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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 10 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 8-yo Darling Daughter who loves pink, dresses and reading, along with a new-found passion for horses, and
a 4-yo tremendously adventurous Little Man-in-training who loves bugs, dirt, running, and eating.
On this site, I share about our homeschool, life, and other assorted odds & end. I also LOVE information and helpful resources to help us along our homeschool journey, so I make sure to add those in too so they can be passed along to others who might also find them useful.
(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 Im not doing it this year, please feel free to glean away from my entries of all the programs & devotions we did.)
School Year Preparations
Creation Camp
S&T Fri -- Darling Daughter's Riding Lessons
Home-Schoolers Threaten Our Cultural Comfort
New Twist Chocolate Chip Cookies
One Believers Journey: Would We Sign-Up For This Trip?
Gift Basket Ideas
Darling Daughter's Birthday Week Extravaganza
Potential for Pets and Fun Names
One or the Other -- Or Both?
Homeschool Buyers Co-op
50 States Study
St. Patrick's Day Resources
S&T Fri -- More Indian Treasures
A Top Favorite Christian Speaker
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
Feb. 29, 2008
S&T Fri -- More Indian Treasures
DH brought home some lovely gifts from India last month for our family...
A sari for me and a suit for him (their suits are different. Lighter fabric with a special top only. He had both his suit and my sari specially tailored. He went with our friends from the ministery and she and the children helped pick out my sari colors. Below is an example of the amazing detail of the embordiery.) We wore them the Sunday the team shared with the church about their trip. I recieved many compliments; I said that I wonder if we will wear something like this in heaven -- it so beautiful, light, and elegant.
Darling Daughter loves her 2 outfits her daddy got for her. She wore the princess dress for the India Missions Sunday, and the punjabi to our Classical Conversations co-op as part of her presentation one week. (A punjabi is a tunic with pants.)
Example of the amazing beadwork, etc.
Below is what DH calls his "man dress." He hasn't worn it, but thinks it will make a perfect wise man costume someday.
Another punjabi for me fas a gift rom the sweet wife of the man who runs the minstry. We love this couple so much and are blessed to know them. We are praying that they & their children will come to visit us this summer during their annual time in the States.
This is the neatest bowl. It is a flat peice of wood cut in a spiraling star to creat the "bowl"...
 
A fruit bowl whose base is cut from one single piece of wood. Through all the items DH brought back, I've come to appreciate the amazing craftmanship of those who made them.
DH brought back 3 spreads for "his girls." Two are not shown; one is a beautiful tableclothe/spread for DD when she gets older and another is a summer spread for our bed. The one below has its home over the back of our couch and I love it everytime I see it...
Please join the rest of the crowd for Show&Tell every Friday! Get all the information over at:
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...along with what this week's participants are sharing.
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Feb. 29, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Hootin' Anni |
LOVE the garments...but oh my....the bowls. That one that spirals down to make it into a bowl is amazing.
My S n T is shared. If you haven't dropped by, I sure hope you can stop and say "Howdy Do!".
Happy Weekend to you and yours.
http:hootin--anni.blogspot.com |
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Feb. 29, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by DaddysCHicks |
They are all so pretty!
Trina
http://daddyschicks.blogspot.com |
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Feb. 29, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by jenn4him |
I am glad he made it home safely and that he was able to bring so many items! They are lovely.
Jenn |
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Feb. 29, 2008 - show and tell |
| Posted by nannykim |
| Awesome show and tell. So beautiful. It is amazing to think of the work that would go into making those items. I always think those indian clothes are so graceful. |
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Feb. 29, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Anonymous |
These are treasures! You have a thoughtful husband with GREAT taste! Jennifer
please feel free to visit me at
http://dustbunyhostage.blogspot.com |
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Feb. 29, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by blessinghill |
| What wonderful gifts and souvenirs you all got. I love the clothes - they do look so comfortable and cool. The wooden bowl is so beautiful and such a clever design. |
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Feb. 29, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by SuzyScribbles |
Oh, wow!
I LOVE that sari...and that intricate embroidery is amazing. Beautiful gifts, and comfortable-looking, too! |
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Feb. 29, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Karoline |
Beautiful Indian treasures! Those are such wonderful keepsakes for each family member to treasure always. Thanks so much for sharing them with us. The handwork is magnificent! Think of the time... wow!
-Karoline |
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Feb. 29, 2008 - What a lovely show and tell |
| Posted by bubbebobbie |
Your Sari is lovely and the colors are perfect for you. You have a dear freind to know that.
Because of Jesus, Bobbie |
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Feb. 29, 2008 - Show & Tell |
| Posted by Anonymous |
Each of those is a treasure itself. Absolutely beautiful.
Susan - Penless Writer |
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Feb. 29, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by bakerswife |
These photos leave no doubt that the workmanship of the clothing that your DH brought back is superb! Beautiful!
Blessings from Indy,
Mama Karen |
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Feb. 29, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by proverbsmama |
| Beautiful pictures! Your blog is very nice too! Lovely job! |
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Feb. 29, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by HeartnSoul |
wow all beautiful! How blessed you are. ( and I love your red couches) :D
blessings
Denise
My S&T is here:
http://www.homesteadblogger.com/desertoasis/89637/ |
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Feb. 29, 2008 - Those things are very lovely |
| Posted by ThreeLittleLadies |
We have a speaker that comes from India twice a year to speak with our students. He always cooks us a special meal. I wish that our girls and I could dress in Indian clothes when he comes - ah, some day!
Carol |
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Feb. 29, 2008 - How gorgeous! |
| Posted by MrsIncredible |
I loved seeing all of your pretty things! They are beautiful!
Blessings,
Jen |
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Feb. 29, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Sandpiper |
| We have a lot of Indian immigrants in our area and I always love to see their colourful saris. What beautiful beadwork! |
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Feb. 29, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Barbara H. |
What amazing, gorgeous detail!
Barbara H. @ Stray Thoughts
http://barbarah.wordpress.com/ |
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Mar. 1, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Canadagirl |
Very pretty.
I use to see a lot of these dresses when we lived in Greater Vancover, BC. There are a lot of imigrated East Indians there.
Thanks for sharing
In Him<><
-Mary |
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Mar. 1, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Jewelgirl |
Lovely clothing! I like all the details on
the clothing. |
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Mar. 3, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Kelli |
Your treasures from India are beautiful and I especially love the clothes. The detail work is amazing!
Kelli
www.kellishouse.blogspot.com |
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Mar. 4, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Patiecake |
| Wow, I love the things you showed on there. Very crafty and beautiful. |
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Mar. 15, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Haflingerhorses |
Those are beautiful! I love the way Indian women dress. Our dear friends in our home church are leaving for India in just one week for a Gospel Crusade that they lead every year. They'll be there for one month. They always bring me home a beautiful sari. I can't wait!
Antoinette |
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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 dont 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
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