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You may have not updated your subscription to my blog feed yet.  I have changed URLs and am now writing on Rambling with Grace.  I hope you will join me.

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On my new site Rambling with Grace!  This site will remain, but I will no longer be posting here.  If you are one of my beloved followers or are reading this in a feed reader, please subscribe over here.  Thanks for visiting!

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After much pondering, and praying, I finally came up with my goals for January so I could join in with Ashley, from AP Freewriting and Megan, from The Tuckers Take Tennessee and their 3 in 30 challenge.  Myself and the other participants are using #3in30 on twitter if you would like to see we are up to each day. :O) I tried to come with some goals from different areas of my life and also ones

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Yup, this blog is under construction again.It is hard to believe that 2011 is right around the corner.  Although I have never been a fan of New Year Resolutions, this year I have a few things that I am planning on 'working' on.  So as I am working on my redesign I thought you might like to know where I will be spending my time...besides the usual homeschooling, The Homeschool Lounge, cooking and

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Today I am saying farewell to Music Monday...I have enjoyed sharing some of my favorite music and hearing the awesome songs you have all shared with me for well over a year and a half!  Like many of you, I am planning on making some changes in the New Year and this is just one of them.  Thank you for stopping by and reading my blog, and for your comments, you bring me joy!

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Well fall has come to an end and that means it is time to wrap up Katrina’s 2010 Fall into Reading Challenge.  I started the Fall into Reading challenge with a BANG, reading through my first book (last in the Twilight series) in two days.  Then I hmmm'ed and haah'ed over which book to read next, BIG mistake!  I should have just grabbed one a dove in, but instead I procrastinated.  Thankfully,

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Happy Music Monday! Christmas is almost here, I am so excited!  I love the whole 'season' of Christmas, from the lights and decorations, to music and greetings of "Merry Christmas!".  I cannot help being happier this time of year.  Lately I have been reading some different opinions about Christmas, what is politically correct and what the true meaning is, what we should and should not be doing. 

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Welcome to the Christmas Edition of Music Monday - part II, thank you for taking some time out of your busy day to visit my blog! This is not a traditional Christmas song but one that reminds me of all the sacrifices our heavenly Father has made for us. I am at a loss for words just thinking of it... How Many Kings - Downhere Thank you for joining me for Music Monday, if you would like to

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Happy Music Monday! What a joyous time of year this is; once the Thanksgiving leftovers have been put away I am 'in the Christmas spirit'!   I had a couple songs that I wanted to share with you today, then I thought, why not share one each Monday from now until Christmas?   The first 'Christmas Edition' of Music Monday has begun and I would love to have you join me, once, twice or even three

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According to Little Man these are the best muffins I have ever made, which says a lot because he loves everything that I bake!  I had some bananas that were past their prime, some pumpkin in the fridge and the desire to bake something yummy! Pumpkin Banana Muffins 1/2 c canned pumpkin 1/2 c mashed bananas 1/2 c sugar 1/4 c milk 1/4 c vegetable oil 1 egg 1 3/4 c flour 2 t baking powder 1 t

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Happy Music Monday! I am a bit off schedule, I know, but I couldn't let today go by without sharing another of my favorite songs.  This Thursday in homes across America, and even some in Canada {wink}Thanksgiving will be celebrated and people will pause to give thanks.  I wish this would be the daily focus instead of yearly.  Besides the yummy turkey and pumpkin pie that you will most likely

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It is time to come clean...I have never made biscuits form scratch.  With all the dry mixes and pre-made ones available in the USA, I have never felt the desire or wanted to go through the trouble.  Today all that changed.  I made chilli for the first time since moving back to Calgary, and for the life of me could not find any version of biscuits in the stores I frequented this week.  So I took

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It was the spring of 2008, our family was planning a move from Minnesota to Utah and Sunshine (9 years old) was not happy to be leaving her 'besties'.  Somehow the idea of homeschooling was brought up, and as I write this we still can't agree on who initiated the suggestion. Fast forward to the summer, homeschooing conversation long forgotten, we took our daughters, Sunshine and Angel (7 years

