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Moving!....my blog, that is...Here's the new address: http://sunshynem.blogspot.com 9:13 PM - Sep. 24, 2006 - comments {0} - post commentSidetracked!I haven't been blogging much, lately. I feel compelled to apologize to the huge masses of people who read my blog, checking it daily in anticipation of an update.I'm sorry. I've actually been sucked into the massive vortex of myspace.com. You know, that nifty place on the interweb( shout out to my husband) that the bar crowd hangs out in? I've been there, got the T-shirt! Somewhere along the way we quit going to a great big church building on Sundays too. Does that make me a rebel? Jesus was a rebel, or for sure a REVOLUTIONARY. I want to be like Jesus, but anyway... I'm having fun on myspace. It's spurring just a little creativity that I believe hangs out in the deep recesses of my brain. Angi, my new and very dear friend, is slowly provoking the goth girl within me. It reflects on my myspace page. I blame her. She had me putting on makeup the other day, and I got all angsty (Christopher, are you paying attention?) because I wanted dark lipstick. We never found QUITE the color. So, I did find it yesterday....on the EXTREME COLOR (Angi?!?!?) rack at Rite-Aid. It's funny because someone mentioned extreme makeup to Angi recently, and she actually thought about me. I was like, "ME?!? I don't wear extreme makeup." Well, I do now! It's a great color, too. Called... FEARLESS. What a goal. To be Fearless. Jesus was fearless, even as he was put on the cross, confident in the Father's will. Can we walk through trials and tribulations in our lives, fearless and full of faith? I'm hoping to put some pictures up soon. The grandparents actually read my blog! What an honor. So, yeah, they need pictures. I'm off to my cool new Jesus-place today. We get to hang out with Angi and Gil and just... love Jesus. Simple, pure...and amazing. Have a great day... 10:51 AM - Sep. 24, 2006 - comments {1} - post commentThe Only Thing Better Than Free Clothes....CHEAP BOOKS!!! All of this for only 30.00! Magic Treehouse, Newberrys, History books, Usborne, Boxcar Children, Hardy Boys, MFW-K recommendations (almost every week is covered!), Sonlight titles galore, TWTM recommendations...on and on I could go.... Our library is having a HUGE book sale. They're selling the excess post-Katrina donations to help the rebuilding of the new library system. This is what I've gotten so far. I have spent about 5 hours there so far, going through children's books. I haven't even looked at anything else! Most of these books are books I have wanted for school and good reading with the boys. I feel so blessed! My husband thinks I'm insane for taking a picture and putting it on my blog. I just had to tell people that care!! 8:22 PM - Aug. 13, 2006 - comments {5} - post commentUpdate!It's been such a busy summer! We've finally started school again this week, after taking a 3 week break. Cayden is now in Kindergarten. Time flies so fast with my little guys. He's really enjoying himself this week as we study about Creation. We're also learning the names of our ABC's and 123's. Please allow me to plug the wonderful curriculum we've chosen - My Father's World. Jordan has resumed his studies of the Middle Ages. He's working on a 3rd grade level in all of his subjects. I was so worried about his reading, but he just took off! It's amazing how the brain just 'clicks' sometimes. Today, I handed him his Writing Strands book and he did the lesson all by himself. Amazing.
Adrian is basically tagging along with Cayden in Kindergarten. Our curriculum allows for such a gentle introduction that even my 2 year old isn't intimidated! He has been making pictures and crafts with us all week, putting his little working finger to work! We use our working finger for glue and finger paint type projects, and keeps them from putting all their fingers in. :) 
My husband bought a new, very cool, very big, and very expensive toy this weekend. I'm feeling quite paranoid having this large and vulnerable looking object in my living room, but we've all enjoyed it so much already. Christopher mentioned that our days at a movie theater are pretty much over, and I can't say I disagree. I never cared for movie theaters anyway.
