Last month, I decided to update the professional photos of my kids that adorn my walls by taking them myself. The ones I have are four years old! I have a point & shoot camera, nothing special, but it takes good photos (in my opinion). I saved a bundle of money doing it this way. …

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Well folks, we’re coming to the end of yet another year. May I just say an unenthusiastic “Phew” right here?  The words “difficult” “gut wrenching” and “drama filled” describe 2011 for me. We began the year, or rather ended last year, with a phone call from some unhappy people. This call came on Christmas. Yes …

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I wrote a little poem for my sweet girl’s fifth birthday. I wrote it down quickly, so it’s far from perfect. It’s hard to believe I’ll have four children in school next year! When they were babies it felt like their school days were far, far away. I’m learning, as all mothers do, that the …

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I found the following quote on Pinterest. I wanted to share it, because I agree with it so much. Each point has a biblical foundation. Since the chapter and verse isn’t listed on the graphic, I’ve listed them below it. I’ve noticed that most good advice has some basis on God’s Word. Seriously! Notice: I …

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I have really been enjoying perusing Pinterest. It’s opened up new worlds for many of my crafty friends. (I mean that in the nicest form of the word, by the way.) I am currently working on a project – my first – that I found on Pinterest. Homeschooling, home-keeping, child training, and church work keep …

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