tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3388322549504358862024-03-05T15:11:21.795-08:00 Living the Good Life...Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03157289790776824381noreply@blogger.comBlogger163125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338832254950435886.post-37925528468851864502013-03-30T17:45:00.001-07:002013-03-30T17:45:18.103-07:00Planner Organization, part 3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Here is how I started organizing all my planner extras. I love this little pouch to hold sticky notes and other stationery. It opens wide so I can see everything.</div>
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This bag, kind of a mobile office, stays close by with other items I need throughout the day (my main desk is downstairs so this is very helpful to me!).</div>
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Pretty easy access to everything:</div>
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All tucked away when I need to clear off the table.</div>
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I actually got another binder (at a verrrry good price) and passed the Apex on to Sean. I am hoping to get pics soon!</div>
<br />Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03157289790776824381noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338832254950435886.post-13427730705325526442013-03-18T08:58:00.001-07:002013-03-18T08:58:41.980-07:00A little of this and that...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Some things I have taken pictures of that don't have much to do with anything. :)</div>
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I finally got Eli's baby panel framed. </div>
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Luke has been building and building.</div>
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We made some really good banana muffins.</div>
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It seems like I have a lot of dry pantry goods (various beans, rice, other grains, nuts, etc). I am going to work on meal plans that use these up.</div>
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The back door after playing in the snow....</div>
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And because it just looked like such a mess, I had to take a picture of the living room. I want to remember more than just the super clean/organized times!</div>
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Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03157289790776824381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338832254950435886.post-45803035667935577952013-03-10T15:14:00.002-07:002013-03-10T15:14:15.528-07:00The Planner Dream Team, part 2I never thought I would use 2 planners at once. What a crazy, superfluous notion. However, in my quest for the "perfect" planner I am trying a few things out. One is the <a href="http://pategoodlife.blogspot.com/2013/03/planner-tour-filofax-apex-personal.html">Filofax Apex</a> (testing to see if the personal size will work as a wallet and be big enough to hold my essentials). Since I already had a nice Franklin Covey, I just could not purchase the Apex (even on sale for less than $15!) without knowing I could still make use of it. I didn't like the idea of looking in 2 different places for things I need. But, to be honest, without a planner, I was looking <i>all over</i> for things I need. So, I decided to use it as sort of a home management binder. I keep what I want with me while out and about in the Apex. Anything else goes in the stay-at-home Franklin Covey. <br />
So, here it (he/she... should I name it???) is. <br />
First of all, although it is not leather, it has a nice, soft feel. I also like the wide clasp and magnetic snap.<br />
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I love, love the inside cover. There is an slip pocket, a zipper pocket, 4 card slots, plus a window slot and a pocket behind them. I keep a smaller Shaklee catalog in the slip pocket. Receipts go in the zipper pocket until I can get them filed (lots of room in there so I put it off longer!). The flap behind the card slots holds any bills or items that need payment that are not part of the regular monthly budget. The card slots hold smaller sticky notes.<br />
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The pouch has a sweet letter from my sister folded up on one side. Flip it over and you can see a large sticky notepad and extra stickers. Then come my divider sections. I used scrapbook paper and removable index tabs to make them. I just used what I had in my craft/office supply stash.</div>
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In the "Home" section I have a pocket I cut down from a used-up spiral notebook. It has paint colors in it.<br />
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I currently use the end of our dining room table as my office space. I keep things tucked away in bags for quick clean-up (yes, part 3 of this tantalizing series). I keep them stacked on top of each other to save space.<br />
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Happy place. :) I know there are more pressing matters in life than organizing, but I am thankful God gives me such enjoyment in it. It is such a help in running my home and raising up these boys. So, whether I eat or drink [or plan or write or stick or highlight or clip] I want to do it all for the glory of God! (1 Corinthians 10:31, my paraphrase) :)</div>
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To make a long story short- I got one kind (Franklin Covey Classic) and loved it so much I wanted to carry it around with me. But, it's just too big for all that. My dream planner from the beginning is a Filofax Malden in ochre (I think... I am still deliberating). Some obstacles to that right now:<br />
1) $ I can't justify that expense right now (especially with a newish planner right by my side!)<br />
2) I want a smaller size so I can carry it around with me, but not sure there will be enough room in it.<br />
