I am....

sitting here looking at the clock and knowing that in two hours the year of 2010 will come to and end. All the joys, all the sadness, the ups and downs and everything in between will stop and a new year full of expectations, dreams and goals will begin. There's been really good times and unfort…

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The Beginning of a Journey

We are but a few days away from a big change in our lives, the beginning of a homeschooling journey.  Our study area is all set up and ready to go. To say that we are excited is but an understatement but mixed in with the feelings of excitement is also some fear on MY part.  The kids are unaware t…

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My Crafty Corner - African Flower

As I've said many times before, Crocheting is extremely therapeutic for me and right now I'm going through some family issues that have me needing some relaxation and something to keep my mind off the stresses. I've found myself crocheting every single day, pretty much making a project…

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Happy Homemaker Monday - December 27

The weather in my neck of the woods: Cloudy and 46 degrees, we're supposed to get more rain this week. Things that make me happy: Doing housework or yard work with my family, we always make it fun. Book I'm reading: Nothing at the moment but I did receive a new one for review which I need t…

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My Crafty Corner

The creative juices have been flowing here at home and all because I've been so under the weather. Truthfully, I don't like being sick I'm a very impatient person when it comes to that, I find it a nuisance and get frustrated because I have no time to be sick.  How ridiculous is that? …

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Merry Christmas!

You've probably been wondering where I've been and unless you follow me on Facebook you wouldn't know, but I have been extremely sick this past week.  It started with a full blown cold with body aches and fevers and on Thursday morning it turned into a stomach bug which had me in bed u…

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Cooking Thursday - December 23

Won't you join me and share with us one of your new recipes, or an old family favorite, you can even throw in a recipe for homemade soaps or detergents (just remember to specify). For the guidelines, you can go here . ******************************************** How about a stunning edible cent…

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Happy Homemaker Monday - December 20

The weather in my neck of the woods: Cloudy and a little chilly.  I just wish we had fog again like we did the other morning. Things that make me happy: Being done with public school....what a relief. Book I'm reading: Cape Refuge by Terri Blackstock What's on my TV today: Absolutely nothin…

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{ My Crafty Corner }

I'm a little under the weather, whatever Nicholas has and half the school had, has been graciously passed onto me and since I never say no to a free gift, well, here I am.  Congested, feverish, sore throat and just down in the dumps, which makes it perfect for some much needed down time in ord…

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Cooking Thursday - December 16

Won't you join me and share with us one of your new recipes, or an old family favorite, you can even throw in a recipe for homemade soaps or detergents (just remember to specify). For the guidelines, you can go here . ******************************************** SO SO late posting this today.  …

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Moments like this

When your house is needing attention. When your laundry is piling up. When the dishes threaten to spill over the sink onto the counters. But this little person needs me, needs my full attention.  See he is running a fever and not feeling well at all, so he stayed home with mommy and indulged in a p…

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Happy Homemaker Monday - December 13

The weather in my neck of the woods: 46 degrees and the sun is shining brightly. Things that make me happy: Christmas Book I'm reading: Cape Refuge by Terri Blackstock What's on my TV today: Dr Quinn Medicine Woman Season 4 Christmas Movies on Hallmark On the menu for dinner: Bean and Ham So…

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