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Come on in & make yourself at home as you catch up with the happenings of our little family. I'm Karla, the "scribe" for our family, and am better known as "Momma" to our two blessings, "Honey" to my hubby, and "the maid who provides for our every need" to our 2 kittens. I hope you will call me "friend."

We are a homeschooling family that has our mix of funnies and failures, along with triumphs & successes. I am a recovering perfectionist, who is ever so grateful that I serve a perfect Savior. He teaches me that I have a lot to learn, but also that He has brought me a long way.

I have been the bride to the most gracious, sweetest man in the world for the last 11 years. What I love most about him is that he is always striving to be a better husband, father, and child of God.

I am also the blessed mama to
OUR TWO GIFTS:

a creative 9-yo Darling Daughter who loves pink, being a little lady, having tea, reading, being creative, and riding horses

and a 5-yo tremendously adventurous Little Man-in-training who loves helicopters, bugs, dirt, running, and the sport of eating.

(If you are wondering about the curlers, go down to the Sweet Monday section of the sidebar. It's a women's ministry that was started in Richmond, Va, and when we moved from there, I decided to start one down here. While I’m not doing it this year, please feel free to glean away from my entries of all the past programs & devotions.
Please let me know any of them have blessed you, and if you would like permission to use anything I've written. Thank you!)

First Three Days of Hannukah
"Hope-To-Do" List for Winter Break
Hannukah Study
Let Christmas Break Begin!
A Good Start to the Week
A Favorite Shopping Site and Thoughts on Frugality
Summer Memories: Give a Kid a Box...
Sigh....
Our Annual Family Letter
Midwest Fall Vacation
COS & Learning Websites for our 2009-10 School Year
Our Favorite Books of the Quarter
HELPFUL HOMESCHOOL LINKS: GEOGRAPHY
Little Man on the Race for President
S&T Fri -- Little Man's Birthday Extravaganza

Show&Tell Fridays
Family Funnies
From My Recipe Box
Homeschooling Helps & Ideas
Homeschooling

Wondering about the curlers?
CLICK HERE to get the scoop!
It's just one of the silly things I did at my monthly "Sweet Monday" meetings!

• Past Meetings & Devotionals
• Information On Sweet Monday
• Sweet Monday's Main Website

"The bringing up, as of a child, instruction; formation of manners. Education comprehends all that series of instruction and discipline which is intended to enlighten the understanding, correct the temper, and form the manners and habits of youth, and fit them for usefulness in their future stations. To give children a good education in manners, arts and science, is important; to give them a religious education is indispensable; and an immense responsibility rests on parents and guardians who neglect these duties." ~Noah Webster~
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"Gradually we have become aware that family life is God's classroom for shaping us into the kind of people He wants us to be."
Catherine Marshall, A Closer Walk

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2008 Habits:

1. Gentle voice, gentle heart
2. "Peruse&Purge" magazines
3. Have hot tea every day
4. Wake up between 5-6 am

2008 Goals/To Do's:

1. Complete top of DS's quilt.
2. Tackle reading list.
3. Organize fabric.
4. Make blocks for charity quilts

Jul. 20, 2007
One of My Favorite Photos for Show-and-Tell Friday

We were on a walking tour in Boston last summer, and I wanted to capture this view that held so many things that are a part of Beacon Hill -- the flower boxes, gas lamps, shutters, classic American flags and beautiful doorways.

(Look over to the right sidebar and click on my "Picture of the Week" to see what else we saw in Boston -- The CowArt was AMAZING and we all got a kick out of it and learned alot!)

Jul. 20, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by LisaProciw

That is a beautiful picture!

Very brave of you to post your haircurler picture. Amusing though :)

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Posted by jenn4him

I really enjoyed this picture. Awesome.
Jenn

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Posted by Canadagirl

Oh, I love that pic. I love how quaint the old brink buildings are with the flowers. Thanks for sharing !

God Bless my SSiC
In Him<><
-Mary

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Jul. 20, 2007 - The Essence of Boston

Posted by bubbebobbie

That is a picture perfect postcard photo of Beacon Hill.
So Lovely.
because of Jesus, Bobbie

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Posted by MiryClay

That is a pretty view!

Blessings,
Lori

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Posted by www.homeschoolblogger.com/threelittleladies

It's a beautiful picture. I'm glad you joined the fun.

Carol

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Posted by ladyjane

I love your Boston picture- it looks like a beautiful postcard scene, or something that would be on a "Come Visit Boston" brochure! I bet you had a wonderful time visiting this city with it's rich history and culture. I've never been, but would like to go some day. Thanks for sharing the neat picture.

Blessings~
Pam

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Posted by SammyJo

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!! I entered for SuzyScribbles' contest as well and saw that you had won!
Hope you like the book!
SammyJo

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Posted by socalval

I LOVE The photo. I'm so glad I found your blog. I'll be sure to stop by again. Come on by for a visit with me at just4homeschoolfamilies.

Valerie

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Posted by MyChildrenAndMe

Breath taken, is what your picture is. Boston, dh is from Mass too. We went up their 4 or 5 years ago, to visit with some friends over the weekend. It's been that long, I did enjoy our drive and seeing the wonderful Christmas displays too. Beautiful area.....

Have a great weekend,
Debbie

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"Watch for the storms of God. The only way God plants His saints is through the whirlwind of His storms. Will you be proven to be an empty pod with no seed inside? That will depend on whether or not you are actually living in the light of the vision you have seen. Let God send you out through His storm, and don’t go until He does. If you select your own spot to be planted, you will prove yourself to be an unproductive, empty pod. However, if you allow God to plant you, you will "bear much fruit" (John 15:8)." ------------ My Utmost for His Highest, March 11th

We chose "Longhome" from Eccl.12:5 KJV, to keep us ever mindful that our eyes, hearts & lives should be focused on our longhome: HEAVEN!

But the goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith."
(1 Timothy 1:5)

• We take an eclectic approach: This year we are using Classical Conversations with Charlotte Mason ideas integrated in, and as always, many trips to the library!

• We approach learning as fun & something we do all of the time. Once we are done with the 3R's for the day, we dive into the things we want to learn more about or that interest us.

Remember doing this in Kindergarten? What to participate in an on-line version? Come join us!

“Let the book on your nightstand be something that is not likely in ten years to be out of print."
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MOM's 2008 READING GOAL:

• Created To Be His Helpmeet (Rre-read every year & will be using accompany journal in '08)
• The Kiss of Heaven (D. Zschech)
• The Kneeling Christian (anon)
• Prayer Power Unlimited (Sanders)
• God's Guidance (E.Elliot)
• The Power of a Praying Wife (Omartian)
• A Woman After God's Own Heart (E.George)
• A Closer Walk (C.Marshall)
• Intercession: Thrilling & Fulfilling (J.Dawson)
• The Power That Women Have--Keys to Unlock a Man's Heart (C.Johnson)
• Courtship After Marriage
• Come Out of Babylon, My Beloved Bride (A.Smith)
• Letters From the Hole in My Heart...Seeds to be Planted (T.Martin)
• Know Why You Believe (Little)
• Captivatingm(Eldredge)
• Real Presence (L.Payne)
• The Master Plan of Evangelism
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FAMILY READ-ALOUDS:

• Arabian Nights
• Leading Little Ones to God
• Boys & Girls Playing (JC Ryle)