tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18280056578171938762024-03-12T18:23:06.548-07:00Country Roads Lead Me HomeCountry Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223642716525547548noreply@blogger.comBlogger357125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828005657817193876.post-31701013718658465502015-02-04T21:20:00.002-08:002015-02-04T21:25:47.856-08:00O Pioneers! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">O Pioneers! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My first <a href="http://karensbooksandchocolate.blogspot.com/2014/12/announcing-back-to-classics-challenge.html" target="_blank">Back to the Classics Challenge</a> book,</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am not sure how this book has escaped my reading it before now.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> I adore historical fiction. I read a lot about the prairie days of westward expansion and of the hard working pioneer families that are a part of my ancestry. However, somehow this book was missed. Throughout high school, college and personal reading. I am glad that I discovered it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Honestly, I don't recall hearing Cather's name before which is a shock as well. I must say that I will be looking into more of her writings in the future. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Originally published in 1913, "The book takes place on the plains of Nebraska in the late 19th Century as the Prairie is settled by Swedish, Bohemian, and French immigrants trying to eke out a living from what appears to be a harsh, inhospitable land. The heroine of the book is Alexandra Bergson who inherits her father's farm as a young woman, raises his three sons and stays with the farm through the harsh times to become a successful landowner and farmer. The book speaks of being wedded to the land and to place. In this sense it is an instance of the American dream of a home. It also speaks of a strong woman, not a cliched, late 20th Century terms but with a sense of ambiguity, difficulty and loss. This is a story as well of thwarted love, of the difficult nature of sexuality, and of human passion. There is also the beginning of what in Cather's works will become and increased sense of religion, Catholicism in particular, as a haven and a solace for the sorrow she finds at the heart of human endeavor. Above all it is a picture of stark life in the Midwest. There is almost as much blood-letting in this short book as in an Elizabethan tragedy. Cather's picture of American life on the plains, even in her earliest books, is not an easy or simple one, however, "O Pioneers" is a thoughtful, well written story of immigrant life on the plains and of the sorrow pain, and strength of the American experience." (Amazon description)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">From the very beginning, I was struck by Cather's descriptions. Listen to this, the SECOND sentence. "A mist of fine snowflakes was curling and eddying about the cluster of low drab buildings huddled on the gray prairie, under a gray sky." Can't you just <i>see </i>it?! Do you <i>feel</i> the icy cold of the snow?<br />Her descriptions continue throughout, a wonderful addition to the story. I have a lot of admiration for Alexandra. She is a strong girl, an adoring older sister to Emil, and a good daughter. I was quite surprised by some events in this book, but it's hard to review this book and not give away spoilers, so I think I will end with just a few of the quotes that I loved, and the recommendation to read it if you are at all interested in the history of our country, or of the west. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">"A pioneer should have imagination, should be able to enjoy the idea of things more than the things themselves."<br /><br />"People have to snatch at happiness when they can, in the world. It is always easier to lose than to find. What I have is yours, if you care enough about me to take it."</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">"We come and go, but the land is always here. And the people who love it and understand it are the people who own it - for a little while."</span><br />
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Country Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223642716525547548noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828005657817193876.post-91954813296027039072015-01-25T15:53:00.000-08:002015-01-25T15:53:46.107-08:00Just checking in...<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"> So it's been about two weeks since I've visited, figured it'd be a good time to check in. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think I might need to keep checking in to hold myself accountable and keep striving towards my goals.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sis and I attended a Bridal Expo today. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Got some ideas (and an amazing massage!) and have plenty of work to be doing in order to pull off a beautiful wedding for my baby girl. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They went and had engagement pics done yesterday. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This time is going to fly by! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Momma isn't so sure about this...<br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think I've been making some good steps towards my goals so far.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">~I started a devotional reading on the You Version app. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have read the past 15 days, not missing one.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's not quite what I was thinking, but I guess it's a start on my goal of spending more time in the Bible. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">~I've attended two yoga classes so far this month, I did miss class last week due to the weather, but I did a yoga dvd I have. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Still feeling soreness, but sticking to it.<br />I've discovered a LOT of great yoga inspiration on Instagram.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are some amazing ladies out there! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">~I've started a book for the Back to the Classics Challenge, 'O Pioneers' and am currently about 50% through it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">~This is my third post for January so I'm happy I've made it here at least more than in 2014, lol! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">~I have gotten to crochet a bit. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Working on a baby gift for my great nephew. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Got stopped on one portion as I ran out of blue yarn....and then got stopped on another when I realized it was calling for triple crochet. Need to google that one! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also have an order for an arm knit scarf that I hope to get done this evening. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My first order! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So exciting for me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">~I have not made it to any cemeteries but have looked longingly at them as driving past...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br />~I've done a small (very small) amount of cleaning & organizing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have dropped off one decent sized box plus a few larger items to Good Will, and have another box almost full. