tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-152277342012-01-02T12:18:51.701-05:00My Life. My Words. My Heart.AmyDehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04612375838777458007noreply@blogger.comBlogger4081100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15227734.post-17250760992371342292011-12-12T17:31:00.000-05:002011-12-12T17:31:58.543-05:00

You are pleasantly surprised. The kids and I dined at one of the fine local eateries near the mall (ok IHop) today.  We were there in the after-lunch-not-yet-dinner (Senior) time frame. The nice young man serving us had long hair and a tattoo (or 3).  I admit - such appearance leads me to certain expectations - young, rowdy-ish, perhaps disconnected from my POV, did I mention young? (Gosh now

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I am extraordinarily hard on myself.  It's only now that I realize (mostly) that my standards for myself (which I constantly fall short of) are, in fact, impossibly high.  I begin to remedy this constant feeling of failure with much prayer and heaps of grace bestowed to myself.  It isn't easy after 38 years of constant practice, but I am beginning and you know what I find?  I find JOY. So I

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Slowly - that's the mantra I keep repeating to myself. I am working hard at keeping a slower pace these days.  Working at letting things go.  Working at being reasonable with my expectations.  Working at looking at what I have done instead of what's left to do. I have to work at remembering that life is about moments; when I stay so busy and focused on the "To Do" list I miss those moments.

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Thank You so much for the positive responses to Riley's Hats!  Your generosity is overwhelming and much appreciated. For Clarification: Knit OR Crochet is just fine Made for girls OR boys DEFINE "SOFT" - If you'd put it on a baby - that's soft enough.  I am using lots of Michael's & Hobby Lobby brand chunky acrylics as they are soft, washable, and insanely bright colors that I think the kids

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HUGE THANKS to all who commented or wrote personally to send me love and prayers.  It means so much - truly. I am doing well and remembering that I can only do one thing at a time and THAT'S OK. Now on to hats. Earlier this summer my nephew Riley was diagnosed with Leukemia.  He is 5 years old.  He's been going through Chemo and as such has lost his hair.  I am participating in a

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Impossible Expectations. Impossible Standards. Self Imposed Deadlines. Overwhelm. Abject Failure. Depression. This is a personal emotional cycle I am desperately trying to break.  It's a struggle I don't talk about. It's not something others want to hear.  Mark Twain said "We are like the moon, we all have our dark side that we never show to anybody." Medicine is helping.

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Sorry - I got a little carried away there. I am busy this week finishing my challenge quilt for the Atlanta Modern Quilt Guild.  And since I cannot show you pictures I give you a little list of things that are inspiring me and touching my heart this week. Why Our Parents Put Us to Shame - this one really strikes a chord about how I want to live with my children Geography for Children and a New

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Please check out what Handmade by Alissa is doing this week for KIVU.  Action KIVU has such a great ideal at it's core and really speaks to crafters and sewists and women such as myself.  Please check them out and give what you can. Alissa has many prize offerings for different gift levels, but that is HARDLY the point.  Even a little money (by western standards) makes a BIG difference.  Check

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And I'll say it again: Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella Salad may be the ONLY decent excuse for Southern Summer Weather. TODAYTOMORROWWEDTHUFRI6-10 DAY Partly Cloudy Mostly Sunny Sunny Isolated T-storms Scattered T-stormsExtended Forecast High: 95°Low: 72°High: 98°Low: 73°High: 100°Low: 75°High: 96°Low: 75°High: 94°Low: 73° (I am officially boycotting Wednesday btw) I'll keep you posted! AmyDe

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I'm working slowly but surely on the hexagons.  I think they are so pretty in their boxES.  Yes - I'm onto box #2.  I'm in the homestretch of only 300 or so more to make (it's not just me right - that sentence IS ridiculous). I might be a crazy person - but I like that about myself! That little green Gizmo on the right?  That's my new best friend.  It's needle threader from clover and it's

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I LOVE lists: They keep my mind clear and I feel empowered when I mark things off. The UFO's or WIPs or whatever you choose to call those lingering projects most of us have are getting to me in a BIG way lately. Unfinished business is holding me back from starting new things as well as having the actual finished project to use. So I made THE LIST: A master list of projects I have started.

