Category Archives: faith

Laylee’s Mite

Laylee’s been trying to interpret and apply the biblical story of the widow’s mite. I blogged about it over at the Parenting Post. …She replied, “Maybe Jesus just decided he didn’t want people to give as much money to the … Continue reading

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Eggnog and Raisin Day

Magoo came running up to me today calling, “MOM! MOM! Dad says turn on the TV. It’s Eggnog ‘n Raisin Day. So I did. AHHH! Inauguration day. I knew it was coming. I’ve been watching coverage of President Obama painting … Continue reading

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Nearly Six

Each night in your prayers, you thank God for yourself and you mean it. You are absolutely tickled with who you are. You see yourself as a fashionista. To school yesterday you wore a brown, teal and cream plaid dress … Continue reading

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The Flood Always Crests

It’s been flooding around my town. Roads are closed. School has been canceled and we’ve all been anxiously watching the flood reports waiting for the water to crest and recede so we can get back to the normal flow of … Continue reading

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2-in-1 Beautifying my Spirit and Body

In March I got the best haircut ever from a woman named Karina who my sister-in-law introduced me to in Utah. Although I’d never met her before, I instantly trusted her and she picked a new hair color for me … Continue reading

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Young Biblical Scholars

On the way home from church yesterday we had this conversation. Me: What did you learn about in nursery Magoo? Magoo: Bubbles. Me: Fun. Did you have a lesson? Magoo: Bubbles. Me: You did a picture of Moses. Did you … Continue reading

Posted in faith, fun, fun, fun, kid stuff | 8 Comments