My daughter was so sweet and came together with her grandparents and bought us tickets to Passion 2019. Unfortunately, we couldn’t attend for logistical reasons but we were able to stream it online. Christine Caine one of the speakers was so encouraging to me. So I wanted to share the link and embed the video […]
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Dear Mr. Blog
Dear Mr. Blog, I know you might not remember me. My name is Lana (like banana.) I am older than I feel. I have another child than your namesake but due to all the old posts, I choose to keep your name. Don’t worry, I asked my kids and they said I could just add […]
Adoption Update and Prayer Request
We have been busy here the last 8 months. This precious little girl has rocked our world. Born at just 2 lbs 4 oz months and at 29 weeks she was tiny! Now she is a big 8-month-old who has a smile that just melts our hearts. I wanted to share just a bit of what […]
Our Nursery and Diaper Question
I love Facebook memories that pop up! A year ago, my hubby and the kids finished this room while I was out of town. 💝 We call it the “love nest.” The views from this room are amazing. It always has wildlife out one window and the lake through another. It is small but perfect for […]
Adoption Update and Prayer Request
Trusting in the Lord is such an adventure sometimes, well every time. Let me backtrack just a moment… Because of the adoption confidential details, we might change some of the names or leave out important details. First news! CHOSEN We, David and I have been chosen by a birth mother! In other words, we are […]
Our Homeschooling
How to get kids to listen
How to get kids to listen! This technique has helped my children in their listening skills. They are now focusing on what people are saying and listening for certain clues. ilovemy5kids at the fountain We are studying Ancient Greece. Every time they hear something that represents Greece or some thing that pertains to Greece they […]
Homemade Egyptian School Projects –The Sphinx
Shameless Plug: I’m posting at The Homeschool Post today – “What Home School is REALLY like.” Please go visit and leave a comment. We have been doing an Egyptian Study for weeks. Each child had a project to do without me (the teacher) but they could use their Dad’s help. (Don’t you love how I […]
Bird Seed Craft for Kids
Bird Seed Craft for Kids I’ve been wanting to do more crafts with my children. Last week in school, we made our own bird cakes. Bird Seed, flour and water is all you need. I mixed the flour (maybe 1/2 cup of flour and a 1/4 cup of water) into a paste. Added a cup […]
A Few Homeschool and Cookbook Goodies….
I love when freebies or inexpensive treats fall in my lap, don’t you? Here a few: Free Customized Homeschool Downloadable Planners (Thanks Money Saving Mom!) Plus a FREE cookbook: Circle of Friends Cookbook – 25 Dip & Spread Recipes; (Cookbooks are like an addicting drug to me. I love reading about EASY Recipes!) Amanda […]
