Some photos to share...

Looking at my house you would never guess that I had 12 kids and 5 adults here today building these beauties! I will have more pics to share when Je…

it's a late birthday present! You don't get off the hook that easily! This is one of those things that defines my personality somewhat. I kno…

Hey guys, I just discovered you're 'following' me :-) Cool!! I haven't had much time to work on my blog lately and although I saved th…

Disclaimer! This is truly a rant which I don't usually post but I thought I would today. Don't shoot me! I'm just thinking outloud (on…

THE HOLY TWINS: BENEDICT AND SCHOLASTICA written by Kathleen Norris illustrated by Tomie dePaola

Oh, how I do love books!!! I had forgotten until recently how much I absoluely love going into the book store and just wandering - for hours - findi…

In answer to the most asked question - yes, we did eat some of the duck. I didn't expect the kids to even try it so I froze all but two small br…

Sea of Trolls

I confess, I am a 24 addict. If you can know that about me and still love me then you're a true friend! Season seven is coming - it's around …

Browsing for ideas to share teachable moments with the kids for Thanksgiving, I ran across this article . I have already requested some of the books …

My dear friend posted this at her blog . Grab your tissues and be ready to be touched deeply.

My husband has been accused, and rightly so, of being a survivalist. He has always talked about a home on a piece of property out in the middle of n…

Why, one might ask, would Susan post a poem on her blog? A poem that she did not write anyway... The answer is, I don't know. I just wanted to…

by Eugene Field (1850-1895) Wynken, Blynken, and Nod one night Sailed off in a wooden shoe--- Sailed on a river of crystal light, Into a sea of de…

My dear husband kept his promise and took me to this highly recommended restaurant. The food was, indeed, delicious. We had a room completely to ou…

Mansion Calamari Lightly floured tubes and tentacles, fried and tossed with white wine garlic and banana pepper fusion. Chicken Valdastano Breast of chi…

Perhaps 'right' isn't the accurate term. I'll have to explain later (reminder to self: Jesse Jackson article in The Nation). Privil…

I'm so glad she's my friend!!! So, Robin had a great idea that she shared with me tonight and invited me to join forces with her. We are ac…

He says he hasn't given me anything for my birthday. I told him he is wrong - he gave me a wonderful gift. He gave it to me days ago when he se…

It is simply perfect. I slept in a bit late; the first call of the day was from my mother to wish me a happy birthday; my daughters brought me St. L…

It's Monday and, boy, do I feeeeel it! Every once in a while I wake up looking forward to my cup (pot) of hot coffee and for some mysterious rea…

Some folks would read that title and gasp, "How could anyone ever dread Sundays?!" Well, I did and so did some other people I know. Not s…

Advent is still a few weeks away but I want to encourage anyone who has not read the Arnold Ytreeide books with their family to do so this Advent sea…

to Robin's house we go! Okay, so it's not Grandma's house but it is something to look forward to :-) It's one of those days, you know…

My husband sent me the most beautiful quote this morning. I will be adding it as my signature...

John ~ God is Gracious Susan ~ Sarah ~ Princess Jesse ~ Gift Amanda ~ She who must be loved Joshua ~ God rescues Christina ~ Steadfast for Christ Emily ~ I…

I can't believe how quickly time is passing. Each year I hope to hold off just a bit longer before my very favorite season of the year starts sp…

My sister-in-law sent this link to me today and I want to share it with you.

I see from visiting some of my dear friends blogs that I'm not the only one not getting on the keyboard much these days. Trying to find that bal…

As I contemplate changes in my volunteer life, I realize I have not been showing my home the love it deserves. I'm not talking about my house - …

Maybe it's not the whisper of God at all. Maybe it's just my pride telling me I need to do something more or something different. I am consid…

Did you ever have something that kept coming back around as if to say, "You're suppose to be doing this" ? Just out of the blue, tonig…

Have you ever wondered if you are where God wants you to be? I think we're where we're suppose to be for now, but my husband and I continue …

Where is the time flying? We started school this week and it went well, very well. I think I have things for the homeschool group pretty well under…

So, I have decided to do something totally different for the kids' spelling program. I have tried the AVKO spelling and didn't really stick …

From AmblesideOnline ... What Charlotte Mason is not: CM is not unschooling, nor is it delight-directed. To illustrate the difference, imagine that you …

I have rebuilt my kitchen blog ! Thanks to those who visited and encouraged me to keep it going.

This is one example of several weekly menus that I have on file. I will organize them and post them on my kitchen blog if you are interested. I do us…

This one will take longer and will probably be a collection of posts. Perhaps this is not so much an epiphany but rather an increasing understanding t…

In my mind, I was trying to justify why I needed hours, days and maybe even weeks to prepare the lesson plans for our upcoming academic year. My hus…

Yes, this happened to me yesterday. Thank God I didn't cause harm to anyone else or myself. It was definitely a moment of protection from many …

I've had several the last few weeks: 1) The most recent - it's really embarrassing and terrifying at the same time to discover that you are dr…

Me: "You know, honey, I had a lightbulb moment today. I kept insisting you were impossible to please but it would be more accurate to say that y…

In recent conversations with my dear friend, Anne, she has talked about her keen interest and involvement in something I had not yet become familiar …

This is especially for my favorite teens and young adults who frequent my blog. Check out No Question Left Behind - Teens Helping Teens . Pass it on...

I have created a new blog just for the happenings in my kitchen! It's a whole other passion for me and I want to dedicate more of my time to tha…

That's what my parents used to say but now I hear it on the weather all the time. What's going on in my neck of the woods is a whole lot of pl…

I originally wrote this for Gina on her birthday. I was asked to share it on my blog. Friendships like flowers can be purposefully planted and tended…

This week found me digging to the bottomless pit of filing that has needed to be done for, hmmm, probably a year or so. Not only did I get everythin…

If you like chicken salad, you'll probably love this recipe! I have been preparing it regularly and I haven't come across anyone yet who did…

I could say more but this early in the morning that is what I'm feeling. Thankful that I have my health, thankful that the last few days have pr…

Just considering it. I think it is time to move ahead with this hobby :-) My husband agrees. Today I tackled blossom end rot on our tomato plants and …

Barb, thank you so much for sharing the photos from the Botanical Gardens with me! The photo in the previous post, the flowers for Anne, is a photo f…

I have a friend. Well, actually, I have been blessed with many friends but this friend is special. We are war brides. Not really, since the term defi…

The last few days have been more productive than usual. I can't say that to my dh because he has harrassed me for a couple of weeks to drink …

I will get back to this blog and soon. Today I have an important phone date with a friend :-). But first there is watering of the garden to be done…

Blogging - the good, the bad and the ugly :-) Just stopping in to write a quick post because some of my friends from a distance think I might have f…

The wonderful feeling I had from vacation has nearly worn off, sadly. I will cling ever so tightly to the memory of how good it was to go away from …

from Elizabeth Foss. I have thought these same thoughts and she has put it in words so eloquently. http://catholicherald.com/foss/08ef/pruning.html Pr…

The strawberry patch. We got a good crop this year. I think we might have to help it propogate this year. The patch seems to be reducing in size …