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We've also taken some winter gear in and donated it at Sis's orthodontist office, as they have a collection drive each year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Overall I am thinking that January has gone well. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've made some good progress and am staying on task. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So as you know, I signed up for the <a href="http://karensbooksandchocolate.blogspot.com/2014/12/announcing-back-to-classics-challenge.html" target="_blank">Back to the Classics Challenge</a> over at Karens Books and Chocolate. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Being the slightest bit OCD like I am, I've been chewing over what books to put on my list and gather...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. 19th Century Classic - I'm starting with </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm picking this one simply because I do like to read what the girls are reading for school, and this is the next book Bug will be reading. Beyond that, it does sound really good.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. 20th Century Classic - I had a much harder time deciding on this category, but finally decided to try </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm positive I have this book in our school library, but Bug couldn't find it today. If I can't scrounge up a copy, this may change, but I've been wanting to read it with the girls.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">10. A Nonfiction Classic - I'm super excited to attempt this one! I even cashed in some swagbucks to buy a physical copy to add to our school library! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have you decided to join the challenge yet? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Do you think I've made some good choices? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A lot of these are new to me authors so I sure hope so! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It sure is dusty round here! There are cobwebs everywhere! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Seems like it's been a long time since I've stopped by.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There has been lots happening in our life, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and I just haven't made much time for my poor ole blog. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But here it is, a brand spanking new (and going to be a crazy busy one too!) year and that has gotten me to thinking... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My baby girl has gotten engaged and we are busy planning a wedding! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But even amidst that joy and tears, there is still our lives to be lived and things for us to do. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, what do I want to accomplish this year? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well after doing some thinking, I've made a list of my goals.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I sure do hate the words 'New Years Resolutions', as they just always get broke, so I like 'Goals' much better. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">~ I need to spend more time reading the Bible. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is an area where I have always struggled. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I LOVE our Bible time in school and I love learning with the kids. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I really enjoy learning at church. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's my personal, private time that I struggle with. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Finding the time, or often just the ALERTNESS, or of knowing where and what to read, etc. have been what I struggle with.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'd love to hear your tips or suggestions! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">~I need to work on getting myself fit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've struggled with my weight since I was eleven. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm so tired of dieting. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So this year I've decided to focus simply on getting fit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sis and I went to our first Yoga class last night. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was fun. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I AM SORE. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm starting my goal low, in that I am hoping to attend class at least once a week. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If I can go more, great, if not, once is a start. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm also hoping to add in some other things at home. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I mean, after all, I DO have to look somewhat decent as the Mother of the Bride right? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">~I want to read more. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We read a lot in school, but it seems like it's been months since I've read anything for ME. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Again, there is that time and alertness issue....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I stumbled across <a href="http://karensbooksandchocolate.blogspot.com/2014/12/announcing-back-to-classics-challenge.html" target="_blank">this</a> Back to the Classics Challenge at Karens Books and Chocolate. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It sounds like a lot of fun and might help motivate me into reading. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bonus is that I can tie in Civil War era lit for some of this! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Be sure to check out her challenge and let me know if you are joining the fun!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">~I want to do a bit more here. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I KNOW I won't be doing daily posts, but I sure hope to be here a bit more often than in 2014. lol! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">~I want to spend more time crafting and sewing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My Civil War sewing list is atrociously long! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I recently learned to crochet and my project list is huge! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I really need to polish my knitting skills and get busy there.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I haven't scrap booked in YEARS, and would like to make some headway there. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not to mention everything else I enjoy doing or want to learn...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">~I want to spend more time in the cemetery. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ok, I'm sure that just sounds plain weird, but as a genealogist, cemeteries are important places! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've joined Find a Grave and I want to be able to help others. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My goal is to get out to and photograph more than what I did in 2014. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">~I <strike>want</strike> NEED to spend time organizing and cleaning this house.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We just have too much stuff that isn't needed or loved or used. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now granted, our house is 115 years old, it just doesn't have the storage space, and there are a lot of us too, but it needs to get gone through and organized and we need to majorly purge!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Which is actually the last of my goals. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">~PURGE! PURGE! PURGE! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Things just need to go! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So there is my seemingly huge and impossible list of goals.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Stay tuned and see how I'm doing with them, and feel free to share what your goals for this year are with me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Maybe we could work on them together. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is a fictional account of a real event, during the Great Depression, Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal Project of the Matanuska Colonization. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Gwyn Hillerman is a nurse at her fathers clinic on the Alaskan frontier of the 1930's. Dr. Jeremiah Vaughan has had his world turned upside down and has left Chicago to help Dr. Hillerman prepare for the flood of colonists that are coming. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">While a later time period than I typically read, I really enjoyed this story. Gywn and her father were very likeable people, as were the close characters to them. There were struggles of self, of prejudice, and against nature but the Hillerman's focused on God and what His plans were. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I enjoyed learning a bit about this time in history and wondering how my life would have been, if my grandparents had been chosen to go to Alaska. </span><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sensible-Arrangement-Lone-Star-Brides/dp/0764210580/ref=cm_cr-mr-title" style="font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: start;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">A Sensible Arrangement</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Marty Olsen is a widow who wants to get away from the memories of her past so she agrees to leave Texas and marry a man she doesn't know. </span><span style="font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Jake Wythe is a banker in Denver who placed an ad for a 'Lone Star Bride,' looking to marry because his employer is pressuring him to. </span><span style="font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">They enter into this sensible arrangement just planning on being lifelong friends but end up finding much more.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This book is full of wonderful characters, humor, mystery and of course the message to trust God. Tracie Peterson has a way of pulling you into her stories and I found that I often couldn't put it down. I did feel that there were some loose ends, but I think that book two will help with those. </span><br />
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<br />Country Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223642716525547548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828005657817193876.post-38978247118572099642013-08-22T15:11:00.000-07:002013-08-22T15:11:27.201-07:00Book Review - The Quarryman's Bride<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Quarrymans-Bride-Land-Shining-Water/dp/0764206206/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1377209000&sr=1-1&keywords=the+quarryman%27s+bride" target="_blank">The Quarryman's Bride</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Land of Shining Water, Book #2</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Emmalyne and Tavin were weeks away from their wedding when tragedy strikes and her father calls it off. Tradition says the youngest daughter will not marry but remain with her parents to care for them in their old age. Emmalyne makes the heart breaking decision to obey her father rather than follow her heart. Eleven years later, they return and so does Tavin...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This story is more than just a romance. Topics of honoring parents and Biblical obedience, grief and mental illness are all discussed. I love how Emmalyne looks to scripture for guidance and comfort. Her life with her father has been so difficult, however, she still strives to honor God by honoring and loving him. I found this to be a thought provoking story and frequently found myself wondering how I would have responded to the situation. Another wonderful read by Tracie Peterson.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">While this is book #2 in the Land of Shining Water series, it is a stand alone book.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">** I received my copy free from Bethany House in exchange for my honest review.</span></div>
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Country Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223642716525547548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828005657817193876.post-13640632862284837402013-08-22T14:37:00.000-07:002013-08-22T14:37:55.752-07:00Book Review - The Icecutter's Daughter<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Icecutters-Daughter-Land-Shining-Water/dp/0764206192/ref=cm_rdp_product_img" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">The Icecutter's Daughter</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Land of Shining Water, Book #1</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Icecuter's Daughter is a wonderful book, although I love Tracie Peterson so it wasn't a huge surprise that I would enjoy this one as well, but I was surprised that I finished it in a weekend.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Merrill was raised by her father and brothers after her mother past away. She was more than a bit of a tomboy, helping with horses and out on the ice. Then she meets Rurik. Rurik who faces a huge scandal.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I could relate to Merrill in many ways and was intrigued by what was unfolding with Rurik. A wonderful blend of romance and history all while keeping God in the center.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">~ This weeks menu ~</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Oatmeal with fruit</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Bean soup and cornbread</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Eggs and toast</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Goulash, salad, garlic bread</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast- Bacon, eggs and toast</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Beef pie (Home Ec)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Pancakes and fruit</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Chicken, squash, stuffing and biscuits</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Eggs and toast</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - BLT's ?</span></div>