As I pondered I came across the Filofax USA site and saw they had a 60% off clearance. Some of the lower end binders are really affordable on clearance. I looked at a few, checked reviews, etc. I settled on the Apex Personal. I really couldn't find many reviews- serious Filofaxers are partial to their leather, I think :) But I liked the insert selection a little better (and figured if I did get another, I could reuse them). So, I got one. I have a very sweet & patient husband. :)<br />
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I was really surprised at how nice it felt. I guess I was expecting some cheap plastic cover. It is vinyl or something, but very sturdy. <br />
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It lies flat right away (didn't expect that either!). The inside cover has one card slot and a pocket. Since I want to use this size as a wallet I would want more storage. For now, I just have my 3 most-used cards in the pocket. They all 3 fit with ease, probably room for one or 2 more. The pocket holds some tabs I use for meal planning, a sticky note pad, a blank note card/envelope and a card I need to mail in the back. The fly leaf holds a reminder note and another sticky pad for shopping lists.</div>
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Close-up of my meal planning tab. I used a cut-down piece of scrapbook paper and made a column for the days. Using the sticky tabs I wrote meal choices from my winter menu. I like being able to swap them around. Also, I take the tab off and put in in the menu section to use for next time. </div>
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The back has a holder for the rest of my cards and stamps. The zipper pouch holds extra tabs.</div>
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There is one slot that could hold a notepad. In it I have my checkbook and a pouch with my son's birthday money (to open a savings account). Clipped in the pocket I have a larger sticky notepad. On it I write all my to-do items. As I add them to my weekly pages I cross them off. This keeps my daily notes from getting too messy and I don't have to flip back to the previous week if I didn't get to something. </div>
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And what about the Franklin Covey, you might be wondering??? Oh, I have already put it to good use. Another post coming on how I am using them together. </div>
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The game cabinet needed some sprucing up so I added it to Sean's to-do list. The drawer above the cabinet is the catch-all for rogue pieces that don't make it back in the box. He put every thing back together and straightened the boxes.</div>
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They painted these crosses with watercolors. For the first time, I think, they <i>both</i> took their time and made a thoughtful work of art. We talked about what the cross means means and hung them on the t.v. cabinet. We use them as a reminder to talk about Easter.</div>
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<br />Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03157289790776824381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338832254950435886.post-19086619269814601852013-03-05T12:12:00.002-08:002013-03-05T12:17:31.756-08:00Silly Boys<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This is what happens when the toddler disappears and comes back with his tub seat.</div>
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Sean pulled his own tooth. He was very proud of himself. We got him this t-shirt at Old Navy and he loves having a shirt like Daddy. I think we will be seeing a lot of this one.</div>
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We pulled out a Christmas present (experiments!) and decided to make snow. "This'll be fun and pretty easy to clean up," said the crazy mom in denial.</div>
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The boys loved adding water to the crystals and watching them grow into soft, mushy snow.</div>
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And it continued to grow and slowly take over. Kind of hard to wipe this stuff up. And you're not supposed to let it go down the drain (something about it retaining a ridiculous amount of water and taking over your plumbing...). I let the boys play and tamed my inner you're-getting-stuff-all-over-the-floor beast. They had a lot of fun. And it was worth the mess. :)<br />
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And this little cutie hung out with me in the kitchen while they played.</div>
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As usual, I loaded pictures from my camera and now I have a bunch of posts to catch up on. Here are a series of days hanging out at home.</div>
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Luke working on numbers- he was so proud of himself!</div>
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I'm looking around for fun games for Sean on the computer. There's so much available, but we still haven't found a favorite.</div>
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These boys of mine love tea time. And they go all out with buddies and extra cups & saucers. Before Sean got <a href="http://pategoodlife.blogspot.com/2013/03/birthday-adventure.html">Polar</a>, this was his bear of choice.<br />
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Luke loves having "work" to do while Bubba does his. This <a href="http://shared.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/calendar/PrekDailyNotebook.pdf">calendar notebook</a> has been great for him. </div>
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Continuing the <a href="http://pategoodlife.blogspot.com/2013/03/our-8-year-old-wonder.html">birthday celebration</a>, we headed out to Pigeon Forge first thing Monday morning (after loading the car and last minute clean-up!). We went over the beautiful mountains into Tennessee. We had fun looking at the frozen waterfalls along the road, the breath-taking views and going through tunnels. The boys' favorite part was the "biggest nets we've ever seen" (in little boy excited voice!) attached to the sides of the mountain.</div>
