Welcome to Blessing Hill!
"I will make them and the places surrounding my hill a blessing. I will send down showers in season; there will be showers of blessing."
Ezekial 34:26



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~Quotes~

Come along inside...we will see if tea and buns can make the world a better place. ~The Wind in the Willows

All the great things are simple.
~Winston Churchill

A good laugh overcomes more difficulties and dissipates more dark clouds than any other one thing.
~Laura Ingalls Wilder

Lord, help me to hold on to your promises and let you make the garden of my heart into Your masterpiece.
~Audrey Jeanne Roberts

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~Spiritual Blessings~

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I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. ~Psalm 4:8

Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young - a place near your altar, O Lord Almighty, my King and my God. Blessed are those who dwell in your house; they are ever praising you. Blessed are those whose strength is in you.
~Psalm 84:3-5

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~Our Homeschool~

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8th Grade

The Mystery of History Vol. II
Math-U-See Pre-Algebra
Spelling Power
Easy Grammar Plus
Vocabulary for Achievement
Write Shop
Exploring Creation with Phyisical Science
Zoom Type
SPANISH in 10 minutes a day®
Information Please - Intermediate
The Story of the World: Volume 2: Middle Ages

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~Books on my Nightstand~

"I cannot live without books."
~Thomas Jefferson

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~My Bible

~"Light from Heaven" (The Mitford Years, Book 9) by Jan Karon

~"God's Abundance - 365 Days to a Simpler Life" by Kathy Collard Miller

Loving God with All Your Mind

~"Epicenter: Why Current Rumblings in the Middle East Will Change Your Future" by Joel Rosenberg

~"The Puzzle of Ancient Man: Advanced Technology in Past Civilizations?" by Donald E. Chittick

~"After the Flood" by Bill Cooper

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"Cesar's Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems" by Cesar Millan

~"Dog Miracles: Inspirational and Heroic True Stories" by Brad Steiger & Sherry Hansen Steiger

"The Genesis Record"

The Mission of Motherhood: Touching Your Child's Heart for Eternity

The Treasure Inside Your Child

Personality Plus for Parents: Understanding What Makes Your Child Tick

Beautiful Girlhood

Greater Health God's Way: Seven Steps to Inner and Outer Beauty

Loving God with All Your Mind by Elizabeth George

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~My Recommendations~


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~Some of My Favorite Sites~


Blue Letter Bible
Old Fashioned Living
Mary Engelbreit
Annies Pages
Susan Branch
Gooseberry Patch
Fly Lady
Links and Tips for Hours in the Out-of-doors



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~Fun Blogging Activities~


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show & tell Friday

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~Neighbor Friends~


Harmony Art Mom
The Simple Woman
Garden Goose
A Happy Home
By Sun and Candlelight
Hearts and Trees
Nesting Place
Welcome Home
The Homespun Heart
Travel Tales
Mamas Little Treasures
Blue Ridge Dreaming
Glorious Hospitality
Oh Happy Day!
Amongst the Oaks
Celebrate Creativity
Training Hearts
Cottage Magpie
Notes From a Cottage Industry
Trusting Daily

~Things I Want to Accomplish This Year~


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Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might. Ecc. 9:10

~Write E-book on Making Altered Books
~Make more wreaths using vintage items and figure a way to market them
~Organize photos
~Finish Scrapbook of our RV trip to 48 states
~Make at least 50 Christmas angels to sell next Christmas
~Make Yo Yo garlands for to sell
~Lose 21 Pounds


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Jul. 3, 2008 - The Best Home and School Planner Ever!


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Wow!  Check out this fantastic planner put out by our favorite TOS Schoolhouse Magazine.  This planner includes everything you will need for your homeschool year - school and home.  There isn't another planner out there like it.  They have taken all of your suggestions and ideas and compiled it into one fantastic planner, so that everything you need to plan in your life can be in one place, making your busy life a little simpler


Click here to get a sneak peek! 


Here is a sample of what's included:


Introducing The Schoolhouse Planner~

everything you need to plan both your school and your home!

 

Not only is the planner digital and interactive, but in it you can expect to find:

           Calendars in various forms yearly, monthly, weekly, and daily

           Lists of holidays and places to record special days in your family

           Planners for your homeschool in various styles to meet your individual needs

           Pages for both long-term and short-term homeschooling goals

           Curriculum planning forms

           Evaluation forms and test score recording sheets

           A through-the-Bible in a (school) year schedule

           Forms for recording Bible memory and other memory work

           Logs for recording books read, movies and documentaries viewed, etc.

           A field trip planning form and recording log

           A sample science lab sheet and nature study sheets

           A place to record extracurricular activities

           Outside classes, co-op, and support group information and recording sheets

           Household planning forms

           Daily, weekly, and monthly household schedule charts

           Grocery, menu-planning, and food logs

           Various budget and financial planning forms

           Garden planning sheets

           An appliance and electronics inventory sheet

           Vacation planning ideas

           Address and telephone records

 

And more…..

           12 “homeschool must-know” items, one for each month of the year

           12 essays from some of our favorite authors in the homeschool community you absolutely won’t want to miss these!

