A Stephen Quote
From Stephen this evening after a weekend of KID CRAZINESS: "I feel like I've lived through a tornado. A HAPPY tornado." I couldn't agree more. Goodnight.
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In Delaware. No joke. Philly, Delaware, Maryland, en route to Alexandria, VA. Boooyahhhh!!!!! We're back!!!! And it's cherry blossom festival week too.:) Happy happy happy.:)
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Today's bible question and answer session with Elijah: Mama: what was the first man's name? Ijah: Adam Mama: the first woman's? Ijah: Eve Mama: what was she made out of? Ijah: ribbons I love him.
View ArticleSeasons...
They come and go so rapidly, do they not? Spring, summer, autumn, winter. Infanthood, toddlerhood, childhood, youth, adult, single, married, childless, parenthood, middle age, grandparent, elderly,...
View ArticleWeeds...
Our yard was filled with 12 in (or taller) thistles. Now it's not. And I am very tired, dirty, and sweaty. But it feels good.:) Kids are napping. Three hours in the sun playing and working with mama...
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Faces of Spring, on Tinker Toy Ranch....and introducung new animal family...
I think spring suits all of my children...but this one says it all.:) And now, Welcome to our little Oasis, Tinker Toy Ranch Tanner, the most awesome farm dog, greets you, and below are the rest of...
View ArticleI love Piggies...
Yes...I confess. I actually harbor rather strong affection for P and P. And now, I am in turmoil. Emotions unable to be identified broil under the surface (or they did earlier, anyway) For someone...
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Meet Elinor and Marianne Dashwood
Our milk goats.:) The start of our milking herd. We. Are. So. Excited. This is Elinor. This is Marianne.:) They like people. A LOT. Hoping for cute little baby goats and fresh milk sometime next spring.
View ArticleLife....
Is so fragile. And God so powerful. I am sobered. God is good. In life, there is pain and death. In eternal life, there is neither.
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Outside morning animal chores---check Laundry--- partial check Clean Piggie cage and piggie exercise pool---check Vacuum house---check Read LOTS of books to kids---check Make muffins and soup for...
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Thank You, Dad
For leading well, for teaching well, for loving well, for living well, for guiding me to Stephen those seven years ago. I am grateful. I am blessed. And you continue to be a righteous influence in our...
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Summer...
Update: The first chicken has been butchered.:) It went much better than I expected.;). And thank you so much for all of the suggestions for veggie preserving! I do plan to freeze some, maybe make more...
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Simple Things....
This weekend has been filled with simple, good things. Grandparents and the sweet relationships between them and their grandchildren. Legos. Duplos. Frozen yogurt. Books. Build-A-Bear (just to browse)....
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Well guess what?
Click the picture to see it larger and read the fourth frame.:) We are rejoicing!
View ArticleOff to Florida!
We're heading out for a vacation to Florida. My Grandparents live in Tampa and we get to go spend our time with them. So excited! And so excited for all of the new experiences with the children. The...
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And now... we're just tired. Great trip! But it wore this mama out.:P
View ArticlePsalm 9
I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and exult in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High. When my enemies turn back,...
View ArticleAnother addition.:)
No, as far as I know we are not having twins.;) But I did it again and we adopted another dog. A little black mix breed about 25 pounds, 12 months old, her name is Molly. She looks like a mini black...
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Miss Molly
Who wouldn't love that face? Sweet sweet girl. And she is starting to settle in and get more comfortable. Comfortable enough to chew stuff up!
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