tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34206151255174343192024-02-21T03:03:01.452-06:00According To HIS Power"Now to HIM who is able to do immeasurably more, According to HIS Power, that is at work within us....Ephesians 3:20Juleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810498501640874296noreply@blogger.comBlogger869125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420615125517434319.post-24369505822007302902011-11-30T20:49:00.002-06:002011-11-30T20:49:48.097-06:00Blogging here again.... :-)Well, I've decided to stay here for awhile...LOL I will try to be back in a day or two and put up our Christmas pictures..blogging just feels so weird now since I haven't done it in so long (consistently) but I REALLY miss it so I am trying.. :)<br />
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Anyway,<br />
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MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!<br />
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~Jules~Juleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810498501640874296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420615125517434319.post-36290781217583252962011-11-09T12:41:00.000-06:002011-11-09T12:41:44.046-06:00I couldn't have said it better myself...so I won't....I have been reading<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><a href="http://embracingmycup.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>this blog</strong></span></a> a lot lately and I guess it just resonates with me because of the fact that we are having another child. Please read her beautifully written blog post "Could it be?" <br />
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I love the idea that our home is "holy ground"...beautiful.<br />
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I will try to be back more often. I miss blogging so much!!!<br />
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Love,<br />
JulesJuleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810498501640874296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420615125517434319.post-2444093600053927192011-08-15T13:55:00.000-05:002011-08-15T13:55:01.012-05:00Hello???I don't think anyone still reads here but if you do, hang on. I am starting a totally new blog and it's taking awhile. We have A LOT of stuff going this week so it will be at least a couple of weeks until I get it up and running! Miss everyone and I miss blogging! See you soon!!!! And, say "Hi" if you drop by here, please!! :) ♥♥♥♥♥<br />
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♥Jules♥Juleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810498501640874296noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420615125517434319.post-43093958539962419982011-07-29T20:07:00.000-05:002011-07-29T20:07:30.531-05:00~I so want to be fearless~"The Lord challenges us to suffer persecutions and to confess him. He wants those who belong to him to be brave and fearless. He himself shows how weakness of the flesh is overcome by courage of the Spirit. This is the testimony of the apostles and in particular of the representative, administrating Spirit. A Christian is fearless. ~Tertullian~<br />
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While I have been on an internet break, God has been doing so much work in my heart. I am getting fond of this quiet time! :) I really don't have a lot of time to share things lately but I don't want to completely disappear, either. Hopefully, I can work something out soon.<br />
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Specific prayer requests:<br />
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*Finances- we have had central AC trouble & our van quit... :( LOTS of money spent lately that we do not have to be spending. .... but, as always, the Lord has provided. :)<br />
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*Family- as usual, some family problems...can't say more right now..please pray. <br />
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Love y'all LOTS......THANKS!!!!!<br />
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~Jules~Juleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810498501640874296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420615125517434319.post-51071932238556577432011-07-23T20:08:00.002-05:002011-07-23T20:08:30.274-05:00Blogging is just so hard to do...For some reason I am having a MAJOR case of blogging brain freeze right now so all you get is my explanation and an apology and hopefully, this will work itself out soon! Still no luck with my other blog so I guess this is the only blog I will have now. <br />
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If anyone still reads here, please email me at <a href="mailto:mama2clairelily@gmail.com">mama2clairelily@gmail.com</a> with your email address and contact info so I can keep in touch. I lost all of you with the email hacking thing. <br />
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Lots of Love,<br />
JulesJuleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810498501640874296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420615125517434319.post-80755989933333562182011-05-05T16:00:00.002-05:002011-05-05T16:00:58.561-05:00<i style="color: #e06666;"><b>"Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord." Romans 12: 9-11</b></i>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420615125517434319.post-59689958512717254312011-05-05T15:39:00.000-05:002011-05-05T15:39:51.920-05:00Hello again..I miss this blog. I just do and I have no idea what to write here but it's a happy place for me so I am returning. Keeping it private but returning. So many things I have going around in my head and not enough time to write them all. Be back soon!<br />
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JulesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420615125517434319.post-36319028266712385372010-06-29T17:49:00.000-05:002010-06-29T17:49:00.067-05:00hello??????Just checking to see if anyone still reads here??? I may use this blog for a purpose instead of leaving it completely. I am thinking about using this blog for a journal and keeping the other one for a public/family blog. Anyway, just an idea. I am not sure how it will work and probably won't be on either blog very much because of some recent developments in our already crazy busy life. :-)<br />
