tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6217113382324060876.comments2023-06-19T04:39:06.296-05:00Homeschooling With JoyLaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05869227734763516464noreply@blogger.comBlogger1392125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6217113382324060876.post-72975362500384559752014-01-21T21:23:29.111-06:002014-01-21T21:23:29.111-06:00That looks like every surface my 8 y/o lays claim ...That looks like every surface my 8 y/o lays claim to!Anneryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04954066811992919236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6217113382324060876.post-29687738927044136672014-01-16T12:25:10.660-06:002014-01-16T12:25:10.660-06:00Sometimes it takes practice to be crafty when you&...Sometimes it takes practice to be crafty when you're not born with it. Kinda like gardening, it just takes some practice and anyone can have a green thumb. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6217113382324060876.post-28276642631543779482014-01-16T07:09:23.217-06:002014-01-16T07:09:23.217-06:00I'd say to Ms. 10 yo -- craft on, girl!
Bless...I'd say to Ms. 10 yo -- craft on, girl!<br /><br />Blessings to your days, mom!Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03355606888311832183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6217113382324060876.post-44670758903579289042014-01-16T07:08:08.126-06:002014-01-16T07:08:08.126-06:00Yeah, I know, unfortunately the craft area is in a...Yeah, I know, unfortunately the craft area is in an area that I don't go past that often and, not being crafty myself, isn't something I think about too often...until I see the mess that is! She also doesn't like other people straightening her "stuff" so we will forge ahead with trying to get her to be more organized herself. I have faith that it will kick in sometime :)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05869227734763516464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6217113382324060876.post-61063771219568636222014-01-16T06:42:28.563-06:002014-01-16T06:42:28.563-06:00I have some of those crafty ones.
I think the tw...I have some of those crafty ones. <br /><br />I think the two personalities go well together, the crafty one thrives when supplies are organized. They need someone to do that for them (at that age at least). Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06829137471159713745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6217113382324060876.post-54373421995785214342014-01-16T05:35:48.053-06:002014-01-16T05:35:48.053-06:00My 10 yr. old is #4 out of 8 and the first to have...My 10 yr. old is #4 out of 8 and the first to have a passion for cooking. She does not, however, have a passion for clean up. I love both.<br /><br />So, I reflect on my oldest daughter, now 21, who was the same way with clean up and especially her room! She is "on the ball" now and I didn't have to nag her incessantly along the way. At least I tried not to. <br /><br />But in the end, I really do want someone to cook other than myself. Yeah!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09683674751076218614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6217113382324060876.post-28488865180000805532014-01-09T20:46:18.582-06:002014-01-09T20:46:18.582-06:00I love what you had to say about having a grateful...I love what you had to say about having a grateful heart - so important! It's the key to joy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6217113382324060876.post-28934871989907603532014-01-04T21:20:58.141-06:002014-01-04T21:20:58.141-06:00Thanks for letting me know that! Yes it's a si...Thanks for letting me know that! Yes it's a simple relationship so I guess it's what you said .<br />Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05869227734763516464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6217113382324060876.post-92035829158089788712014-01-03T12:46:38.998-06:002014-01-03T12:46:38.998-06:00Re "my cousin's daughter's son. Don&...Re "my cousin's daughter's son. Don't know what that makes him to me, but boy is he cute :)"<br /><br />Assuming the grandparent is a simple 1st cousin (one of their parents was a sibling of one of your parents), the boy would be your 1st cousin twice removed. Of course, if the original cousinship is more complex, so is the relationship between you and the boy. Sometimes it takes paper and pencil to work it out!<br /><br />But yes, he is indeed cute!<br /><br />(From an overly-keen amateur genealogist)Stitchworthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05387323354607079249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6217113382324060876.post-39573359930823435842014-01-03T10:18:35.557-06:002014-01-03T10:18:35.557-06:00Yes, positive hand in hand with gratitude. This i...Yes, positive hand in hand with gratitude. This is something that does not always come naturally to me. I will pray for you as you let positive guide your year. Please pray for me and my word, delight. Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01680470602835526738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6217113382324060876.post-72568407463405861412014-01-01T20:38:12.201-06:002014-01-01T20:38:12.201-06:00Happy 25 years! And I love those Batman shirts. Th...Happy 25 years! And I love those Batman shirts. Thanks for linking up.Pam Barnhillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10821467915118347669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6217113382324060876.post-14911249283106391532013-12-17T15:01:54.507-06:002013-12-17T15:01:54.507-06:00My children are dreaming of mountains of presents ...My children are dreaming of mountains of presents and I don't know a mother who isn't stressed out of her mind right now. In this pre-Christmas whirlwind, we are tempted to forget the meaning of Advent as a time of patient waiting and reflection. More shockingly, we might miss out on the true joy of Christmas!<br />Let's keep Christ in Christmas and spread the "good news." Here's a great video to share:<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMiOrieIFg8Tinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6217113382324060876.post-62230480601578379532013-12-15T22:33:59.592-06:002013-12-15T22:33:59.592-06:00My first Internet interview is on