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We got to the resort too early to check in, but since they gave us a free ceramic turtle to paint (as a gift for the birthday boy!) we went to the little pottery shop and let Sean and Luke paint. That was fun (I've always wanted to do that with them!). We left the pieces to be fired. Then we just decided to change into pool clothes and head to the water park. I did not even bring my camera because I didn't know where to keep it while chasing little people around.</div>
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After a few shenanigans getting checked in, we made it to our room. It was a little crazy getting unloaded and then a nice man trying to sell time shares came up and was talking to us (all the while kids are crawling about and Jeff & I are trying to get food and bags put away!). We got a free blanket, though! We got some dinner and Jeff took the boys back to the park while I got Eli down. And that was day #1.</div>
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The next day we got up, ate breakfast and headed to the Titanic. No cameras were allowed so I got squat from the visit recorded. We had a lot of fun, though. At the entrance we were greeted by a "maid." Sean said "I'm a big fan of the Titanic, you know." Inside, Sean kept going ahead and yelling "Holy Moly, you gotta see this!" Good thing we were the only ones there for a while. They liked touching the cold water and standing on (and sliding down!) the slanted deck displays. And at the gift store Sean was finally able to purchase his long-awaited <a href="http://www.polarthetitanicbear.com/Polar_The_Titanic_Bear/About.html">Polar, the Titanic Bear</a> (with money from Grandaddy & Shirsh). It came with the book and some bracelets. He got the smaller bear, opposed to the bigger, plush one. He said it was not as expensive, plus it was closer in size to the real Polar (love that boy). Luke got a puppy and Eli a little polar bear.</div>
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We went to a brick oven pizza place (Big Daddy's). They brought the kids dough balls to play with then took them to bake for dessert. Sean made a Titanic and Luke ended up with a puppy head. </div>
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We picked up their works of art when we got back. Sean has 8 black dots on the shell for his birthday. Luke did such a good job on his heart (my crafty boy). <br />
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After nap and play, we went into Gatlinburg and Jeff pulled up to the Melting Pot for dinner! Eli was super fussy and I ended up taking him out to the car while Jeff and the boys finished up. It was a fun experience, though.<br />
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We got back and spent some time at the water park. I brought Eli back early and put him to bed. I tried to get some pictures of this wild child. <br />
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The next morning we enjoyed breakfast (Pate McMuffins!) and packed up.</div>
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This year we decided to go to Pigeon Forge and visit the Titanic Museum (with a huge bonus of 2 nights at a water park resort thanks to generous neighbors!). His birthday was on a Saturday and we didn't go until Monday. So, we got to celebrate his special day at home first. Jeff had an early morning Deacon's meeting so we did breakfast, but waited on presents.<br />
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When daddy got home, we did a scavenger hunt for his 2 gifts. One was from Nana and Papa Du (LEGO set) and the other was a remote control car from us (he's been wanting it soooo much!).<br />
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We went out for lunch and had a laid back afternoon. Some good friends got married that day, so we went to their wedding. Sean wanted to know why they were getting married on his birthday. :) I stayed in the nursery with the boys while Jeff did the music (not taking any chances with them at a wedding!). We went to the reception, but my active children could only last so long, so we bid farewell and headed to a pizza place for a last minute birthday treat.</div>
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You always amaze me with your capacity to love a subject and immerse yourself in it. You have loved John Deere, weather/tornadoes and snakes- to name a few. This year was all about the crocodiles, the Titanic, dinosaurs and now, monster trucks. You are such a good, protective big brother. When you are not zoned out (what goes through your mind sometimes??) :) you are our best little helper. You still love to cuddle and have your back and head scratched. Playing outside with your friends is one of your favorite things to do. You are becoming such a good reader... I love your little notes. You like to eat out at Kobe (fried rice with shrimp sauce and California rolls) and Sazon (cheese dip & salsa and rice). You talk about the One True God and how you want to follow Him all of your days. We pray for you to know God and are inspired by your child-like faith! You are still my dream come true and I thank God for the gift of you. We love you, Pooh Bear.</div>
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I am hosting a <a href="https://www.mythirtyone.com/shop/catalog.aspx">Thirty One catalog party</a> for my sweet M-I-L. So I thought it would be fun to snap some pictures of the different bags I have.</div>
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Probably one of my most favorite ways of using the bags is to organize my purse. I swap between the diaper bag and my<a href="https://www.mythirtyone.com/shop/productdetail.aspx?prod=3218"> Metro Retro</a> (I love this bag and forgot a picture!!) all the time. Just tossing the little bags into whatever purse/tote I need to use is so easy.</div>