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JulieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420615125517434319.post-4963145342503436512010-05-11T17:35:00.000-05:002010-05-11T17:35:15.973-05:00a blogging break....I am taking a blogging break this week. I am not sure when I will be back but it will be fairly soon. I have a surprise for y'all when I return so stay tuned....Juleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810498501640874296noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420615125517434319.post-49312313744736893332010-05-10T16:40:00.000-05:002010-05-10T16:40:22.022-05:00~Monday Meanderings~...<b><span style="color: purple;"><br />
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<b><span style="color: purple;">~Bible Study:</span></b><b> "My Sister's Keeper" </b>(It was given to me by my mother-in-law and I am loving my reading time every day.)<br />
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<div style="color: purple;"><b>~Memory Verse: </b></div><br />
<b>Ephesians 4: 1-6</b><br />
<b>As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope when you were called— one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in al</b>l. <br />
<div style="color: purple;"><b>~Husband Encouragement:</b></div><br />
♥I will have to do some thinking on this one as this weekend has been really busy and I haven't had a chance to sit down and think...I will try to report back later!☺<br />
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<div style="color: purple;"><b>~Train them up:</b></div><div style="color: purple;"><br />
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<div style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="color: purple;">~Zone:</span> Cluttered surfaces and bathrooms</b></div><br />
<b><span style="color: purple;">~Menu Plan:</span> </b><br />
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<b>Monday- breakfast: eggs, sausage links, toast</b><br />
<b> lunch: leftover jambalaya</b><br />
<b> supper: tuna noodle casserole, spinach salad, brownies</b><br />
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<b>Tuesday: breakfast: muffins from the freezer, milk</b><br />
<b> lunch: mac & cheese, salad</b><br />
<b> supper: Honey Teriyaki chicken, asian slaw</b><br />
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<b>Wednesday: breakfast: doughnuts, milk </b><br />
<b> lunch: lunch in town</b><br />
<b> supper: tortilla soup w/leftover pork carnita meat or spicy chicken taco meat (I have both in the freezer)& beans(from the freezer), guacamole, pico de gallo, chips</b><br />
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<b>Thursday: breakfast: breakfast burritos</b><br />
<b> lunch: chef salads, olives & pickles</b><br />
<b> supper: Shrimp & pasta w/cream sauce, cheddar biscuits, salad, tea</b><br />
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<b>Friday: breakfast: pancakes, fruit</b><br />
<b> lunch: bean & cheese burritos (beans from the freezer)</b><br />
<b> supper: Grilled hot dogs, chili, coleslaw<span style="color: purple;">,</span><a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/strawberry-pretzel-pie/Detail.aspx" style="background-color: purple;">strawberry pretzel pie</a></b><b><br />
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</div><div style="color: purple;"><b>~Today, I am thankful for:</b></div><div style="color: purple;"><br />
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</div><div style="color: purple;"><b>•My hubby is home where I can watch him and he is feeling much better. ☺</b></div><div style="color: purple;"><b> </b></div><div style="color: purple;"><b>•Three beautiful children playing in the front yard on a slightly cool but nice day! </b></div><div style="color: purple;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="color: purple;"><b>•A full pantry and a roof over our heads. </b></div><div style="color: purple;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="color: purple;"><b>•Christian family and friends. ☺</b></div><div style="color: purple;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="color: purple;"><b>• Vehicles are fixed (for now, anyway!)</b></div><div style="color: purple;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="color: purple;"><b>Join us at Sarah's for more <a href="http://inlightofthetruth.blogspot.com/2010/05/monday-meanderings_09.html">Monday Meanderings</a>!</b></div>Juleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810498501640874296noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420615125517434319.post-64781130343315111582010-05-10T10:08:00.000-05:002010-05-10T10:08:51.785-05:00I am sad today. My sweet, wonderful, amazing husband just left to go to work. Usually, he leaves at 4 a.m. but he has hurt from his kidney stones all weekend long and hurt very badly last night. So, it was late to work this morning. The thing is, he works about an hour and a half from where we live and there is no cell phone signal up there in the mountains. So, I can't tell whether he is hurting or what is going on with him. I have to stay here and wait and see. :( Also, he took 2 pain pills and is driving and working with those in his system. NOT GOOD. So, I would ask that you pray for us today. Especially for my sweet husband.<br />
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Now, on to happier things: My wonderful husband took the kids to get doughnuts for us on Saturday morning while I slept/puttered around the house. Doughnuts are a good 20 minutes away and he also went to the hardware store and surprised me with hanging baskets for our front porch!!! So, quite a bit of time to myself, I didn't have to fix breakfast and beautiful flowers for Mother's Day....it was so nice!!! Then, on Sunday, we went to church (where we spent time with my Mom) and he fixed dinner for the kids & I (all while he was in pain) and cleaned it up, as well. Actually, I had to help cook a little bit but I didn't mind! Then, we just had a quiet day together and went to see Charlie's Mom last night. It was just a great day!!<br />
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I hope to post pictures soon. I have so many to post so will probably spend about a week posting pictures! lol<br />
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I have to find my battery charger for my camera, first! :)<br />
