What!? A blog about us? Hmmm, this could be interesting.



"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."


Apr. 14, 2008
Elephant Self Portrait

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When we were at the Knoxville Zoo, we saw some paintings done by elephants for sale for $50.  They were pretty much just where an elaphant had taken a paintbrust up and down several times on a piece of paper.  Pretty cool, but nothing to pay 50 bucks for. 

When I mentioned it at church someone pulled this up on their laptop.  The video last about 8 minutes, but it is amazing!  If I didn't see him painting, I would have never believed it.  I'm sure these sell for much more than $50.

 


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Feb. 5, 2008
Paper Art

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My Mom sent me this email and I thought it was cool enough to share.  So here it is in slideshow format.

Entries for an art contest at the Hirshorn Modern Art Gallery in DC  
 The rule was that the artist could use only one sheet of paper.


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Jan. 22, 2008
Funny Signs

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Eat Here and Get Gas -at restaurant-petrol stations throughout the USA

We Buy Junk and Sell Antiques- Outside a country shop

No Children Allowed- in maternity ward, Florida

Warning: Contains Nuts- On a peanut package

Do Not Iron Clothes On Body- On package for iron

Wonderful Bargains for Men with 16 and 17 necks- in a clothing store

Take Notice: When this sign is under water, the road is impassable -on a US Hwy

Elephants please stay in your car- a safari park notice

Toilets out of order.  Please use floor below- an office

Drive Carefully.  We have 2 cemetaries and no hospital.- a road sign in Branxton, USA

Those who throw objects at the crocodiles will be asked to retrieve them. -at a zoo

Welcome to our ool. (notice ther is no 'P' in it.  Let's keep it that way. -sign at a swimming pool

Our Public bar is presently not open because it is closed-Manager- sign outside of bar

Please leave your values at front desk - sign in elevatator of hotel, Paris

Please be safe. Do not stand, sit, climb or lean on zoo fences. If you fall, animals could eat you and that might make them sick. Thank you -at Knoxville Zoo

Do not activate with wet hands- on an automatic hand dryer

Caution Cape does not enable user to fly- warning on a child's Batman costume

Do not drive a car or operate machinery after taking this medication- packaging for Children's cough syrup

Not to be used as protection from a tornado- on a blanket from Tiawan


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Jan. 15, 2008
Homeschool is Cool Contest -Winners

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The results are in for Laurel Spring's You Tube video contest!  Congratulations to all the winners.

All of the videos were great.  You can tell they put a lot of effort into the making of them.  Here is the link to see all the entries for the contest.

http://youtube.com/groups_videos?name=homeschooliscool

And here is the link to see the winners.

http://www.laurelsprings.com/videocontest/

Some of these videos were really exceptional so take a few minutes and go check them out!  You'll be glad you did!


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Jan. 10, 2008
Ventriliquist

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Someone sent me this in an email.  He's very talented isn't he!


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Dec. 31, 2007
Happy New Year!

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Click to play Great+2008
Create your own postcard - Powered by Smilebox
Make a postcard - it's easy!


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Dec. 1, 2007
Elf Yourself

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You have to try this.  It is absolutely hilarious!  I tried to get it to post here, but it wouldn't work.  So, if you'd like to see me and my family as funny dancing elves, click on the following link.  Then make one for yourself.  Fun, fun, fun!!

http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1134307493


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Dec. 1, 2007
Can You Read This?

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    I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid Aoccdrnig to rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the first and last ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can still raed it wouthit a porbelm. This is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Amzanig huh?

Pretty cool isn't it?


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Nov. 14, 2007
2007 Homeschool Blog Awards

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It's that time!  Go on and vote for your favorite blogs.  And if I just happen to be one of them, so much the better!  Click on the button and it will take you right there. 

 

 


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Nov. 1, 2007
School House Rock

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I discovered that YouTube has a slew of Schoolhouse Rock videos.  I put a bunch of them on my daughter's blog.  They are fun and educational.  So grab your kids, head on over there and check them out!   Be sure to leave her a comment.  She loves to get them.


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Oct. 29, 2007
You Want Your Hair to be WHAT Color?

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Taylor saw a commercial on TV this weekend about a new product called Steak-n-Style.  I have to admit it is pretty cool.  I would love to dye my hair some outrageous color like orange or hot pink, but alas I'm getting too old for such as that.  And I'm not sure my husband would respond well!  Taylor appears to have inherited my 'I like crazy hair' gene.  I was all gung-ho about getting it for her-until I saw the price.  $25!!! And then you also have to buy refills.

It's a good thing it's haloween season.  I raided the aisles and found some of that hairspray that also changes your haircolor.  And all for the wonderful price of $1.50.  Here's what we ended up with.

 


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Oct. 26, 2007
I've Been Tagged!

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Well, it's official.  I am part of the 'in' club.  I have been tagged by Kristen in NC .   What does that mean exactly?  Ummm, I really don't know!  But I've seen it on other folks' blogs, so it must be pretty cool.

I'm supposed to name 7 things about my self and then tag 7 other people.  I don't know 7 other people on the blogosphere yet, so I'll only be tagging 3.

1.  I have brown hair and brown eyes- but I am seeing ever increasing amounts of grey.  (In my hair, not my eyes!)

2.  We were just given a new (to us) car!  What a blessing!

3.  I enjoy scrapbooking.

4.  My middle name is Michelle.

5.  I just repainted my toenails for the first time in several months.

6.  I do not like to clean bathrooms, do dishes, laundry, or most any other household chores.

7.  What I really want for Christmas is maid service for a year.  (Please refer to number 6.)

How was that? 

I will be tagging 2 ladies in my homeschool support group- Charity and Jenny.  I will also be tagging my daughter Taylor.


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Oct. 24, 2007
Free Giveaway!

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I was on my daily blog journey when I discovered this free giveaway.  If you win, you get a free one year magazine subscription and a Taste of Home Cookbook.

Those of you who know me best are aware of my deficiency in everything home related.  Cooking and cleaning are certainly not my idea of fun.  But we get sooooo tired of always eating the same old thing.  I've seen Taste of Home Magazines before and they're great.

So if you're interested, head on over to this blog and sign up.  The contest expires Friday, October 26th.

Good luck! (Even though you are competing against ME!)


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Oct. 23, 2007
Introducing...SuperBoy (aka Isaac)

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I'm going to post some pictures of my little one Isaac.  Just for fun and because he is so precious to me.  They grow up so fast.  Where did all the time go?

That's it!  Unfortunately, I only got my digital camera for Christmas last year so I can't post pictures from further back than that.  I hope you enjoyed my little boy!  I know I sure do.

 


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Sep. 26, 2007
A Puzzle For You

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Yes, I have been playing too much today.  But it sure is fun!

 


fancygens.com

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Sep. 26, 2007
I'm an artist!

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I was showing this cool little gadget to Taylor to put on her blog and decided to make one for myself!

 


Get Your Animation

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Sep. 5, 2007
The Red Button

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For those of you with absolutely nothing else to do, have a go at this.  Be warned, once you start you just can't stop!


Put The Big Red Button on your site


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