tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84161427480598834402024-02-18T21:37:35.937-05:00Henderson HappeningsKristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01212662343674600162noreply@blogger.comBlogger227125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416142748059883440.post-25520124332561985902015-05-25T12:00:00.000-04:002015-07-01T06:33:58.401-04:00Enjoying God's beautiful creation<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">We have enjoyed our springtime so much this year. The weather has been so nice and we have been able to get outside a lot. We continue to learn about God's creation. Anna studied weather in science this spring. She had a little weather station set up and recorded information on a daily basis. She charted information from the wind vane, an anemometer, a thermometer, and a rain gauge. She has become an expert at cloud identification and has become our favorite local weather girl! </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">We have planted all kinds of flowers around our house and are enjoying all the beautiful colors. We hung a bird feeder and hummingbird feeder and have had so much fun identifying the birds with our field guide. The girls both have bug collecting containers with magnifying glass, tweezers and nets. Their favorite to study right now are the lady bugs. Butterflies are just beginning to appear on the scene as well.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">We also had the privilege of mothering some sweet baby kittens. Wesley brought them home as he was worried about them because they were not being taken care of properly. We bottle fed them, eventually got them to solid food, litter trained them and loved them well. They were so much fun to watch, as they found their footing, then learned how to play. They were so cuddly and when they purred, their little bodies shook all over. We fell in love with all of them, but did not keep one for ourselves. Found homes for them all as it is not our time to have kittens. We will be traveling and I will be having two separate eye surgeries that will replace my tear ducts that continue to get infected.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Our hears hurt each time one left, then they hurt worst of all as the last two, little black ones left, but we were also happy they were being adopted together. Hard lessons in loving and letting go!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Our theme in homeschool this spring was to be intentional about observing God's creativity in His creation. All the different flowers, their uniqueness, their bright colors, the different types of clouds and what they do for us, the purr and playfulness of kittens, their different colors and personalities, the many different kinds of birds and their distinct vocalizations, the quick chipmunk family that lives under our big rock and who sometimes sun themselves in the morning light, the spots on the lady bug and strangeness of the praying manus, the freshness of the spring breezes and so much more. Anna did amazingly well as head momma kitty, and Amy continues to take all of nature in as she learns so much every day. She is a hands on learner and being outside is her favorite.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Psalm 96:12</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Let the field be joyful, and all that is in it. Then all the trees of the woods will rejoice before the Lord.</span></div>
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The kittens loved Anna so much! They all wanted in her lap. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amy was not crazy about their claws. Took time for her to not be afraid of being scratched.<br />
She did laugh so much at their playfulness. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anna and Amy's wild flowers still growing, they have watered faithfully</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bird watching from our window</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amy preferred being next to the kittens</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Awesome experience loving these 5 babies, getting them healthy, and adopted out to loving homes.</td></tr>
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Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01212662343674600162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416142748059883440.post-83589641421008648952015-05-24T22:36:00.000-04:002015-05-24T22:36:14.787-04:00Spring Activities<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Roasting marshmallows and making smores</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anna had a great soccer season</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amy preferred the playground over soccer this year</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Celebrated Earth day by planting some wildflower seeds on the edge of our woods. The girls edged their flower garden with rocks they found.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our favorite part of homeschooling, reading time on the screened porch</td></tr>
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<br />Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01212662343674600162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416142748059883440.post-36034081706476860992015-05-10T15:13:00.000-04:002015-05-10T15:19:40.991-04:00A Busy SpringtimeWe have had a super springtime. So many reasons to celebrate and so many activities. Mine and Scott's anniversary and Scott, Wesley, and Will have birthdays in April. Anna and Amy both have adoption days in April. This time of year is also busy as we come to the end of several sports, and school activities.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Celebrating 28 years of marriage</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our bestest friends with whom we enjoy so many activities! Our homeschool Timothy days are full of ballet, art, geography, science, literature, and more! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Trip to the doctors office for some allergy issues.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gotcha day presents. They will be painting their own horses.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A trip to Gibbs Gardens. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Really lovely day.</td></tr>
