• Oct. 16, 2008 - Random and Fall Tags
I have been tagged with the 6 random things about me and fall favorites.
Randomness first:
1. My favorite verses are Proverbs 3:5-6
2. The Lord has blessed me with curly hair. (something I haven't always thought of as a blessing)
3. I am a lefty.
4. I am trying to learn how to use Photoshop.
5. I like to camp when the weather is chilly.
6. The library is one of my favorite places to go.
My fall favorites:
1. Favorite Fall Smell: candles- pumpkin, apple & cranberries
2. Favorite Fall Food: pumpkin pie
3. Favorite Fall Color: orange-red
4. Favorite Fall Drink: apple cider
5. Favorite Fall Treat: caramel corn
6. Favorite Place to Go: camping
7. Favorite Fall Candy: candy corn
8. Favorite Fall Movie to Watch: I don't really have a favorite, but I do like to watch the Sarah Plain & Tall movies at least once a year, so I'll watch them this fall.
9. Favorite Fall Clothing: hoodies & sweaters
10. Favorite Outdoor Activity: camping
11. Favorite Fall Holiday: Thanksgiving
12. Favorite Food at Thanksgiving: My sister's baked beans and my mom's noodles, side by side. Yum
13. Favorite Pie: pumpkin
14. Favorite Fall Hobby: Embroidering
15. Favorite Fall Memory: camping with my family and friends. The relaxed atmosphere, the campfire, the cool air, the cozy warm camper.
16. Favorite Fall Sight: the bright orange and red trees, pumpkins and mums
17. Overall Favorite Thing(s) About Fall: My husband's birthday, Emily's birthday, crisp air, crunching of leaves and my havfever is over for the year.
18. Overall Favorite Season: Winter
The girls took these pictures while walking around my mother's farm. Her house is just beyond my oldest sister's home, which is pictured.
I am not tagging anyone this time, so if you would like to do the tag, consider yourself tagged and let me know if you do it.
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• Oct. 16, 2008 - Homecoming
Posted By Corey
Luke's youth football team had homecoming Saturday night. He was escorted by his cousin Kati. He has played well this year but his team has only won half their games :(
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• Oct. 15, 2008 - I'm Moving
Well, the time has come for me to move from Homeschoolblogger. I have enjoyed all of the friendships I have made, and I will continue to uphold them, just from another site. lol
You can find me here....www.PainterofWords.com
Stop by and leave me a comment!
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• Oct. 14, 2008 - Grief or Blessings?
Do we bring grief to our loved ones or do we bless them by our lives? I have been reading in Genesis about Esau's wives and how they brought grief to both Isaac and Rebekah. I wonder if they brought grief to Esau too. How does one bring grief to one's family?
Proverbs 14:1 says: The wise woman builds her house, but the foolish tears it down with her own hands.
Does being foolish bring grief to your family? What is foolishness?
Psalm 14:1 says: The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God."
Proverbs 15:2 says: The tongue of the wise makes knowledge acceptable, but the mouth of fools spouts folly.
If I live my life as if there is no God and do not seek His wisdom, I will surely bring grief to my family and tear down my own house. Maybe it won't be torn down today or tomorrow and maybe not even for years, but I will tear it down with my own hands.
How does a woman bless their family and be that wise woman who builds her home?
Proverbs 1:7 says: The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 2:6 says: For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 3:5-7 says: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
So do we bring grief or blessings? Each day is a gift from the Lord and we can use it to tear down our family or to bless it. There were many years that I am sure that I brought grief to my family; years that I would not acknowledge God. One day the Lord saved me and changed my life forever. Did I instantly stop grieving my family? Oh, I am sure that I still grieved them, but the Lord began to change me and He gave me knowledge and understanding. He teaches me daily what it means to bless my family and He forgives me and restores me when I fail.
Do you know God? Do you seek Him? This day that we are living right now can be used to build and bless our family, to bring knowledge and understanding. To bring a gentle answer, encouragement and love. In times of uncertainty and times of peace may we be strong in the Lord and be that wise woman who builds her house.
