Deuteronomy 6:5-8
* Prince T - Class of 2013 * Princess C - Class of 2015 * Sir C - Class of 2020 * Lady M - Class of 2021*
Sep. 16, 2008 - Autumn is just around the corner
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by Robert FrostThis was one of my favorite poems as a child. Of course, every time I think about it I think of the movie "The Outsiders". It just reminds me the world is in constant change and no matter how hard we try to keep things just as they are today, it just can't happen. And while we may grieve that which is no longer, it doesn't mean there isn't something better waiting around the corner.
Nothing Gold Can Stay
Her hardest hue to hold,
Her early leaf's a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.
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Aug. 25, 2007 - Our first camping trip for the new school year
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Last weekend we went camping at Mineral Wells State Park.
We began our family camping trips last September with my best girlfriend and her family. Since then we have scheduled several more camping trips- most of which we have had to cancel for numerous reasons. In May our family went to Lake Arrowhead State Park and had a blast even though it rained all weekend.
For this school year I planned out our basic syear school calendar with all of our field trip days, camping days, Geocaching fun!s and family time at home days scheduled. I presented the calendar to my sweet husband who made a few changes and now we have an official school year calendar with lots of fun things planned through out the school year.
So...
back to the camping story...
It wasnt' long after scheduling the camping trip that a hurricane decided to head towards Texas and while our camping trip was no where near the coast, it still meant we were once again doomed for rain. When we got to the park the sun was still coming in and out so we were able to set up with no rain. Dinner time came and it started sprinkling. I decided to stick to the camping menu and get started. I finished dinner just in time for the downpour so we ran to the tent with our food. I probably haven't mentioned yet that for some strange reason our tent leaks like a siv. I think after our tent got soaked yet again, we have finally figured out the problem. We will know for sure during our next camping trip because I am sure it will rain then too.
After Friday night's downpour we stayed dry for the rest of the weekend. We enjoyed driving around Mineral Wells, taking time to visit a water bottler. Mineral Wells has a very iMineral Wells Historyand I wish we had had more time to explore. We had a wonderful afternoon of swimming and ended the night with a campfire and s'mores. YUM-O!!!
We actually managed to break down camp in timely manner- after a camp breakfast gone bad. We endured the normal car sickness on the way home and relaxed Sunday evening with some Bar-b-q take-out. Our next camping trip will be in September. Not 100% sure where we are going yet, but I know the weekend will be full of more adventure and family bonding.
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Apr. 17, 2007 - Fun with Geocaching
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I was visiting Mother Hen over at Sweet Life and she posted about Geocaching an adventure our family started back in September. My My Best Girlfriend! and her family initially got us started when we went camping together. After some delays, we were finally able to invest in a GPS unit and our family has been treasure hunting ever since.
While there are many educational benefits to Geocaching, there are other benefits as well. Since we are often hiking to find out hidden treasures we get a good amount of exercise during our Geocaching excursions. Another benefit is we get to spend the day together outdoors as a family with no television or computer in site. By far my favorite benefit to Geocaching is seeing our family work together as a team. While it might seem the adults have the advantage with Geocaching, it is often our children who think outside the box who locate the cache first. It has been so great to see the kids working together to reach a common goal.
Since the kids have different areas of interest, they often go their separate ways when the school day ends. Geocaching has given our family an opportunity to come together on common ground. No one seems to have an advantage and as a result we all have a blast as a family.
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Jun. 13, 2006 - Princess C turns "9" today!!!
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My Sweet "C",
It is so hard to believe that it has been nine years since I held you in my arms for the first time. From the beginning we have enjoyed our mommy/daughter time. Although it started out with nursing, we now enjoy going out to lunch, shopping or just hanging out. We are so much a like it is scary. Remember the time we even won a parent/child look alike contest!
You are growing up right before my eyes. However, one thing has still remained constant. Your love for "blankie" Your Great-grandmother made you this simple little quilt when you were born. You have refuse to call it a quilt ever since. "Blankie" has seen its better days but it is still just as precious to you. "Blankie" is my one reminder that you are still my little girl.
You have been strong and firm in your beliefs from an early age. Before you turned 3 you picked pink as your favorite color and it hasn't changed since. You have also been just as passionate about horses for as long as I can remember. In the time you have accepted Christ you have shown a new passion. A passion to please God and learn all you can about your Christian faith. You also have a passion for missions. It thrills our heart to see you want to reach out for the hurting and lost.
Now your passion for the hurting is heading into a new direction. Your heart breaks when you see an animal hurting. Your have now decided that you want to be a veterinarian. We are excited to see how this new passion turns out.
It is such a joy knowing that God gave you to us as one of His little treasures. I pray that we continue raising you in a way that would be pleasing to God. I pray that God continues to shine in your life and that He blesses you in all that you do.
I love you dearly, Princess, and wish you many blessings on your birthday.
Love, Mom
Here are some photos that journal your "growing up" Since we are in the middle of a move I didn't have any baby pictures around or I would have added them.
Celebrating your second birthday at a Texas Ranger's Game
Age 4 experiencing your first sports efforts
age 7 at the Texas State Fair
Celebrating your 8th birthday
Today on your 9th birthday snuggling with "Blankie"
Your birthday roses - 9 pink roses from Mom and Dad
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Mar. 18, 2006 - some important changes to my blog
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The homeschoolblogger has a fantastic feature on it where you can click a button and so a "random blog". AS a result I have found this sonderful blog called Dandelion Seeds This wonderful lady has but an enormous amount of time into her blog and has turned it into a ministry. She had a very important entry called SAFE CODE . I would advise all who blog to read this important info. It is our jobs as parents to protect our children and this is such an easy thing to do. My biggest thing is I do want to keep my children safe but I also want them to seem life-like instead of a statistic so here is my comprimise. Henceforth my children shall be known as:
Prince T (10) - salvation granted per request in 2002
Princess C (8) - salvation granted per request in 2004
Sir C (3.5) - still in training as a knight
Lady M (2.5) - still in training as a Lady-in-Waiting
I hope you bear with me as I make these adjustments to guard the safety of my sweet blessings form the Lord.
Princess b - salvation granted per request in 1983
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Mar. 8, 2006 - Dad and Mom
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Feb. 24, 2006 - farmer's market fruit/veggie co-op
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On Thursday our new fruit/veggie co-op went to the farmer's market for the first time. Only a few of is went as we will be taking turns doing the shopping. I think once we get accustomed to going down there and shopping we will be fine. It was nice to cook with the fresh veggies tonight. I decided to cook fajitas in honor of the fresh red and green bell peppers. It was just too yummy! This is such an ecenomical way to buy produce. I can't wait to see what goodies we will get in the future!
Until we neet again...
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Feb. 22, 2006 - Flylady fan!
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We have been going through some very rough things during the last 6 months and although I am trying to stay positive I have had a hard time of that the last few days. I have been using flylady off and on since 2000 and I love it. The last couple of months we have been doing some massive decluttering and working in small baby steps has saved me as much of the decluttering has taken an emotional toll on me. The last few days I have spent in grunge clothes with a very lazy attitude. The following blog truly pierced my spirit. I know we all have a down day every now and then. Isn't one of the beauties of homeschooling that we can do school in our pj's if we want? An occasional day is OK, but day after day can lead to a very bad habit. Enjoy reading this blog that has reminded me of the importance of my job as a homeschooling wife and mother.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/keldaris/85828/#c161185
Until we meet again.
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