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<br />Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01212662343674600162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416142748059883440.post-62480253852440834222015-04-23T15:43:00.002-04:002015-04-23T15:43:33.706-04:00A Blessed Easter<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pretty Girls in Pretty Easter dresses</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ready for Easter Church services</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anna was the first one to find her Easter basket</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amy not far behind in finding her Easter basket</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inside Easer egg hunt</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Easter bunny love</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Outside Easter egg hunt with cousins</td></tr>
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Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01212662343674600162noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416142748059883440.post-33989565876835474592015-04-03T23:42:00.000-04:002015-04-04T15:29:23.987-04:00Easter preparations<div style="text-align: center;">
We have been enjoying the spring weather and getting ready for Easter. The girls really understand the meaning of this special time of year. We have enjoyed our Resurrection Eggs, opening one each day, reading the Bible scriptures that go with the symbols, and having some good discussion time. We have been singing, Hosanna to the son of David! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Mathew 21:9</div>
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We are filled with hope at the love Jesus has shown us, and we celebrate the fact that HE LIVES!<br />
And because He lives, there is no sorrow that heaven can't heal.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brightly colored eggs</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crosses made from the egg dye</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Empty Tomb Craft</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Luke 24:6 He is not here: He has risen!</td></tr>
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Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01212662343674600162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416142748059883440.post-5560487389960079262015-03-15T22:56:00.001-04:002015-03-15T23:03:17.240-04:00Our Insulated Cup Collection<div style="text-align: center;">
We have been collecting pretty drinking cups since Amy came home from China. In an effort to have the girls drink more water, I thought it would be motivating to have a lovely cup, from which to drink that water. My plan has worked. Every morning before we go up to do school, they pick their cup for the day and fill it to the top. The goal is to drink at least one full cup per day, but I encourage them to drink more, and they usually do. We take our cups with us when we run errands, play outside, just about every where we go. We always know whose cup is whose.Thankful for the simple pleasures of life, good clean, drinkable water. Behold our collection. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Probably their favorite, bling cups.<br />
Amy the pink, Anna the purple.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Christmas stocking stuffers from 2014. Glitter, winter snowflake cups. You can shake the glitter and stars around.<br />
These make for good sensory input while you drink. :)<br />
Amy blue, Anna purple.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Valentine's cups from 2014<br />
These have nice grip strips around them.<br />
Amy pink, Anna purple</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These were spring cups but both girls dropped them on different occasions and the outer layer broke off. We still use them, they are just not insulated anymore. Pretty neat, they have raised bubbles on them. Another nice sensory input cup. We agree that out of all the cups, the girls were glad these broke, but in such a way as to still use them.<br />
Amy pink which used to have multi colored plaid/flower outer cup, Anna yellow which used to have a purple polkadot outer cup.<br />
Anna is always purple something!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My cups. Keeps us more germ free and we always know which cup is ours and who drank how much water!<br />
And we can identify if someone leaves their cup in a strange place.</td></tr>
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Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01212662343674600162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416142748059883440.post-55764450434138088142015-03-09T22:35:00.001-04:002015-03-15T21:56:25.922-04:00Snow Days from February 24th and 25th<div style="text-align: center;">
I am behind on posting our snow day pictures. It was great to have Scott home for the week as first we had some ice then a day or so later the big snow came. We ate some great home cooked food: cheddar potato/ broccoli/carrot soup, fresh baked bread, and a pan of chocolate chip brownies. We enjoyed the real wood fireplace. Before the snow came, the girls enjoyed helping to stack the wood by the front door. They pretended to be pioneers. Plus they remember being without power the last time we had ice, so this was added security of being able to stay warm just in case! Very happy to have some good family time in our beautiful winter wonderland.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yeah for SNOW</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The snowflakes were huge. So pretty to watch coming down.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">So thankful my parents live next door to us. They came over to watch the girls play in the snow.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The snow princesses built a lovely snowwomanprincess.</td></tr>
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<br />Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01212662343674600162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416142748059883440.post-3398284901225327492015-03-08T22:29:00.001-04:002015-03-08T22:31:56.358-04:00Crafting, Playing Indoors, and Warm Snacks When It's Cold Outside<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Been using all of this yarn</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">To make pom-poms</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amy excited she can read many words from our Bible</td></tr>
