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Thursday, November 05, 2009

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:47:47 GMT

I was convicted and inspired by this post. Do you do this? Do you read The Word with your family this often? I think that the father of this family has given his children a priceless gift, they know what is supposed to be important. Think about this statement:
"Parents taste conviction, confess, repent." Wow.
I know I've said it before, but find a way to read A Holy Experience, often.

I just realized that I haven't gotten out our "Thankfulness Banner" this month! Things have been pretty crazy-busy here and I'm just beginning to realize that the Holidays are upon us. Sigh! So as usual, I pick myself up, dust myself off and resolve to do what is important and try to ignore the unimportant. Dear Lord give me strength and wisdom! Amen

Some links for Tuesday...

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:07:00 GMT

Sew Mama Sew is doing a month of Christmas projects. Definitely get over there and get some ideas, and while you are at it, comment and enter to win a prize.

Andrew Kern has written a great post on When and How to Teach Grammar. I love it when people write what I think, because I can't write so well. I especially love these quotes from the article:

"We must not think about grammar as an academic study. Life is not for school; school is for life. We should always teach grammar for the simple reason that we always do teach grammar."

"If you are speaking to another person, you are helping form the pattern of that person’s thinking. You are contributing to his vocabulary (maybe that’s more obvious), and you are also contributing to the structure of his thought.

If you constantly speak to your two or three year old child in one and two word sentences, that is how your child will tend to think. And that’s more or less OK with a one year old, less so with a two year old, and horrible with a three year old."

If you don't subscribe to Quiddity on your "reader" do so, you won't be sorry!

Happy Reformation Day!

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:51:53 GMT

Here are some Reformation Day Links for you:
Questions and Answers about Reformation Day
Chart of Reformers
In Honor of John Calvin's Birthday, the Calvin Five Hundred Blog
The Reformation Polka at Valerie's Blog

An excellent article...

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:59:05 GMT

Head on over to Reformation Theology to read this article:What Would Be The Point of Evangelism if Divine Election Is True?

I made chicken-broccoli alfredo last night. Would you believe it is the first time I've made a traditional alfredo sauce? The dish was very good, served with a salad and garlic bread.
Tonight we have an appointment until 5:30 and Conrad has proposed burgers from the local burger joint. I'll take that offer!
Tomorrow, I have a roast thawed for pot roast...not sure how I'm going to flavor it yet, Korean, Mexican or traditional Anglo-Saxon with vegetables.

Well, we're having a busy day today...so I'm off! Gabriel and his Uncles.

Monday, October 26, 2009

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:06:27 GMT

Until November 1, get a free Download of Luther's "Here I Stand" speech at the Diet of Worms read by Max McLean.

Meal Planning...or the lack of planning!

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:00:47 GMT

Sometimes I just get into a funk when it comes to meal planning. I usually fall back on a rotating menu from the past (I have one or two in a binder). That's where I find myself today. I usually have my menu planned by Sunday evening so that I can get my grocery list together for shopping on Monday or Tuesday. I just sat and stared at that notepad yesterday! I couldn't muscle up any brain power for menu planning!

This morning, I visited "Menu Monday" at "I'm an Organizing Junkie". There are close to 200 different menus on there! I finally have some ideas and even copied some recipes.

So, what are we having? I don't know yet...I'm going to go out to the freezer and pantry and nose around. I'll let you know what I decide.

Have a good day!

A Must Read Link

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:35:16 GMT

I'm so glad that Carmon at Buried Treasure is blogging again! She has been sharing with us the talks that she gave to an OPC women's conference. There are several good biographical articles on Christian women. Go...Read, and be challenged!

We are having a busy week following the church campout and the birth of Gabriel. I'm having some difficulty getting back into a routine, but that's okay.

Today we have a Dr.s appointment and it takes something as trivial as that to throw off my whole day!

So, today I'm full of thankfulness for the continued life of a dear friend who had a heart attack the night before last. He's in ICU but is improving and we are so thankful! And of course, there's little Gabriel - an angel indeed!

We are eating crock pot chicken for dinner...I think!

We are learning the hymn "Come You Thankful People Come!"

And in preparation for the Lord's Day, I'm thinking about what I will fix to bring to the congregational lunch.

Introducing...

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:09:40 GMT

Gabriel Rowan...isn't he a cutie?
We think so!

Some fun links...

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:32:00 GMT

Some fun links...

If you haven't checked out One Pretty Thing...you really should. These links are from there.

Make a nature crown. Here is a recipe for mulled cider scented play-dough.

We are getting ready for our annual church campout. And of course...we are anxiously awaiting Tad's arrival!

With that thought, another link from Adventures in Diapering and Beyond. Tips for keeping a Mother's Journal.

Daybook Entry

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:29:57 GMT

FOR TODAY...October 5th

Outside my window... partly cloudy cool day with jets going over.

I am thinking... about my daughter-in-law and her baby due any time now.

I am thankful for... worship, feasting, fellowship and rest.

I am wearing... long black skirt, ¾ sleeve black t-shirt and favorite slip-ons.

I am remembering... sitting on the couch snuggled up with Luke reading picture books (loudly & vigorously) yesterday.

I am going... to catch up on laundry and schoolwork before the campout.

I am reading...The Black Arrow by R.L. Stevenson aloud to the children.

I am hoping... that it doesn’t rain on our annual campout.

On my mind... Gaelan & Emily and little “Tad” and many other prayer requests, Denise, Chris, Gregory.

From the learning rooms... nothing this week except a little catch up…next week, The Borgias!

Noticing that... as usual, there’s more things needing to be done than I have a mind to do this week.

Pondering these words... “And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone” I Thessalonians 5:14…my job description.

From the kitchen... sounds of dishes being done and a tape being listened to “It’s Cool in the Furnace, Man!” Later, fried rice for dinner.

Around the house... Straightening up and getting ready for the annual church campout.

One of my favorite things~ decorating for fall.

From my picture journal...

Emily & Gaelan in Montpelier "chilling with the Madisons"

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