Having spent nearly all of my kids' college fund, I am finding a new zeal for all things frugal! We've not been to the grocery store in almost 2 weeks and have been eating just fine! I've even cooked bread on the cooler days, and it was so good. It brought back some really good memories of being in my kitchen past. Seems I've not embraced it so much as of late, since the storm and all. I'm working to renew my enjoyment, as I loved cooking once. I hope to post again soon, and update with some new recipes we've had lately.
4:07 PM - Aug. 10, 2006 - comments {0} - post commentProud Mom!Yesterday we took the boys to Barnes and Noble for a ":Pirates of the Carribean" event. They dressed up as lil pirates and went on a scavenger hunt. Jordan won the costume contest in his age group (why oh why don't I remember my camera?). He was so proud, and he did a great job up on the stage. I was proud of the way he presented himself during the scavenger hunt, working diligently and taking part in the activities. Cayden got to go on a scavenger hunt, too. Chris led the way, and they read books and found yummy food pictures and other fun things. All in all, a great time was had, and I was very impressed with our local bookstore.I found Apples to Apples Jr. while we were at Barnes and Noble! I was so excited. I couldn't find it at the toy store, and have been wanting it. I didn't order it online, because shippng was too high. I also bought a new gardening book, figuring I need all the help I can get. My gardening attempt has basically been a failure this year, but I refuse to admit defeat! 9:34 AM - Jul. 8, 2006 - comments {1} - post commentMy So Not Uneventful MorningIt was a nice, quiet Wednesday morning, and we had some family kids stay over (girl 15, boy 10). I was making breakfast as they were waking. I had a butter knife to separate those little "Brown N Serve" sausages. Well, I cut my finger to the bone. Half of my finger was severed at the bottom near my hand. Blood was everywhere.The boys were in the kitchen with me when it happened. I managed to get a towel and call my husband to come home because I knew it was going to require medical attention. It was bleeding so bad. So, I told the boys to go wake up the 15 yr. old girl. She came to the kitchen, and I turned to tell her that I would need her to watch the kids while I went to Urgent Care. Before I could finish, she passed out cold...right on my kitchen floor. She has low blood sugar, so I wasn't sure exactly what to do. She'd wake for a few seconds, and I was trying to coax her to drink some OJ. I was still bleeding profusely, and couldn't do much. So, I called 911. They came out. As they were walking into my kitchen, I surveyed what they were walking into. It was a blood bath, and an unconscious girl also covered with blood. Ugh. Good thing they believed me, LOL. Apparently, she saw blood and fainted... What a morning! I finally made it to Urgent Care and they glued the wound, but it didn't hold. I was supposed to get stitches, but I think it will heal okay. I'm keeping it wrapped and clean. 9:54 AM - Jul. 1, 2006 - comments {1} - post commentDaddy and the Boys
10:27 AM - Jun. 27, 2006 - comments {1} - post commentMacKenzie!
10:20 AM - Jun. 27, 2006 - comments {0} - post commentMy Birthday Present...I turned 30 this year. I think I'm almost over that whole "baby fever" thing. I mean, I have fleeting moments that I'd love to smell baby's breath or kiss those sweet newborn lips. Yet, I'm growing more content each day, being a mom of 3 boys.I was *really* wanting a new puppy, though. Christopher decided that if he catered to my puppy urge, maybe it would squash any remnants of baby fever, for sure! So, without further ado... Meet Cosmo, our 11 week old Corgi...  8:56 AM - Jun. 20, 2006 - comments {1} - post commentFather's Day at ChurchOur pastor delivered an amazing message this morning. Specifically, he spoke to fathers about leaving a "Legacy" of love, hope, and trust. Being the father that God called them to be. His message really was for *all* parents. I was moved by his words, and reminded that I need to enter into my children's worlds more often. Being child-like and filled with laughter and wonder, letting them see the true joy that they each bring to our lives.Christopher was also moved by the message. His desire to be a good father is such a blessing. He was humble enough to admit he'd failed in some ways, just like I have, but I believe that through our humility, God will raise us up and make us better. 7:45 AM - Jun. 20, 2006 - comments {0} - post commentBoys...Dear Lord,You gave me three boys. They aren't just "kids" that grow up and move out. They are servants. YOUR servants, Lord. They belong to you, and have been entrusted to me. I thank you for each of them, Lord. At times, I feel so unworthy of the responsibility, but I will trust in you to provide me with the WISDOM to raise godly men. I love you. In Jesus' name....Amen. 7:39 AM - Jun. 20, 2006 - comments {0} - post commentJust Because Everyone Else is Doing It....I AM: Happy. Really Happy. I HATE: Arguing. I HEAR: My computer fan whirling...too loudly. I SING: Horribly.
