Archive for June, 2009

Back from camp

Back from camp

Five days at camp left us tired but full of fun memories.  More tomorrow, but I thought I’d leave you with a picture of the dough hook I used to make pizza dough for 80 people on Thursday.  15 lbs flour.  15 cups of water.  Yeah.  Never made that much pizza dough at once...
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Sunday

Rejocing today in this truth.
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Posts I enjoyed this week

Foodie Plus 4: BBQ Pizza Simple Dollar: How my wife makes our life work Rebecca’s Pocket: Thrifty food plan challenge Learning Patience:I want my kids to be as comfortable…
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Summer Birthday Party Decor

Summer Birthday Party Decor

Last week when we were getting ready for my 7 year old’s birthday, she requested a pinata. The day before the party we ran errands. I didn’t have all the time in the world. A pinata was on my list. But all that WalMart had besides Tinkerbell was in a patriotic theme. Stars. Uncle...
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Balance

Remember when you learned to ride a bike?  I remember my dad pushing me.   And pushing me.  And pushing me.   Seems like it took days before I figured it out.   He probably ran miles in the elementary school parking lot behind our house.  But finally one glorious day it all clicked, and off I...
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Happy birthday to my 7 year old!

My sweet little girl turned 7 last week. Here are a few pictures from her party. Much fun was had with the pinata. Eldest remarked wryly that since we go youngest to oldest, the pinata often ‘dies’ before she gets a turn, but this time even the big ‘kids’ got a crack at it....
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Today instead of a post I…

…made pancakes for breakfast …plowed through some church camp planning …played Polly Pockets with my favorite 4 year old …attempted to give wise counsel to my kids …had lunch and visited with 4 of my sisters …assisted with wedding favors for my sis who is getting married in ONE week …enjoyed reading a blog-friend’s...
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Wednesday’s blog posts

Ok- here are the correct answers. ———– 1. Julia: Skellitudde 2. Pioneer Woman: Men in the Pen 3. Planet Nomad: Death Be Not Proud (Be praying for her family, OK?) 4. Pics and Kicks: Phatstraps Giveaway 5. Conversion Diary: Fear of Life 6. Cheap Healthy Good: A Fruit Salad to Rival the Cheese Plate...
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Monday in Korea: One more meeting

Monday in Korea:  One more meeting

Monday morning Joshua woke up with a fever — really bad timing considering we had an appointment to meet with his foster mom at 11. I dosed him up with Advil, and let him sleep instead of going down to breakfast, hoping he would feel better soon. I toyed for awhile with the idea...
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Grocery Spending

2009

$706/mo for 10 people $71/person/mo

2010

$793/mo for 10 people $79/person/mo

2011

$739/mo for 9 people $82/person/mo

2012

  • Jan- $723
  • Feb- $743