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• Oct. 14, 2008 - Homesick Julia
Posted By Corey
My mom (Nana) was is town yesterday. It is so nice that she only lives an hour away now. She and Julia have a sweet relationship and Julia loves to go to Nana and Papa George's. Plans were made for Julia to spend the night with them last night and we were to meet today to bring her home.
She got homesick. I got a phone call at twenty after ten. "I have an upset child here." It took only a moment to realize that we would be driving up to get her.
So, we packed the boys in the van and started up the highway. I looked in the backseat at Isaac's grin. He'd already mentioned how he'd missed his sister. He was eager for her return.
We met Mom and George halfway and exchanged the happy passenger. I have to say she's just like her momma. And my momma knows that I would rather come get her no matter how far I have to travel than have her upset. Thanks for calling, Mom.
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• Oct. 13, 2008 - Post Birthday!
I want to thank all of my fellow bloggers who left a comment wishing me all the happiness in my 15th year of life. And my dear cousin who left me an entire post expressing her celebration! Thank you dear one!
I will try to tell what happened for my birthday...it was very small with only my parents, and my close family.
We had a small campfire where we roasted hot dogs, and all sorts of campfire goodies. Then for dessert we had delicious pumpkin pie...which I have had on all of my birthdays instead of cake...I like pumpkin pie a lot better!
Then we opened presents before it got too dark...and I received (which I already knew about and watched her order it) a drawing book with loads of good tips, Drawing the Head and Figure by Jack Hamm. However, I did have to mark off all of the obscene drawings...hint 'drawing the head and figure'
And sometime this week, another thing my parents ordered for me was the movie North and South by BBC drama! I absolutely adore this movie...very heartbreaking and tragic. I think I almost enjoy the music to the movie more than the movie itself.
And the most surprising item occured on my birthday list! I had the honour to meet the four oldest sisters of the Farmgirls. We had been chatting, and decided to meet at a small reenactment going on at an easy distance for the both of us, so we planned and became acquainted. I had truly an exciting time...and my cousins even decided to meet them with me.
From left to right...Emily Rose, myself, Breezy, Cassia, Susannah, Leah, and Jessica
They were all so sweet, that we ended up walking and touring with them for almost six hours...but it was worth every minute. I count meeting them as a belated birthday gift! :)
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• Oct. 13, 2008 - Kitchen Pics
Posted By Corey
• Oct. 10, 2008 - A Post From Maggie's Mom
Posted By Sweet Maggnolia
• Oct. 9, 2008 - Birthday Wishes to Sweet Maggnolia!
Today is Sweet Maggnolia's birthday. If you visit vintagegirl's website you will see a nice post about her.
A Bowl of Moss & Pebbles also has some very sweet things to say concerning Maggie. I am posting a few photos of her short time on Earth for your viewing pleasure. One of my favorite sights is HER. I hope you enjoy them.  Hot Off the Press!
 Napping In Georgia with her toys.
 Going on a Road Trip (one of her favorite things)
 A Texas Princess
 Visiting the Kentucky Horse Farm
 Taking dead piglets to the incinerator in Iowa!
 Encouraging a sick calf in Texas!
 She found a friend at the State Fair!
 Winning at the County Fair!
 Wintering in Indiana!
 Cooking in the Kitchen!
.  Driving her uncle's truck on a previous birthday.
 Contemplating.
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• Oct. 9, 2008 - Happy Birthday Maggie!
Happy Birthday Maggie!
I am so blessed to have such a sweet friend, cousin, and sister as you. Since today is such a special day, I thought I’d surprise you with this post, and share a few thoughts.
Your talent for writing is always inspirational to me. You have the imagination to come up with what to say, what the characters will do, etc. I can’t wait until you finish one and get it published for they are so intriguing!
Here is a little ditty I wrote about our history (sing to the tune of the Farmer and the Dell).
The Three girls would play,
The Three girls would fight,
Oh I’m sure glad they changed,
And now they get along.
For those of you who did not know us long ago, we never got a long. But since then God has changed our hearts and are now all three best friends. God has changed our lives so much in the past few years, and I am forever thankful for His mercy and grace. It is a beautiful to think that we will get to spend eternity in the presence of our Savior together.
May God bless you in the coming year and continue to grow you in godly womanhood.
I love you!
Your Cousin,
Emily Rose
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