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Country Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223642716525547548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828005657817193876.post-80102707428435040062013-01-21T20:02:00.000-08:002013-01-21T20:02:18.088-08:00Come and Get It!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Monday </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Corn Meal Mush</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Chili and Garlic Breadsticks</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Pinterest Dish! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://inarowe.blogspot.com/2012/03/whats-cookin-good-lookin-stuffed.html" target="_blank">Stuffed Mexican Shells</a>, Refried Beans & Avocado</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://thecheesepusher.tumblr.com/post/2719857351/creamy-garlic-pasta" target="_blank">Creamy Garlic Pasta</a>, Asparagus and Garlic Bread.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Pancakes</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Cheesy Potatoes & Sausage, Corn</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Eggs & Toast</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Stir Fry and Egg Rolls</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's a little scary trying TWO new meals back to back, but we LOVE Mexican so the shells should be great. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Outside my window....The ground is sprinkled with snow. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is cold but sunny.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am thinking... How much I have to do for Gettysburg!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am thankful...For all the blessings God has chosen to bestow upon me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the kitchen...Sis is finishing up dinner dishes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am wearing...PJ pants, Black t-shirt hoodie, Robe, Wristers and Slippers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am creating...A list of needed CW items to sew.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am going...To try and exercise more often.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am wondering...How to get it all done.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Robe - school</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A Diary From Dixie by Mary Chestnut</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am hoping... To become a better mom.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am looking forward to...Spring and warm weather.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am learning...That our founding fathers had some great quotes!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Around the house...The tree is down but still have Christmas decorations up. Feeling very unmotivated in taking things down this year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am pondering...If Einstein will ever heal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Make sure you are doing what God wants you to do - then do it with all your strength."</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">George Washington</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of my favorite things...My kids </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A few plans for the rest of the week...School, Work, Court, 4-H meeting.</span></div>
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Country Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223642716525547548noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828005657817193876.post-28112951663541141982013-01-14T19:35:00.000-08:002013-01-14T19:35:05.490-08:00Come and Get It!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Monday</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Oatmeal & Prunes</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - By Sis & Warrior Poet</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pizza Strombolis<span style="font-size: large;">,</span> Fruit & Chips</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Eggs & Toast </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Chicken Nuggets, Fries, Fruit/Veggie</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Sausage, Eggs, <span style="font-size: large;">& Toast</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Chicken Enchiladas, Tortilla Chips</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thursday</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Yo<span style="font-size: large;">gurt & Fruit</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Sand<span style="font-size: large;">wiches, Chips, Veggies & Fruit</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Pancakes & Bacon</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Monday</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Doughnuts & OJ</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Fried chicken & Fries</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tuesday</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Eggs & Sausage</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Pork, Turnip Greens & Black Eyed Peas</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wednesday</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Eggs & Toast</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Venison, Squash & Veggies</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thursday</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Pancakes</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Spaghetti</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Friday</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Eggs & Toast</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Hoppin' John?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Monday</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Sausage, Eggs & Pancakes</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Bean soup with Ham and Rolls</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tuesday</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Eggs & Toast</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Tacos, Refried Beans, Chips and Salsa</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wednesday</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Fruit & Toast</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Chicken, Squash, Veggie, Pasta</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Cold Cereal</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Leftovers/on your own</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Eggs & Toast</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Venison Steaks, Rice, Peas</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What's on your menu?</span></div>
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Country Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223642716525547548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828005657817193876.post-56615229732367695142012-11-27T09:22:00.000-08:002012-11-27T09:22:06.438-08:00Come and Get It! <div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Monday</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Corn Meal Mush</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Venison Fry Meat, Yellow Rice, Veggies</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Fried Corn Meal Mush with Maple Syrup</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Turkey Soup</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wednesday</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Sausage and Toast</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Venison Steak, Squash, Veggies, Pasta</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Pancakes</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Leftovers as Sis has a Royalty Obligation and then there is that Parents Group for Einsteins Program....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Eggs & Toast</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Civil War Unit's Christmas Party! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We were given two deer so our menus will probably consist of a lot of venison for awhile!</span></div>
