I have been kind of incognito for a while. Life has changed in the last year, drastically. For one, we had a baby. Well, not me. But, our family. In other words, we are adopting again. I will share more in the future. It is amazing how this little one came to be in our […]
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It is well with my soul…
It is well with my soul. A 5th grade memory. Learning to “laugh at myself.”
Emotional Wreck Week
For whatever reason, what we thought was going to be, isn’t.
We are crushed, but not broken. Hurt but not dismayed.
What we held n our hands and got to love on for very few short hours was amazing for this side of Heaven.
Great NEWS! After a year of destruction – we have a blessing!
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. Jeremiah […]
It has been a while…
Ecclesiates 3: 1-8 For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:2 a time to be born, and a time to die;a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted;3 a time to kill, and a time to heal;a time to break down, and a time to build up;4 a time […]
Our Homeschooling
A Marker Party
Seriously, we love to party for any reason. This was no exception. Markers can bring the artist out of anyone. This is just some of the kids. Their not-so serious faces. Seriously, I do not allow standing on my couch. Unless, there was a mouse. We have never seen a mouse in the house. […]
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 […]
Easy Fragrant Ornaments or Gift Toppers
We have a few Christmas trees in our home (only one is up right now). One of the kids’ trees is just decorated with homemade ornaments. We made these a few years ago and decided to make some more. It is so simple and the smell is out of this world delicious! These are NOT […]
In Chicken News…
If you didn’t know, we have backyard chickens. We have learned a great deal about chickens. They each have their own little personality. This little bantam (Chicken Little) likes to crow like a rooster. I think she is just confused. (Lana likes to live in denial.) This other little bantam (Laurel) also likes to pretend […]
