Horizons Math Grade 4 and K,The Reading Lesson, Sequential Spelling, Lifepac Language Arts 4, Apologia Astronomy, Veritas Press New Testament/Greeks/Romans
Prima Latina, Contenders for the Faith and various Winters Promise books, Live Mocha Spanish, Plants Grown Up
"In that place between wakefulness and dreams, I found myself in the room. There were no distinguishing features save for the one wall covered with small index-card files. They were like the ones in libraries that list titles by author or subject in alphabetical order. But these files, which stretched from floor to ceiling and seemingly endlessly in either direction, had very different headings. As I drew near the wall of files, the first to catch my attention was one that read "Girls I Have Liked." I opened itr and began flipping through the cards. I quickly shut it, shocked to realize that I recognized the names written on each one. And then without being told, I knew exactly where I was. This lifeless room with its small files was a crude catalog system for my life. Here were written the actions of my every moment, big and small, in a detail my memory couldn't match. A sense of wonder and curiosity, coupled with horror, stirred within me as I began randomly opening files and exploring their contents. Some brought joy and sweet memories; others a sense of shame and regret so intense that I would look over my shoulder to see if anyone was watching. A file named "Friends" was next to one marked "Friends I Have Betrayed." The titles ranged from the mundane to the outright weird: "Books I Have Read," "Lies I have Told," "Comfort I Have Given,'' "Jokes I Have Laughted At." Some were almost hilarious in their exactness: "Things I've Yelled at My Brothers." Others I couldn't laugh at: "THings I Have Done in Anger," "Things I Have Muttered under My Breath at My Parents." I never ceased to be suprised by the contents. Often there were many more cards than I expected. Sometimes there were fewer than I hoped. I was overwhelmed by the sheer volume of the life I had lived. Could it be possible that I had the time in my twenty years to write each of these thousands, possibly millions, of cards? But each card confirmed this truth. Each was written in my own handwriting. Each signed with my signature. When I pulled out the file marked "Songs I Have Listened To," I realized the files grew to contain their contents. The cards were packed tightly, and yet after two or three yards, I hadn't found the end of the file. I shut it, shamed, not so much by the quality of music, but more by the vast amount of time I knew that file represented. When I cam to a file marked "Lustful Thoughts," I felt a chill run through my body. I pulled the file out only an inch, not willing to test its size, and drew out a card. I shuddered at its detailed contents. I felt sick to think that such a moment had been recorded. Suddenly I felt an almost animal rage. One thought dominated my mind: "No one must ever see these cards! No one must ever see this room! I have to destroy them!" In an insane frenzy I yanked the file out. Its size didn't matter now. I had to empty it and burn the cards. But as I took the file at one end and began pounding it on the floor, I could not dislodge a single card. I became desperate and pulled out a card, only to find it as strong as steel when I tried to tear it. Defeated and utterly helpless, I returned the file to its slot. Leaning my forehead against the wall, I let out a long, slef-pitying sigh. And then I saw it. The title bore "People I Have Shared the Gospel With." The handle was brighter than those around it, newer, almost unused. I pulled on its handle and a small box not more than three inches long fell into my hands. I could count the cards it contained on one hand. And then the tears came. I began to weep. Sobs so deep that the hurt in my my stomach shook through me. I fell on my knees and cried. I cried out in shame, from the overwhelming shame of it all. The rows of file shelves swirled in my tear-filled eyes. No one must ever, ever know of this room. I must lock it up and hide the key. But then as I pushed away the tears, I saw Him. No, please, not Him. Not here. Oh, anyone but Jesus.