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To be the first to wish my friend Andrea: HAPPY PIONEER DAY! ...because I know how you LURVE you some calico ;-) I love you and hope you have a wonderful birthday filled with peace and love! I'll keep you posted! AmyDe

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I'm struggling lately (ok that's not different) but I am working my way through and enjoying quilting and sewing and knitting as I do. Thank you for all the kind comments and emails and new followers (you can do that over on the right) - it is so encouraging and fun to hear from all of you. Right now I am working on a Challenge quilt for the Atlanta Modern Quilting Guild and bugger it all, I

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With my pressure cooker that is. I've had a very nice pressure cooker for years (many years) and have never used it.  I have fear of "learning curve."  Anyway - last week I decided it was TIME to master the pressure cooker.  So I looked up the information for how to cook black beans and gave it a go. It was so EASY!  The black beans turned out perfectly and were ready in less than 30 minutes.  

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I think I've mentioned here before that I HATE making lunch.  Big Breakfast? Lovely Dinner? Yes, those I am good at, but lunch - UGH!  So here are 3 no fail ways to get out of making lunch for your children. 1.  Starve your children.I stopped buying most packaged foods - even the organic healthy ones so apparently "There's nothing to eat!" and they're "STAAARRRVIING!"  Eventually they get

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That's how long I've been married today! 17 years! Yep - Casey and I got married in 1994 on the first day of spring and here we are happy as larks (I wonder if larks really are happy - we are) 17 years later. Casey I adore you!  Thanks for being my champion all these years. I'll keep you posted! AmyDe

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Today is Casey's last day at The Weather Channel.  It's strange how I feel.  I am excited and a little sad, but never regretful.  TWCi was the perfect job at the perfect time and we've had a great time.  Now, after 5 1/2 years, it's on to new adventures and exciting challenges.  Thanks TWCi for being such a valuable learning experience. I'll keep you posted! AmyDe

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Happy birthday to the love of my life!   Whatever did I do without you?  We've been best friends since 1991 and I really can't remember my life before that.  Thank you for all that you do and all that you are.  Thank you for two amazing children and for sharing every day with me.  Thank you for not just putting up with me and my craziness, but for loving me through it all. You are my best friend

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See Saw Marjory DawAmy shall have a new masterAmy shall earn but a penny a dayBecause she can't blog any faster! I struggle with the inanity of blogging.  I mean really - do I have anything interesting to say and if so why does anyone care?  It seems so self-important even narcissistic to think that I am so important that virtual strangers want to know what I'm up to. Recently (ok this morning)

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People always say "Time flies when you're having fun!"  I usually reply with "Even when you're not..."  Part of that response is my sarcastic nature and part is just plain practical truth. Everyone talks resolutions or anti-resolutions or goals or promises this time of year - from the lofty high-minded and ridiculously impractical to the

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Thanks be to whomever it was that told me about THIS joyful invention (I'm pretty sure it was one of my knit girls). Yes - that's right - a TRAVEL french press mug!  It's totally awesome and it makes me HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY! I picked mine up at Harry's (Whole Foods to everyone else) but if Whole Foods isn't available try here (ah Amazon). I'll keep you posted! AmyDe

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So many things to be thankful for: My friend Angela (wow that's a fun story huh, Ang) who inspires this Joyful post. My children who are so excited about Christmas and carols and decor and lights and ANYTHING that sparkles that I find myself enjoying it all rather than dreading it. Casey being home from a short business trip to L.A. (we're just better when we are together). Casey taking

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We're feeling better and better about NOT moving to Seattle... I'll keep you posted! AmyDe

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I think it will be an interesting crafting and blog experiment if I only work in Malabrigo Laceweight and my own handspun all of 2011. Photo Credit: EatSleepKnit.com Or perhaps some ideas only sound good at 11:00 p.m. when one is all 'hopped-up' on inhaler meds and Midol? I'll keep you posted! AmyDe

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Education is a better safeguard of liberty than a standing army.Edward Everett  I'll try and remember that the next time I have to pay $10.80 in overdue fines. I'll keep you posted! AmyDe

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Always inspired by my 'Bosom Friend' Angela at Plains Life. There is SO MUCH bringing me joy, but this week I am only listing one thing, and it comes with a warning label. Please listen to THIS podcast!  Carin and Rick are charming and their KnitWits Podcast is one of the funniest things I've ever heard.  Seriously - go now and download all the episodes - start from the beginning and listen.