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Happy Music Monday! Or maybe I should change the name to Monthly Music or Music of the Month? On a more serious note, today my baby girl will be celebrating her 10th birthday - double digits! There is something about your youngest reaching this day that can make you feel old, sad, reflective, wistful for days gone by.  Actually all my babies have celebrated their birthdays this fall already, so

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I love the smells of Autumn, especially when it's baking, filling every crevice of your home with mouth watering scents!  Who needs Yankee Candles?!!?  We opened a large can of pumpkin yesterday morning and went to work... Pumpkin Spice Latte (for Mommy only!) ~Mix together: 1/8 c pumpkin 1/8 c sugar 1/2t cinnamon 1/8 t nutmeg pinch all spice pinch ginger ~add 1-2T of mix to mug, add 1/4c of

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I am overwhelmed with sticky notes, 'favorite' websites, rss feeds, want-to-do lists! Spam emails, media messages, peer pressure (self induced), bookmarks! Food requests, laundry, dirty dishes, fwd'd emails I do not care to read, IDEAS! It seems like I just get things under control and not a moment later I am up to my eyeballs in these 'things' again. What is a girl to do? Meditate on one of

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Since Cowboys Fan has started his second job, the kiddos and I are home alone - a lot. The downside is that we are missing him so much, the silver lining is that I have been getting many things crossed off my to-do list!   Things to-do done Today:~organize recipe folders - really organize them, not just tidy the piles~bake 10 lbs of potatoes - they were on sale!  now I have skins in the freezer

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Picture this:  Costco on a Tuesday morning at 10am - about 50 adults, and a few toddlers and babies, all waiting around for the doors to open...walking up with your 9, 12 & 15 year old children...and seeing the look of concern/curiosity/wonder/confusion on everyone's faces!!  It cracks me up every time!   Life is good when you can find joy in the simple things, don't you think?  *wink*

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Happy Music Monday! I can't believe that a month has gone by already.  On one hand, I have been counting the days until I could share this video with you, on the hand, it is October already, where have the days gone?!!? Today's song is NY2LA by Push Play.  I first heard this song on the radio, don't you love top Christian music countdowns?  If you aren't awake yet, you may want to come back

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While skimming through a few of my favorite blog feeds on Sunday night I happened to glance at a reference to Katrina’s Fall into Reading Challenge, and could hardly believe that a year had passed since I had first participated in Fall into Reading 2009!  On the spot I decided it would be good for me to give it another whirl; I love reading and I love blogging, but sadly never seem to find make

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A friend sent this to me a while back; if you don’t share my sense of humor, you may want to stop reading now… Oh! To Be 6 Again…A man was sitting on the edge of the bed, observing his wife, looking at herself in the mirror. Since her birthday was not far off he asked what she'd like to receive as a gift. 'I'd like to be six again', she replied, still looking in the mirror.

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We came across this recipe in the ‘Cooking with Kids’ section of my Betty Crocker’s Best of Baking cookbook, it is super easy and delicious as well.  Mix in a large bowl with wooden spoon:3/4 c. brown sugar3/4 c. applesauce1/4 c. vegetable oil1 large egg Stir in:1 1/4 c. all purpose flour1/2 t. baking soda1/2 t. ground cinnamon1/4 t. salt Stir in:1/2 c. chopped unpeeled all-purpose appleSpread

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Happy Music Monday!  It has been a while, hasn't it?  Pondering the future of this meme over the past month or so I came to the conclusion  that my meme can be whatever I want it to be.  {grin} Posting each week was just too much for me, so I have decided that I will be sharing a MM post on the first Monday of each month.  Shouldn't be to difficult to keep up with, huh?  I really am hoping to

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Today was officially ‘Back to School’ for our homeschooling family.  We started our day with prayer and some reading from George Muller – The Guardian of Bristol’s Orphans by Janet & Geoff Benge.  It is a part of the Christian Heroes:  Then & Now series, (I plan to read and discuss four of these books this year).  Next, the kids filled out their “All About Me” pages, the same one we use every

