Archive for July, 2009

My 15 year old

My 15 year old

I’m not the only one who loves this boy!
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The giveaway…

…of ‘A Sane Woman’s Guide’ at Conversion Diary ends this evening, so get over there quick and enter if you don’t have a copy yet. I suspect that Jennifer’s kind review of my book, and similar kind actions by many of you in that last months,  is why my book is one of Amazon’s...
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Private skating rink

Private skating rink

The kids and I spent some time cleaning the garage this morning, including making the skate shelf look how it is supposed to look, instead of the more common helter-skelter chaos. I’ve come to the conclusion that we might possibly have every size of kids’ skate up to men’s size 11.
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Homeschooling: Late summer blues

As summer creeps rockets closer to August, and I start to think about school again, emotions flood through me. Dread is one, frankly. That may not jive with what you’d expect from 15-yr veteran homeschooler, but I’m keeping it real here.  Two years ago we brought 9 and 11 year old girls into our...
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One the guests will never forget

Possibly the most memorable wedding entrance ever. This thing has gone viral, and I know why: it is totally fun to watch!
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Family Feasts winner

The winner of my book according to Random.org is commenter #155– Erin! Technorati Tags: family feasts
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God with skin on

This post from my friend Shaun Groves had me in tears: Love in action. That’s how I want to love the ones around me. And if you happen to be in the pit of a similar struggle right now, please remember that you are of infinite value to the God who created you. Technorati...
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Sunday

God is my victory and He is here.
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Apricot Crazy

Apricot Crazy

Here’s what the kids and I spent the morning doing–about 20 pints/halfpints of apricot jam, and about 8 quarts of apricot halves. ——- Related links Apricot Jam Apricot Crisp Dump Cake
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Blog Hop

Blog Hop

There’s a fun thing going on this weekend in blogland,  something called a blog hop– basically a chance to meet some bloggers you may not already know. Click on the picture to sign in on the main party page. You can click on my picture to read a little more about me.   Scroll down...
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