September 26, 2013– Zoo Trip

Tracy / September 27, 2013

This year, we’re using Answers in Genesis science. We’ve been starting with the study of animals. It’s been a fun curriculum…and probably a much-needed change for me. Since we’re working on animals, it seemed like the perfect opportunity for a zoo visit. The weather was perfect…we had such a great day!

Walking Stick

Tracy / September 27, 2013

Ben is always bringing me little critters from the yard. He loves to watch them and learn how they live. This week’s insect is a walking stick. He watched it for such a long time. He loved feeling how it’s feet are sticky…no wonder it could walk up the side of our home!

coming home

Tracy / September 24, 2013

When I see pictures of my home, it evokes an emotional response in my heart. As we approach our little stretch of this road, my body wants to leap forward to our drive. When we pull into our place, I often stop and silently thank the Lord for His many, abundant blessings. He is good. I am one very blessed…

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georgia aquarium

Tracy / September 24, 2013

My visits out with Paul always have some adventure. This week, we visited the Georgia Aquarium. It was AMAZING.

my weekend with Paul

Tracy / September 24, 2013

When Paul arrived home from his last trip, he had been home 3 of the last 22 days. This is a busy season for him. Sometimes it just gets lonely. I’ll go along or some of the children will take turns going. I know it’s his job but I think the rest of us see it as an adventure of…

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some days

Tracy / September 24, 2013

Some days just have a few surprises in store. Jacob prepared to leave to buy chicken food and realized the Suburban battery was dead. When they were little, it would have been difficult to deal with car issues. Now the guys just go to work handling things. Their father has taught them so very well. It’s a pleasure to sit…

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more braces

Tracy / September 24, 2013

Matthew had is bottom braces added this morning. He’s sore today, but not too bad. I can tell such a difference since we started…I think he smiles more! Jacob is next! His consultation appointment is Monday. I’m not sure he’s terribly excited, but I know he’ll be glad when it’s done.

visiting with my grandmother

Tracy / September 21, 2013

Grandmother was really good last week. She enjoyed chatting with Timothy, and Courtney may have started singing to her. 🙂 She giggled with us and I polished her fingernails. I never know how she will be from week to week. She gets confused really easily. This week she asked if my grandfather was there. I explained I had never met…

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clearing the yard

Tracy / September 17, 2013

Just when I thought it was impossible, our yard is almost completely cleared! After working 11 straight days, he got home late yesterday and started the yard today. He and the boys had tried to break the big debris with a sledge hammer, but in the end, a jack hammer rental was necessary. Everyone gathered in the yard and the…

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embroidery project

Tracy / September 17, 2013

We managed to finish a sewing project today for a family friend. I’ve been looking forward to making this little baby gift. Obviously, it meant a new little life has been born. It also gave me a GREAT excuse to take time to use the new embroidery machine we purchased more than a month ago. So, here are the results:…

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swimming

Tracy / September 13, 2013

Enjoying the last of warmer days…