Mama’s Memory Wreath

Tracy / January 8, 2015

I’m not sure why I’m sharing this other than that I’ve been missing my mom lately. This is a wreath that hangs in my hall just outside of my bedroom. I’ve made memory wreaths for people in the past- this one was so hard for me. When I’ve been asked to make them before, I usually will visit a grave…

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Bailey Scrub

Tracy / January 2, 2015

I mentioned in this post we made an exfoliating body product this week. I’m naming it “Bailey Scrub” since Jessica’s friend, Bailey, first mentioned the idea. Basically, it’s whipped coconut oil with few tablespoons of coffee grounds and a few tablespoons of coffee added.

January 2, 2015

Tracy / January 2, 2015

This week in our home, our focus has been “use what you have”. Seems appropriate for my 2015 goals which I will share in a post a little later. We have had several projects going on at the same time, but a few of my favorites are these: We are a stock making factory! I’ve switched our family over to…

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Homeschooling

Tracy / November 30, 2014

These are days when I love homeschooling. Don’t think for a minute they are all like this, but there are those when the days stretch out and seem so perfect. We’re enjoying fall. These photos were snapped on the afternoon of the recent solar eclipse. The cooler afternoons have made it difficult to want to be inside, *at all*. I…

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Boys…

Tracy / November 27, 2014

And this folks, is what we call homeschool science!

Kittens

Tracy / October 25, 2014

So, Jacob phones home each and every afternoon before he comes home from work. He usually asks if we need anything on his way. I think it’s terribly polite. It’s not something I’ve asked him to do- he just does. Sometimes (like today!), I do take him up on his offer. Most days, we’re just glad to know he’s on…

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Spending Time With Paul

Tracy / October 15, 2014

I snapped these photos while out with Paul a few weeks back. He took me to dinner and then had some things to finish up on his truck. These pictures always amaze me…he actually knows what every switch, every cable and every blinking light does!!

Preparing for Guests

Tracy / October 12, 2014

October is turning out to be a very busy month for our family. We have three birthdays, and our community fellowship. We also have a couple of Joshua’s friends coming to stay for a few days. It just seemed like a good opportunity to paint and upgrade things a little before the holidays begin…I love days when you can really…

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Personality Tests

Tracy / September 26, 2014

Have you taken the personality test over at Human Metrics? We’ve had the older half of our family each take the test and have been spending the last few weeks comparing notes. Not surprised at all by my results, I am an extrovert. I was surprised by some of the other things it said about my personality, but as I…

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Today, In Our Home

Tracy / September 11, 2014

The end of summer is almost within reach. There was a breeze blowing outside earlier. Don’t get too excited. It was still 91^ out today. The calendar says it’s September. We’re thrilled to know cooler temperatures are just around the corner. The plants on my porch are looking droopy. They usually look ok until the temperatures start reaching the 90’s.…

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Life in 2014

Tracy / September 10, 2014

We’ve graduated. Two months ago we had four children, four and under. Now, we have four children five and under- it’s a big step in a world that threatens to be dominated by little people. 🙂 After falling out of his crib trying to escape, we packed up our second crib. Now we only have one. Jackson is officially sleeping…

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