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Hope you have a wonderful week!Juleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810498501640874296noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420615125517434319.post-68006617211009241362010-05-07T12:17:00.000-05:002010-05-07T12:17:41.138-05:00Prayers, please!!!The forecast for tomorrow is a high of 75!!!! I am so looking forward to it. Although, not looking forward to my hubby working tomorrow and doing Lily's birthday party by myself! Oh well, we need the money. I also want to request prayers for my hubby. He is in terrible pain with his kidney stones and trying to work. He is working longer hours this week and getting less sleep and he just really needs prayers right now! I know that y'all will pray for him and our family!!!<br />
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Happy Mother's Day weekend!!<br />
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~Love,<br />
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<i><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">♥Julie♥</span></span></b></i>Juleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810498501640874296noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420615125517434319.post-61675622133015446382010-05-06T11:07:00.000-05:002010-05-06T11:07:19.404-05:00I am soooo ready to....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxNLc9-xRtfKhMEKADUMGjaQ_I1QfGglY4ZgcW1qaUWoN6ENIy346EBtEr0p2fz2ZZTrcLrhrihznMj8XfaOyeuBF5b9Zg5E9Otg8-5qY9oFa-HZsK1H9kzU0l8cj6PVhETCX7TnK4ZVKz/s1600/foggfamilypics7+508.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxNLc9-xRtfKhMEKADUMGjaQ_I1QfGglY4ZgcW1qaUWoN6ENIy346EBtEr0p2fz2ZZTrcLrhrihznMj8XfaOyeuBF5b9Zg5E9Otg8-5qY9oFa-HZsK1H9kzU0l8cj6PVhETCX7TnK4ZVKz/s320/foggfamilypics7+508.jpg" /></a></div> squash from last year's garden....<br />
*get the AC fixed!!!!!<br />
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*put up the pool in the next couple of weeks...it's been 90 the past couple of days. It's supposed to cool off for a week or so but this 90 degree weather has shown me that I want the pool to be ready, soon!<br />
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*get the grill fired up almost every single night. I am NOT cooking in the house any more than I have to in the humid heat that is our summer!!<br />
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*Try to get some sun on these legs!<br />
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*Do school outside and at the park!!! (Going today for lunch!)<br />
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*Work on our pool deck and walkway.<br />
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*Plant more flowers and purchasing more hanging baskets!<br />
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* have garden veggies to freeze & can..not so much canning because of the heat but I will do it. :) Just not without an AC....lol<br />
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*Have fresh flowers from our yard throughout our house!<br />
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*Work more on our house....bathroom renovations are NEXT!!!!<br />
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*get off of this computer, run errands and take my babies to the park for our lunch date!! See you soon!<br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">♥Julie♥</span></b></span></i>Juleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810498501640874296noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420615125517434319.post-82326796469936961732010-05-03T15:49:00.003-05:002010-05-03T16:09:52.721-05:00~Monday Meanderings~...~Monday Meanderings....<br />
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~<b>Bible Study</b>: The Ministry of Motherhood by Sally Clarkson<br />
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<div style="color: #d9d2e9;"><b>~Memory Verse: "Ephesians 4:29" " Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen." (I've memorized this before but this week I just really need to focus on this verse!)</b></div><br />
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~<b>Husband Encouragement</b>: <br />
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*saying NOTHING negative (see above verse)<br />
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*making some favorite meals & desserts<br />
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*keeping tea and drinks made & in the house because my hubby has kidney stones and can't have soda..he has been trying to stop drinking them,anyway, so it would be very helpful if I could keep stuff in the house that he could take to work to drink. <br />
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*Make & pack his lunch for work everyday<br />
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* Write a love note to place in his lunchbox everyday.<br />
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*Budget for some new lingerie.<br />
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~<b>Training them up:</b><br />
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*See memory verse. Mama has had a hard time with yelling today. Thus, the memory verse and The Ministry of Motherhood bible study. <br />
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*Working on organization. I am going to purchase some new bins for their toys, blocks, art supplies, school supplies, etc. this week. <br />
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*enforcing chore charts...we have gotten away from this lately.<br />
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*Letting the girls "earn" a treat when they memorize a verse. Seems to be working great so far! <br />
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*Working on attitude...theirs and mama's. :)<br />
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~<b>Personal Goals:</b><br />
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*Drink more water..I used to drink so much water but have gotten away from it and I can definitely feel the effects of it! <br />
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*Take my vitamins..same thing.<br />
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*Read my Busy Mom's Bible every day (even if only for a minute).<br />
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*Stay off the computer at night and during the day. Only have computer time during naps and during their TV time.<br />
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*FOCUS on Charlie when he's home. Ask him if he needs anything and then do my best to get it done. <br />
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*Exercise & get to bed at a decent hour (by 10 pm)<br />
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~<b>Must do!</b><br />
