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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 Im 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!)
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
Week in Review -- August 10-16
We Found Our Fill, On Blueberry Hill.... (with recipes!)
"This is the Best Bread" -- "Just Like a Restaurant's!"
S&T Fri -- First Week of School
Personal Quiet Time Goal Outline for 2008-09 School Year -- Paul's Epistles
Padems Visit, Part 2
Padems Visit-- One of Our Favorite Moments of the Summer
S&T Fri -- "Farm Families Have Always Gone Green"
2008-2009 School Plans
Creation Camp
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
Aug. 21, 2008
S&T Fri -- Little Man's Birthday Extravaganza
Join the rest of us over at Mary aka CanadaGirl as we share our weekly Show&Tells. 
Our Little Man turned five last Friday, so we celebrated in our traditional family way -- A week-long BIRTHDAY EXTRAVAGANZA!!!!!
As the birthday boy, he chose the breakfast and then played all day with his new workbench. (When he sees you next time, he'll be ready to help you, Grandpa Mel & Grandpa Farmer!)
On Saturday, we went up to the city where we went to the park as a family...
After a stop at Barnes and Nobles to read some books and play with their Thomas the Train table, it was time to eat.
"So, Little Man, where should we go to eat for your special birthday dinner?"
"Should we go to Saigon? Or Manila? Hanoi ? Or Seoul?"
"No? Hummm... well all those did seem terribly far away. Oh, what did you say? The white sign on the bottom tells us where you would like to go? Well, sure! Indochine it is!"
Our family's pick of "bday dinner" restaraunts (so far this year -- 3 out of 4 of us have chosen it, and the fourth person hasn't had his birthday yet) has been a delightful place called Indochine. The owner is half Vietnamese and half French, and has created a place that pleases all of your senses.
The rickshaw, the beautiful lush vegetation and fish ponds, the artistry of the decor, even the little bathroom made us feel like we really had travel thousands of miles to Vietnam.
It was nice enough for us to eat in the garden in one of the little outdoor "houses." Everything is good here and we ordered pad thai, mamsaman curry, and chicken with basil. YUM! We came hungry and enjoyed every bite!
As our tummies were getting contented and the leftover food was ready to be boxed up, the birthday boy was not shy about letting the waiter know, when asked, "Are you folks going to have any dessert?", that it was his birthday. Our excellent server laughed and then graciously brought out Little Man's chocolate cake topped with five lit candles for him to make a wish with.
[And, his week is not quite over yet. After all, it's not every day/year you turn five. This Saturday, we are having a few families over to swim at our neighborhood pool and join us for lunch. Little Man even planned the menu for his friends: grilled hamburgers, baked beans, homemade strawberry lemonade, grapes, watermelon, and ice cream cake.]
Last Friday, while he was playing, I looked back through the pictures of him through the years and reminised...
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Aug. 22, 2008 - hi |
| Posted by byourlove1 |
Wow! What a FUN birthday? I love seeing all the great pictures. I have never seen a place like that, I bet he had a blast. Its sad looking back on how much they have grown, isn't it?
Angela |
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Aug. 22, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by solidrock |
| What a wonderful birthday! The resturant is like a fairytail! Very special place. |
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Aug. 22, 2008 - Happy Birthday to your son! |
| Posted by jenn4him |
What an awesome place to celebrate your birthday whether 5 or 55! Those little huts were so quaint. We tend to have birthday weeks more than just the day, too. Fun.
Jenn |
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Aug. 22, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by SuzyScribbles |
Wow! A whole week of b-day celebrations! You are a true martyr to the Cause. LOL
Your little ones are adorable. happy birthday, little guy! |
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| Posted by Canadagirl |
Wow what a GREAT b-day and week ! No wonder you all are picking that place for a b-day dinner. [0=
I hope the rest of the festivities go as nicely.
Blessings and ((hugs)) in Him<><
-Mary |
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Aug. 22, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by sonoranstamper |
What a great family time. I would love to try a reataurant like that. The little 'huts' looks wonderful!!!
I also loved the pics of reminiscing through his first five yrs. It goes waaaaaayyyyy too fast. Hold onto those!!!
Thanks for sharing,
Robyn |
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Aug. 22, 2008 - How fun! |
| Posted by kympossible |
Happy Birthday to your Little Man!! The restaurant looks absolutely fabulous! No wonder 3 out of 4 birthday guests chose it!
Blessings,
Kym |
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Aug. 22, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Sandpiper |
What a fun birthday! That restaurant sure looks neat!
I couldn't help but notice, but does his T-shirt say,"Escape school"?? |
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Aug. 22, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by 4sweetums |
What a wonderful birthday. I think I gained weight just dreaming about that slice of cake.
Blessings,
Dawn |
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Aug. 22, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by blessedwith2angels |
Happy bd to your son. Wow, a whole week of celebration sounds like fun. My kids would love that!
Plus, that food sounds awesome.
Pam |
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Aug. 22, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Haflingerhorses |
Birthday's don't get much better than that!
He is such a good looking little boy - I love your slide show at the end of your post.
That Vietnam restaurant is really special! Those little area to eat in, it looks so pretty.
Antoinette |
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Aug. 23, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by mojmommy |
What a week...very neat. Tell little man that mommy's blog friend said Happy Birthday.
Loved that resturant, I would love to go there.
Be blessed,
Chasity |
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Aug. 28, 2008 - Thanks for the tip |
| Posted by momofsix |
I love the diamond pan that you recommended. I can cook eight eggs or four pieces of french toast at a time. It cooks beautifully even even though it is far bigger than the burner. My hubby loves it, too. Thanks for the recommendation. It gave me the courage to try it.
I love the pics. What a fun and wonderful day of great memories. What a beautiful places to celebrate! I enjoyed sharing the moments. Thanks. |
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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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