I watched helplessly as He began to open the files and read the cards. I couldn't bear to watch His response. And in the moments I could bring myself to look at His face, I saw a sorrow deeper than my own. He seemed to intuitively go to the worst boxes. Why did He have to read every one? Finally He turned and looked at me from across the room. He looked at me with pity in His eyes. But this was a pity that didn't anger me. I dropped my head, covered my face with my hands, and began to cry again. HE walked over and put His arm around me. He could have said so many things. But He didn't say a word. He just cried with me. Then He got up and walked back to the wall of files. Starting at one end of the room, He took out a file and, one by one, began to sign His name over mine on each card. "No!" I shouted, rushing to Him. All I could find to say was "No, no," as I pulled the card from Him. His name shouldn't be on those cards. But there it was, written in red so rich, so dark, so alive. The name of Jesus covered mine. It was written with His blood. He gently took the card back. He smiled a sad smile and continued to sign the cards. I don't think I'll ever understand how He did it so quickly, but the next instant it seemed I heard Him close the last file and walk back to my side. He placed His hand on my shoulder and said, "It is finished." I stood up, and He led me out of the room. There was no lock on its door. There were still cards to be written."
Pg. 104-106 of I Kissed Dating Goodbye By Josh Harris.
I was looking for an old picture today, and I never found the one I wanted, but I did find this one.
When my oldest son was 1, we bought our first home. I painted his room all sorts of fun colors, then on the inside of his closet door, I started a growth chart, and when I marked his height, I also traced his hand on to the door. We moved out of that home when he was 4 and my second son was 5 months, and while I am not proud I threw a fit when my husband said I had to leave the door. My sweet sister in law and brother in law worked together to distract him and remove the door and "hide" it in the moving truck anyway!
So I still have my door and we still use and cherish it!
And just for fun here is a peak into his old room :
(this was before I developed my view that too many toys are NOT a good thing for children, and learned to really love simplicity! At 2 years old he had more toys than all 3 of my children put together do now! )
Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:2
I'm learning this the hands on way lately! Washing dishes by hand for over a month now due to a broken dishwasher. This morning I washed baby clothes in the bathtub due to a broken washing machine. We've had a few power outages due to the horrible weather. I had no computer for over a week, but Praise be to God, it miraculously started working when my husband pulled into port and was able to Skype! Our roof is leaking.. the list goes on and on! But the Lord keeps on answering prayers! In physical ways (the computer fixing itself is just one of many examples!) and through His Word! It's been such a beautiful time of growing in my walk with Him!
Hear my cry, O God; Give heed to my prayer. From the end of the earth I call to You when my heart is faint; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For You have been a refuge for me, A tower of strength Psalm 61
Do not FRET (worry) it ONLY leads to evil. ...rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him Psalm 37
When my anxious thoughts multiply within me, Your consolations delight my soul Psalm 94:19
At various times I have made and sold tutus for a little extra money. They are adorable for little girl dress up, they photograph well and the secret is, they are EASY (though time consuming to make).
I start with 1 1/2 yards of tulle for baby tutus, 2-4 yards for toddler and older. Walmart has some starting at .99 a yard (I prefer the shimmery kind to the regular which is a bit more) but Joann's has a lot more colors to choose from.
I use elastic for the waist band, but I have also seen ribbon used. I measure the waist of whomever I am making it for, then tie my elastic around the back of a chair.
Then I start cutting my tulle into strips. How wide the strips are determines how puffy your tutu will be. I prefer puffy and say go no skinnier than 2". You can also buy precut rolls of tulle, which saves you a TON of time, but is less economical (about 3 times more expensive). I did this once, and found it in the wedding/cake decorating section at Walmart instead of with the fabrics.
You just cut the tulle to twice the length you want your tutu to be (I try for knee length). I actually vary my lengths a little too. The unevenness helps it to be frillier and poofier!
Then you loop it over your elastic/ribbon, and tie it on in the center of the tulle. And repeat until it is nice and full and fluffy! That sounds more complicated than it really is!
I've also embellished the waist with flowers, glued pom poms on for lady bug or polka dotted themes. You can have so much fun, and it is a fun, easy, inexpensive gift idea!
Nov. 16, 2009 - Homemade CHRISTmas Idea -Hot Chocolate
I bought organic cocoa in bulk early this year at a great price, not realizing just HOW MUCH was in 5 lbs! So I was looking at my huge bag of cocoa and decided to make hot chocolate gifts. The kids and I mixed up a HUGE batch and started filling all sorts of random pretty jars I have collected.