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Country Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223642716525547548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828005657817193876.post-28067995434841374222012-11-20T19:04:00.000-08:002012-11-20T19:04:32.337-08:00Making Your Home a Haven Challenge Week 2<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">My peppermint swirl candle has been flickering on the stove.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Love love love the pepperminty aroma! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I've been praying as often as I remember for peace.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Have you been following <a href="http://womenlivingwell.org/2012/11/making-your-home-a-haven-week-2-soft-music/" target="_blank">Courtney</a>?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I am looking back at week two. </span><br />
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<strong>Play soft music everyday in your home.</strong> Choose worship, classical or another form of peaceful music that the family enjoys. I’ll be playing Christmas music! <strong>Focus on using peaceful words and maintaining peaceful relationships.</strong> Work on gentleness this week.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well this first part is pretty easy! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have been playing Christmas music the past week! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sis pulls up youtube on the wii and has a Christmas playlist that we have been using almost all day, every day! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love Christmas music, even singing about snow is fun (regardless of how I feel about real snow, fake snow in songs just goes with the season!).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The second part however.....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's SO SO SO difficult to use peaceful words when you live with a constant tormenter!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sarcasm, Defiance, Nit picking, Arguing, Insults, etc.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's constant. Its annoying. Its a real DOWNER. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">How do you stay happy, cheerful and loving in light of this?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Like Courtney says,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I need to work on</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Guarding my tongue</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Overlooking Insults</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Using tongue to bring Healing</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Guarding my Mouth</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Being Slow to Anger</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Giving Gentle Answers</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Using Restraint</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wow. That is a tall order it seems! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Monday</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Oatmeal and plums</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Venison fry meat, yellow rice and peas</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tuesday</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Eggs and Toast</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Chili and Cornbread </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wednesday</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Bacon and Eggs</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Free meal at a local restaurant? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Pancakes if feeling energetic, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If not - Toast</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanksgiving Dinner at my moms, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">which will include - </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Turkey, Venison roast, Potatoes, Squash, etc. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And B-day cake for Hunny</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Eggs</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Leftovers, lol.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Outside my window...It is dark, cold and windy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Had snow last night.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am thinking...Of how cold I am.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am thankful for Bug.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the kitchen...My candle is glowing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">All the lights are off, dishes have been done, closed for the night.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am wearing...Blue fleece sweatshirt, over a black t-shirt, blue windpants, tennis shoes and wrapped in a comforter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am creating...a list of possible Christmas gifts to make.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am going...To try and make more gifts this year from the heart.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am wondering...Why some "friends" change into people you don't even know? How does that happen?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mine is the Night</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">By the Shores of Silver Lake - school</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In His Steps - school</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Robe - school</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Diary of Remember Patience Whipple - school</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Indian In the Cupboard - Lit with bug</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am hoping...That our finances improve.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Good Ole Boy hasn't been working much lately.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am looking forward to...Bed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Einstein had us up until after midnight last night and I had to get up at 5:15 this morning so starting to drag here.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am learning...More about goats.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For instance, I learned about Star Gazing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's like cribbing in a horse.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Who knew?! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Guess what? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Chip does this. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I always thought he was stretching,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> or looking at branches just out of reach. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Nope.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Around the house...Its pretty quiet. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Still fighting with Hunny on bedtime but all the rest are in bed and Good Ole Boy is watching the A-Team on Netflix.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am pondering...Thanksgiving and Hunny's birthday.