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Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 13
Yesterday, while Kathryn and I were sitting on the sofa doing a little math, I noticed what I thought to be a leaf or something tracked in from outside — until it moved! It was a very small blue-tailed skink, which we managed to catch and release. Specifically, Kathryn managed to trap and release. Can…
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Practicing Gratitude: Gifts 576 – 600
Still counting my “one-thousand gifts” (but posting a day later than usual)… 576) the right to vote 577) knowing God is in control of the elections 578) knowing God is in control of everything else, too 579) a great homeschool support group meeting 580) much-needed encouragement 581) oatmeal cookies 582) being available 583) privilege of…
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Super-Secret Oatmeal Cookie Recipe
Homemade oatmeal cookies make every day a little bit better. Fresh out of the oven. Don’t you wish this photo was scratch-n-sniff? It’s impossible to keep these cookies around for long. Even for a photo. But they do make for happy faces, like Ken’s as he enjoys a still-warm cookie with a mug of cold…
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Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 12
This has been a cold and blustery week. But I am not complaining: I love it. 🙂 On Monday, Ken and I attended an all-day photography training seminar. Lindsey was in class, but Kathryn spent the day with our friend Tina being a “mother’s helper,” something she’s been eager to do ever since I mentioned…
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Adoption: Answering Reader Questions
As I mentioned recently, it’s National Adoption Month, which is a good excuse to answer some reader questions about adoption. Like these… Q: “We’re in a rental house with only 3 bedrooms… my 3 boys share a room and we use the 3rd for a school room. If we adopt locally through the foster system…
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If Someone You Know is Adopting
Do you know someone who is planning to adopt, or has recently adopted? Speaking from the voice of experience as an adoptive mom myself (to three of my five kiddos), I’d like to share a few helpful hints for those with friends or family who are adopting. Be excited! What would you do for a…