This post is part 2 in my Home Library Builders series. As I noted in the first post of the series, Whatever is True: Biographies, it is critical that we make the most of time spent reading by choosing the best reading material for ourselves and for our kids, especially when it comes to reluctant […]
Whatever is True: Biographies
December 28, 2008 by ·
Having an excellent library in our home is a high priority for me. I firmly believe that character is shaped and influenced greatly by what we read. It is important to me that every time my children pick up a book, it is an excellent one. I wrote a post a few months ago about […]
Using an Advent Wreath
December 20, 2008 by ·
The advent wreath is very symbolic. The circular wreath reminds us of eternity, and that God has no beginning or end. The wreath should always be made of evergreen branches, which never die. This reminds us that Christ was raised from the dead and is alive, never to die again. It also points us to […]
Gingerbread Houses part 2: Decorating
December 20, 2008 by ·
We decorated the gingerbread houses yesterday. We constructed them in advance and allowed them to sit overnight so they would be set. To decorate the houses, make up another large batch of frosting, adjusting this recipe as needed, based on the number of houses you are covering. Frosting “glue” recipe: 1 lb. powdered sugar 3 […]
Gingerbread Houses part 1: Construction
December 20, 2008 by ·
We are better! Everyone was feeling fine today. Our family has been sick since before Thanksgiving, so we’ll be playing catch-up this week with some of our favorite holiday activities. Last year we made gingerbread houses for the first time. Everyone had so much fun that we immediately decided it should become a yearly tradition. […]
Another hard day
December 18, 2008 by ·
Our six year old is slowly recovering, but now our three year old is sick. We are praying it is not the same virus or the same virulence. I have different readers on my different blogs but don’t have time to post multiple updates on both. Please read Jars of Clay for a glimpse at […]
Update #4 on our son
December 17, 2008 by ·
Our son is doing better today. He hasn’t had a fever or stomach ills since yesterday and his energy is a little better. We were sent back to the hospital today for X-rays, as he continues to have pain in his head, neck, ears and teeth. The doctor was concerned that he may have a […]
Update #3 on our son
December 16, 2008 by ·
Thank you so much for your prayers and expressions of concern. We are finally home from the hospital, after 5 long days. Our little guy is still sick, but was deemed well enough to be released, praise the Lord! Immediately after being told he could leave this morning he proceeded to throw up two more […]
Update #2 on our Son
December 14, 2008 by ·
Thank you for the emails and expressions of concern. Thanks, most of all, for praying for our son. He was not released from the hospital today, as we had hoped, as he is still battling a high fever, as well as throwing up and other yucky stuff. All tests continue to come back negative. The […]