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Happy Music Monday!  I wasn't planning on on sharing a song for Music Monday today; I had decided that every two weeks was going to be a perfect fit for me (and I hope for you all as well!) But... One line of a song I haven't heard in ages kept playing over in my head this morning - in the shower, as I was sorting the laundry, making breakfast, bike riding with the kids - "This is your life,

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Happy Music Monday!  Thanks for bearing with my erratic Music Monday posting.  With the summer slipping by I never know what I am doing from day to day, and before I know it, it will be time to buckle down and get back on a schedule - ugh!  I am enjoying the lazy days of the season a bit too much I fear! Today I am sharing yet another my favorite songs.  Give Me Your Eyes, by Brandon Heath,

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All in all, I am fairly pleased with how my first week went.  I will be making some changes for week two though.  Along with the Proverb I am reading each day this month, I am going to add the correlating commentary from The Bible Knowledge Commentary.  I don’t want to be just ‘reading’ the bible, I want to be learning from it; I want to be transformed (thanks to Romans 12:2)!  I will also add in

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With the start of the Devotional Challenge last week, I found myself drawing a blank when it came to the part that states we are to memorize a new scripture each week.  Hmmm.  Okay.  Which should I use, how do you memorize scriptures, is there a proper way?  I did some research and found a few helpful ideas, but nothing that I wanted to try.  So I devised my own plan to memorize.  First, I picked

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Happy Music Monday!!I am so happy to be back sharing music with you today.  I am humbled and ever so grateful that you take time out of your busy days to visit my blog, link some music of your own, and leave me some comment love, it is awesome!!!  I always enjoy this song that David Crowder Band sings; Everything Glorious is a light, upbeat song, and leaves me encouraged whenever I hear it, I

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I am participating in a devotional challenge that is being shared on The Homeschool Lounge.  It is just what I need to get my focus where it needs to be, on the Lord!  I have committed to spending at least fifteen minutes a day, for the months of July and August, in devotions with God and to memorize one scripture a week.  Let me share with you what I am planning.  :) My Utmost for His Highest

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What I’ve Been Doing:Moving back home to Canada, trying to get unpacked and settled Messing around with my blog template, contemplating a new design Organizing our school area AKA the dinging room Thinking about curriculum choices for next year Watching The Dog Whisperer and Elephant Diaries with my family Dreaming about one day being settled into a home of our own again Planning all the

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Happy Music Monday!!I didn't think I would have enough time to find a video for you all this week but I stumbled across this song by Chris Rice as I was enjoying my coffee.  I am not much of a country music fan but Other Side of the Radio is a fun and upbeat song, I hope you enjoy it! Here I am on the other side of the radio Wondering why I'm here and why anybody cares what I say No, I'm not

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Happy Music Monday bloggy world!! Another crazy and busy week here in my little corner of the world...and I wouldn't have it any other way.  I find myself enjoying each day to it's fullest, smiling at the most unexpected things and looking forward to each new opportunity that comes my way.  God is so good!  Have a listen to this song by Sixteeen Candles, I promise it will make you smile and that

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Happy Music Monday my friends!! My week has been filled with packing, children with fevers, sore throats and stuffy noses, a sprained wrist (mine!) and making plans for another trip to Denver for passports (don't ask!). So, needless to say, I am happy to take a quick moment for myself this morning to recharge my batteries.  I found this live version of Show you Love this morning.  It is a

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I hope you all had a joyous Mothers Day yesterday, mine was relatively uneventful which is just fine by me - everyday is Mothers Day around here!!  We have had a very busy week, lots of packing and sorting, and arrangements being made.  A week of cheering, dancing, celebrating and praising God!  I have been dropping into bed exhausted every night, which feels so good, but it also makes it more

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We are stepping out on faith, trusting in God's grace, love and compassion. I enjoyed this song over the weekend, it brought me encouragement and peace as I hope it does for you as well. Matt Maher singing Your Grace is Enough. Thank you all for your continued prayers; they are appreciated more than you will ever know.