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*Mail invitations to Lily's birthday party<br />
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*pay electric bill and insurance<br />
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*Make plans for Charlie's birthday (coming up)<br />
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*Take baby gifts to my friend, Misty and my cousin, Lindsey. <br />
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*Make plans to visit my sister and her family!!!<br />
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~Zone:<br />
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The yard(flowerbeds) and the garden!!!! Also, working on washing the windows and cleaning the vinyl siding on our home. =D (Love working outside!!)<br />
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~<b>Menu:</b> I'll post recipes and links, hopefully by tomorrow.<br />
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*Monday- Crockpot Roast w/onion soup & cream of mushroom soup, mashed potatoes (gravy from the roast), green beans, sliced strawberries w/whipped cream.<br />
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*Tuesday- Hash from leftover roast (meat, onions, fried potatoes, ketchup), corn on the cob, Peas & carrots<br />
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*Wednesday- Baked Salsa Chicken (new recipe, will share if we like it), rice, salad<br />
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*Thursday- Pinto beans, fried potatoes w/onion, cornbread (hubby requested)<br />
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*Friday- sloppy joes, corn on the cob, salad<br />
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*Saturday- Homemade pizza, salad<br />
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*Sunday-Crock pot Jambalaya, cornbread<br />
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~<b>Fun things!</b><br />
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*Lily's birthday party!<br />
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*taking the kids to the library this week! (who doesn't like books??) lol<br />
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*We are going to have a park breakfast and play until lunch and then have a picnic lunch and come home and take a nap...hope it works out this way!<br />
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*Working in the garden and yard with Daddy!<br />
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~<b>Things I am grateful for!</b><br />
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*Jesus and GRACE<br />
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*do-overs!!!<br />
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*That my husband is doing better. He's in a lot of pain but is feeling much better than he did. And, I can tell, with the diagnosis, some of the stress has been lifted from his shoulders! Soooo grateful for that!<br />
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*Healthy happy children!<br />
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*Sunshiney days!<br />
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*New cookbooks<br />
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*Sally Clarkson <br />
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*our church <br />
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*my dad has had a great week..he just seems better and that makes me happy! =D<br />
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Join us at Sarah's for more, <span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: #cc0000;"><a href="http://inlightofthetruth.blogspot.com/2010/05/monday-meanderings.html">Monday Meanderings</a>!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">♥Julie♥</span></b></i></span>Juleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810498501640874296noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420615125517434319.post-66869748752981304232010-05-02T20:15:00.000-05:002010-05-02T20:15:01.180-05:00what do you think??I read this quote somewhere today,on twitter, I think & it just really made so much sense to me! What do you think?? True?? =)<br />
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<div style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>"If you are not willing to be misunderstood, you're not ready to be used by God."</b></span></div>Juleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810498501640874296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420615125517434319.post-24595137708808951822010-05-02T19:46:00.000-05:002010-05-02T19:46:14.524-05:00supper for poor folks, y'all.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5FC80n6JIjHlihrP7f4GhMW752SZBtUxtvJmR89wabx9X3zVzA_Y7WzQCr57S5RyG6Fv9o8uDVpgAVrSrxfIQh8_vNxqwLjcoJKj295jtdDHhe7WsgC-grrWpRHOsRqmfYPpAS82-Hw2N/s1600/red-beans-rice-l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5FC80n6JIjHlihrP7f4GhMW752SZBtUxtvJmR89wabx9X3zVzA_Y7WzQCr57S5RyG6Fv9o8uDVpgAVrSrxfIQh8_vNxqwLjcoJKj295jtdDHhe7WsgC-grrWpRHOsRqmfYPpAS82-Hw2N/s320/red-beans-rice-l.jpg" /></a></div> photo: Southern Living Magazine<br />
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After a conversation with a friend the other day, it dawned on me that not everyone does this....eats beans and rice. lol I grew up on pinto beans, fried potatoes and cornbread because it was cheap and my parents could grow them in their garden and nothing and I mean nothing, beats my Granny's beans & fried potatoes. :) We also ate rice, occasionally, but growing up, I never had rice with the main meal. We always had rice as a dessert, with butter, cream, sugar, vanilla & cinnamon...yum. However, when I married Charlie, he was a huge rice with a meal fan...chicken and rice, rice with salt and pepper and butter, fajitas, red beans & rice...etc. I am sure you just really wanted to know all of this fascinating history. ;) Anyway.....<br />
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So, after reading<a href="http://www.daveramsey.com/radio/home/"> <b>Dave Ramsey </b></a>and becoming loyal "followers", we have once again, in an attempt to save money and be "weird"..started eating beans and rice, at least once a week! <br />
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Without further adieu, here are some things we do to spice up the "bland" beans & rice category!<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.goodcheapeats.com/2009/06/good-cheap-eat-beans-and-rice.html">Glorified Beans & Rice</a></b><br />
