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Joy Dare :: 3 Gifts Shining
Three Gifts Shining. Hmmm. So close to Three Gifts Bright. Kinsley thought about this assignment and suggested the moon. “Oh, is it pretty tonight?” I asked her. “Well, it’s actually pretty EVERY...
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Joy Dare :: A Gift Hung, Held, Heard
A Gift Hung My black and white crayon art was a birthday gift from my super talented brother Jacob. I asked if he could pull of an Ansel Adams feel, and he sure did! It’s one of my most favorite pieces...
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Joy Dare :: 3 Gifts Ugly Beautiful
My mom has an explanation of what Ann Voskamp meant by Ugly Beautiful posted on her blog, but since I had taken the photos for this Joy Dare before I read that, mine aren’t exactly the same idea, but...
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Joy Dare :: 3 Gifts Ice Cold
I have NOT really been looking forward to being thankful for anything cold as ice. Cold is not really my thing. In fact, this first gift of cold comes to you courtesy of Dan. I was snuggled up with a...
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Thoughts at a concert
Last night we attended a Christmas concert performed by the 399th Army Band from Fort Leonard Wood. It was very good, and the kids danced the entire hour away. Halfway through, one of the sergeants...
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Happy Colors!
This last is gift from my sweet sister-in-law, Amber. She and Jared even hung it up for me when I was gone one day. It is the perfect thing for my kitchen, and we all really love it! Last night...
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Nature Study – The Oppossum
Nature study is an area that consistently suffers in our schooling, even though I was determined not to let it slide. So when the Xplor magazine showed up and peaked Kinsley’s interest in opossums, I...
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Wrapping up November
Reflecting back on November, there is really so very much to be thankful for. Mainly coffee. I kid. Kinsley has done very well on her prednisolone course, and amazingly, we’ve stayed essentially...
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Joy Dare :: 3 Gifts Shining
The kids and I are loosely following along with the Joy Dare that Ann Voskamp does. I say loosely, because I never finish anything. But we’ve got the December dares on the fridge and we’re keeping our...
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Joy Dare :: Unframed Art
Unframed art is really prolific around here. There are stacks and stacks of the stuff everywhere you look. Messy art projects are not something I am naturally thankful for, but I’m trying to not let...
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