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...and shuts them.  As much as you try to line up the cards so things will turn out the way that you want them, as promising as it may look, the doors can be closed, again and again.  So, you make a slight adjustment in your plans and you try again down another path...and then you wait.  Trying to not be impatient because there are bills to pay, arrangements to be made, details to be finalized. 

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This week had passed in a blur, and with a sigh I am dreading that April is almost over.  The pressure I am feeling is nothing new to me, it is something that comes with another impeding move in our future.  If things go as planned we will be packing up and heading out at the end of May - and I have not packed one thing yet, let alone found a place for us to live.  I have let our lessons get

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It's a beautiful Monday here in Utah - the sun is shining, the sky is blue and the birds are chirping, I love spring days like these. Today I am sharing a song that has been playing in my head all week, Nuisance by John Reuben, definitely a song to get you moving - enjoy! So here we are in this same old spot Knowing something needs to happen but our mouths are locked Tongue tied closed tight

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I don't know many Christians who haven't at some point heard Chris Tomlin's music, or his song Made to Worship. In this video he shares a bit about the song, plays a few chords and teaches them as well. Impromptu music lesson with the kids coming right up!! I am happy to be back sharing my heart for music today, won't you join me?

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We made it safe to Denver despite icy roads and light snow. There were many accidents the way and I am so thankful for God's watchful eye. We are tired and loaded up on chocolate Easter bunnies! Tomorrow will be filled with passport applications, apartment and house hunting, shopping and dinner at John Elway's restaurant. I will not be posting Music Monday tomorrow - I need a break this week and

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Thank you for visiting Music Monday, a day when I share a song that is on my heart and playing in my head. If this your first time stopping by, welcome and thank you for joining me;  I invite you to share one of your favorite songs by linking up below.  For those of you who keep visiting and sharing each week, your music blesses me, thank you!! Last week was busier and more hectic than usual

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Thank you for visiting Music Monday, a meme where I invite my fellow bloggers to join me in sharing their favorite music. If this your first time stopping by, welcome and thank you for joining us.  To those of you who keep coming back, your music blesses me each week, thank you!! I had a song in my head all week that I wanted to share with you ,but this morning came and I stumbled upon this

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I woke this morning needing to share this song and the only place I found it was on YouTube, unfortunately embedding of the video is not allowed, sorry.  I hope you go watch the video and come back to tell me what you think.  A FYI that you may not know, if you hold the CTRL key, the link will open in a new tab, and if you hold the SHIFT key, you will open it in a new window. Building 429's

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After searching for a song that suited my mood this morning I came up empty handed. So I thought I would grab another cup of coffee and watch some old episodes of Life Today while waiting for the kids to wake up. I somehow stumbled upon this video of Big Daddy Weave performing Every Time I Breathe while they were on the show...for today it is the perfect expression of how I am feeling. I hope

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today, it is Music Monday, a day where I invite my fellow bloggers to join me in sharing their favorite music. For those of you that are new to the meme, welcome and thank you for joining us.  The guidelines for Music Monday can be found here, and for your convenience the button code is located on the left sidebar. Lately I have found myself far away from

Shawntelenoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4775241099807714134.post-12436753151566618372010-02-22T06:14:00.003-07:002010-03-07T19:49:19.753-07:00

Thank you for stopping by my blog today, it is Music Monday, a day where I invite my fellow bloggers to share their love of music. For those of you that are new to the meme, welcome and thank you for joining us.  The guidelines for Music Monday can be found here and for your convenience I have added the button code to the sidebar on the left. My alarm woke me this morning with this song by

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today, it is Music Monday, a day where I invite my fellow bloggers to share their love of music. For those of you that are new to the meme, welcome and thank you for joining us.  The guidelines for Music Monday can be found here and for your convenience I have added the button code to the sidebar on the left. Since my post on Saturday I have since learned

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Every year it is the same thing.  Either after work, or like this year, first thing in the morning, Cowboys Fan goes off to presumably 'wash my car' and  perform other 'husband errands', as I like to call them.  Then a few hours later there is knock at the door and when I open it, I am ushered away into one of the other rooms.  Giggles and laughter ensue, and I can hear the hushed whispers from