           24 easy main-dish recipes from some top homeschoolers around the nation

           Forms that are appropriate for preschool graduation

           A 12-year planning form, so that you can plan your child’s school career from beginning to end!

           2-page monthly calendar with BIG blocks with lots of room for writing in details each day


Click here to check it out! 


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Jul. 3, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Stef
Now that's chock-full! Thanks for the birthday wishes and for noticing my blog. It took a long time but I felt fantastic when I got rid of that dreary old blog. I like your Quotes. My grandma gave me a copy of the Wind in the Willows when I was a girl. Nice quote! :-)
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Jul. 6, 2008 - hi

Posted by byourlove1
If you don't have one yet I'm giving away one on my blog, its my first contest-come check it out if you get a chance. Love your flower blog, it looks great!

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~Nature Journal~

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~July 15~
We've been getting a lot of thunderstorms in the afternoon. This has been very good for our drought parched mountains. Plus I just love to watch a good ole thunderstorm!
~July 4~
A beautiful day! We went on a walk this morning and saw a Pileated Woodpecker dancing from tree to tree in the woods - how beautiful is his bright red plume. We also saw a small Ring Necked snake on the trail - I thought he was dead at first, but then he started moving towards the grass. Unfortunately we also saw a dead rabbit along the trail. He looked like he just died, and there were no signs of being wounded, just old-age I guess, but still sad. Of course there were the usual squirrels, rabbits and birds flitting and singing from tree to tree. We had a good thunderstorm in the afternoon which was very much needed, then it cleared off for the evening fireworks.

~July 2~
The weather has been mild and beautiful. We've had a couple of thunderstorms in the afternoon, but unfortunately we need a lot more rain. I absolutely love throwing open the windows and letting the fresh air in and listening to the chorus of songbirds.

~June 22~
Today we saw a deer in the woods. She stopped for a long time to look at us, as we were looking at her. She was so beautiful! Rhododendrens are now blooming in the mountains.

~June 21~
Saw our first lightning bugs last night. Now I know summer is really here!

~June 20~
Today is the earliest summer soltice in 112 years! We've had a beautiful summer-like week here. It's been almost perfect weather - not to hot, a beautiful breeze and clear blue skies. Although we need more rain, I was thankful that my daughter had a beautiful weather week at camp. I am starting to see the blueberries budding on the bushes - can't wait! Our dog is finding great pleasure in chasing all the butterflies - and I'm sure they are having fun teasing him. Lots of gorgeous yellow Goldfinches flying around where we live as well as the ever impressive Cardinals. I'm sure enjoying the laid-back feel of summer.

~June 11~
It's finally cooler today! We've had 5 straight days of record breaking heat. It's only supposed to get in the mid 80's today. Had a nice thunderstorm and rain shower yesterday. Much needed as we are in quite the drought right now. Seeing lots of rabbits on our walk today and one beautiful Cardinal. They have to be one of the prettiest birds around.

~March 15~
Windy, rain and thunderstorms!

~March 9~
A beautiful sunshiny day! Saw our first wild daffodils today! Love them! You know spring's on the way when you start to see them blooming.

~March 8~
Started out pretty warm, progessively got colder till we had snow flurries!

~March 7~
Rain again today! We so need it, so no complaints.

~March 6~
Starting to see little buds on the trees.

~March 5~
Rained almost the whole day! We really needed the rain. Despite all the water, the birds were having a grand ole time flying around and chirping away. What joy the sound of birds are, heralding in the soon-to-be springtime.

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~Military Honors~




Those Who Gave Their Life

June 11, 2008
*Perales Jr., Javier - Lance Corp., Marine
*Watters, Kelly E. C. - Lance Corp., Marine
*Kanakaole, Eugene D.M. - Private, Army

June 12, 2008
*Aragon, John D. - Sergeant, Army

June 16, 2008
*Cox, Jason - Prvt. 1st Class, Army

June 20, 2008
*Tran, Du Hai - Staff Srgt., Army

June 23, 2008
*Thomas, Bryan M. - Prvt. 1st Class, Army
*Dalessio, Gregory T. - Captain, Army

June 24, 2008
*Kelley, Dwayne M. - Major, Army
*Hammett, Robert C. - Chief Warrant Officer, Army

June 25, 2008
*Yohn, James M. - Prvt. 1st Class, Army
*Taylor, Joel A. - Specialist, Army
*Dominguez, Alejandro A. - Sergeant, Army
*Plocica, Joshua L. - Specialist, Army

June 26, 2008
*Galeal, Max A. - Lt. Colonel, Marine
*Dykeman, Phillip J. - Captain, Marine
*Preudhomme, Marcus W. - Corporal, Marine

July 5, 2008
*Woodham, Anthony Lynn - Srgt. 1st Class, Army Natl Guard

July 8, 2008
*McMillan III, William L. - Specialist, Army

July 9, 2008
*Chevalier, Steven J. - Srgt. 1st Clast, Army
*Fouty, Byron J. - Private, Army
*Jimenez, Alex R. - Sergant, Army

~Blessings & Gifts~


From Katia at WithHim4Ever
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From Debbie at MyChildrenandMe
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From Angela at Homeschooling & Loving It
From School in 'R' Home
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