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<a href="http://www.thefamilyhomestead.com/redbeansandrice.htm"><b> Red Beans & Rice w/smoked sausage</b></a><br />
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& my own thrown together mess!<br />
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<div style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Julie's beans & rice supper</b></span></div><br />
*1 small bag pintos, washed and sorted, soaked if you like but I don't always do this..shocking, I know! lol (Add seasonings...Lawry's season salt and black pepper. I also use 1-2 strips of bacon for every pot of beans).<br />
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*2 cups white rice cooked (4 cups water, 1 T. butter, 1 tsp. salt) (not quick rice) (seasoned with black pepper)<br />
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*2 cans hominy (one can white, one can yellow) (Our kids love hominy...you can also use whole kernel corn if you like...can also omit)<br />
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*toppings: grated Colby Jack cheese, <b><a href="http://charliejuliesrecipes.blogspot.com/2010/04/charlies-pico-de-gallo-guacamole.html">homemade sour cream</a></b>,<b> <a href="http://charliejuliesrecipes.blogspot.com/2010/04/charlies-pico-de-gallo-guacamole.html">pico de gallo & guacamole</a>,</b> olives, whatever you want!<br />
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cook beans and rice seperately. Heat up hominy. Mix all together or eat separately and serve with your choice of toppings!! Yummy! Our kids eat this up...they love that they can pile on the toppings...whatever they like. :)<br />
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Well, there you go! Our easy anytime supper! And, I often make a HUGE batch of beans and rice, freeze in Ziploc bags (separately) and reheat for a quick and hearty lunch or supper during the week. Economical and yummy!<br />
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<div style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">♥Julie♥</span></i></b> </div>Juleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810498501640874296noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420615125517434319.post-13518560902678970182010-04-30T15:18:00.000-05:002010-04-30T15:18:00.835-05:00my day and other random things....It's just been one of those days....It started with a migraine last night, some tylenol pm which makes me drowsy the next day and I was woke up at 6 am by 2 hyper little girls. The TV is broke so I could not let them watch a movie while I slept another hour (yes, I have done that). Sooooo....I get up and drink a pepsi (yes, I know) and sit down to try and wake up. Before I can even get dressed, my son comes into the room crying (apparently he had a nightmare) and would NOT go back to sleep. Crying toddler = not good for migraine!! He then proceeded to dump 2 entire cake mixes all over his bedroom carpet, take off his pull up and pee on the cat and throw the magic markers off of the porch (3 times) after he sat in the corner(time-out) and was swatted on the rear for disobedience (he just kept doing it!!!) ....wow, what a morning! (Just being real, folks! Sometimes I do that! lol)<br />
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Which started off a day with no air conditioning (it is broke), no vehicle(Charlie is still working on his, driving mine), and no TV!!!!! It is also about 80 here today with 70% humidity...that, my friends, where I live, equals MISERABLE!!!! Oh, it will get much worse but I am praying for the AC to be fixed before it does!! I have been chomping on ice all day and standing in front of the fans! :)<br />
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To make a long story short, I have been sitting here going out of my mind. We have read Beatrix Potter books until I am thinking I am a rabbit! lol We have done worksheets (which I hate), cut and glue crafts, took a nature walk, and made no bake cookies! I just can't seem to get out of this funk! This dark, dreary humid weather depresses me...I wish it would rain so it would cool off! <br />
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Well, there's my day in a nutshell! Right now it is naptime and I am praying they sleep for awhile. Tomorrow will not be much better because 1.) Charlie has kidney stones (and he is working, please pray for him!!) and 2.) Lily turns 3 tomorrow!! So excited that she will be 3 but a little sad, all the same. :( I don't really have a baby girl anymore. Well, she will always be my baby but you know what I mean....and, I just have to share <a href="http://www.carters.com/carters/carters-kid-girl-fairy-tale-princess,default,sc.html"><b>these ADORABLE outfits</b> </a>I ordered for Lily and Claire!!! Aren't they precious and the best part, CHEAP!!!<br />
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And, I soooo want <b><a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=55906&vid=1&pid=729648&scid=729648002">these shoes </a>a</b>nd some of <b><a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=15292&vid=1&pid=633406&scid=633406182">these cute dresses</a></b> from Old Navy!!! (I'll do the boys' shopping another day! lol) Next time, maybe I will show you some accessories I have been eyeing for awhile! What's a girl without accessories?? :)<br />
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I hope you'll give this a read. :)<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>♥Julie♥</i></span>Juleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810498501640874296noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420615125517434319.post-66076694683399777752010-04-28T16:30:00.000-05:002010-04-28T16:30:08.394-05:00tidbits from my day........*Lily will be 3 on Saturday!!! I can not believe that my full of life ,spirited, beautiful ,precious, precarious little girl is going to be 3!!! Although, in many ways, she already seems older. :) We've been going through a rough patch lately but her sweet little hugs and precious helpful ways make it all worthwhile. <br />
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*Drew started climbing out of his crib this morning and surprised me in the kitchen as I was making breakfast....arms outstretched saying, "Mama" and giving me the most amazing "loves"....wow. That little boy just slays me. :)<br />
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*Claire helping her sister make butterflies from construction paper and making one for Drew-bee because "he can't touch the scissors, Mama. He would get very hurt and cry and we can NEVER make Drew-bee cry because he is my precious brother." And, that, slays me. :)<br />