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<br />Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01212662343674600162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416142748059883440.post-81028628201876171282015-02-27T21:45:00.000-05:002015-02-27T21:45:04.454-05:00Chinese New YearWe had potstickers for lunch on Thursday, the official day of Chinese New Year. Then on Saturday evening we went to a large Chinese New Year Party with lots of other adoptive families. It is always fun to see all the precious children that have come from many different provinces of China. Most of them in their Chinese silks and all of them happy and cherished by their families. We had a nice time, but the girls said they prefer our own special Chinese New Year family dinner, decorations and celebration at home. Thankful to be making good memories for the girls and for showing our appreciation of their Chinese heritage. It is all good! Happy Year of the Sheep!<br />
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Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01212662343674600162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416142748059883440.post-70031466620190017702015-02-17T20:19:00.001-05:002015-02-18T21:24:42.781-05:00Freezing Rain <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Late Monday afternoon the cold rain began to fall. It started to freeze not long after it began. We were disappointed no snow, but the girls just had to venture out to get a better look at the ice forming on the trees. It was lovely but being that it was just us girls at home for the night, I began to wonder how long this would last. We lost power later in the evening. We each had our flashlights and we got lots of candles lit then decided for the three of us to have a camp out in the family room with the fireplace going. We could hear branches beginning to fall in our woods later in the night. Our house smelled wonderful with the large array of candles, all sorts of fragrances, burning at once. Amy got a little unnerved by everything and stuck close to me. She kept asking, "Is this our destiny?" </div>
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Not sure what she means by that other than the fact that she watches a lot of princess drama type shows and they probably use that word. : ) </div>
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I said no this is not our destiny, it is just a little power outage and all will be ok, we will get our lights back on so don't worry, we are safe and sound. </div>
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To keep things fun I let them get out our stash of glow bracelets and we read some books then stayed up way past our bedtime. It was cozy with all the blankets, stuffed animals enough to fill the room, and the glow of the firelight. I wish now I would have taken a picture but I only had 38% power on my phone so I had to cut it off and conserve in case of an emergency and to check the forecast later.</div>
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The last thing Amy said before she could finally settle down to go to sleep was how much she liked camping out. It was really good to see her go from hyped up fear, to happy contentment.</div>
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And then we heard a tree fall. I didn't think she would ever go to sleep after that!</div>
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The light of day brought the promise of fun in the ice. They actually had a lot of fun banging ice off of tree limbs, bushes and porches. We did have a few trees down. They said the covering of ice made everything look like the frozen movie. I love the way these two can make a fun day out of everything. They are very industrious and imaginative. </div>
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They came in to warm up and had some hot chocolate. Then we managed to still get our home school day in and talked a lot about the beauty in each season. Discussed the things we like the most about each season and a few of the things we like the least. We made a list of all the adjectives we could think of to describe the ice day. They both wrote stories about the ice storm and camp out.</div>
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We talked about the beauty of the ice on the trees and how much it sparkled<br />
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Our Bible verse this week is Numbers 6:25 </div>
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The Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you.<br />
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We are learning a song of blessing that has this verse in it.</div>
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We also said a prayer of thanksgiving that our power came back on in time to save all the food in our fridge and freezer....especially the ice cream as they would say! </div>
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Had a very productive day and then they went back out in the late afternoon to play again. It never warmed up enough to melt away so the ice may stick around a bit longer than expected.</div>
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Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01212662343674600162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416142748059883440.post-74071996334575041012015-02-14T20:47:00.001-05:002015-02-14T20:58:02.904-05:00A Happy Valentine's Day<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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The girls loved my Valentine scarf and Amy wanted to take a picture of me.</div>
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<br />Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01212662343674600162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416142748059883440.post-19537454402370087682015-02-13T16:14:00.001-05:002015-02-13T19:46:06.557-05:00Fresh Haircuts and getting Ready for Valentine's Day<div style="text-align: center;">
Yesterday the girls got their haircuts. They really like their hairdresser and enjoy getting to see her. They both enjoy getting their hair cut but Amy particularly likes having someone's undivided attention as she gets her hair done plus has a listening ear from her hair dresser. Amy chit/ chats the WHOLE time! Last time we got haircuts, Amy told Jessica that she is magical because she and Anna are from China. Jessica replied that she wished she could be magical too. Then Amy being the generous girl she is, told Jessica that she would share some of her magic. Then she bestowed magical powers to all the hairdressers in the room. To Jessica, she gave the magic of cutting hair. To the hairdresser next to us, she gave her the magic of jewelry (because she wore lots of jewelry ). To another she gave the magic of nature, and to another the magic of the sun and moon, to which this hairdresser announced to all that it would be a very sunny day tomorrow because that is what she likes best!</div>
