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November 27, 2009

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I'm still alive. Twins threw me and all my systems for a loop, but I have revamped everything I ever knew about managing our life and things are running smoothly again. Whew. Our cuties are now 15 months old and busy, busy, busy.

The Buzz Around Me

Last minute scurrying to get ready for the Sabbath.

Kitchen Happenings

It is the first time in 15 years we haven't had a fridge full of Thanksgiving leftovers. Weird. We went to my brother's house this year for a fun change.

In Our Schoolroom

Lots of changes this year. I've got my younger few working with BJU Homesat and I am enjoying it as much as they are. I love Mrs. Walker from 1st Grade! She's SO sweet!

The Garden View

I have The Winter Harvest Handbook by Eliot Coleman waiting for me to dig into this winter, but it is probably too late to implement anything for this winter. I am eager to see.

In The Sewing Room

I have plans to finally get some extra wool longies (diaper covers) made for the twins this week. I am addicted to the cuteness of those cozy things sticking out underneath baby dresses.

Home-keeping Agenda

I've given up on the spotless-all-the-time-in-case-we-have-a-showing thing. Orderly and clean is good, spotless is irrational. I'd much rather scramble at the last minute than get an ulcer.

Simple Joys

Life settling down into a new normal. Sigh.

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My 2010 Goals

Well...my hopes anyway


~Do something with my guitar that's collecting dust...like maybe learn to play it.

~Save up enough money and get the bus ready enough to go to Family Week 2010 with the Wallers.

~Be at least 90% faithful to investing my morning quiet time praying and studying YHWH's Word.

~Do 3 good deeds and right 3 wrongs each week. I got this idea from First Fruits of Zion, and it is such a neat way to keep my focus outside of myself.

~Keep a hand-written journal.

~Be faithful to what we have learned from Dave Ramsey, and use a zero balance budget every month.

~Come up with two small ways to make side income to help my children learn to run a business.

~Begin building traditions, recipe files, scrapbooks, etc. for our family's celebrations of the Biblical feasts: Passover, Unleavened Bread, Firstfruits, Pentecost, Trumpets, Day of Atonement, and Tabernacles.

~Be outside at least some every single day.

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  • Thanks Kristi!

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    • Paper or Plastic? Definitely Plastic…

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    Plastic grocery bag… $0.00

    4 yards of lavender yarn bought at a yard sale… $0.01

    Your five-year-old saying, “Mommy I made this kite all by myself!”… priceless.

    Posted: November 15th, 2008 under Mommying & Raising Arrows.
    Comments: 6

    Comments

    Comment from meghan schaefer
    Time: November 16, 2008, 10:15 am

    WOW!!!! your little ones aren’t so little anymore. I didn’t even recognize Doodle. yeah that’s def the way to go. both fun and priceless (literally). can’t wait to see you all. It’s only hours now till we leave for the airport. See you soon.

    Comment from Mrs. King
    Time: November 16, 2008, 9:33 pm

    I ♥love♥ this! So precious!

    Comment from Tracy
    Time: November 16, 2008, 10:43 pm

    they also make great parachutes for dolls or stuffed animals
    and - if you can believe it - supersuits; simply poke 2 leg holes in the bottom of bag & pull ’straps’ up over your shoulders :-)

    Comment from Trixi
    Time: November 17, 2008, 3:51 pm

    Julie,
    It’s been a while since I have been around here. I truly enjoyed my visit. The kids look like they are having a great time enjoying the simple things in life!!

    Comment from Kate
    Time: November 17, 2008, 4:31 pm

    That was so sweet!

    Comment from Rachel Gilman
    Time: November 20, 2008, 1:27 pm

    Julie, it’s been awhile since I’ve had a chance to visit your blog. Your children are beautiful. I just wanted to tell you that this morning when I saw the picture of you with the twins, holding both of them at the same time in the sling-while preparing pies from scratch- was such a blessing to me. I’ve been having a real fun day of homeschooling my “too smart for her own good” twelve year old. My three year old has decided that he would be tired today. And we have a new dog. I just kept saying “Lord, give me the strength for this today.” I’m 13 weeks pregnant, and the thought-”Am I crazy” keeps coming to mind. I was struggling with my little Isaac so much that I actually laid my hands on him and started praying out loud. Praying for the peace of Jesus. Anyway, things calmed down, Madison has gone on with her day, and I had a minute to sit down and read a little. It was such an encouragment to see your smiling face. Thank You.

    Your Friend,
    Rachel Gilman
    RN-St. Francis

    I couldn’t help feeling proud when I saw those sweet twins, feeling that I had a small part in bringing them into the world. Love YA Sis!

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