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A good summer read

Are you looking for a great summer read?

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

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.

Lake living blessings

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 Family’s DIYs & Home Remodels

Future DIY Projects

Future DIY Projects and Garage Sale Finds

Making Apple Butter, Liquid Soap and No-Bake Cookies

Sand Dollar Craft

Sand Dollar Craft

Spring Ideas

Spring Ideas

Painting a chair

Painting a Chair

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30 Day Giving Challenge – Day 1

Today was our first day of the Giving Challenge.  It was a treat.My kids have been attending a local Home school Co-op so they decided to write thank you notes to their teachers.  It is a lot easier said than done.  Our next feat was we made a thankful jar.  We decided to write things […]

Towel Origami

Boredom Buster: How to make Towel Origami

Ever have those days, where your kids are “BORED”? My kids and I are in a hotel room.  We’ve read all the books, and I’m trying to keep the television off. What can I do for fun?  I need a project – ASAP! I love those easy projects (that are either free or cheap) that […]

I feel like dancing…my fiesta time.

When all five children are in their respected rooms “resting” – I could break out in dance and sometimes do. The older ones are required to stay in their rooms and either read or play quietly (if they get loud, they have to clean their room or take a nap themselves).  They younger ones usually […]

Homeschooling Books for sale

I’m in a cleaning-out-clutter mode.Thus, I’m selling some of my Homeschooling Stash. Please read the bullets!  If you have any questions, please ask. All the books are used. Covers may have bent edges. I will be shipping either media mail or can combine the books in the flat rate box if they fit and is […]

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May the LORD bless you and keep you; May the LORD make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; May He turn His face toward you and give you peace. Feel free to leave a comment - we LOVE to hear your thoughts! ~Blessings to you!~ ~You are so loved!~ ~Lana (Like Banana)~

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A summer road trip - great for a good read

Are you looking for a great summer read?

I have been kind of incognito for a while. Life has changed in the last year, drastically. For one, we had a baby. ...

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It is well with my soul...

It is well with my soul - ilovemy5kids.comI think I am in the part of my life where I could be officially called not a ...

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Emotional Wreck Week

Definition of pour out: to freely express (an emotion) : to talk freely about (something personal) I listened while he poured out his anger and frustration. She ...

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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 ...

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It has been a while...

Ecclesiates 3: 1-8For 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 ...

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