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My second favorite tote is the <a href="https://www.mythirtyone.com/shop/productdetail.aspx?prod=3894">Keep-It Caddy</a> (I actually have the All-inOne tote, but the newer version has extra pen pockets). I have used it to hold my Bible and devotional/ reading material, pens & pencils and notebooks. Right now I have my planner and mobile office tucked in.</div>
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This <a href="https://www.mythirtyone.com/shop/productdetail.aspx?prod=3458">Hang Up Home Organizer</a> holds scrapbooking stuff because I WILL get Luke's 1st year baby book done!</div>
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This cosmetic bag is not available anymore, but it shows how you can use the bags for other creative purposes. And, of course, other variations of how I've stored office stuff. My desk is in the basement so I need something to keep things handy and organized upstairs.</div>
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I have another whole post on Homeschool organization using some other bags <a href="http://pategoodlife.blogspot.com/2013/01/new-semester.html">HERE</a>.</div>
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I know I am super spoiled with all these goodies. I pretty much cleaned out any other bags I had so I could make sure to put the Thirty One bags (mostly gifts!) to good use. </div>
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We'll close it out on March 10.</div>
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We finally got some snow! I didn't even know we were supposed to be expecting it (not that I guess I would have believed it!) It started the day before and we woke up to this!</div>
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Jeff was out of town the day it started so the boys just went out and played for a while. We waited for Daddy to be home the next day to get everyone bundled and go outside.</div>
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I took a ridiculous amount of pictures of Eli. This was his first official time playing in the snow!</div>
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Can't forget the snow dog. He was so funny. We have not seen him run around so fast in a long time!</div>
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We had hot chocolate and Eli took a marathon morning nap (which, of course, means he didn't take an afternoon nap!).</div>
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That afternoon Jeff kept an eye on the boys while I cleaned, cleaned, cleaned! I took pictures and I'm sure I will do a post on it. :)</div>
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We had a big snow storm... go all around us. The boys were looking forward to trying out their new sleds, but we're still holding out hope for at least one good snow this winter (which will be just fine with me). Nothing a warm fire and hot chocolate can't fix, though. </div>
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I caught this little guy being super cute.</div>
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After the rain finally cleared out we have had several beautiful {{{cold!}}} days. The boys have loved playing outside and riding their bikes.</div>
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I am thankful for warm fires, cuddly boys, a beautiful view, good books, God's Word and so many other things that God uses to reveal his love for us.</div>
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We are picking back up in <u>Story of the World</u> and (still) in Egypt. I set up our history books and library books as a little display (I channeled my inner librarian). We read our chapter and looked at all the books (hieroglyphics and writing). We attempted make a cartouche with some air-dry clay. Sean was pretty into it and he worked hard translating his name into the Egyptian symbols. Luke wanted to do it, too.</div>
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The fail comes from Eli taking a bite of Luke's drying masterpiece (and subsequently eating the chunk) and then Sean breaking his in half while checking to see if it was dry. It was not. </div>
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While Sean worked in his books, Luke wanted to paint. He matched up the colors, brushes and cups. Sean joined him when he finished his work.</div>
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I was happy they actually painted instead of just mixing all the colors together.</div>
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Rainy day view from our front porch. Luke says we are in a boat and can't go outside because there are water snakes. </div>
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I did a little shifting in our schedule for the new semester. Our days will look like this:</div>
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Monday-Thursday: Explode the Code, Miquon and LA</div>
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Wednesday- add History</div>
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I got several Thirty One bags for Christmas (it's nice having a <a href="https://www.mythirtyone.com/227696/">mother</a> and <a href="https://www.mythirtyone.com/250543/">mother-in-law</a> who sell it!). I found many uses on the homeschool front!</div>
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Sean started his next ETC workbook.</div>
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We pulled out a game Sean got as Christmas gift- Traffic Jam.</div>
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We have had a pretty low-key finish to the break. The boys have played with everything they own, I think. We have gone to Asheville a couple of time to the Children's Health museum.</div>
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I got this set at a yard sale 2 years ago for $1. We were going to wrap it up for one of Sean's presents, then we had enough. He found it under our bed later, so he got an extra treat. He did a good job working through the directions (Ages 7+, my foot! It got complicated!). </div>