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There is something inspiring and transforming about pathways. Pathways are filled with questions and stories that run a play in my head.  "How did it get here?  Where does it go?"  My favorite of these and many questions about pathways is "Who has travelled here?" Pioneers?  Farmers?  Merchants? Were they children chasing one another on the walk home from school, or friends carrying

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It's been a busy knitting, sewing, sketching, crafting, cleaning, organizing, creating, reading, bicycling, and general fun having kind of summer. I'll keep you posted! AmyDe

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We LOVE books Can't get enough of them.  Have no more room for them.  Must read faster! September Reading: Aloud: A Family of Poems A Child's Introduction to Poetry (the kids are memorizing the Witch's Soliloquy from MacBeth for Halloween) Classic Poems Babe Ruth Ballet School (in honor of their first Braves Games with Uncle Michael) The Wizard of Oz Swiss Family Robinson (Audible.com we

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Missed last week - not that I wasn't joyful - we were just busy, busy, busy!  Be sure and check out Angela's site today too! This Photo just makes me laugh.  It's play-doh sculptures made quite some time ago. This week: A Girl turning TEN tomorrow that is beyond happy about her birthday and DOUBLE DIGITS!!! Books Books and MORE Books! (more on that later) An impromptu in-law and

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So today Anna wanted to make Glitter Shells from this book that I picked up in the bargain section for about $4.00. I HATE glitter. Maybe that makes me a stick in the mud.  I can live with that.  Glitter gets absolutely everywhere and is nearly impossible to clean - never mind the fact that if I EVER work with glitter I perpetually have it on my face and strangers saying to me "Hey, you have

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Thanks Angela for the reminder to look for joy in little things (check her out at Plains Life). This picture just makes me laugh!  Every cat needs a hat, right?  That's Mac.  He's our giant BOY kitty. I'm late here tonight, but it's still Friday.  The last few weeks have been a mix of ups and downs and pain med induced delirium, still I managed to craft and school and read in the moments in

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Thanks Angela for the reminder to look for joy in little things (check her out at Plains Life). This week: *I'm feeling better and not having as much pain with these stupid kidney stones, but when I do I have really good drugs to help. *The possibility of major change in our lives. *Dyeing my hair purple - doing the touch ups at home so I don't either pay my stylist every 10 days (NOT) or

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That's what I'm as high as right now! After spending the wee hours of Friday morning in the ER for kidney stones (one of them is 9mm) I am now the proud owner of some sweet narcotics. I'll be back with something more interesting when I can form more coherent sentences. I'll keep you posted! AmyDe

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"Can we play Wii?" - Toby age 5 "No. You need to use your imagination." - Mommy age ... "I'm done using my imagination" - Toby age 5 Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were. But without it we go nowhere.Carl Sagan  Finding Joy Friday is inspired by my friend Angela over at Plains Life.  Please check out her blog and join us in seeking Joy in the little things. I'll keep

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But there was still fun to be had. Riley, Toby, Casey, Anna, Xander, Mimi, Anslea Toby & Anna on the pier    Cutest teeny frogs and toads caught by my kiddos at our rental house (sorry AmyN) I mentioned yesterday that we spent some time in Gulf Shores, AL.  Unfortunately it was for a memorial service.  Casey's Grandmother passed away last week after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease.  The

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About the life-cycle of frogs, the children's interest being piqued after much frog hunting/catching whist in Gulf Shores, AL this past week. The kids made books and origami jumpers and froggy puppets and booklets. AND (more importantly) I taught my precious children how to make armpit "toots." I'm the BEST mommy ever! I'll keep you posted! AmyDe

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How often I hear that phrase.I am asked about my own children and I hear mother's bemoaning longs days with their children home for summer break.I'll tell you right up front - that second part - I just don't get.Maybe because we're homeschoolers (or maybe it's why we are), but I enjoy the constant companionship of my kids. My children are very interesting people and we play, and sing, and learn,

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At first this post was entitled "I'm Late! I'm Late!" but then I realized that sounds like something entirely different. NO! NOT that.There are only 143 more Crafting Days until Christmas.I usually begin in January (yes I do that) and I have only JUST made my list. Now my friend Andrea is likely finished (She's AWESOME!), but me, I'm behind.It's time to finalize that list and get crafty!Oh

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Because Knitting isn't Weird Enough!I've been spinning with hand-spindles for about a year now and I enjoy it tremendously. So recently, when I saw a fantastic deal on a used Lendrum Single Treadle Spinning Wheel I bought it. I really like it and it spins very fine yarns very fast. I like it so much that I missed my Louet S10 and it's plying capabilities and easy settings (but I'm SO very glad it

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Yes, you heard me - camping - in a tent, on the ground, with a fire, no hotel with cable and room service CAMPING!This weekend my family explored the great outdoors of Redtop Mountain State Park. As this was our first family camping trip (and I haven't been camping in er 20 years) let me share a little of what I learned.1. State parks are a lovely way to 'break yourself in' to camping - they are