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I was pleasantly surprised to see that we had eleven links to Music Monday last week, thank you everyone who is participating.  For those of you that are new the meme, welcome and thank you for joining us.  The guidelines for Music Monday can be found here and for your convenience I have added the button code to the sidebar on the left. Video for the song, "Born Again", the title track off the

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Thank you for joining me for Music Monday, meme guidelines and THE BUTTON are here. There is something about Monday morning, the start of a new week and a do-over, that is refreshing to me.  Last week Sunshine and myself took our turn with the head cold so not much was accomplished by way of homeschooling, or anything else for that matter,  and I am praying this week will be more productive.

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Could You Have Passed the 8th Grade in 1895? ...Take a Look: This is the eighth-grade final exam from 1895 from Salina, KS. USA. It was taken from the original document on file at the Smoky Valley Genealogical Society and Library in Salina, KS and reprinted by the Salina Journal. 8th Grade Final Exam: Salina, KS - 1895 Grammar (Time, one hour) 1. Give nine rules for the use of Capital Letters.

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God is good! There are so many things I have to be thankful for, although Angel caught Daddy's cold and the Vikings lost their football game yesterday (bye-bye Super Bowl) I am finding so much joy in the day to day of my life. I am embracing all that comes my way knowing that it is all for God's glory. God is good! Today for your listening pleasure I am sharing yet another favorite song of

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It has been a trying few weeks for me. My Grandfathers passing, not speaking with my brother since hearing the news. Little Man's computer getting a virus, our printer breaking, Cowboys Fan coming down with a head and chest cold...I don't really want to share more than this, like that isn't enough to warrant me questioning "why"?!!? I know that it is times like this that bring me to my knees

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I apologize for not visiting you all last week; I have been saddled with a 'funky mood' that I have been unable to shake. I almost didn't post today either, but decided to take a step forward and come back to the real bloggy world. Thank you for all your prayers, they are so appreciated. The song I am sharing with you today is an old favorite of mine, Never Alone by Barlow Girl. A friendly

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It is with a heavy heart that I type today's post. I found out yesterday that my Grandfather passed away over the weekend. Although we had grown apart since my parents divorce I am aching for my Dad's loss and even more from my Grandma. I don't know how long she was married to my grandfather for, but that they were married at a young age and were the kind of couple that I admire and want to

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After enjoying a bit of a computer break over the holiday I was anxious to get back to my google reader and catch up on my blog reading. BIG mistake! I logged in last night to see the number of updates sitting in the quadruple digits, oh my gosh! So I did what any God fearing, trying to be a better wife , mother and teacher, full of hope for the new year, resolutions and all type of gal would

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It's time again for Music Monday, the first one of 2010! If you would like to play along please read the guidelines I posted, I would love to have you join me. Seeing as it is the start of a new year, and for many that means a time for resolutions and starting anew, I am sharing a song that fits this time of year perfectly, for me anyway! Sanctus Real performing Whatever You're Doing:

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It's time to join Katrina over at Callapidder Days for the wrap-up of her Fall Into Reading Challenge.I know officially that fall has come to an end, but if you ask me, those three months went by fast! This was my first on-line reading challenge and a challenge it was. You can read in my original post that I made my reading list intentionally easy so that I could breeze through it. Well that

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This is it, the last Music Monday of 2009, after this post I will be wrapping up my blogging with my results of the Fall Into Reading Challenge 2009 and then be taking a break from my blog, heehee, not like I post enough to need a break! Cowboys Fan will be working over the holiday, and the kids and I will have some quiet days of baking, movie watching, reading and then of course days of

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I have been pondering what I would share as my favorite Christmas memory, and I have hands down decided that my favorite memory comes to me from 16 years ago, shortly before my twentieth birthday. Without it my most cherished Christmas memories would not have happened. A friend and I were attending the staff Christmas party for the club we worked for. I knew few people since I was new to the

