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Crushed tomatoes with subtle notes of basil and a hint of sweetness on a bed of socarrat with a light, nutty flavor
The children and I have been sending emails to each other lately, just for fun. The other day we were talking about our kitchen experiments (See Friday’s blog post and also all of these) and that night my oldest daughter … Continue reading
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Tabernacles, 2016
My youngest daughter wakes me. “Nurse?” she asks. I roll over lazily and pull her close. I hear Jon outside the door and call for him, he comes and takes my hand. We talk softly for a while before … Continue reading
Posted in Bee-Boy, Bunchkin, Bundle, Daybook, Doodle, Farm & Garden, Missy, Parenting, PERSONAL, Shmooey, The Eigh of 'em
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Seven Quick takes – October 28, 2015
Things I’m thankful for, this week… (1) Kids who understand what I’m talking about… “Oh! Bundle! Is the thing done? The thing… you know, the whats-it-called thing?” (2) A brother who was willing to get up a 6:00 in the … Continue reading
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Seven Quick Takes: Oct 3, 2015
Fall is upon us, and we have so much to be thankful for… (1) Pears on the trees: (2) A new chicken tractor that friends drove all the way from Indiana to gift to us. (3) A new goat on … Continue reading
Posted in Bee-Boy, Bitty, Bunchkin, Bundle, Daybook, Doodle, Farm & Garden, PERSONAL, Pookey, Seven Quick Takes, Shmooey, The Eigh of 'em
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A well-trained militia
We’ve been looking forward to Jon’s family coming to visit since they pulled out of our driveway six weeks ago. As soon they got out of the van, the men-folk headed to the backyard to set up for the weekend … Continue reading
A Relationship with God
Tonight, my oldest daughter (13) had this on her heart to write, and asked me to publish it here… What really is a relationship with God? Here is what I strongly believe: God wants us to love Him. Having a … Continue reading
Posted in Bunchkin, Faith, Inspirational, Inspired, Love, PERSONAL, Salvation, The Eigh of 'em
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