Here was the first batch!
I'm hoping to get around to maybe making homemade marshmallows again too! We made them last year but would like to try again now that I have an actual mixer, and I think we'll use corn syrup this tie around too. I'm opposed to foods containing corn syrup, but they just didn't turn out right without it last year so for this one treat I think it will be ok!
After marriage God called me to the mission field -
A little bundle needing all my care,
A disciple in touch with my life, obedient to all he hears.
Then came some more all in a row.
Everywhere I went, six little arrows in tow.
God had to call me again to His mission field.
I answered, "To China, to Africa, to Israel, oh where?"
His voice was clear, soft and gentle. My ministry arranged -
"My child, you are to polish our arrows,
Preparing them for My call to spread my
Words of life for other nations to see."
"Lord," I cried, "Loneliness surrounds my soul,
No other woman stands with me answering your call.
The sacrifice is great."
Women give way to another's voice, pulling them away
from their home, far from the quiver."
Once more I pleaded, "May I go too, Lord, I feel the call
To share with the lost, Life giving words,
To feed the hungry a satisfying meal."
"My child," Jesus replied, "You share with your
children salvation and truth.
Feed them meals under your roof.
Discipline them, train them and then lie down in peace,
For sacrificial love have you given to make the world right.
Arise in the morning, open My book,
Teach them into My eyes they must look."
"Yes, Lord, I replied, "But should I serve you in a more obvious way?"
"Child, my sweet child," God spoke once more.
I anointed you to do this work - the high calling of Motherhood.
To show our children the need for my love."
"Lord,", I sought out, still not fully convinced,
"Should I sew for those in thread barren clothes, a Dorcas, a Martha?"
"Sit at my feet, my child, listen to me.
Your daughter needs dresses, your sons warm shirts,
The button of your husband's coat still lies on the table.
Pick up your mantle, the rod of Aaron.
Lead my women back to their home.
"Yes, Lord." Filled and content, I took my position in God's mission field.
Hungry faces graced my bedside.
Clothed in God's mantle, children at my side,
I prepared breakfast.
My computer is down, occasionally I can beg 5-10 minutes out of it before it crashes, but most of my computer usage is limited to the library for now :(
But until I have regular access again, here is a yummy recipe that Daddy would never eat but we all loved! I doubled it just fine. Thanks Mrs. Ro for sharing it with us!
Tomato tortellini soup
2 cans chicken broth
4 oz cream cheese spread with chive and onion
1 can condensed tomato or tomato bisque soup (We use Progresso tomato basil which is on sale at Safeway! )
9 oz package refrigerated tortellini
Fresh chives
Bring broth to boil add tortellini and reduce heat. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. In a bowl wisk 1/3 cup of hot broth into cream cheese until smooth. Return all of it to saucepan along with tomato soup and heat through. Sprinkle with chives when serving. Serves 4.
So I developed an obsession with sweetened green tea this summer, and as I was indulging in this treat I noticed the bottles were a pretty shape, so I started washing them and saving them, and they have become one of my favorite new mom, new neighbor, have a happy day gifts! Just add in one or a few flowers (either from your garden or Albertsons and other grocery stores sell a small bunch for about $4)
I was so excited at first that I didn't take pictures of the super cute ones before giving them away but I have snapped pictures of a few of them!
Go to God in prayer daily. Read God's word daily. Obey God moment by moment. Witness for Christ by your life and words. Trust God for every detail of your life. Holy Spirit - allow Him to control and empower your daily life
I've wanted to try this recipe for two summers now, after seeing it all over the blogworld, but somehow I just never got to it. Today I came across the last of the blackberries we picked this summer and decided it was now or never! (I've seen it made with all kinds of fruit, but had it in my mind that *I* wanted to try it with blackberries!)
So the children and I mixed it up and not only was it fun to make it was a HUGE hit here!
The picture above was about halfway through baking. YUM!
