After some thought, we decided to disconnect from our internet and go to cell phones only. This will save us a fairly significant amount of money each month and considering our rural phone company doesn't have competition (other than cell phones), prices aren't cheap on internet service around here.
It is with deep regret that my blogging days will be very few and I'll probably just be updating when I can (no deep posting, to my regret) until we decide to reconnect with the world wide web again (if a good deal becomes available).
So, for a smallish update....
We had a very busy summer, and a fast one at that. We thoroughly enjoyed church activities such as youth camp and our annual campmeeting, both held at our church. We gardened this year, as usual, having a nice harvest of corn, a reasonable harvest of green beans and even a successful bout of tomatoes (although not enough to can or make sauce). We even took a nice vacation to the beach at the end of August and had a great time (maybe next time I can upload some pictures of our vacation/summer).
At the beginning of summer we announced to our family/friends that our FIFTH baby was on the way! After some complications (the loss of a twin) and some worries, I am now great with child (in my 25th week) and it looks like another 10 pound BOY will join us late December.
The kids are all doing great, in their 3rd week of school and we are honestly having a great school year. The Lord has really helped me to be able to plan our days effectively and given me a sense of peace about the rest of our days happenings. The two littles play and manage well while we do school. I'm really enjoying it and am managing to stay pretty organized with our schooling. Maybe it's the pregnancy? :) I'm already nesting...cleaning out my fridge top to bottom, cleaning out WAY overdue kitchen cabinets, decluttering (nothing like a successful yard sale to motivate one to declutter again). :)
We have just planted a few things for the fall--turnips, collards, kale, spinach, broccoli, lettuce, and a few fall flower seeds to the mix. :) Maybe, just Maybe my 2nd trimester energy will hold through until the third.
My littlest just turned TWO last week and she is such an absolute JOY! I figure I will end up with 15 kids because I just enjoy each child at each stage so much that I sure dread the day when I have no more two year olds!! :) I will try my hardest to update a picture of my sweet two year old mess! :)
Well, that is all for now. If I still have readers/commenters (can't blame anyone for leaving), I will try to blog once weekly if possible. :) I learn so much from my blog friends and feel you are a vital tool to my spirituality and general well being. :)
God Bless richly!
Showing posts with label My Kids. Show all posts
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Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Life as we know it…
Just a few pictures to post from last week and our weekend….
Hope you are having a great one! Coming up this week, I hope to post a Biscuit tutorial, and also a Book Recommendation. I hope you’ll come back for a visit. I love your visits! If you don’t have a blog, I believe you can send me a comment Anonymously. :) I would love to hear from you.
We had a Birthday Girl last week! Erin turned SIX!
Enjoying the chocolate…..
These blocks are at the Dollar Store for $2 or so…they are wooden and my kids love them!
We have some new ‘critters’ on our farm and I hope to get some pictures of them today to post soon. I’ll leave you in suspense of what kind of critters they might be. I’ll give you a hint: They are very noisy and unusual looking! :)
God Bless you RICHLY! Glorify Him in everything you do today.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
What are we doing?
PS. If you’re here from All in a Day Series I will refrain for this week due to the fact that I don’t, indeed, have my act together on Sunday mornings. We are frequently late for church or at least getting there right on time. So for this week, I will sit out and read your wonderful advice that I already know but hope I get a renewed determination to apply.
At our home, we have battled sickness for a month or more. Finally, the wave of sickness has swept on by us and we are slowly picking back up. We still have the occasional surge of an earache which could be the result of a horrible ear infection/rupturing from this little darling:
We also made a startling discovery about this little man, which I hope to share in a future (hopefully-not-too-far-away), after he relapsed time and time again with his sickness bout. After herbal intervention, he is doing so much better:
My sister-in-law and her kids spent a week at her mom’s and my children enjoyed playing with their cousins:
Emma & Ella
doll lizard lover, playing with her newest pet, Lizard, in her dollhouse (um, lizard house). See him?
And always….
TASTE-TESTERS!
(Now, on to the REST of my house!)
I also have put some of my garden in!! I am super excited about that, always after feeding the chickens, heading out there to check the progress! I know we may have another bit of a cold snap, but I’m willing to cover my plants. We started our seedling indoors and have more that are germinating now. Pictures to come!