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We are ready to start the new semester (I think!). I have some new goals with Sean's schooling and have put together some activities for Luke to work on. </div>
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Our house is still on the market and I look forward to seeing how God works out the provision in all of that. I await with great hope for what this year holds.</div>
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The boys always love their baths at both Nana and Papa's houses.</div>
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Jeff's grandfather passed away the day after Christmas. He was 98 years old and relatively healthy in his old age- what a blessing! Jeff had the honor of officiating the funeral. We had a lunch at Grandaddy's house afterwards. These are all the kids:</div>
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<br />Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03157289790776824381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338832254950435886.post-85316487443416139992013-01-13T15:02:00.002-08:002013-01-13T15:02:57.119-08:00Christmas morning We spent Christmas morning together at home. We opened our stockings and presents. The big boys each got a sleeping bag and burp gun. They got a shared gift of a blue race track. The stockings had a few little treats.<br />
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<br />Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03157289790776824381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338832254950435886.post-46965694150979863562013-01-13T06:09:00.000-08:002013-01-13T06:09:20.490-08:00Christmas Eve<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
On Christmas Eve we had dinner and then went to church. It is such a sweet service. Jeff got to do some of the music and lead the devotional. All 3 boys were with me on the pew and they were so good. Eli did throw his paci across a row. :)</div>
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Sean was a wise man. He wore his button-up shirt because he wanted to look nice.</div>
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<br />Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03157289790776824381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338832254950435886.post-45047979119666572212013-01-12T19:33:00.000-08:002013-01-13T04:57:37.958-08:00Love of the Titanic<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
A new interest has sprouted up around here. It started with reading the Magic Treehouse, <u>Tuesday on the Titanic.</u> I just picked up some books at the library on it to see if Sean would be interested in learning more. Who knew?</div>
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He has made the Titanic out of everything he owns. When he eats, the food becomes the Titanic sinking. We even made a video complete with iceberg and music.</div>
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Luke is even getting in on the action.</div>
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We have watched videos and documentaries. There are other ships he is interested in. The sister to Titanic is Brittanic. He knows all about her, too. :)</div>
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Jeff practicing and look at our itty bitty tree in the background! It had to be Eli-proof!</div>
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Boys playing with the nativity I got after Christmas last year.</div>
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Matt and Becca came over to enjoy family time. Hugs from cute little guys are just a perk.</div>
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And this little guy is the hardest child to get a picture of! I think he runs when he sees the camera. Well, not this night, my little offspring!</div>
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The boys decide to try their hand at making a nativity from paper. Notice there is no "after" because there was... no after. But it's always fun to cut and glue paper.<br />
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I love decorating for Christmas and preparing the physical part of our home for richness of celebrating Christ!</div>
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Luke kept up with some "green" projects. He liked the water coloring. I used a thick wood cutting born his Papa made as the base. It worked great and Luke's picture was really nice.<br />
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Sean finished his ETC workbook just in time for a break.</div>
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Who says little boys can't have tea parties? :) </div>
<br />Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03157289790776824381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338832254950435886.post-3543565721013310252013-01-12T17:01:00.003-08:002013-01-12T17:01:47.363-08:00Thanksgiving and celebrations<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
We got to spend thanksgiving with family at a cabin in Clayton, Georgia. I did a pretty ol' horrible job of getting pictures. Jeff and Eli were sick and we were pretty sleep-deprived. Although it was a fantastic trip, we were in a sleepy fog!</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">The cabin was on the side of a mountain and it was covered in leaves. Jeff took them out several times to play.</span><br />
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I did a little photo shoot for my sis and her sweet boyfriend. Here is one of my favorites:</div>
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I got zero pictures from Thanksgiving Day (?!?!?!). The Friday after we had Luke's party. He was so excited!</div>
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He requested a strawberry monster cake. </div>
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The family also brought me birthday gifts since mine is about a week after Luke's. Then we had a baby shower my brother and his fiance. Lots to celebrate and be thankful for! </div>
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