It’s Been Said…

Tracy / October 18, 2011

“Those who sleep under a quilt, sleep under a blanket of love. “ –Author Unknown

Jacob’s Birthday

Tracy / October 18, 2011

After years of being told how horrible it was going to be to have teens in our home, Paul and I have been pleasantly surprised with all four of our oldest children. They are a blessing to our entire family- and I actually look forward to those teen years now! Imagine that!! It’s the years between toddler and teen that…

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Happy Birthday, Mr. Jacob!!

Tracy / October 16, 2011

You once said that you thought Emma was an early birthday gift for you. I believe that you were a gift for our entire family. You are so creative…very responsible…with a capacity to love life unlike anything I’ve ever seen. As you turn 16, I hope a year of experiences you will never forget. I pray the Lord will continue…

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Still Counting Days…

Tracy / October 14, 2011

not too many left! I’ll be so glad to have Joshua home. If you think on it, please say a prayer for him today.

Emma’s Birthday….

Tracy / October 14, 2011

I *love* birthdays! (Well,those that belong to the younger folks around here, anyway. *smile*) Emma’s birthday always marks the “birthday season” in our home. I’ve been working recently to make these days extra special. I’ve added some things to our celebrations and I still have a couple of things to put together, then I’ll share the projects with all of…

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My Heart….

Tracy / October 13, 2011

A quickie craft project…. I can’t remember where exactly I came across this idea, probably Pinterest. I do so adore this man…..

The Making of a Dining Table

Tracy / October 13, 2011

The making of our dining table was a labor of love. After years of looking in stores and asking other big families we knew about how they found tables to fit their big families, Paul and I realized we were going to have to break down and build our own. I’ve found these plans online: Both truly beautiful, but wow(!),…

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Happy Birthday, Emma Katherine!

Tracy / October 13, 2011

Such a sweet, vibrant little girl you are!! You light our home up like the sun on a summer afternoon. 😀 I love you so much and look forward to what you will bounce into my room to say in the mornings. I pray this new year will be one of learning and joy, love and memories for you. Happy…

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It’s Been Said…

Tracy / October 11, 2011

“A friend knows the song in my heart and sings it to me when my memory fails.” –Donna Roberts

Ladies’ Fellowship

Tracy / October 11, 2011

I’m sorry for the last minute update. We still have a little person not feeling quite himself. I’m going to need to cancel our fellowship for this month. I hope to see each of you next month!!