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of my favorite things...Taking pictures.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A few plans for the rest of the week...School, Parent Group for Einstein, Field trip, Dinner with Friends, Church.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Running behind schedule as usual, I am just now getting to look at this challenge.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What does that tell you?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> This *IS* a CHALLENGE! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once again, I will be joining Courtney over at <a href="http://womenlivingwell.org/2012/11/making-your-home-a-haven-week-1/" target="_blank">Women Living Well</a> for this fall challenge.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here's the challenge for week 1 ~</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #222222; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; text-align: justify;">Go buy an extra large candle and </span><strong style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #222222; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; text-align: justify;">light a candle everyday</strong><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #222222; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; text-align: justify;"> in your home. I will be starting mine in the morning! But you can start yours at dinner time. Do what makes sense for your family. I will be placing mine in the kitchen – the main hub of my home. </span><strong style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #222222; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; text-align: justify;">Each time the candle catches your eye, say a prayer for peace in your home.</strong><em style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #222222; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; text-align: justify;"><strong> </strong></em></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Peace.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our home is often anything but peaceful.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There is often so much tension.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But when I look upon a flickering candle...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's so pretty.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So relaxing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is peaceful.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So today I dug out a candle and lit it.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The delicious scent of peppermint has been wafting through the house all day.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Now to be working on praying for peace.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Monday </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Toast</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Burgers, Mac and Cheese and Beets.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tuesday</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Oatmeal & Fruit</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Chicken, Squash, Green Beans and Potatoes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wednesday</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Eggs & Toast</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Chicken Soup and Biscuits.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thursday</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Pancakes</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Hot Dogs and Fries.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Pork Chops, Yellow Rice, Greens, Carrots.</span></div>
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Country Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223642716525547548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828005657817193876.post-57860189880117747132012-11-12T17:11:00.000-08:002012-11-12T17:11:28.268-08:00Voyager News - October Edition<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">~ ~ ~ SET SAIL FOR A LIFETIME OF LEARNING ~ ~ ~</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">October. A crazy month!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Weaver Vol 5, Ch 12 </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Days 16 - 20 (finished).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bible lessons have been in Matthew and then review.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The review was great as this chapter has lasted SO long!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Social Studies continued learning about the war up to 1916.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We discussed weapons of war and how drastically warfare has changed from the Civil War with the new inventions in weaponry and technology. We learned of President Wilsons Peace Plan, and about many innovations and inventions during this time period.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">By the Shores Of Silver Lake Ch. 1 - 4</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We haven't gotten much of our other sciences done this month, some minor things and review time mostly.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In Art we have worked with the mediums of Pastel Chalk and Black Markers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">PE has been soccer, running, bike riding and wii fit/sports.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lit with Bug has been continuing Indian in the Cupboard and we have read Ch 11 and 12 this month.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For Sis, we have only done lesson 51, but she has read a bit more of Jane Eyre and has been working on lots of writing assignments.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hunny is still not extremely structured but has been reading very well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Home Ec was lots of baking for a Civil War event, cookies and making Cinnamon Crusties.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We have also been really busy crafting, knitting and sewing, and doing deep cleaning, reorganizing and decorating.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In Calligraphy we have worked on Ch 4 and 5.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We also participated in a Civil War Muster which was three days of Living History, Drama, Nature Study, and PE. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We had a Homestead Work Day and completely cleaned the shed, packed up summer outdoors things, cleaned the chicken coop, packed both the coop and goat shed with straw, cut down some trees, etc. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Outside my window...It is a crisp, cold morning. Everything is brown, there are leaves scattered all around.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">By the door is this wreath Bug made.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am thinking...About this election.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We will be deciding the fate of our country today, that is a big responsibility. I pray that as a nation, we choose God honoring leaders and laws. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am thankful...For the men who have sacrificed to give us the freedom to vote for our leaders.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the kitchen...Coffee. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am wearing...Black fuzzy plaid shirt, Blue jeans, tennis shoes, Shawl and Prince Aiden is laying on me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am creating...Quite the list of things to make.