The children and I have been LOVING this warmer weather. Of course, with mixed emotions—knowing that super HOT weather is around the corner.
Today finds me with something going on with my eye, so after a small bit of grocery shopping, gift buying (our oldest girl turns SIX tomorrow), I will head to the eye doctor to see what is ailing my eye.
May the Lord richly fill you with His wisdom today. Wisdom to guide your home and lead your children in all the ways of truth.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
A few narrated pics to share..
Tonight my family has gone to a nearby Prophecy Conference and I, who had to stay put due to already-scheduled piano lessons, am now waiting for their return while listening to the blustery wind as it shakes the house. Really.
The house is straightened, I have showered, the littlest young man (who did not go due to a low grade fever. Still.) is asleep, I have eaten a piece of chocolate cake (low fat, honest!) and before I go to my room to dive into my newest and wonderful-est read, The Charlotte Mason Companion by Karen Andreola (more on that book later), I uploaded (downloaded?) some new photos to my computer.
My sons’ room was looking particulary snazzy so I snapped this picture. Not that the snazzy had to do with intensive floor scrubbing and Sunday washing of every stitch of bed clothes and Lysol-ing every nook and cranny due to a bad virus bug.
Sorry about the blinds. I snatched them up from my neighbor’s trash. She fooled me. They were in a new box. I guess she took these down and put these in the new box when she hung the new blinds in her house.
Confused?
Be careful to notice the $12 Target toybox in the back. $99 reg. Sweet.
The kitchen, looking all tidy.
Wait. I see some cool looking canisters.....
I love the numbers! :) The best thing about them is I needed some canisters and I was pretty patient to wait and I got a great deal!
But they are loving the warm weather! I’ve had to transplant some of the pansies you see here to another pot.
Daddy Mama might need some chocolate, especially this week, so the kids and I made a low-fat chocolate cake. Ella says it is a winner.
Evan has similar feelings.
Looks good to me!
…Cause for all we know, sister is probably in there in the bathroom painting the sink, the lizard……
And even the…..Tish?
This little guy, my morning buddy, helped Mama wash dishes for an hour or more one morning this week. He didn’t quit me until the last dish was washed. And believe me, there were plenty. Same little guy woke up from naptime with 102.5 fever a few hours later. :/
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Well the family’s tucked in bed and it’s time for Mama to crawl between the sheets. Glad for God’s goodness and his favor towards us. Unmerited, undeserved favor.
Did you know that many are his thoughts unto ME?? Wow.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Just talking…
ETA...if you are joining from the All in a Day linkup, I will get my post up this afternoon sometime...please come back for a visit. :) Thanks!! :)
It seems I have let a few days go by without blogging. I don’t want to get back in to a no-blogging zone, but alas, I haven’t had a burning blog post on my mind as of late.
Maybe I’ll just share some photographs and talk and such.
I am redoing my bedroom and as soon as I finished painting and hang some curtains, I will have some photos to share. :)
I’ve only got the littles up with me this morning and it has been interesting to note how things are with 2 littles. I’m reminded of when my oldest two was this size and I had no older children. :) That actually should be a sad face.
Okay, a few pictures…
The kids made a banner for the mantle. I just cut out some circles from paper plates, put some sequins, glitter, feathers, and yarn on the table and they did not disappoint.
I replaced this coffee table with the one below for a more functional, organizational one.
Emory’s best ‘pirate’ pose, ‘ARGH’
Daddy & Ella
Look at this handsome cutie….poor thing had a rough night with the virus bug last night. :(
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Yesterday, while reading my Bible, I came across this scripture and it had been a LONG time before a scripture really touch my heart like this one did. Wow.
When my soul fainted within me I remembered the Lord: and my prayer came in unto thee, into thine holy temple. Jonah 2:7
Ever have times you just need to remember the Lord?
I love God’s word!
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The book, Boyhood and Beyond by Bob Schultz (and the other one by him) is a GREAT book. If you have sons, get this book. It is a great read to read along with your sons, but, hey, It has helped me TONS!
Just a recommendation that will be well worth your reading time.
You can get it from Vision Forum.
Have a great Wednesday!!
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