New Color in Cali Bowls!!!

New Lime Green Cali Bowls!!! 

Get them while they are Hot!!! =)  

You can get these awesome  lime green bowls for just $16.  

This is the only color on sale right now! But I don't want you to miss this opportunity.  The Cali Bowls for the Set normally run for $30.  Read my review on these bowls here. 

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Review: "Love and Respect for a Lifetime"

I received "Love and Respect for a Lifetime" by Dr. Emerson Eggrichs to review.  I first thought it was going to be another self help book on relationships, to my surprise it was not.  It was a cute little gift book, full of quotes.  I enjoyed reading this book.  It does give you tips on how to show love and respect to each other but it is not a "this is how it is done" type of book.  My favorite quote from the book is: "It's true that women have intuition and that men should listen to them."

Book Description from Book Sneeze: 

"Husbands and wives will learn simple and effective keys for talking to, thinking about, and treating each other to build their relationship into one that is all that God intended.

Based on over three decades of counseling, and scientific and biblical research, Dr. Emerson Eggerichs shows couples how to have a happier and more fulfilling marriage. He helps couples see how they unintentionally yet oftentimes shut down their spouse’s spirit. Presented in a light yet effective way, wives will learn to keys for communicating so their husbands feel appreciated; husbands will learn how to love so their wives feel truly valued. Included are stories sharing how couples who were once without hope now enjoy fulfilling relationships. These are time tested solutions that will open hearts and pave the way to eliminating conflict, initiating change, and enjoying happiness for a lifetime together."

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HSBA September Swap

I participated in The Homeschool Post swap for September.  It was a lot of fun getting things for my swap buddy.  I enlisted Sephy's scrapbooking fun and let her pick out a lot of things for her.  I am not a scrapbooker so it was a bit overwhelming for me. :)

Well I received my package and it came on a day when I was so sad. It was a bad morning all together. I try not to post much about my bad times because no one really wants to read sad things because lets face it, it makes us sad with them.  "A's" packaged helped brighten my day.  She sent me a beautiful wooden bowl.  It now sits on my island and host my little knickknacks that fall on the island from Dusty and Sephy.   A coffee mug, in which Dusty stole and took to work this morning with him. =)  A pumpkin candle, my all time favorite scent and a couple of pens which now sit next to my laptop on the desk and I use them often.  Thank you so much "A" for brightening my day last week.  I really appreciate it!! "A" blogs over at Suburban Composition you should check her out!!

Oh yeah here is a picture of my goodies!!!!


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Trust in God

Trust In God

There is so much that we don’t understand;
So wisely let us leave it in God’s Hand,
The One who knows the ending from the start
And what resides in each and every heart.


God can take that which seems so very bad
And make it be in time with goodness clad;
That which was bad had only seemed that way,
And what we thought was night brought on the day.


So never let a child of God despair,
But simply trust and leave it in His care;
God sees it all, eternal in its scope;
So trust in Him and live each day in hope. 
~ Anonymous ~

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"H" is for Horse

I know, I know, I skipped F and G I will come back to them since I haven't taken any pics around the house lately. 


This is Abby, she is a miniature horse.  I had the privilege of taking their pictures this last month.  I have lots of them but this is one of my favorite ones.  

I am joining with The Homeschool Post for their "A B See Photo Meme". If you would like to join in head on over to The Homeschool Post and join in the fun!! 

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Review: "Hermie: Who is in Charge Anyway?"

I received the video "Hermie: Who is in Charge Anyway?" by Max Lucado.  The video is very cute and geared for younger children, although my daughter, which is 11, really enjoyed it.  We enjoyed the stories and I have always enjoyed Max Lucado's work.  This one is right up there with the rest.

Description from BookSneeze: Meet the Garden gang before they grew up!

Sitting around a camp fire on a beautiful star-lit night, the garden gang is talking about their favorite memories. Antonio recounts the Garden Olympics, but admits he was a scrawny kid-ant whose parents did not think he would ever amount to much. Flo confesses she used to be shy and introverted. Turns out all Hermie and Friends’ adventures are made possible by the things that happened to them as kids. And it’s also clear that God has had a plan for all of the garden characters right from the start – as long as they had the sense to listen and follow God’s message. Includes new and previous animation.

Here is a snippet from the movie: 

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Friendship

If you're alone, I'll be your shadow. If you want to cry, I'll be your shoulder. If you want a hug, I'll be your pillow. If you need to be happy, I'll be your smile. But anytime you need a friend, I'll just be me.

Author Unknown

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6th Grade Rocks!

We started last week on our 6th grade curriculum.  Lets just say 6th Grade Rocks!!!!!

Sephy is doing really good.  She has learned new things and her eyes light up when she figures it out for the first time on her own.

She learned to crochet hats this past week too!
Here is a picture of her first hat and the next one is her second hat.

(I am not quite sure why it has a line, just bad camera phone)

I hope that everyone has a great Monday!  

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PS I am trying to get back in the groove of things.  I just need a little kick start I guess.  

Smile.. but it hurts..

I am normally always a cheerful person.  I never let the worst get to me even when at times the worst is really not the worst because "it could always be worse".  I stay optimistic in every situation.  When I try and be negative it just aways gets turned around to be a positive in most cases.  Most cases but the one that has been bothering me and having me wondering if what I want is really what is in God's Plan for me.

I know your thinking what has you down.. well let me tell you.

I have wanted another child for the last 8years.  We tried the foster/adopt route that did not work. That just made our hearts break even more along with my families hearts.  I will never go that route again nor suggest it to someone that is in the same situation.

I guess I should back up 10years for you. My husband decided he didn't want any more children and at the time we where separated because of unforeseen circumstances that I will not put on here. He decided he would have a vasectomy. Which at the time was fine by me.  Now I wish I told him no. But that is another story.. anyways at the first of this year he had a semen analysis it was results we where wanting. He is in the normal range just on the lower end of it.  So the past few months it is up to me.  I have been eating healthier, losing some weight, being more active.  The medicine the doctor gave me finally worked write and I had a period on my own.  So everything seems to be falling into place right?  So Why do I feel so down?  Why does it seem that it just isn't going to work?

I can't help but doubt this is really what I want. I laid in bed talking to Dusty last night about what if this is the wrong choice we are making, trying to bring another life into the world.  Will Sephy be put on the back burner while we show new love to this new baby.  Will we have to say NO more often because we have another person now to think of?  Will she get to do all the things her heart desires (within reason of course) if we have another baby?  Will the timing be right for next summer for vacation planning in the works?

I know my heart really desires another child, but is right now really the right time?

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