Monthly Archives: February 2012
Daddy’s Closet has Treasures
After yesterday’s absolutely laughable rough day I think it’s time to post the video that I worked on that makes me smile. (Parkers Grammy, Nana, and Papa are sure to like this, as well!) I had two random videos taken … Continue reading
Failing at grATTITUDE
So this morning wasn’t the greatest. It started off with a good night’s sleep and then an extra hour of sleep as I accidentally snoozed several times. I got up and had a nice quiet time and then edited the … Continue reading
Posted in About my faith, brothers/boys, family, homeschooling, MOTH
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Trier
One thousand, eight hundred thirty-two years. That’s a long time ago. And that’s how long ago this was built: It’s called Porta Nigra (Black Gate) and it was one of four gates to the city of Trier erected by the … Continue reading
Posted in brothers/boys, germany, homeschooling, travel
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Luxembourg
Friday Matt took his soldiers on a spiritual fitness trip. “Mechanized Ministry” he calls it. Because they were going to see three very interesting sites the boys and I tagged along. Sort of. We left an hour after the soldiers … Continue reading
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Touching History
It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived. – George S. Patton What an honor to take my children to this site built to honor those who have … Continue reading
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Helicopters
Yesterday I wrote about being still and the fun experiences I’ve been having with Parker’s bout with a stomach virus. Today he woke me up at 4:40 by crying in his bed. This never happens. Parker loves to sleep so … Continue reading
Be still.
I bet there are thousands of posts about this exact topic out there. I haven’t looked because at this point I’m less interested in what God has said to others about it and more interested in what He has to … Continue reading
Posted in About my faith, brothers/boys, family, Photography
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Tomato-Basil Parmesan Soup
So good. And all for me! Why all for me? Because no one else in my house will eat it. And I’m cool with that and actually planned to serve a box of mac and cheese to the boys on the … Continue reading
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Parker and a Train
While we were walking in Rüdesheim last Friday an ICE train flew by just on the other side of the street. As soon as it passed we realized Parker was telling us all about it. SO CUTE! After shopping we … Continue reading
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A ‘Celebrating Carson’ Compilation
Carson had so much fun this weekend and I believe he really felt special. I sort of wondered if he’d regret not having a traditional party but so far he’s seemed very happy with his choice. Here is a short … Continue reading
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