I never journal (except in a very limited way on my blogs) and so in an effort to capture some memories of my son’s current personality, I asked him for a list of his favorite things. Here are his answers, verbatim. Favorite Color: I have three colors now: red, blue and yellow. Favorite Snack: Popcorn […] Read more…
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Thomas the Tank Engine and Our Son
In the car on Saturday, W was saying in a silly, rhymy voice, “lazy and slack, lazy and slack”. Then yesterday he told me he wanted to drive Bulstrode when he grew up. I’m fairly certain my son has been watching too much Thomas the Tank Engine :) Here’s the most recent picture of L […] Read more…
Monday’s Meditation – Scripture on Your Computer
Today I wanted to tell you about a neat website I found some time ago, Doorposts.org. It gives many great Scripture based images that can be used for computer wallpaper or as an image on your blog (please read copyright information on the website for more info). The images are currently being changed to a more […] Read more…
We are Sick :(
I apologize for not posting a meditation today, but unfortunately we are all very sick in this house and it may possibly be the swine flu. Yuck. We think we’re all over the worst of it though, so I’ll try my best to put up a post tomorrow. Good night all! Read more…
The Blessing of Relaxation
Friday’s are wonderful, aren’t they? As the work week draws to a close (for most of us), Friday nights are the time to relax at home with your family or friends, go out to a hometown football game under the lights, or have a fun evening out with someone you love. I always feel more […] Read more…
A Delayed Monday’s Meditation
I admit that I’ve fallen behind on my promised Monday post, the continuation of a meditation I started last week on Romans 13. I will continue it tomorrow with a special Wednesday edition of Monday’s Meditation :) Enjoy my fall apple bread recipe below! Read more…
Eating Subtractions
“Blowing Kisses” My son has lots of goofy things to say, like yesterday when he was eating grapes. Will: “(counts) 1…2…3…4….5” (crunching noise) “1….2….3….4” (chewing noise) “1….2….3..” (repeats crunching noise) Me: “Will, are you enjoying your grapes?” Will: “No, they’re subtractions. And they’re yummy.” Read more…
July 4th–Independence Day
What is this holiday worth to you? I hope that rather than just barbeques and fireworks, you can spend some time reflecting on what made this holiday possible–the freedom that those who have gone before us worked so hard to achieve. Freedom from tyranny, freedom to worship as they pleased, to have a government by […] Read more…
Am I Nice to My Husband?
Today, I was reading an article in the Women’s Day magazine to which my mother-in-law subscribed me. Usually I find it full of really interesting and useful household and shopping tips, as well as some good crafty ideas that I would love to do but never get around to doing. However, this time I was […] Read more…
Monday’s Meditation – God’s Comfort & Peace
On Saturday night, we returned from our church body’s annual conference. Now that I’m back from our week of “vacation”, I am reflecting on God’s comfort and peace. This past week, while at conference, there were several storm systems that came through the west central Minnesota area. Wednesday afternoon some friends and I were in […] Read more…
A Review of Mommy Without Pounds and Pregnancy Without Pounds
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New Washing Machine!
So here’s the newest, most exciting thing in my life…a washing machine! A Samsung front-loader, to be exact. I wish I could have it in a fancy color, but alas, I do not want to pay an extra $200 for that option :) I pretty much do laundry every chance I get. Have three dirty […] Read more…
Amazon Mom
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