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I pray you are enjoying this holiday season, your family and friends, and most of all keeping close in your heart what this season is truly a celebration of. The song I am sharing this week for your listening pleasure is The Christmas Shoes performed by Newsong, it brings me to tears every time I hear it. I have read the book by Donna VanLiere, seen the movie starring Rob Lowe, and I love the

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Happy December! I am hoping you all will be posting Christmas songs this month; I can't wait to hear your favorites. "Mary Did You Know" is my favorite Christmas song of all. I don't presume to know how Mary thought or felt, but I would like to think that she knew God had something big planned for her life, but truly no idea the magnitude of it. God has a plan for us all, his plan is grander

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Typically I don't think of a song to share for Music Monday until I am ready to start up my computer and log into blogger, and today was no different. I was pondering what was on my mind and heart but couldn't figure out what I was being led to share so I glanced back through some of my older posts. I watched this video, the second one I ever shared, and thought, "Yup, this is me today!" Hope

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A psalm. For giving thanks.Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth.Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.For the LORD is good and

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This week is Thanksgiving, a day in which we celebrate the goodness of God in our lives. A day to remind us of all the things we have to be thankful for. Thanksgiving is not the only day of the year we should be thankful, an attitude of thanksgiving is something that we should strive for every day, in all circumstances. With that thought, the song I am sharing with you today is Thankful,

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I am so thankful for our Lord and his blessings, his patience and love. Each day is a gift knowing that He is there for me. I am hungry for the simple things in life, the little things that make each day beautiful.I wanna start it overI wanna start againI want a new beginningOne without an endI feel it insideCalling out to meCHORUSIt's a voice that whispers my nameIt's a kiss without any

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A few weeks ago my dear friend Ali, up and coming author, bestowed this most treasured award upon me and my little blog. I am so very grateful for it, it warmed me to my very core, thank you Ali!!A little about the award: "Blogs that receive the Let’s Be Friends Award are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement. Our

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The song I am sharing with you today came to me by random chance, or God's design, depending on your beliefs... Last week I was visiting one of the many book blogs I have started frequenting, and I noticed on the blog roll that someone had a post titled "The Words I Would Say" by Sidewalk Prophets (those of you who are regular visitors of Music Monday may recall a few weeks ago I shared this

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For those who are wondering, there wasn't any particular reason I wrote my last post. I have been thinking about re-designing my blog again and was searching some websites for ideas and inspiration. Instead of ideas to improve my design I had ended up finding many suggestions about increasing traffic, gaining followers, make more money with as sense, that sort of thing. Not quite what I was

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Maybe I should re-title this, Why I Don't Blog.I do not blog to gain followers.I do not blog to make money.I do not blog because I think that I have something interesting to say and people will want to read it.I do not blog to tell the world about mundane things that are happening in my life.I do not have hopes of one day ruling the blogging world with 1,000,000 subscribers in google reader!I

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Good morning friends! Sorry for the late start today, we had a wonderfully busy weekend and this morning it has caught up with me, I am so tired! We had a nice, quiet Halloween at home, no costumes or trick or treating. The kids picked out a bag of candy each from the store and we spent the evening playing the video games Grandma sent for their birthdays. Then, like I do every October 31st

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My darling friend Judy from A Thankful Woman's Book of Blessings and BenMakesTen has honored me with the Lovely Lady, Lovely Blog award. Thank you Judy!!!The "LOVELY LADY ~ LOVELY BLOG" award is to be given to those whom you have met in this wonderful world called the blogosphere who are beautiful and who have blogs that encourage, inspire, and uplift us in our daily lives.Today, I would like to

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I am so excited, I have managed to find the time to figure out the 'grab button' widget!! I would love for you to include it on your post so that your readers can quickly find their way to Saved by Grace and all the links to Music Monday found at the bottom of this post. Grab the button! Lately I have been so amazed by God and the never ending patience He has with me, I don't deserve it all.

