I recently heard someone say that God’s work in our lives is not an event, it’s a process. Oh how I wish it were the opposite. My nature is to flash…then burn out. I decided to make a quilt and that day went to the store, bought fabric, washed and ironed it, then began the…

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Poor guy – the snow was up to his thighs in the yard. He couldn’t get around anywhere but the driveway. You can still see the bow on this shovel from Christmas.Sadly, the shovels didn’t result in a clearer driveway. I did get a little help with the front porch and sidewalk, thanks to this…

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It’s cold and snowy. My kids love it. They love snow angels, snow ball fights, snow sledding, and they want to try skiing. On the other hand, my body wants to curl up on the couch with a pile of books, an endless supply of hot coffee, and a blanket, and hibernate all winter. Instead,…

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A friend reminded me of this recipe, so I thought I’d post it for the recipe exchange. My husband and I love its robust flavor, but I have to admit that my kids can’t quite get past all the veggies. I’m going to try chopping them into smaller pieces and/or pureeing the squash to see…

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Scott and the kids took full advantage of the packing snow that fell on a recent Saturday. So did Xena, as she discovered we were decorating the snowman with edibles. When Little Boy discovered Xena was eating the snowman’s chocolate buttons, he marched over, said sternly, “No, Xena, No,” and then popped the remaining chocolate…

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