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Cheers erupted across the room.</div>
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Amy then apologized to everyone, explaining that she, and she alone, has to keep all the magic of the glitter for herself because she loves glitter. Amy did graciously bling some imaginary magical glitter around to everyone to share what she could. They were all very pleased with their magical gifts, and sympathized with her desire to control all the glitter of the world, then Amy continued to entertain all the ladies getting their hair done, with all sorts of nonsensical topics and also by asking who was a mother and who was a daughter and who was a sister. She likes to know everyone's family situation.</div>
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Some background information for the rest of my story, because Amy likes to turn things off and on, any and everything, I had to be really firm with her about our hair dryer being off limits. She must wait until she is a little older to use it all by herself. We stressed that it could burn her as it does get hot. Well we may have over done it because she kept telling her hairdresser, Jessica, to be more careful when she was drying her hair. Jessica tried not to giggle because she thinks Amy is so funny. <br />
She also understands Amy has some sensory processing issues, including how ticklish Amy is when getting her hair washed. Amy laughs hysterically and squirms the whole time the water squirts her hair.</div>
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In between all kinds of chitchat I could hear these random comments:</div>
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" Don't get too close with the dryer, Jessica." When Jessica would put the dryer under her arm to use both hands for brushing/styling Amy's hair, Amy would really scold her......"Don't hold the dryer like that Jessica, or you might burn yourself up. You don't want to burn yourself up, do you Jessica?! "<br />
"Are you TRYING to burn yourself up, Jessica?!"</div>
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"Your pulling my hair, Jessica."</div>
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"That's too hot, Jessica, you are burning my neck." </div>
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"Ok, Jessica, now you are pulling my hair and burning my neck." </div>
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Everyone once again was amused by Amy's micromanagement.</div>
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So for this haircut appointment, I reassured Amy that Jessica is a "professional". She knows how to handle scissors and a hairdryer very carefully. She went to a special school to learn all about it.</div>
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And all went well.</div>
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I could not hear what all Amy was saying to her this time, but I did see her mouth moving most of the time. </div>
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There is no telling!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jessica used to have dark hair like the girls. She went for a big change. Amy wants red hair too! I told her how much I love her hair the color that it is and that red would have to wait until she is MUCH older.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anna growing up before my eyes!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Making strawberry cheesecake cupcakes for Valentine's Day. Taking turns with all the steps including the best part, the icing!</td></tr>
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<br />Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01212662343674600162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416142748059883440.post-73713342986074055312015-02-09T22:02:00.001-05:002015-02-10T07:15:32.946-05:00Appointments, Appointments<div style="text-align: center;">
In late January Amy had to have two teeth pulled, two cavities filled and 4 sealants done.</div>
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Anna had to have 4 sealants done on a separate day. Thankfully they did a conscious sedation for Amy and they did everything in one appointment. She never would have been able to stay still for that long! She did great, was a brave trooper and we were so proud of her. Anna did well and they called her the perfect patient.</div>
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The girls were rewarded with some prizes. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Nerf gun prizes they picked out. Anna made the fashionable side purses for carrying extra nerf bullets.<br />These two nerf bandits tried to take me hostage. After offering a ransom of some oreo cookies, they set me free.<br /><br /><br />Then there was Amy's hand specialist appointment.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The doctor asked her to tell him about her hand and this is what she said:<br />My family loves my special hand and they love me very much!<br />Then he asked her to do several different things and she proved herself to be strong and capable.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">They sent us home with these sensory beads, and some other exercises for physical therapy. She loves to play in this and it is also good for her sensory processing.</span></td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Then last but not least, Amy had to have her eyes checked. She asked the eye doctor tons of questions. Questions such as:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Hey are you going to blow me up? ( As Amy looked at all the side arm extension equipment)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Will any of this stuff explode?!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">When you keep raising my seat are you going to make me hit my head on the ceiling?</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Amy told the doctor she could see just fine as her and her daddy played a game of "how many fingers am I holding up" and she won.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">During the exam, she told the doctor that she knows her letters very well, but when the doctor keeps making them so small and blurry, they get almost invisible and then she is going to miss them!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Amy doesn't need glasses. She likes to pretend and wears a pair sometimes though.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Here she is using some packaging to make herself have fish eyes.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">This week we have hair cut appointments. Pictures to follow!</span></td></tr>