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Each Wednesday Judy at A Thankful Woman's Book of Days is our host for this wonderful meme. Please join in by visiting Judy's blog and sharing some things you are most thankful for this week .~♥~ ~♥~ ~♥~Oh Lord, the abundance of your love overwhelms me sometimes. Knowing that You are always by my side gives me hope and encouragement each day. This week I have many things to be thankful for

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Honestly, I spend too much time on the things that are not important and not nearly enough on the things that are. Everyday I thank God that He has given me another chance to try and get it right, another chance to give my all to Him. Where would I be without His grace? Today for your listening pleasure I am posting Here I Am by Michael W. Smith. When you have finished listening I hope you

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We were driving home from violin lessons the other day when this song by Sidewalk Prophets came on the radio, and it instantly made me nod my head in agreement. The Words I Would Say is a terrific song with a great message. The lyrics “God’s got His hand on You, don’t live life in fear” really speaks to the biblical truth of 1st John 4:18:There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out

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The thought never even crossed my mind to take what the government and media say with a high regard. I choose to research and make informed decisions, as best as I can. The other day Cowboys Fan asked when I was taking our children to get their vaccination...um, sweetie, we are not going for that!!! Yesterday I was speaking with a friend about this same issue, and I began to wonder what the

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Thanks to Judy at A Thankful Woman's Book of Days for inviting us to share in this meme each Wednesday so that we have an opportunity to come together and give thanks to the Lord for all his blessings. Click the image above to visit Judy, read what she is thankful for this week, and while you are there you can leave a link to your list of blessings.~♥~ ~♥~ ~♥~Lord, I know I am not deserving of

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Lately it seems that Music Monday is the only thing that is keeping me posting on my blog. Between homeschooling, sports, music lessons and the children's fall birthdays, it is all I can do to keep my head above water. I found out last week that my father-in-law may be coming for a visit this week, which has only added to my to-do list. I find solace in my music. I truly appreciate those of

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I am at a loss for words today, this song pretty much sums up what I am feeling. Feel free to link up, use my graphic, leave a comment, praise God, whatever you are in the mood for. Thanks for stopping by!Psalm 62 by Aaron Keyes:My soul finds rest in God alone, My Rock and my salvation,A fortress strong against my foes, And I will not be shaken.Though lips may bless and hearts may curse,And

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Today it is time again for Judy's A Thankful Woman's Book of Blessings meme, thanking our good, loving, and generous God for five of His blessings each week. ~♥~ ~♥~ ~♥~Time is passing ever so quickly, it seems, Lord please help me to remember to slow down and savor it. As always I have much to thank you for:♥ the cool breeze that blows through my bedroom window at night♥ how my husband thinks

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Katrina over at Callapidder Days is once again hosting the Fall Into Reading Challenge. This is my first time participating in one of her challenges and I am so excited to join in on the fun!Be sure to check it out to see what other people are reading and add your own list.This reading list is rather small for me but lately I have been struggling to get 'me' time in, which is all about the books!

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This meme that was started quite by accident when I was sharing a song here on my blog (on a Monday) and my daughter Sunshine suggested that it was "Music Monday". Well it stuck, and each week I share whichever song happens to be on my mind, and I invite you to share a song of your choosing as well. I am trying a new link up this week so if you encounter problems feel free to leave a link the

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Thanks for stopping by for Music Monday, a day in which I share a song that is on my mind, for one reason or another. If you would like to join in feel free to copy the above image and linkup below. I am not sure if I will continue including Mister Linky since I can only have one link up at a time and it leaves a bright red message on my blog every time I insert a new widget (upgrading is

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Please join Judy's meme by clicking her graphic on the left, it is a wonderful pause in the middle of the week to stop and give thanks.~♥~ ~♥~ ~♥~Lord, without You I am nothing, and I am so humbly grateful for each and every blessing you bestow upon me. In particular today I am thankful for:♥ the sun that is warming my face as I share my feelings this morning♥ the ease with which Sunshine

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Last Monday our first day back to school went rather well, everyone was pleasantly co-operative in completing their lessons and helping out around the house. Then it went rapidly downhill. Long story short, I had an emergency root canal on Tuesday morning, then was back at the dentists on Thursday to have an abscess drained, and have been decked out on pain meds and antibiotics since. Last