Clafouti:
12 oz or so of fruit
2 large eggs
1 large egg yolk
1/3 cup flour
3/4 cup creme fraiche (we used sour cream)
3/4 cup whole milk
1/2 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
Butter a 9" baking dish (we used more fruit so I used a 9x13) then sprinkle with granulated sugar. (I used it out of the 1/2 cup we had already measured). Arrange fruit over the bottom.
In a bowl wisk eggs, then add flour. Once well combined mix in remaining ingredients and pour over fruit.
Bake at 375 for 30 minutes until center is set.
I have been known to say that I would LOVE to live in the Little House on the Prairie days, as long as I could take my dishwasher and clothes washer! I could live without everything else, but I love those 2 appliances.
Well go figure, BOTH of them broke on me in the last week!
A lot of people tell me I wouldn't survive without my computer either, though I would rather not believe it (It's probably true) and now that is about to die on me as well, only starting up when it feels like it!
The Lord has taught me so much though, about clinging to Him for strength, about using my time wisely... He has been so good to give me wisdom and comfort!
I'm even learning to enjoy washing dishes by hand (though I'd find it even more enjoyable if it was not so many times a day!) I've learned to use the time to teach my children a useful skill (hand washing dishes), to promote teamwork and family time, and sometimes I do them alone and use it as time to pray!
I had seen this idea about making your dish soap pretty a couple years back, but at the time we were using this watery not pretty organic soap, and it took me over a year to use up that bottle (In normal circumstances I avoid handwashing anything at all costs) but I figured now was the time to finally follow thorough and make this daily event more lovely!
I received one for my baby shower from a group of sweet ladies at church, and honestly it was the one thing I was most excited about! Simply, because it was so beautiful! The pictures just don't do it justice. But I had no idea what comfort this quilt would bring me!
First when I was still pregnant and struggling with fear and frustration of delivering with my husband deployed a friend encouraged me to imagine myself holding my precious baby wrapped in the quilt while I read the verses and prayed through it. I did and it brought me such comfort that night! (And then God had a miracle in store for me just days later!)
And then through many nights of "colic" and all the sleep issues we had with Abigail. Then just recently again as I have been weaning Abigail from falling asleep while nursing and training her to go to sleep in her own bed by herself the verses on the quilt have again brought me such comfort as the Lord reminds me that He will sustain me, and I am doing what He called me to do.
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep" John 10:11
I just finished reading Tanglewood's Secret to my children, and once again I am left thankful for the writing of Patricia St John! Not only are her books wholesome reading that point children to Christ they have meat in them that leaves me chewing for days after!
In this story particularly, she talks about a painting of a lamb, who has run it's own way (look up Isaiah 53:6) and has gotten farther and farther away from it's shepherd. It eventually gets stuck on a precipice, too far down to climb up, and it is a fatal drop below. The shepherd searches all night to find the lamb, but all the lamb needs to do is call for the shepherd, and He will come running to save his beloved lamb and lead him safely home.
It is quite common to hear Jesus referred to as our Shepherd, but the imagery of this scene has really stuck with me. (In the story a Shepherd uses the story to lead a girl to salvation).
It really is just that simple. We are all like that lamb, going our own way, and some of us seem to get farther out on the cliff than others, but regardless NONE of us can find our way back on our own. Yet our Shepherd, Jesus, has made it so easy. He has done the hard part. The searching, the suffering..The ONLY thing we must do is call for Him. Just ask Him to save us and He comes running to carry us safely home. What amazing love that is!
It has also made me view others differently as well. When you view your fellow men as lost lambs, your heart breaks for them in a new way. My heart has been reignited to pray fervently for these unsaved sheep, lost in their own way. How much easier for us to love these lambs when we see them they way our Shepherd does instead of through our own eyes.
I pray for revival. I pray that lost lambs all over the world God has created would realize all they need to do is call for the Shepherd, His way is so much better than our own!
"Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost." (Luke 19:9-10)
“What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one which is lost until he finds it? And when he has found it, he lays it And when he comes home, he calls together on his shoulders, rejoicing. his friends and neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost!’ I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance. Luke 15
But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep and the sheep hear his voice; and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. John 10:2
Nov. 4, 2009 - Mothers, what a mighty calling we have!