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Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01212662343674600162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416142748059883440.post-90884811996159150092015-02-04T20:12:00.001-05:002015-02-05T22:03:37.905-05:00Triple layer chocolate cake <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anna saw this on the front of a magazine and wanted to make it over the holidays. We were too sick to bake or eat then so we made it a couple of weeks ago instead. Delicious choice Anna. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Savoring the rich, moist, cake and icing</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Had to eat some lunch before that cake. Saturday baking. Whole wheat made from scratch pizzas. The girls like lots of turkey pepperoni!</td></tr>
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<br />Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01212662343674600162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416142748059883440.post-46197794752776558722015-01-29T20:26:00.000-05:002015-01-29T20:32:59.160-05:00Momma, Can I Have Another One?<div style="text-align: center;">
So my girls love Pot-stickers. Chinese version of dumplings. One night after making a large plate full of them, I went to put them on the table. It was just me and both girls having dinner that night so this was our simple dinner. In addition, I had a salad for myself and plates of fruit for them. They love to have the platter in the middle so they can help themselves. I usually get them started by putting a few on each plate. I serve a few for myself then tell them they can have the rest. They love to eat their fill. Even though I tell them I can save the leftovers they want to try to eat them all and they usually do.</div>
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One night in particular, I had started to serve the plates, but only put one on Amy's plate and no one elses' when my phone rang, interrupting my process. I never went back and served any more potstickers after the call, figuring everyone could just help themselves. However that one potsticker on Amy's plate took her back to her past and I didn't even realize it at first. I called everyone to dinner, we prayed and began to eat. I noticed Anna helping herself, then I took a few for myself. I looked at Amy who had already eaten her one potsticker up in record time, but just sat there waiting. Then it wasn't just what she said, but how she said it, that reminded me of the wounds she still carries of her past. </div>
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She said, in a sad and submissive voice, "Momma, may I have another one?"</div>
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We are sitting there with a massive plate of potstickers in front of us, and I'm thinking that by now, almost 2 years home, she would know that she too can help herself. </div>
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But there is still that place in her that is not sure. She might not get her fill, she might have done something wrong, she might only get one.</div>
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And this is what really makes my heart so tender towards this sweet girl. Because she has done without, because she has not always been able to eat her fill, even though the plate sat full in front of all of us........if I would have said, No....she would not have complained.</div>
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But of course I did not say no, I loaded up her plate and told her to help herself when she wanted more. And I wish I had gotten a photo of the happy, giddy, potsticker eating, little girl that did indeed eat her fill. So much so, she showed me her "full belly" afterwards and turned down her ice cream dessert because she was so full. Well, she delayed her ice cream until much later! And nothing makes this momma more happy than my girls being able to eat their fill and knowing they will never, and I mean never......be hungry.....again!<br />
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Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01212662343674600162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416142748059883440.post-47035553907438546182015-01-24T22:04:00.000-05:002015-01-25T20:45:00.379-05:00Sewing classesWe had the fun of hosting sewing classes for a group of girls this winter. They brought their sewing machines (or their moms' machines) and set up shop down in our basement. Sounded like a little factory down there! We had a great teacher who is very gifted with loads of patience and talented sewing skills. The girls had a great time so we are planning for more classes this spring.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sewing carefully they made aprons first</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amy got to sew a Christmas ornament with the teacher</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nice group of girls</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Modeling the pajama pants they made</td></tr>
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<br />Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01212662343674600162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416142748059883440.post-24276361357262366862015-01-11T22:54:00.000-05:002015-01-12T19:35:42.881-05:00Off to a Great 2015<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We started the year reviewing what we had learned before our Christmas break.<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>A woman of noble character who can find?</b></span><br />
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Both girls love jewelry. We recently went to Tellus museum and panned for precious gems as Anna has been learning all about rocks and minerals in science. Amy is wearing a necklace/ small container that holds all the gems we found. We also looked up the different gems and stones to learn more about them. Amy loves rubies as her favorite color is red. When learning this Bible verse, she kept asking me, "I am worth more than rubies?" And her eyes would be wide when I answered her with "absolutely"! " You are worth FAR MORE than rubies." Amy's face would just shine with approval as it sinks in how precious and "valuable" she is. Anna 's favorite stones are purple amethyst. So important for my sweet girls to never doubt their worth as we love them so, and for them to understand they are beautiful, priceless, daughters to Scott and I , but also precious daughters to the King of Kings.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We have enjoyed this book as it's beautiful illustrations help us remember the virtues found in Proverbs 31.<br />