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Thanks for joining me for Music Monday, we have a busy day today since it is our first day back to school. Today I am sharing a live version of How Great Is Our God by Chris Tomlin, it doesn't matter how many times I hear this song, it always seems like new to me. Enjoy!The splendor of a King, clothed in majestyLet all the earth rejoiceAll the earth rejoiceHe wraps himself in Light, and

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Weekly memes are all the rage here in the bloggy world, I see them pop up in my google reader daily. I enjoy reading them all but feel participating in any more than I do would render me incapacitated! I was so thankful when Judy moved her meme to Wednesday, it just balanced my blogging out a bit more; and with us easing back into school routines I feel I will have even less time to blog. With

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Yesterday I looked back through my posts and was surprised to see that the first time I posted a music video was five months ago! I am so glad that since then I have had some friends come along the journey with me, posting their favorite songs, whether they are oldies, classical, spiritual, or even childrens songs, it has been a wonderful thing I enjoy sharing with you. This week I am

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Something that brings me great joy, besides being thoroughly engrossed in a book that I can't put down, is preparing a meal that my family loves. Last night I made one of those meals. As we were eating I thought to myself, this is something I would expect to eat at a good restaurant, it was that good, my family thought so too! It was so delicious. I kid you not, really mouth watering, yummy!!!

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It's that time again, Judy's Thankful Woman's Book of Blessings meme, won't you join us? ~♥~ ~♥~ ~♥~I have so many things to be thankful for, whether they are obvious to me or not, I know these blessings are gifts from you Lord, thank you for:♥ my allergies, they help keep me aware of the awesomeness of your creation :)♥ the doubt you place in my mind, helping me remember my calling and what

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Judy over at BENMAKESTEN has been so thoughtful to honor me with the Loyal Friend and Follower award. Thank you my friend; do the rules allow me to give it right back to you?!!?Here are the rules of acceptance:1. Copy the loyal picture above and post it on your blog.2. Pass it on to whom you think is/are deserving.3. Leave a message to them4. Pass as many as you want.5. Message back or leave a

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You can learn a lot about people from hearing the music they listen to, and each week I hope you learn just a bit more about me from the music I share.Last night while lying in bed I was going over the list of things I needed to do today, and I heard a small voice say, "What about me?" I continued gong over my list of things and again I kept hearing a voice, "What about me?" I had an 'ah ha'

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I smiled when I sat down at my computer this morning as I remembered that today is Wednesday and it was once again time for Judy's weekly meme, a meme that causes me stop and ponder what I am so thankful for. Won't you join us? ~♥~ ~♥~ ~♥~Heavenly Father, I have so many things to be thankful for, whether they are large or small, I know these blessings are by your grace. Lord, thank you for:♥

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if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 This weeks song is What if His People Prayed sung by Casting Crowns. I truly hope you enjoy this song and humbly ask, "Who are you praying for today?" What if the armies

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I can't believe that it is August already, where did the summer go? I have noticed many of my friends have started schooling already...my plans for continuing all summer long fell by the wayside rather quickly. heehee Last year was such a great learning experience and I could list a number of things I liked and didn't. That being said I am sitting on the fence (dang procrastination again!)

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Today my friend Judy is hosting one of her many weekly memes. A Thankful Woman's Book of Blessings meme encourages us to share at least five things for which we are thankful each week. Taking time to "count our blessings", so that we may remember to have a joyful heart, for gratitude and joy go hand in hand. Please join us.~♥~ ~♥~ ~♥~Father, you amaze me each and every day! I come to you this

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I hope you are not too disappointed to find that there is no Music Monday today. My life has been in an upheaval since last Tuesday when we picked up the keys to our new place, having decided that relocating out of state was not going to happen, this year anyway! After signing our new lease we proceeded to give the place a quick cleaning, although it is brand new it still needed it. The moving

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It's time for Music Monday, and I would love for you to play along. Why don't you take a moment to share your 'music' for the week? It can be a song that "speaks to you", like I tend to share, or an album that brings back old memories, some lyrics that inspire you, or a song you've newly discovered that gets you dancing, whatever! As long as it's about MUSIC!! Today I am posting the song By

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