I AM NOT ALWAYS: Kind. Sometimes, I'm short and impatient. I'm trying. I CONFUSE: Everyone, all the time. Yes, I'm confusing. No, I'm not normal. I FINISH: Very little. I BELIEVE: In God, Jesus, and the power of the Cross. I CAN: Fulfill my dreams of being a good wife, mother, and servant. I CAN'T: Sing or make good biscuits. It isn't for lack of trying on either of those. I LIKE: Flickering candles in a freshly cleaned room. 2:46 PM - May. 22, 2006 - comments {0} - post commentMoms say the darndest things....Me to Adrian: Don't lick the ferret!Me to Adrian, again: Don't eat the mommy! (He brought me an action figure of Scully, from X-Files, and said, "Look! It's a mommy!" Moments later, he proceeded to chew on the mommy.... Have I told you all how cute he is??? 1:08 PM - May. 21, 2006 - comments {0} - post commentDancing Goth Mom...Yesterday, Christopher took me shopping. I got some great gifts, too. Albeit, some of it may be considered strange by my homeschooling, Jesus-loving, conservative friends, and my kids, too. My kids...we had some interesting conversation, yesterday.You see, we went to the mall. In the mall, we made our usual first stop at Gamestop. Ironically, *I* spent the most money. This was a first. I was standing there, looking somewhat longingly at the Dance Pads and Dance-Dance Revolution games. My darling man gets so happy when I want *anything* in Gamestop. Next thing you know, I was walking out with the best dance pad and a cool new dance game. My kids thought I was nuts. I wasn't done, yet. Next door is that creepy, but oh-so-interesting goth store. This place is endearing to me, because I bought my wedding dress there about 5 years ago. For the record, it was white - not black. So, there's me, Christopher, and 3 kids (including one in a stroller) walking through Hot Topic. My kids are okay with that part. Then I went to the dressing room. I wish I had a camera for when I came *out* of the dressing room. My husband's eyes twinkled knowingly, as my kids stood there with their mouths gaping open. Goth Mom at last. Christopher knows I have a goth trapped in my body, but the kids were shocked to see me in a long black skirt with buckles and laces and a sleeveless black shirt. I loved it, especially the skirt. We bought my new clothes and headed out. Here's where the conversation comes in, and I wish I actually had some readers, so I could hear YOUR opinions...but all is well anyway. On the way home Jordan explained that he didn't like the "all-black" thing because it doesn't look "Christian." That's a big observation from a 7 year old. We talked to Jordan about judging a book by it's cover, and getting so wrapped up in appearance and what others may think. We talked about how we're suppose to avoid appearance of evil, but how we need not get ourselves into religious bondage. It was really a great conversation. I want my kids to know that it's okay to serve God and still enjoy life, so long as it's not SIN and their hearts are right. So, all in all, it was fun! And, I've been dancing the morning away already... What a great workout. 10:24 AM - May. 13, 2006 - comments {3} - post commentI was reading last night, and this scripture touched me. I wrote it in my journal, and wanted to put it here, too. Maybe it'll touch someone else.For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. Mark 10:45 8:26 AM - May. 12, 2006 - comments {0} - post commentFailing Garden?This is the first time I've ever had a garden. So, I had to go overboard and buy a book and buy *everything* just like the book. Well, it took us a while to get everything done and so we planted about 3 weeks ago.Um, nothing is growing. I mean, it's alive, but it's hardly growing. Christopher sent me a picture of a friend's garden. It was a nice way of saying, "Uh, honey, I don't think you're doing this right. Tell me again, how much money did you spend?" THAT guy has tomatoes. My plants aren't even as big as ONE tomato. So, today, I'm kinda... praying... for my garden. That it will grow and produce abundantly, and my husband won't spend the rest of the year laughing at my expense. 