What a joy to spend these days with my precious daughters and study God's word together.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Posted in our classroom<br />
What a blessing to be a part of instilling these virtues in my sweet girls and reminding them daily, how much they are loved and cherished.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our January is off to a good start. Anna, when she was little, and now Amy, has learned the months of the year using our school throw blanket and singing our "months of the year" song.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our schoolroom calendar, because both girls love horses</td></tr>
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<br />Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01212662343674600162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416142748059883440.post-41502622865459736942014-12-31T09:03:00.000-05:002015-01-10T19:24:07.972-05:00Christmas Day 2014<br />
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In spite of sickness, we had a special Christmas this year. Sometimes it takes pulling away from the world, and the busyness of even the best of things, for us to truly focus on the most important things.</div>
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We celebrated this year with a sharper, more intentional, appreciation of His coming. </div>
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His humble birth...Immanuel...God with us. </div>
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He is our hope. An anchor for our souls, not only at Christmas, but always. We are so glad He came. So thankful He provides for us, gently leads us, restores us, comforts us, heals us and bountifully blesses us.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Gl<b>ory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men! </b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It has also been a wonderful thing to witness Amy coming to understand the Christmas story. Hearing her and Anna's voices singing Christmas carols and quoting scripture from the the events surrounding Jesus' birth was one of my favorite gifts this year.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">When watching the polar express with Amy on Christmas eve, I was so moved by Amy's response to one of the opening scenes of the movie. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">When the boy comes out of his home and is offered a ride on the train, </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Amy commented: Momma, is he coming back home? Cause if he is not coming back home, I don't want to watch this movie. It will be a bad movie.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">My response: He will absolutely be going back to his home, all the children will be going back home to their families. They will ride on the train to the north pole, stay for just a little while, then go back home.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Amy's comment: Are you sure?</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">My response: Yes, I am sure because I have seen this movie before.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This movie will end well.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Amy's response: Ok momma, I want to watch it then.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">My response: All will be well with you also my sweet Amy, because you are home with us, and we are your forever family and no matter where you go, you will ALWAYS come back home.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Amy's final response as she settled under her blanket with comfort and reassurance so we could start the movie back: <b>Good!!! </b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Then she snuggled up close between Scott and myself and enjoyed the movie.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Because Amy has been so sick with high fevers and flu symptoms, she slept in bed with me all week and I was pretty much by her side most of the time during the day other than when she dozed. I fed her crushed popsicles with a spoon, a few goldfish crackers at a time and would keep cool wash cloths on her forehead. Her attachment to me has been taken to a deeper level. I see it even now that she is much better. She stays close to me throughout the day. Wanting to be wherever I am. And as anyone who has adopted an older child before knows, this is a very good thing indeed. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">And if it took the mean and nasty Influenza A to tighten our mother/daughter bond with even greater strength, then we will count this as one of our most wonderful Christmas blessings for 2014.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anna's favorite gifts were her sewing machine and art kit</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amy's favorite gifts were all things "Frozen" and her art kit</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stocking stuff, candy and light up, soft, fluffy snowballs</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amy loves anything that lights up!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ice skating Elsa! Unwrapping wonderful Christmas presents trumps the flu!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mandarin Dress and matching purple headband for Chinese New Year</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amy loves the character of Elsa and can sing most of the songs from the movie. She got the sing along version of Frozen and sang her heart out when we watched it together Christmas night.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wesley likes his new pajama's and soft blanket</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Will about to unwrap his soft blanket</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thankful for a nice Christmas day even as 5 out of the six of us did not feel 100%</td></tr>
