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March 12, 2010

This evening, my 18 year old son, my hubby and I are going to Junior Senior Banquet, the genteel home-school version of prom. Fancy clothes, fancy dinner, pictures, talent show, folk dancing. My son and I have been looking forward to it for weeks.   My hubby, not so much.

This afternoon my hubby and I were discussing what he should wear. He jokingly tossed out the idea of a t-shirt and jeans with a suit coat. I laughed and said no way.

“Who am I trying to impress, anyway?” he said, eyes twinkling teasingly.

“Your wife!” I said with a grin, a poke in the ribs, and a kiss.

From across the room came the wry voice of our 12 year old son.  “Well, that never works.”

Book review: Sons of Thunder

March 12, 2010
Book review: Sons of Thunder

Recently I was asked to review the book Sons of Thunder . I struggle to find time to read fiction these days, but I knew that Amanda, my oldest daughter, is always looking for good fiction, so I handed the book off to her to check out.  Here’s what she had to say about...
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‘Escape’ crafting: things I want to make

March 11, 2010
‘Escape’ crafting:  things I want to make

When I get frustrated with things in life I can’t change, and need a mental lift, I always think of crafts.   I love making small changes, improving a bit of my life, making a tiny thing new.  In the past few weeks I’ve finished scarves for four of my daughters, using yarn I bought...
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Alecha- Ethiopian comfort food

March 11, 2010
Alecha- Ethiopian comfort food

Recipe here
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School today

March 10, 2010
School today


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He might want more than two

March 8, 2010
He might want more than two

CLICK HERE to enter the giveaway for a $100 gift card from OXICLEAN ———— This evening my 5 year old came to tell me about a picture she had drawn.  Her explanation was so funny that I had to write the story down. ———— Jack was little and then he turned big. He was looking for food, like...
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Faster than a speeding…

March 7, 2010

Four of the older kids and my husband just got back from a weekend snow retreat.   Much fun was had– sledding, games, fellowship– but I’m glad to have them home.   Funny how quiet it can feel in the house with ‘only’ 5 kids.  While they were gone we watched movies, did yard work, and...
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Sunday

March 7, 2010

Give me your arms for the brokenhearted Ones that are far beyond my reach Give me your heart for the ones forgotten Give me your eyes so I can see ———- Related: At Every Turn Of The Blade
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Drummer boy

March 6, 2010
Drummer boy

This boy of mine.   Humorist.  Thinker.  Artist.   Cheerful soul. Drummer. Of all my ten children he is perhaps the mellowest.  He enjoys life to the hilt.  Has a lightning wit and a quick laugh.  Gets along well with both the older and the younger ones.   Takes bumps in stride. Is...
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My Grocery Spending

  • Aug-$860
  • Sept-$350
  • Oct-$845
  • Nov-$728
  • Dec-$747
  • Jan-$770
  • Feb-$847
  • Mar-$227
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