8:50 AM - May. 11, 2006 - comments {0} - post commentAnd since this is a HOMESCHOOLING blog....I thought I'd update on the little Knights Morack....Jordan is thriving! I thought the storm and school interruptions would have us lagging behind for decades, and he'd never get to go to college and I'd be a failure and...well, you understand... He's doing great. We just started SOTW 2 and Prima Latina. He's loving them both. We're very excited about studying the middle ages. He's reading. May I say that again? He's reading. Wow, that sounds so nice. It looks good on the screen, too. :) I'm not real sure where to go from here, but he's reading on a late second grade level. We're growing tired of treading through Abeka readers now, though. We've read almost all of Arnold Lobel's books. Apologia Elementary has been an answer to prayer. We're doing "Botany" right now, and it's lots of fun. We'll be making a little "greenhouse" thing today, and planting some basil and herbs soon. We're still skipping through FLL, but plan to move into Rod and Staff 3 soon. His writing and spelling is improving in leaps and bounds. I'm so thankful! Phonics Pathways has been great for this. This is impressive to me. We've been doing second grade work for about 3 months, and that's all. We didn't do school for nearly 6 months because of the storm. He picked right up and is moving right through. I think this is why they say that it's okay to delay learning. When a child's brain is ready, it will process the desired information much quicker. Cayden is also getting an appetite for school. He just turned 4 in March. We're doing Phonics Pathways, which I have come to adore and so has he. He loves watching the Letter Factory DVD's and is getting very good at counting to 20. I couldn't be more thankful for their resilience and their love of learning. I'm also thankful that I have a wonderful husband who provides, so that I can take care of our family here at home. What a blessing. 11:44 AM - May. 9, 2006 - comments {0} - post commentThe Ren Fest...We went to the Rennaisance Festival in Ocean Springs, today. Small but entertaining. The boys enjoyed seeing the jousting knights, and we took a few pictures. We're really looking forward to the big festival in Hammond this fall. 9:01 AM - May. 8, 2006 - comments {0} - post commentHe helps us to believe...I've recently been enlightened that God can grant us faith. Oh, I always kinda knew he gave us a measure of faith to receive salvation, but beyond that I figured we were on our own.Well, this week I went through something pretty rough. It actually involves some drama that started after the storm. I woke up the following morning with a tear stained pillow, and very depressed. After a while of wandering and mindlessly drinking my coffee as I stared at my computer screen, I felt impressed to type a prayer. I felt that by typing it, I was actually committing to it, in a way. I can't explain it better than that. Later, I sought counsel from my cell leader, and she encouraged me, and even used some KEY PHRASES from my prayer. I realized, God gave me that prayer, and had I not typed it, I would have assumed I was making up coincidences. He gave me faith, and gave me the prayer that I needed, and it's not just a prayer, but it's a personal word of how I should strive to feel about the situation. God doesn't just save us and leave us to find our way. He saves us, and takes us by the hand... Thank you, Lord. 5:26 PM - May. 6, 2006 - comments {0} - post commentAfter....There are 4 babies, but the picture shows three. We've had so much fun watching them, and observing mama bird flying back and forth to the nest.If either of my pictures give any sort of clue as to what type of tree this is, please let me know! It's a little tree, possibly citrus, and has some sort of strange, painless thorn on it.  4:56 PM - May. 5, 2006 - comments {0} - post comment
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