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*The girls asking to read the bible and do our devotion this morning instead of watching t.v. :) <br />
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*We are back to 2 hr. naptimes and Mama is so very happy about that! Time to relax. Time to read!!!! <br />
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*My hubby surprised me with "Julie & Julia" last night!!! What a sweet thoughtful man I have!! I can't wait to watch it with him!!<br />
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*Beautiful day. Nature walks and clothes drying on the line. Bright sunshine & working in the garden....wow....<br />
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I really really really LOVE this life!! ♥Juleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810498501640874296noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420615125517434319.post-91539915029330784242010-04-28T09:15:00.000-05:002010-04-28T09:15:56.163-05:00Links that are worth a read....<a href="http://fivejs.com/how-to-homeschool-your-kindergartener/">Homeschooling your kindergartner </a><br />
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<a href="http://fivejs.com/4-easy-steps-to-help-you-fail-at-homeschooling/">4 Easy Steps to help you FAIL at Homeschoolin</a>g<br />
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<a href="http://www.aholyexperience.com/2010/04/how-important-parenting-really-is-daily.html">How Important Parenting Really Is...the Daily Parenting of Thousands</a><br />
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<a href="http://wholeheart.typepad.com/itakejoy/2008/08/fussing-part-ii.html">Fussing, Part II by Sally Clarkson</a><br />
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<a href="http://a-mothersmusings.blogspot.com/2010/04/falling-short.html">Falling Short (a lot of these good reads came from her recommendations on her blog!)</a><br />
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<a href="http://flourishingmother.blogspot.com/2010/04/bring-them-unto-me.html">Bring them unto me</a> (LOVE this blog!)<br />
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<a href="http://sheepdogger.blogspot.com/">Wrestling with an Angel </a>(this entire blog is just amazing) <br />
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Have an amazing Wednesday!<br />
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<i><b style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: large;">♥Julie♥</span></b></i>Juleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810498501640874296noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420615125517434319.post-36726888978747645792010-04-26T09:17:00.003-05:002010-04-26T15:08:44.856-05:00~Monday Meanderings~...<b>~Memory Verse</b>: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law." Galatians 5:22-23 (Revisiting this one this week!)<br />
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<b>~Bible Study</b>- Reading out of my Busy Mom's Bible (The verses and study on "Your Emotions")<br />
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<b>~Husband Encouragement: </b><br />
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*Work on the Love Dare, again.<br />
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*Pick up something nice for him when I go shopping this week just to say "I am thinking of you"<br />
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*Purchasing the parts he needs for various things he needs to work on around the house. As he works such long hours, he has absolutely NO time to do this..so, I need to take that burden for him. Also, need to clean his vehicle out for him.<br />
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<b>~Train them up:</b><br />
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*Lily has a major attitude problem lately when she is told to do something! Her automatic response is to whine and I hate that! Sooooo....working on whining this week! And, obedience from the heart!<br />
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*Claire is majorly tired for some reason...working on figuring that one out!<br />
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*Drew is having issues with temper tantrums...working on that and a HEAVY dose of patience for Mama!!<br />
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<b>~Must Do:</b><br />
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*Keep laundry folded and put away...this got away from me again when we were sick..getting back in gear this week!!<br />
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*Work on budget this week with my baby!<br />
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*Stick to budget !!!!<br />
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*Finish the garden and yard<br />
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<b>~Zone:</b> Living room/family room (decluttering Charlie's desk is the main job!!)<br />
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<b>~Menu: (I will TRY to post recipes...not guaranteeing anything but hopefully later this evening?)</b><br />
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Monday-<br />
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breakfast: <b><a href="http://screweduptexanrecipes.blogspot.com/2009/06/blackberry-muffins.html">blackberry muffins</a></b><br />
lunch: Grilled cheese, apples<br />
supper:Beans, fried potatoes w/onion, cornbread<br />
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Tuesday-<br />
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breakfast: <b><a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008/08/breakfast-burritos-to-go/">breakfast burritos</a></b><br />
lunch: PB & Honey, bananas<br />
supper: tacos,<b> <a href="http://www.goodcheapeats.com/2009/06/good-cheap-eat-beans-and-rice.html">beans & rice</a></b><br />
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Wednesday:<br />
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breakfast: instant oatmeal, dried fruit<br />
lunch: lunch in town (dollar menu)<br />
supper: <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/fried-rice-restaurant-style/detail.aspx"><b>Fried rice</b>,</a> egg rolls<br />
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Thursday:<br />
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breakfast: cereal, fruit<br />
lunch: tortilla pizzas<br />
