Monthly Archives: August 2012
Legoland!
So today we told the boys our surprise: We’re going to LEGOLAND! I had to tell them sooner rather than later because otherwise I’d let the cat out of the bag. I have a hard time keeping secrets and I’m … Continue reading
Posted in brothers/boys, family, germany, homeschooling, travel
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Who needs shoes?!?
If you want to see a funny sight, watch a family of homeschoolers rushing around in the morning trying to get out of the house and somewhere on time. We are SO not used to that lifestyle and it crimps … Continue reading
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I’ve never “reblogged” so I thought this was a good enough time to give it a shot! Here’s what we did today!
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Never again…
…will I get allow myself to get this far behind in my photo-organization. I have barely moved from my desk the entire day so that I can make progress in deleting the 30,000+ pictures that I’ve already put on CD, … Continue reading
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Orders.
So today we got our orders. It’s a big deal in our world because it tells us where we’re going next. Of course, we already knew where we were going as the word trickled down through the proper chain of … Continue reading
Posted in About my faith, germany, military, travel
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Parker and the Roosters
Last night we went on a walk taking the path we normally run on. Toward the end of the trail is a chicken farm that sells fresh eggs. I’ve always wanted to buy eggs from there but never think about … Continue reading
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Back to School Backpack Blessing
Today our church service held a special event to commemorate the start of a new school year. After the normal service over a hundred of us ChapelNexters headed to the movie theater where the students, parents, and teachers were prayed … Continue reading
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Made to Crave 17: (thoughts while running)
Today I managed to run 6.2 miles outside and in good time, too. I was itching to know that I could do it somewhere other than a treadmill. I saw a friend posted her fantastic mileage on Facebook just as … Continue reading
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Made to Crave 16: (skipping ahead)
As I scan through Chapter 8 I am realizing that I skipped ahead without meaning to! Yesterday I closed my post with the questions I ask myself when I feel defeated: Did I overeat? Did I eat in secret? Did … Continue reading
Posted in About my faith, brothers/boys, family, food/recipes, Made to Crave, travel
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Made to Crave: 15 (numbers)
Today I told someone my weight. Someone who is skinny and younger than me and taller than me and absolutely stunningly beautiful. And while I told her not to tell anyone else my weight (as if she would do that), … Continue reading
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