Love

We love REAL lemonade! No powder substitute for me. Please give me the real stuff! And if you are looking for an alternative to gatorade just add a little salt and some calcium powder and you can be refreshed with electrolytes without any corn syrup or other nasty chemicals! To make fresh lemonade you […]

Homemaking

planning

My Thinking Spot

This past year I felt like a barely kept my head above water. I know I had a new baby (and it was bit harder since the boys are 3 years apart). And really ever since we moved to Montana I felt like I was behind, unorganized and it was getting worse. Our kids […]

Saving Kittens from Terrorists

(aka my husband did something foolish and injured his toe) Last weekend it was our turn to teach the Preschooler Bible Class. For one of our activities we made a figure 8 on the floor with tape to demonstrate the unendingness of God’s love. While the kids were coloring their activities sheets my husband thought […]

2/4/11 Blessings Counted

Oh how I have been enjoying Ann’s book. I’m trying really hard to savor it and apply it instead of reading hastily through it. I’m back on working daily on my list of gifts although I haven’t been posting them all here. 444. We have a piano once again! 445. 1potato’s love of playing the […]

Blessings 4/26/2010

211. Tulips blooming in our front yard 212. Perfect weather for 3potato’s birthday party at the park 213. Wonderful visit from my in-laws 214. Packets of potential in the form of seeds 215. Long talks with my dad on the phone 216. A sweet husband 217. My Father’s World curriculum 218. 4potato’s love of “school […]

The Simple Woman’s Daybook 2/6/10

FOR TODAY… Outside my window… It’s snowing I am thinking… how do I get our rhythms/routines back on track I am thankful for… my husband’s new job I am wearing… a paisley green shirt, denim skirt & grey cashmere sweater I am remembering…my dear friend who gave me the sweater I am currently reading…Crazy Love […]

Gratefulness

131. Draw to Learn with Psalms 132. Friends to celebrate Passover with even with a bunch of little kids 133. 3potato—celebrating 5 years 134. It’s the 6th of May & we haven’t turned on our a/c yet! 135. Bible Trivia Game—- fun for our whole family 136. 3potato’s helpful spirit 137. Our “Yes, Mama jars” […]

Homemaking

Homeschooling

Happy New Year! 2008

A new year is just beginning and I have such high hopes for this new year! Here’s my list: 1. Seek the LORD more. Consistently read my Bible every day and take captive each thought for the LORD. 2. Learn to show dh respect in a way that communicates my love for him. 3. Keep […]

Birthday Treats

Last week my husband and I both celebrated our birthdays. In searching for ways to celebrate our birthdays I found that there are quite a few places that will feed you for free just because it is your birthday! All you have to do is sign up for their clubs on their websites. My husband […]