Author: Jamie
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Practicing Gratitude: Gifts 276 – 300
Oops! I had so much planning and stuff to do to prepare for this week (our first school week) that I totally forgot to do my 1000-gifts post! So here it is, just a little late… 276) compliments about my kids 277) an instant friend to make Lindsey feel welcome at the new school 278)…
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1st Day of School Photos!
Since today is the first day of the school year in our home, I’ve taken the requisite “First-Day Photos” of everyone. Lindsey is now a high school student! She was rather nervous last night, but her dad and I (and Kathryn!) are praying for her and I know she’ll do great. I just don’t want…
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Weekly Wrap-Up: Orientations & More
This was the week with all the orientation meetings, since we are a brand new family to the homeschool hybrid academy Lindsey will be attending. This was also the week where we had to buy logo-emblazoned shirts from the uniform store, and find a couple pairs of somewhat-cool pants for Lindsey that meet dress code…
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Works for Me: Wedding Vows
Unfortunately, in day-to-day ordinariness, it is too easy to forget the words exchanged on our wedding day. So shortly after our wedding, I typed up and printed out the vows we wrote to each other, and framed them. They hang above an armoire in our bedroom, along with a photo from our wedding day, as…
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Our School Room
Welcome to our school room! We need our school room to be right in the middle of things, and our living/dining room is the most convenient, central part of the house. It’s where all of our bookcases are, and it’s close to the kitchen for snacks — and tea! Last week, I moved my computer downstairs…