supper: <b><a href="http://bakingbites.com/2008/04/slow-cooker-pulled-pork/">Pulled pork sandwiches</a></b><a href="http://bakingbites.com/2008/04/slow-cooker-pulled-pork/"> (thinking I am going to try the yogurt rolls with it)</a>, pickles, coleslaw, fruit salad<br />
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Friday:<br />
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breakfast: breakfast cookies<br />
lunch: leftovers <br />
supper: <a href="http://www.yourhomebasedmom.com/ree-and-leighanne-cowboy-calzone/"><b>calzones</b>,</a> salad<br />
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Fun things!<br />
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*Not really sure because of not being sure what my hubby's work schedule is going to be this week. But, fun things for the kids...<br />
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*making muffins/bread with mama<br />
*planting flowers and their own little garden spot in the yard!!<br />
*nature walks<br />
*hopefully, Homeschool group if we are meeting this week!!<br />
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Well, there's my meanderings, such as they are! Join us at Sarah's and have a great week! :)<br />
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<div style="color: #cc0000;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;">♥Julie♥</span></b></i></div>Juleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810498501640874296noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420615125517434319.post-23740041154486674962010-04-23T16:49:00.000-05:002010-04-23T16:49:38.304-05:00In the world, but not of it....<span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.cultivatinghome.com/2010/03/in-world-but-not-of-it.html" style="color: cyan;">This post</a><span style="color: cyan;"> </span></b></span>articulates so well the exact reasons that Charlie & I homeschool. I absolutely love the inspiring and convicting way she has with the written word. Please read and be encouraged today!<br />
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<div style="color: #e06666;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Love, </b></span></i></div><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #e06666;">♥Julie</span></b></span></i><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">♥</span>Juleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810498501640874296noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420615125517434319.post-90812489810708915222010-04-22T10:10:00.000-05:002010-04-22T10:10:02.535-05:00Welcome to my world this Thursday...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhogbjyRQsM0-r0qhMGyDGK8lLRgqLCWGUBuJfCzmBRZx5zrqbSajkk2jWp8sSOjZw2hRweiyf8M9gRF5I78yCpEMjJkwU5RhznA3_9j3gj5_HVdMItkIBq3xgMcahhAsXh0WaOqgrkQBKa/s1600/blackberrycheesepie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhogbjyRQsM0-r0qhMGyDGK8lLRgqLCWGUBuJfCzmBRZx5zrqbSajkk2jWp8sSOjZw2hRweiyf8M9gRF5I78yCpEMjJkwU5RhznA3_9j3gj5_HVdMItkIBq3xgMcahhAsXh0WaOqgrkQBKa/s320/blackberrycheesepie.jpg" /></a></div>Okay, this is just a random post that I just want to write so I can clear my head for the HUGE day's work I have facing me! Do you ever feel like you need to write to clear your head? Anyway, a few random things for today:<br />
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*Drinking sweet tea for breakfast....I have a headache from the Dr.Pepper/soft drink withdrawls so I am drinking some caffeinated sweet tea to help the headache. Hoping it helps!<br />
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*I am sooooo tired from the lack of sleep this week and I had a VERY disappointing Tuesday this week but I did get to visit with family from Maine so that was great! Still, I am hoping this weekend is better. I had a rough week. I get to see my sister and her sweet little family and have a baby shower for my niece! Praying it is a good weekend!<br />
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*I want a date night with my husband so bad. We REALLY need one right now! Praying that works out for us this weekend. <br />
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*I absolutely must get in gear and clean today!!!! All the sickness, traveling and then visiting and not being home has added up. I have sooo much to do!<br />
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*School is the same way. We have to get in gear today and finish the week strong!<br />
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*Charlie's car and truck, both are messed up right now. So, he is driving my van to work until he can get one of them fixed this weekend. Hopefully, today,we can get outside and get some yard work done or just play. I don't care. Either would be fine!<br />
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*The girls picked out some purple nail polish yesterday so hopefully, we can paint their nails today! <br />
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*Lots of reading today! :) That's always a great day!<br />
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* I am listening <span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.turnpiketroubadours.com/audio.html" style="color: #e06666;">to this </a></b></span>so much here lately. This is blue-grass, cajun, folk, rock, country, all that thrown together. The lead singer of this band(Evan) worked for my Dad and my husband when he was in high school and college. He's a sweet boy(well, man, now) and we love him to death! So, take a listen if you want and I am thinking about doing a give-away of sorts here on this blog with some of their stuff. Probably will try to do that in May, sometime. Stay tuned for that! In the meantime, head on over to their website!<br />
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*Making <a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Blackberry-Cheese-Pie"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Blackberry Cheese Pie</b></span> </a>for dessert tonight! Yum! <br />
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so, that's about it for my day! I have to go and get in gear...thinking "Long Hot Summer Day" is gonna be some motivation for that! ;)<br />
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Have a great Thursday!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="color: #e06666;">Julie</span></b></i></span>Juleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810498501640874296noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420615125517434319.post-24265254575639757372010-04-19T16:35:00.000-05:002010-04-19T16:35:46.228-05:00Monday Meanderings...<b>~Memory Verse:</b> <i style="color: #e06666;"><b>"Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord." Romans 12: 9-11</b></i><br />