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am going...To vote!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am Wondering...How come all three dogs have ear infections?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am hoping...Sis feels better soon!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am looking forward to...Learning about goats this weekend.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Around the house...Pretty much all of the Halloween things have been packed up and taken back downstairs. Working on the Thanksgiving decorations. Having a lazier morning and girls are still in pjs and hidden among piles of blankets and pets.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am pondering...The future of our Nation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of my favorite things...The smell of a campfire. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A few plans for the rest of the week...Cleaning/Decorating, Doctoring, School, Group for Einstein, and 4-H Goat Training.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My baby girl not feeling well.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The Dr said there was anti-swelling medication in the IV and not to expect much until Wednesday night/Thursday....I sure hope she doesn't swell more! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">She also has bruising along her cheeks and is in a lot of pain. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It makes me so sad to see my kids hurt.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Toast/Bagels/English Muffins</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pretty much on own as I was getting Sis ready and out the door for her wisdom teeth extractions! (and she couldn't eat)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Goulash & Cheddar Herb Scones.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(THANK YOU to the D family!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sis gets Chicken Noodle Soup...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Scrambled Eggs & Toast</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sis gets Chicken Noodle Soup...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Hamburgers on incredibly yummy Ciabatta Rolls, Mashed Neeps & Taters with gravy, Turnip Greens and Carrots.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sis can have the mashed potatoes and/or Chicken Noodle Soup...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Eggs & Bacon</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sis can eat the eggs and will see how she feels about the meat...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Steak, Pasta, Purple Mustard Greens, and Beets.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sis should be able to at least have some pasta, will have to see how everything else is but good Ole Boy bought oodles of soup just in case....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Pancakes? Or Oatmeal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - On own - Sandwiches, Soup, leftovers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Eggs and Toast</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Good Ole Boy and I will be gone for 4H Training, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Einstein will be at the Ranch,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hunny and Bug will be with Grandma</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and Sis will be at friends.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm really excited about this week! It sounds so yummy! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Or maybe it's just because I'm hungry and need to go heat up dinner?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Outside my window....It's cold, rainy and WINDY!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am thankful....That we didn't have to deal with this hurricane.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am Wearing...Old gray BUM sweatshirt over a pink t-shirt. Cuddle Duds under ripped up jeans and tennis shoes. Also wearing my shawl and wristers and have my hair done in piggy braids just cuz.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am Creating...Dog Sweatshirts. Working on Ahnnadewahi's right now - SO cute!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am Wondering...How we will make our bills this winter.</span></div>
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I am Hoping...Things improve with Einstein.<br />
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I am looking forward to...Being Warm.<br />
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I am Learning...Sewing, Knitting and more about 1800's Life.<br />
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Around the House...Most of the Outside stuff is done, just a few more things to put away before snow. Pumpkins are on the dinning room table waiting to be carved. Laundry is going.<br />
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I am Pondering...Why my computer keeps crashing?<br />
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A Favorite Quote for today...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of my Favorite Things...Tornados from the gas station. I KNOW they are unhealthy but I just LOVE the spicy ones!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A Few Plans for the rest of the Week... School, Trick or Treating, Stained Glass Class for Sis, Parents Group for Einsteins Program, Cleaning/Redecorating the house, Church, Surgery for Sis.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A Peek into my Day...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Prince Aiden is clingy today.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This week's menu - </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Monday</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Oatmeal with bananas and/or plums</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Steak (both beef and venison) with onions and LOADS of garlic, acorn squash, Brussels sprouts and brown rice pasta.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tuesday</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Eggs</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Stuffed Peppers & Salad</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wednesday</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Sausage & Eggs</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Hot Dogs, Fries & Green Beans</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Halloween! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thursday</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Pancakes</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - Sandwich & Chips</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Busy night of running and meetings.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Friday</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast - Eggs</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner - <a href="http://www.cinnamonspiceandeverythingnice.com/chicken-butternut-squash-and-swiss-cheese-pocket-pies/" target="_blank">Chicken Pocket Pies</a> with Butternut Squash, Spinach & Swiss Cheese. (don't these sound YUM?!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Probably will have extra squash and spinach with this as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What's on your menu this week?</span></div>
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