He is RISEN!!!

Happy Resurrection Sunday!!

Tiny Talk Friday

I did not have my tiny talk ready for Tuesday so this is the Friday edition!

The other day we were driving along and the man on the radio says:
Radio: It looks like rain tonight. continues speaking..
HC: MOM, did you hear that?? It looks like rain tonight.
Me: Yes HC. I DID hear that!!
HC: Giggles and smiles a proud smile.

Radio: Talking about Easter - then mentions Resurrection.
HC: MOM, did you hear that? This is Resurrection Sunday!!
Me: Yes HC. I did hear that!
HC: So proud and smiling from ear to ear. She then begins to explain the Resurrection Day to her babies in the seat next to her.

HC glances up and says "I love you Mom". I love you too HC!!!!!!!!!!

A Way of Escape

Here's what I read today: Numbers 30:1-16. It discusses the regulations God gave Moses concerning relationships between husband and wife, or between father and daughter if she is home and unmarried. It really made me smile a little and wish we weren't so impulsive too!!

Here is a sample of what I read:
"If a young woman makes a vow to the Lord or a pledge under oath while she is still living at her father's home, and her father hears of it but says nothing, then all of her vows and pledges will stand. But if her father refuses to let her fulfill the vow then all of her pledges and vows become invalid."
"Now suppose a young woman takes a vow or makes and impulsive pledge and later marries. If her husband learns of her vow or pledge and raises no objections on the day he hears of it, her vows/pledges stand. If he refuses to accept her vow or impulsive pledge on the day he hears of it, he nullifies her commitments and the Lord will forgive her." These were both from the New Living Translation.

I chuckle a little as I read this because we women can be just that - impulsive. In this part of scripture I do not notice an out for the young man, just the young woman. Isn't it comforting to know God gives us a way of escape. Whew! I know we have a much better deal today than the people of the Old Testament. We can immediately turn to our Father God and ask for forgiveness, He has provided a way of escape when we get ourselves into a mess. I find this passage of scripture to be comforting for some reason. I know the "modern" woman should not NEED a man or NEED rescuing (according to women's rights activists). I believe God's ways ARE better than our ways and so that means HE sees a need to cover us with a way of escape. I GLADLY accept His provision! I don't know how or if this will speak to anyone like it did me, I felt precious and prized in my Abba Father's sight. Maybe someone needed the encouragement to trust your earthly father or to trust your husband's opinion on a matter. Whatever the case, I felt I needed to share this simple 'Aha' moment with you! Be blessed!!

How do YOU eat Chicken Noodle Soup?

Here's the way JB and HC "eat" theirs -
Of course I realize Emily Post would not approve. The slurping sounds alone are not tolerable table etiquette. It IS a super easy way for my kids to enjoy the joys of soup withOUT wearing it!

We've been busy

We've been busy playing and doing lately!! Too much fun to be had to post! Hope you all are doing well! Here is a glimpse of SOME of our fun!


They LOVE this park and they could play on this train for hours!!!! All they need to do is add a bathroom and this park would be PERFECT. We had it all to ourselves for quite awhile! Our week was so full last week and this week looks to be the same. I will try to catch you up but not today! Have a super great day today!

Free Patterns!!! Free Patterns!!!

SewSensible is giving away patterns!!!! Hurry over before it's too late!! If you are the winner, you choose 2 patterns for your own!!!! TWO PATTERNS FOR FREE!! That's beyond a deal!!

I've made several of her patterns and they are always user friendly!! Contest ends at 5 pm tomorrow!!

Here are photos of things I've made using SewSensible's patterns:
From the Boutique Pants pattern Skort pattern - I made it as a skirt.
This is the shorts I made from the skort pattern.All in One pattern!
If you do NOT sew, please consider promoting this contest on your blog. Aimee' is truly a great gal and her contest is a good one!!!

A reminder

I wanted to remind you about my new sewing blog. I am going to try to post once a week now, I am shooting for every Monday. We will see how it goes. I now have the itch to sew again!!! I just need the fabric and I am off and running! My latest post at Pulling Thread is starring a new model, my niece!! She is a doll I tell you!! Check it out and let me know what you think!!

JB speaks

"Oh yeah!! This is how I roll!" "#1!!"
" 'nuf said!"
"Victory for LSU!"

HOW Curriculum Update

For those of you who asked me to share my thoughts on the HOW Unit Study I won in January, I love it!! If you do not know what HOW is about, you may want to read this first.

It all began when I won this unit study via an e-book: After reading through the unit study I still had questions but felt SOOOO drawn to try this. I ordered the Heart of Wisdom Teaching Approach manual (you can see in the picture below that I've already begun reading it- it arrived Monday!!) I also ordered The Three R's - great book if you are home schooling preschoolers through 3rd grade! The 3 R's has already made me rethink my teaching approach with HC. I've only read the first few chapters, this is an easy read.

I ordered 'My ABC Bible Verses' by Susan Hunt - I am beyond thrilled with this book (it was not a curriculum suggestion). The ABC book has great devotions for every letter of the alphabet, each with a scripture focus. The story reinforces scripture in a way kids can understand. HC and JB now know more about how "a soft answer turns away wrath!" I love the discovery phase of learning we are in right now!
Last week the Who's Who in the Bible book arrived and I went to our local christian bookstore to buy the Day by Day Bible. These two books are recommended for our unit study.
Finally, the last book arrived Wednesday!!! I ordered the books suggested by the curriculum as most useful to the study. I can't wait to look at how a lesson incorporates these books. I am beyond thrilled and can't wait to get started (this is all for this coming August - how will I manage to wait??). I believe the curriculum is adjustable to my K-5 student!
My next goal is to order the Creation Unit Study because it has a science focus and I know HC and JB will LOVE that!! I am so excited for next year to begin! If you are interested in more information about the HOW curriculum, I recommend you visit this link: Heart of Wisdom. It is clear to me that God has given Robin a curriculum that is worth taking a look at if you are still seeking a direction for your family!! I believe her book, The Heart of Wisdom Teaching Approach, is a worthy read even if you are content with your curriculum. I find it to be very encouraging, well worth the money spent!!