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<b>~Bible Study: Still reading back through <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Ministry-Motherhood-Following-Reaching-Children/dp/1578565820/ref=pd_sim_b_3">"The Ministry of Motherhood" </a></span>I need the refresher course. :)</b><br />
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<b>~Husband Encouragement:</b> *Help him work on his truck. *Be ready to put everything away and go to bed when he does. Do not stay up and keep doing "one more thing". (Thanks, Sarah!) *Start praying for him more fervently. *Write him a long love letter.<br />
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<b>~Train them up:</b><br />
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*Cutting TV time WAY back this week. We got into a little TV rut while the kids and mom were sick and it's time to nip it in the bud! I do NOT like the way they misbehave when too much tv is involved!<br />
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*Back to chores and high 5's (relaxed on these due to illness)<br />
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*Working on temper tantrums...(including mama's! lol)<br />
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<b>Personal Goals:</b><br />
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*Read my Busy Mom's Study Bible every day even if just for a minute...this is the best bible I have ever owned...it is so very helpful!<br />
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*Walking at least twice a week<br />
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*Not chewing on my nails!!!!<br />
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*Cook supper every meal this week (except for Tuesday night, we are eating at the grandparents, yay!)<br />
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~Zone:<br />
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*Master Bedroom & kitchen (cleaning out the fridge)<br />
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~Absolute MUST DO's!!!<br />
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*Clean out the refrigerator!<br />
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*Vaccum out the van<br />
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*Get back into flylady routine (got behind due to sickness)<br />
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<b>~Menu:</b> (recipes to be posted throughout the week)<br />
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<b>*Monday</b>:<b> breakfast:</b> graham crackers/peanut butter, juice<br />
<b> lunch: </b>frozen cheese raviolis, diced tomatoes w/italian seasoning & tad sugar, green beans, apples<br />
<b>supper: </b>Grilled pork chops, fried potatoes w/onion, brussel sprouts<br />
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<b>*Tuesday:</b><br />
<b>breakfast:</b> breakfast burritos (on the road, hopefully taking a little trip with my sister & her kids to see my Aunt Kathy!)<br />
<b> lunch: </b>on the road<br />
<b>supper:</b> supper at Granny Fogg's<br />
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<b>*Wednesday</b>: <b>breakfast:</b> pancakes, bacon, chocolate almond milk<br />
<b> lunch:</b> quesadillas, salad<br />
<b>supper</b>:salmon cakes, green salad, corn on the cob<br />
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<b>Thursday: breakfast: </b>Amish baked oatmeal, sliced bananas<br />
<b> lunch</b>: PB & Honey on sourdough bread, sliced apples<br />
<b>supper:</b> Skillet potatoes w/bacon & cheddar, salad<br />
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<b>Friday: breakfast:</b> breakfast at the park (if not raining) Donuts!<br />
<b>lunch:</b> leftovers or burritos & fruit<br />
<b>supper</b>: Matzo cracker pizza, salad<br />
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<b>desserts: </b>* peaches & cream no-bake cheesecake & * blackberry cheese pie<br />
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<b>~Fun things!</b>:<br />
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*going to see my Aunt! (I haven't seen her in 10 years)<br />
*I am sure my husband has something fun planned for this weekend! Last weekend we went fishing!<br />
*Breakfast at the park this Friday<br />
*If we are having Homeschool PE, hopefully we will get to see all of our friends!<br />
*Supper at the grandparents with all the family!<br />
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<b>~Things I am thankful for today:</b><br />
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*A loving hard working husband!<br />
*That I can be me and not pretend to be someone else!<br />
*I am able to read my bible freely and without fear of being persecuted!<br />
*Beautiful sweet children sleeping peacefully.<br />
*My husband has an early day off (finally!)<br />
*pay day is tomorrow....whoo-hoo!!!<br />
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Join us at<b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://inlightofthetruth.blogspot.com/2010/04/monday-meanderings_18.html"> Sarah's!</a></span></b>Juleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810498501640874296noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420615125517434319.post-55353575073413850862010-04-19T09:44:00.001-05:002010-04-19T09:47:08.294-05:00Baked ravioli w/meat sauce....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidCUEY_iPJ2tCX114N1OCM1wNzbefttMFSKKI6kY9w-zsjkc0yU4TY0R0qPBxvm2ynRHh_dv_yC8LwG52GI6WM70C0mXnXdkwTYgtvAEWwB73s-nkqOu2CRMs8WSxHv4nG-nU4nzp4qCMh/s1600/bakedravioli.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidCUEY_iPJ2tCX114N1OCM1wNzbefttMFSKKI6kY9w-zsjkc0yU4TY0R0qPBxvm2ynRHh_dv_yC8LwG52GI6WM70C0mXnXdkwTYgtvAEWwB73s-nkqOu2CRMs8WSxHv4nG-nU4nzp4qCMh/s320/bakedravioli.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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One of our favorite <span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://charliejuliesrecipes.blogspot.com/2010/04/baked-ravioli-wmeat-sauce.html" style="color: #e06666;">quick & easy meals</a><span style="color: #e06666;"> </span></b></span>is posted on our recipe blog! Hope you enjoy it! <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="color: #e06666;">♥Julie♥</span></b></i></span>Juleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810498501640874296noreply@blogger.com1