http://catholi...My first Internet interview is on <br /><br />http://catholicfiction.net<br /><br />My book, "No Christmas for Olivia" written for teens to share with their mothers, aunts, grandmothers and best friends is free for the next few days.<br /><br />The promotion is December 16 - 20th.<br /><br />http://amzn.to/SuRAN0<br /><br />Olivia decides she won’t celebrate Christmas. What she doesn’t know is that Christmas comes whether you want it or not! In the story, Olivia is hurt and angry that her family is going to visit Aunt Fran in Phoenix over Christmas vacation. It means there will be no trip to the tree farm to cut a Christmas tree. Her beloved decorating traditions will go out the window. And absolutely no snow on Christmas Eve! Olivia decides to skip Christmas this year. Her parents can make her go to Arizona but they can't make her enjoy the holidays! Follow Olivia out to Phoenix as she learns the true meaning of Christmas.<br /><br />This book is a delightful read for teens, mothers, sisters, aunts and best friends. The Characters will stay with you forever. This free book is just in time for you to give as a gift to someone special. May your Christmas be filled with love, laughter and joy as you share it with friends and family.<br /> meschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13648825835997522217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6217113382324060876.post-80359629972757775792013-11-28T07:56:01.729-06:002013-11-28T07:56:01.729-06:00Happy Thanksgiving and what a beautiful family pho...Happy Thanksgiving and what a beautiful family photo! Hope you have a grace filled one...ENJOY!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6217113382324060876.post-16507311259307174352013-11-22T22:19:30.774-06:002013-11-22T22:19:30.774-06:00Do the Mystic Monks sell decaf? I'm sure they ...Do the Mystic Monks sell decaf? I'm sure they are cockroach free - right? Besides, what's wrong with a little protein with your coffee. :)Roger Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01831602215904873587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6217113382324060876.post-31112174476885816562013-11-22T21:43:53.447-06:002013-11-22T21:43:53.447-06:00Precious photos!Precious photos!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6217113382324060876.post-52474973234501798482013-11-22T10:22:45.410-06:002013-11-22T10:22:45.410-06:00Thanks Angela. We don't have a HEB and don'...Thanks Angela. We don't have a HEB and don't live near Whole Foods and Trader Joes. I've looked at Sams and didn't find any decaf at ours! I'm searching out the local Jewel and Walmart and finding only ground decaf! Ug. I might have to force myself to stop at a DD and pick some up there :)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05869227734763516464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6217113382324060876.post-29000410749047819722013-11-22T10:20:35.655-06:002013-11-22T10:20:35.655-06:00EEEEW!!!! Oh gross! I've been grinding my ow...EEEEW!!!! Oh gross! I've been grinding my own beans for years, and I'm SO GLAD now!<br /><br />You can pick up plain regular decaf whole bean coffee at any Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks, HEB Grocery, Whole Foods or Trader Joes. I've also found it at Sam's and Costco. It's out there!Angela Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10327445333073683554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6217113382324060876.post-14603289971922239092013-11-20T07:40:39.599-06:002013-11-20T07:40:39.599-06:00How could those photos not make you smile? Sigh…
A...How could those photos not make you smile? Sigh…<br />All we can do is what we can! The rest will be done another time.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />EmilyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6217113382324060876.post-57484029798564882672013-11-20T05:21:30.064-06:002013-11-20T05:21:30.064-06:00"chipping away at things bit by bit" -- ..."chipping away at things bit by bit" -- I like that. A good attitude matters a lot in making a house a home, I guess. <br /><br />I can stare at baby photos all day!<br /><br />Stay well and dry! Blessings...Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03355606888311832183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6217113382324060876.post-30764212888717734292013-11-19T09:06:11.645-06:002013-11-19T09:06:11.645-06:00I can really relate to this post! I too have reali...I can really relate to this post! I too have realized how my negative reactions are affecting my kids and our family life. I discovered this post yesterday: http://theorangerhino.com/10-things-i-learned-when-i-stopped-yelling-at-my-kids/ <br />... Although I don't think I yell too much...I do need to tackle how I react and taking a deep breath AND focused prayer (like you said) will certainly help...and maybe some of the little reminders/cues from the Orange Rhino. Thanks for sharing! Ooh...and thanks for displaying the Arma Dei Shoppe button. =)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04985386169429863305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6217113382324060876.post-35218026698582806852013-11-19T08:08:29.441-06:002013-11-19T08:08:29.441-06:00Love, love, love the baby shots...beautiful job : ...Love, love, love the baby shots...beautiful job : )<br /><br />Glad you were kept safe Laura...great almanac.<br /><br />Have a most blessed week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6217113382324060876.post-36136487115749658972013-11-18T22:48:32.568-06:002013-11-18T22:48:32.568-06:00Oh my gracious I love that last face! Angela said...Oh my gracious I love that last face! Angela said it right, "Squeee!!"Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01680470602835526738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6217113382324060876.post-56701422014943788882013-11-18T21:50:51.101-06:002013-11-18T21:50:51.101-06:00ADORABLE! Such a cutie!ADORABLE! Such a cutie!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18162208045999030991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6217113382324060876.post-87188674274638690172013-11-18T13:06:26.180-06:002013-11-18T13:06:26.180-06:00Squeeee!!! Happy Baby Face! That made me smile to...Squeeee!!! Happy Baby Face! That made me smile today!Angela Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10327445333073683554noreply@blogger.com