Category Archives: Parents

Christmas Pictures

Posted on January 16, 2011 by

Mostly a for-the-grandparents post, with cute pictures and brief concluding thoughts… Christmas Day Pictures Handmade sibling gifts – It was a blessing to be a part of the making of these gifts of love! From their parents – handmade lapdesks … Continue reading →

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Christmas/Advent Thoughts

Posted on January 2, 2011 by

Some post-Christmas thoughts on the Advent season and our developing family traditions as we seek to keep our focus on the Christ who was born to die that we might live eternally. Not prescribing or mandating for anyone else. These … Continue reading →

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Gratitude for Memories Made

Posted on December 21, 2010 by

So many thanks from our visit to Papa & Mama in Florida and the E&R Byrds in North Carolina. This week is so full with the wonder of His coming… I’ll let the pictures speak my gratitude for last week. … Continue reading →

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Creation Museum Trip ~ Day 4 – Sat. Oct. 9 ~ Last Day

Posted on October 23, 2010 by

Saturday was our last day at the museum, and we had originally talked about leaving in the early afternoon. More on that later.  Heh.  We struck camp and had the van loaded by around 10.30, and ate breakfast on the … Continue reading →

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Creation Museum Trip ~ Day 3 – Fri. Oct. 8 ~ Campground/Museum Fishing Night

Posted on October 18, 2010 by

 Our original plans for Friday were to spend some time checking out the neat state park at which we camped.  There is a bison herd there, hiking trails, and an outdoor museum about the mastodon.  Alas, due to a fluke with … Continue reading →

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Creation Museum Trip ~ Day 2 – Thurs. Oct. 7 ~ At the Museum

Posted on October 15, 2010 by

Highlights from Thursday: Buddy Davis day!  We planned our trip to coincide with a day when Buddy Davis would be at the museum.  We enjoyed the workshop where we learned from Buddy how to draw and to sculpt pteranodons, as well … Continue reading →

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Creation Museum Trip ~ Day 1 – Wed. Oct. 6 ~ On the Road

Posted on October 14, 2010 by

Our trip to the Creation Museum with Dad and Mom Smith began early Wednesday morning.  When Dad and Mom arrived about 9, we had most of our packing done and the van emptied and ready for packing (Jonathan worked late the … Continue reading →

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Early Weeks This and That

Posted on May 11, 2010 by

(Edited to show the correct “publish” date. Started this on 5/6, but didn’t finish until 5/11) Have I told you lately that I have the most wonderful husband on the planet? God sure knew what He was doing when He … Continue reading →

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Mothers Day Thoughts of Gratitude

Posted on May 9, 2010 by

Years ago, I realized that Mothers Day was much more fun if I focused on being grateful for the gift of motherhood instead of focusing on what recognition/admiration/gifts I might receive. To me, Mothers Day has become “Thank God I’m … Continue reading →

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Maggie the Fire Dog

Posted on January 9, 2010 by

The other night, Dad and Mom Smith were over, and after supper Jonathan was holding Maggie, their dog, at the table. He had a candle in front of him and it was so funny to watch Maggie watching the fire! … Continue reading →

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