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Current School Books~ Term One

Year Five ~ Jigger
• Faith and Life 5
• My Path to Heaven by Geoffrey Bliss
• Our Lady's Book by Lauren Ford
• Stories of the Child Jesus from Many Lands by A. Fowler Lutz
• CHC's Saint Comprehension Book
• Exploring the Mass from Catholic Heritage Curricula (CHC)
• Life of Fred: Fractions by Dr. Stanley Schmidt
• Calculadder 2
• What's Your Angle, Pythagoras? by Julie Ellis and Phyllis Hornung
• The Harp and Laurel Wreath by Laura M. Berquist
• My Catholic Speller: Level D, by Catholic Heritage Curricula
• Language of God: Level D, by Catholic Heritage Curricula
• CHC Handwriting Book
• Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb
• The Tale of Troy by Roger Lancelyn Green
• The Tale of Despereaux by Kate Dicamillo and Timothy Basil Ering
• Story of the World I by Susan Wise Bauer
• Kingfisher History Encyclopedia
• Augustus Caesar's World by Genevieve Foster
• Of Courage Undaunted by James Daugherty
• Catholic Geography Bee by Catholic Heritage Curricula
• Map Skills: Level D, by Catholic Heritage Curricula
• Latina Christiana I by Cheryl Lowe
• Rummy Roots
• English from the Roots Up
• Le Francais Facile (The Easy French) by Marie Fillon
• Art Through Faith
• A Catholic Garden of Puzzles by Catholic Heritage Curricula
• Black Holes and Uncle Albert by Russell Stannard
• The Universe in my Hands by Catholic Heritage Curricula
• Pilgrim's of the Holy Family by Catholic Heritage Curricula

Year Nine ~ Piper
• Introduction to Catholicism: A Complete Course (the Didache Series) by James Socias
• Beginning Apologetics 1: How to Explain and Defend the Catholic Faith by Frank Chacon and Jim Burnham
• The Meaning of Vocation by Pope John Paul II
• Life of Fred: Advanced Algebra by Dr. Stanley Schmidt
• Calculadder 6
• Mindbenders
• Typing Instructor CD-ROM
• The Harp and Laurel Wreath by Laura M. Berquist
• Assorted Classical Literature Selections (one per week)
• Warriner's Grammar, Third Course
• Vocabulary
• Christ and the Americas, from Catholic Heritage Curricula
• History of the Ancient World by Susan Wise Bauer
• Catholic Geography Bee by Catholic Heritage Curricula
• Rummy Roots
• English from the Roots Up
• Henle Latin, Year One by Fr. Henle
• Le Francais Facile (The Easy French) by Marie Fillon
• Edible Wild Plants
• Fur Trapping in North America
• Ecology and Field Biology (text)
• Assorted library and internet resources
• National Geographic Magazine
• Popular Mechanics Magazine
• Smithosonian Magazine


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Happiest at Home...

Oct. 6, 2008
Of Friendship and Other Such Things...

Posted in The Daily Grind

So there I was, going to visit my friend Tina (solidrock) last week, just like any other ordinary day.  Except, as I skimmed down to find her cbox, my name caught my eye.  It's always fun to see your name on someone else's blog; that means they were thinking about you, or had a story to tell about you, or just made reference to something you passed along.  Either way, it's always such a nice thing, don't you agree?

Anyway, I forgot the cbox for a moment as I re-focused and searched for my name again.  And found this:

A Friendship Award, to me!  Me!  It was such an honor, and such a huge surprise!  I thank you, my sweet friend, and want you to know that this means so very much to me.  You are such a source of inspiration to me, and to know that I can bless you in any way brings me joy.  I tag you back with this award; your friendship is precious to me, indeed.

Now, I'm to pass this along to one other person, and I have thought about it at great length.  Who to pass this along to?  This award should go to someone who touches me, deeply and frequently.  For that reason, I award this to Mary, over at Canadagirl.  I fought with myself over this, as Mary has received this award from others already, but in the end, I don't think that matters.  In fact, I think it only serves to solidify my choice.

Mary is generous, kind, loving, and encouraging.  Never once have I brought something to her but that she hasn't sent me off with a new outlook, filled with joy and strengthened resolve.  She works tirelessly for her family, she shares her knowledge with us, and she is one of the most selfless people I know.  It is amazing to me, but in this world of Bloggyland, you can develop deep friendships without ever laying eyes on someone.  She is amazing to me, and I am proud to call her my friend and sweet sister.


Comments

Oct. 6, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by callmekate

Congratulations! How thoughtful that your friend wanted you to have this award!

I think Mary is a great choice for this award as well. I see her name and read about her all over HSB. She is well-known and well-loved by many. I'm sure she'll appreciate being honored.

Have a terrific week!
Kate

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Oct. 7, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Canadagirl

YOu have me IN PUDDLES Girl !!! (IRL) You don't know how much this means. Well, probably you do. [0; You have blessed me beyond belief girl ! I had a hard time not having our chat on Monday. But God REALLY blessed me with my bloggy break. I thank the Lord for you and thank you for thinking of me.
((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))

Blessings and ((HUGS)) my SSiC
In Him<><
-Mary

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Happy at Home

• Mo Chroi~ Wonderful Husband who makes me laugh and is crazy about me and our kids
• Me (Celtic Mom)~ Happily married to My Heart, mother of two wonderful sons, and passionate about many things, among them being teaching, making our house a home, and exploring my Creative Well
• Piper~ Eldest son who loves being home educated and playing the bagpipes with the local Scottish Pipe Band
• Jigger~ Youngest son who loves keeping up with his brother, and is convinced that someday a sword will once again be a necessary accessory. In other words, he's obsessed with all things medieval.



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