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What a wonderful idea!!! We

Kirsten — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 02:29:25 -0500

What a wonderful idea!!! We get to spend our first Christmas (that Coen actually knows it's Christmas) in our own home and I am so excited to create our own family traditions. I can't wait to come and check out the your links for some ideas!

did the 3 of us truly all

casey — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:34:04 -0500

did the 3 of us truly all site heifer within, what? 24 hours :-)

This sounds like fun! I'm

Shawna — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:18:21 -0500

This sounds like fun! I'm looking forward to starting fresh traditions, and finding a Messiah concert is one of them.

PS I just saw a great recipe for banana bars, which are not christmassy at all but they look delish and I can't wait to try them:

http://chocolateandzucchini.com/archives/2008/11/wholesome_banana_chocolate_breakfast_bars.php#more

Life is change! Manage it or

jfrancis — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:08:44 -0500

Life is change!
Manage it or it will
run you down.

I wish I was your neighbor

Jamie — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:40:50 -0500

I wish I was your neighbor because it sounds like we have a lot in common! I'm looking forward to next Friday's Share Fest. Great idea!

You are right on, Renee...

Cindy — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:52:41 -0500

You are right on, Renee... keep up the simplicity... it is so refreshing!

Ooh, a Mr. Linky. You are

Cori — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:59:46 -0500

Ooh, a Mr. Linky. You are way ahead of me!!

I have a major hard time with the holidays too, and we generally end up bombarded with toys from our plethora of well-meaning grandparents, aunts and uncles.

sigh

casey — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:11:45 -0500

sigh

all sounds fun to me. i love

spread your wings — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:04:35 -0500

all sounds fun to me. i love those little squirrels the children made.

Hi Renee, I can so relate to

beth @ brew*crew — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:18:04 -0500

Hi Renee,

I can so relate to this delightful post! AS a matter of fact, I've been composing an "impromptu nature study" post in my own head these last few days, but alas, a crank/teething baby has taken precedence over writing in my world! Your impromptu squirrels are so adorable, what treasures! Our most favoritest squirrel book is definitely B.Potter's Tale of that naughtiest of all squirrels, the obnoxious Squirrel Nutkin. What fond memories we have of laughing and scorning over his antics.

Thank you for commenting on my blog! I've so enjoyed hearing from you and perusing your inspiring blog. I love your phrase, "notions of homesteading" and would have to concur that would more accurately describe my aspirations as well, as opposed to "aspiring agrarian" as I do seem to fail at more that I attempt than I do succeed at... and it IS indeed hard work. My husband and I laughingly thank God that our livelihood doesn't depend upon our efforts! Hah! But what fun to learn these lost arts. I have read all of your soap posts with great interest (another half-arsed effort of mine), and you've offered me fresh insight and inspiration. Notions... yes, perfect, I may have to compliment you by hijacking that phraseology.

I'm glad you found me too, and now I've found your blog as well. I've subscribed and do look forward to keeping up with you. How talented you are! Thanks so much for your encouragement, and I voted for you as well!

Blessings to you and yours~
Beth *who is drooling over your lucious photography and SU-weet camera, fantasizing about getting her own dslr camera (hopefully sooner? than later), trying to choose between a Nikon or Canon, though it'll probably be awhile due to fundage.

Sounds like a suitable

Karen — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:11:48 -0500

Sounds like a suitable 'wordsmith' term to me!

Mom, would that be called

renee — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:30:11 -0500

Mom, would that be called squirrelification?
--
Renee

If children can look like

Karen — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:57:55 -0500

If children can look like squirrels, Laurent has that wonderful cheeky expression on his face that I think reflects a squirrel's character. In Nana-speak, that's a precious photo. I don't remember my elementary science classes being this exciting or enlightening - can I register for a repeat in your 'classroom"?

Good for you.....I like to

Donna — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:06:21 -0500

Good for you.....I like to think that a life lived well is always reflected by dirty windows and mounds of unwashed laundry. Life is too short!

My reading this on

Dan — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:49:14 -0500

My reading this on Rememberance/Veteran's Day is kind of like God's perfect timing. I have come to see my dad for who he really is, a veteran of spiritual warfare. My most enduring memory of him as I grew up was seeing him on his knees praying every morning. I look at the condition of his mind and body not with sadness but as a badge of honor; 60 years (he was saved at 17) of battle and warfare have taken their toll. We, and the generations to come, have his faithful obedience and submission to Christ to thank for our freedom today.