But tell to the generation to come the praises of the LORD,
And His strength and His wondrous works that He has done.
Hecommanded us
That we should teach them to our children,
That the generation to come might know, even the children yet to be born,
That they may arise and tell them to their children,
That they should put their confidence in God
And not forget the works of God,
But keep His commandments, 8And not be like their fathers,
A stubborn and rebellious generation,
A generation that did not prepare its heart
And whose spirit was not faithful to God.
Psalm 78
*This is a blog post that is a couple years old, but I like to bump it up each year as a reminder! I also want to remind you I made a 'Holidays" category on my blog last year to make it easier to look up past holiday crafts, recipes, thoughts and traditions! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/angelnavywife/Holidays/
Ladies, as you know Christmas is just around the corner, and I want to share with you again something near and dear to my heart. Christmas cards!
I hope that you will thoughtfully and prayerfully consider sending out cards this year. I feel it is part of my homemaking duties to keep upcorrespondence with friends and family, and this is a perfect time to make sure everyone we know gets something special in their mailboxes that is not a bill or advertisement.
I start early filling out each card. I try to write a little something personal in each one, but more importantly EVERY person who receives a card from us also receives prayer. As I make out the card, I pray for the family it is addressed to. I start early in November and take a few each night to make sure I do not feel rushed.
Also when we receive Christmas cards we set them on the kitchen table and after dinner we pray for whoever the cards are from before we put them on display. So most families get prayed for at least twice (once when we send them a card, once when we receive one from them!)
And on a side note, if you'd like a fancy card personalized with pictures let me know! I will sell the digital file for you to print as you wish. Here are some of ours from years past:
Which only make me that much more thankful that the Lord has given me the gift of a husband to love!
Two are better than one, Because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, For he has no one to help him up. Again, if two lie down together, they will keep warm; But how can one be warm alone?
I decided recently that I wanted to learn to embroider. I LOVE hand embroidered things, but they are so expensive to buy, and what a lovely skill it would be to be able to pass on to my daughter someday! So I bought a hoop and some embroidery floss and started my online research. But I can not learn from books, or even internet. I try and try but it isn't the way my brain was made. I am completely a show me in person learner, much to my frustration. So I did not learn any of the fancy stitches I had hoped to learn.
I was not about to let that stop me though, and decided I would make up my own way and see how it went. So I started on my first project, in hopes of making a pretty autumn hand towel to display in my kitchen. When I finished I was feeling pretty pleased with my end product and my creativity...
until I tried to take it off the hoop.
I had not paid enough attention and sewed the edge of the towel into the design! I had to rip the stitches out just to get my hoop back! I still haven't attempted a second project... But I'm thankful for the lessons learned from this one!
Oct. 25, 2009 - MAKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUR CHILDREN A PRIORITY
MAKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUR CHILDREN A PRIORITY
With all the good and necessary tasks and opportunities that demand our attention each
day, we need to prayerfully consider what God wants us to do with our time. When
we struggle with the constant act of balancing other responsibilities with the
clear responsibility to nurture relationships within the family, it is good to
remember what God has to say about our priorities.
We must remember that we are responsible to build relationships.
God has commanded us to disciple our children. To do this, we must
have strong, healthy relationships with them.
“And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul,
and with all thy might. And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be
in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest
in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.”
(Deuteronomy 6:5-7)
We must believe God when He says that our relationship with Him is demonstrated through our
relationship with people. We express our love for God by how we love those made in His image.
“And this commandment we have from Him: that he who loves God must love his brother also.” (1 John 4:21)
“And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all
thy strength: this is the first commandment. And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour
as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.” (Mark 12:30-31)
We must treasure the opportunity and privilege that God has given us to display His love as we
lay down our lives for our children, spending time with them, discipling
them, loving them, and teaching them God’s Word.
“Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and
we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. But whoso hath this world’s
good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his compassion
from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?” (1 John 3:16-17)
We must remember that love is demonstrated through actions! We must invest time and
energy building a foundation of love and trust that leads our children to welcome and value
our instruction.
“My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.”
(1 John 3:18)
We must remember that the season of childrearing is short! Use it well!
“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” (Psalm 90:12)
“As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth.”
(Psalm 103:15)
I delight to do Your will, O my God
Your Law is within my heart I have proclaimed glad tidings of your righteousness to everyone
Behold, I will NOT restrain my lips
I have not hidden Your righteousness within my heart
I have spoken of your faithfulness and Your salvation
I have not concealed your lovingkindness....
Let those who love Your salvation CONTINUALLY say:
The Lord be magnified!
Psalm 40
This is what is on my heart tonight. Along these lines I am also pondering the words of KP Yohannan. I encourage you to click the link, these compelling words take only 5 minutes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esdhq7n2Zbg
The ability to rule over our own bodies-choosing to deny ourselves pleasures, and to do things we do not feel like doing-will prepare us to exercise self discipline in other areas...
Our sons will be more self-sacrificing husbands, more diligent workers, and more faithful fathers, if WE are faithful to pass on to them the heritage of a disciplined life.
We must call on them continually to do things they do not FEEL like doing. We must let them suffer the consequences of choosing to let their feelings rule. We must bring them alongside us, training them to do what is right until they can enjoy the blessings of self control.
The Lord has been teaching me lately about my own consistency, and self control. I need to live this example for my children as well as be consistent in training their hearts and attitudes to be diligent workers.
I've been studying the Psalms, and one common theme has been sticking out to and convicting me over and over this time around.
JOY
David had so much tribulation yet he was so FULL OF JOY and PRAISE for the Lord. My life is so much easier than his, even during times of tribulation. Yet can I honestly claim that
my joy is bubbling up and overflowing at all times, in all circumstances?
Am I giving the Lord ALL the praise He deserves?
I feel I am falling short so very badly! Praise the Lord for His infinite mercy, and that He is so good to shine His light in our lives and show us where we are lacking!
Let all who take refuge in You be glad, Let them ever sing for joy Psalm 5:11
I will give thanks to the Lord with ALL MY HEART Psalm 9:1
That I may tell of all Your praises... and I may rejoice in Your salvation Psalm 9:14
I have trusted in your lovingkindness. My heart shall rejoice in Your Salvation. I will sing to the Lord, He has dealt bountifully with me. Psalm 13: 5-6
I have set the Lord continually before me, because He is at my right hand I shall not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will dwell securely Psalm 16:8-9
In Your presence in fullness of joy Psalm 16:11
I call upon the Lord who is worthy to be praised Psalm 18:3
We will boast in the name of the Lord our God..we have risen and stood upright Psalm 20:8
And in Your salvation how greatly [we] will rejoice! Psalm 21:1
You make [me] joyful with gladness in Your presence. Psalm 21:6
I will tell your name to my brethren, In the midst of the assembly I will praise You Psalm 22:22
To God who gives our daily bread A thankful song we raise, And pray that he who sends us food May fill our hearts with praise. Thomas Tallis
While the earth remains,seedtimeandharvest,
and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and
day and night shall not cease." Genesis 8:22 We will celebrate your abundant goodness
and joyfully sing of your righteousness. Psalm 145:7
This is the day which the LORD has made;
we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalms 118:24
Oct. 8, 2009 - Peter's Pirate Party Part 1-Decorations
Stampin Up came out with their pirate party kit this year and my oldest decided that it was so great he wanted to base his entire 9th birthday party around it!
Invitations I made (Stampin Up's kit only came with a few). I whited out the address for the blog ;)
You can see the Stampin Up Invites on the right here
Dining Room Table
(We also had a second banner that we hung on the garage)
We were give this treasure box that we filled with goodies from Oriental Trading to help our guests get into the pirate spirit.
And no pirate party is complete without pirate coins (ours were gum instead of the usual chocolate).
)
until I tried to take it off the hoop.
