ski like a pro, likes classical music and Pearl Jam, and occasionally loses his temper. He’s [...]
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This group of women is smart, talented, inspiring, and just plain fun to be around. Thus, if you like to read classical literature….. and like to learn and be challenged……and like to be surrounded by strong, opinionated, sweet ladies…..then you should join us. And if we’re too far away for you, then [...]
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Dedicated to parents of teenagers with newly begotten drivers’ licenses: Dear Lord, lead us towards those we are waiting for, those who are waiting for us!May all our movements, all their movements, be guided by your Light….and transfigured by your joy. Lonely and tired, crushed by the separations…and sorrows of earth, we feel the [...]
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The following excerpt is taken from a paper by Andrew Pudewa called “Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization”. This part of our homeschool day where we memorize poems, scripture, catechisms, etc. is one of my favorites. It simply amazes me how much kids excel at memory work. I’ve included a video of my girls [...]
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Start by baking some pumpkin bread (use your favorite pumpkin bread recipe) and then add one cup of butterscotch chips per loaf of bread. It’s to die for….and then your house smells nice and ‘fall-like’ while you decorate……Recruit your small children to paint pumpkins for you using apples…..and flour sacks and plenty of creativity……Jazz up [...]
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“Emme, come look at all the snacks, you wanna some poptarts?”“You wanna play on the monkey bars?”meanwhile, Caiti shows off her new pinkilicious running spikes and tells us how they make her run soooo much faster and feel soooo glamorous…..despite the fact that the girls are oblivious to the fact that people are actually [...]
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Dedicated to Jamie Knoxville- On my knees for ya! The ‘Monday’ prayer from the Lutheran Prayer Book; Lord, in this morning hour I come boldly to Your throne of grace in full assurance that there I shall obtain mercy and find grace and help in time of trouble. I need Your help and Your [...]
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So, the Dibbs (Taylor’s best friend Andrews’ parents) and Emme and I take off to go see our boys perform near Johnson City yesterday. As you might remember, they won Battle of the Bands about a month ago and part of their “prize” was that they would get to open for Group One Crew, [...]
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I woke this morning and knew today was gonna be the day. I don’t want to do it…but it has to be done. So, I sheepishly, almost as if I was apologizing as I got on, stepped on the scale. WHAAAAAAT? How does this happen? I haven’t gotten on in quite [...]
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and I like cowboy boots, C.S. Lewis, good food, strong coffee, banjo music and books. I am a deeply flawed momma of 4 and grateful receiver of more good gifts than one heart can hold. I fight for joy and find it in the most unexpected places. I make quirky look normal, relish in my small town Southern way of living, and am learning that it's all grace--every last bit of it. Read More Here...