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Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01212662343674600162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416142748059883440.post-91302352601396231752014-12-24T00:14:00.000-05:002014-12-25T01:25:02.458-05:00The Week Before ChristmasWe love the "getting ready" for Christmas almost as much as the big day itself. Our festivities got side lined this year when sickness hit. We gave up much of the baking, crafting and our favorite....family gatherings....as strep throat for Anna and Influenza Type A confirmed on Monday for Amy.....wiped out most of our plans for the week. We did have plenty of pajama time, Christmas movies and music, read some Christmas books, and colored Christmas pictures. We have enjoyed the beauty of our Christmas tree and decorations as there is no place like home during the holidays.....and when you're feeling under the weather. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We got to witness this flock of birds landing in our woods</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My morning quiet time on the porch</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thankfully some early gingerbread men before getting sick</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Enjoying our chocolate chip cookie dough gingerbread man</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Down for the count, My sick sweeties</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Several really rough days for my Amy as she battled high fevers</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nannie and PaPa sent food and presents for a couple of sad girls who were missing our family party</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More smiles as they are thankful for new toys </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amy showing signs of improvement as she plays also, but she has to take breaks to rest.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quietly playing with magnatiles from Nannie and PaPa as still not feeling well</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Christmas eve still too sick to venture out. Read our Bible from Luke and had our own Christmas eve service. Then watched Polar Express. Amy's first time to see it and she loved it.</td></tr>
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<br />Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01212662343674600162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416142748059883440.post-83529131228413572532014-12-15T22:54:00.003-05:002014-12-18T13:58:00.929-05:00Christmas activities<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We are enjoying the time before Christmas as we do crafts, read Christmas books and enjoy Christmas music. Amy is beyond excited this year as she understands what Christmas is all about. Anna has always loved Christmas time so we are enjoying these days ......just need the clock to slow down as we don't want it all to go by too fast! </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anna and Amy got to open a present early</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amy wanted the wooden train we made to be included with her photo. She loves the red light in it!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amy painting her snowman, but the hammering is still her favorite part!</td></tr>
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<br />Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01212662343674600162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416142748059883440.post-72689649232264119472014-12-11T20:14:00.004-05:002014-12-16T15:47:34.106-05:00Sledding without Snow<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The girls are great at coming up with new things to do. We go outside most afternoons as I like to walk and they need fresh air and exercise also. This is the latest form of exercise play for them. </span></div>
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<br />Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01212662343674600162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416142748059883440.post-19332010733740088782014-12-03T22:05:00.002-05:002014-12-03T22:05:52.882-05:00Week of Thanksgiving Family PhotosLots of fun and good times with all of our family on two Thanksgiving gatherings.<br />
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<br />Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01212662343674600162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416142748059883440.post-46493312116922775332014-11-26T14:46:00.002-05:002014-11-26T14:46:48.390-05:00Almost Turkey TimeWe have been busy making Thanksgiving treats. Wishing you all a very blessed Thanksgiving Day!<br />
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Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01212662343674600162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8416142748059883440.post-10377215783676631252014-11-20T21:15:00.000-05:002014-11-21T07:00:29.687-05:00Pumpkin Bread<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We took an afternoon to bake pumpkin bread for the girls' teachers at our homeschool program.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I think it is important for them to be a part of a service project as we show appreciation for others.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Anna is a good little baker. She cracked the eggs, ten to be exact, and spooned in the pumpkin, plus did a lot of measuring of the dry ingredients. Amy likes to help but she also likes the quick jobs, so she poured in the secret ingredients of vanilla and butterscotch puddings. Both girls helped to make the loaves pretty with ribbons and special notes. Before it is all said and done ( not all in one day) we will have made 12 loaves of pumpkin bread with a loaf or two for ourselves to keep as well! By the last batch, Anna could pretty much make pumpkin bread all by herself. My house smells like autumn!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I got up early enough to catch this sunrise</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Learning about plants with our celery experiment</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bar graphing some skittles from the Halloween candy stash</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Part of the fun is eating the candy afterwards while we finish the rest of school</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Made/built a science lab at Lowe's. Amy still loves to hammer.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These came with several good experiments we plan to do together</td></tr>
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