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I was busy (oh yeah - Hi I'm back)! I travelled I taught we birthday-ed and more, but mostly...Mostly I did THIS:I knitted and crocheted for hours on end as I became obsessed with Single Skein September 2009. A little event promoted by the Stash & Burn girls. My obsessive tendency (ok maybe it's more than a tendency) paid off as I completed 45 projects for SSS09. And I WON! I had fun racing

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(Even when you're not)It's been CRAZY around here! Where does all the time go?* The Kids are home (woohoo, though quiet is a dream that once was)* The Furniture is all ReUpholstered* Too many knitting projects are underway (and it's driving me nuts)* I've been planning and sourcing for the homeschool year (which begins in a few weeks)* I finished watching season 2 of Dexter on instant view and

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I LOVE apples! To eat to decorate with to look at on the tree - Apples are one of my favorites!!!I am completely in love with this pattern!It's from THIS book, which is rather charming on it's own.These are so cute and easy to make and of course I can't stop at just one (it would get lonely).These are for my friend Andrea - self-proclaimed lover of funky "pukey" colors!This fabric was so very "

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There is so much I want to do and to learn. There are so many worthwhile adventures, experiences, explorations how do I choose a starting place? I sew, knit, crochet, quilt, etc - to what end; for what purpose?Do I need (must I have) a purpose? Isn't the experience of creating fulfilling enough? If the experience is NOT enough - should it be?I don't know yet - too many questions that beg to

AmyDehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04612375838777458007noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15227734.post-49173456013929558852009-07-09T07:17:00.002-04:002009-07-09T07:29:40.839-04:00

Oh wait - it already is!The children being away is a strange and wonderful experience all in one. My house is very quiet (even with 3 dogs and 2 cats) and I'm enjoying it. I do have that constant feeling that I've "forgotten" something, but so far the stillness is welcome. Now ask me next week and I might have a different opinion.I'm headed back to the sewing machine today and should have

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Thanks guys for all the warm welcome back wishes! It's been a crazy crazy week. I busied myself (read: ran around like a crazy woman) preparing the children to leave, with my in-laws, for a MONTH (gosh that's a long time).I said last week that I sewed. I did - some fun playful playskirts for Anna:Sorry for the bad photo (did I mention the CRAZY woman living in my house last week)Anyway - she

AmyDehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04612375838777458007noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15227734.post-66308969773055744762009-06-30T06:03:00.002-04:002009-06-30T06:13:09.912-04:00

Hi, Remember me? I'm trying to as well. I know, it was a LONG, Unexplained, but necessary break. Thanks for patience and understanding. I've been working through a really tough time (I'll spare you the snoring details) and needed to clear the decks for a while.With the aid of really good friends, a great counselor, and modern science I am finally ready to take on this little corner of my

AmyDehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04612375838777458007noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15227734.post-30342821830471469122009-02-16T12:04:00.002-05:002009-02-16T12:13:20.459-05:00

Don't worry little blog - I have NOT forgotten you. I am just exploring my options. OK - I'm using Facebook - a little - not much - it's just so quick and easy.I was telling my friend Angela (as we've fallen off the email wagon) that Facebook:email as email:letter writing. While I'm sure she is terribly impressed with my SAT style analogy, we agree that it's funny in a "sad but true" kind of

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I've heard of letting the cat OUT of the bag, but this is just crazy!I'll keep you posted!AmyDe

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We had a great time hiking in the woods (yes I hiked in actual woods). I like nature this time of year. It was about 70, but because it's still February - there's no pollen and no bugs! WooHoo - that's the kind of nature I can handle!I'll keep you posted!AmyDe

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That's where I've been. Well there and crafting, but more on that another day.I've been reading LOTS lately and between that, hitting a groove with homeschooling, the kids activities, and more - I've neglected my poor little blog. I'll correct that in short order, but for now back to books.So far this year I've read:Knit Two - Kate Jacobs which felt sort of forced - glad I borrowed it from the

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Toby: Do you have a band-aid finger?Me: Yes I do.T: Why?M: I cut it.T: By a knife?M: Yes, with a knife.T: That's the danger of going too fast.M: Yes, yes it is.This exchange was followed by a sneeze from said wise boy who then proceeded to announce "HEY, I BLASTED SNOT OUT OF MY NOSE!"Parenting - the great adventure.I'll keep you posted!AmyDe

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The blessing it is to have a friend to whom one can speak fearlessly on any subject; with whom one's deepest as well as one's most foolish thoughts come out simply and safely. Oh, the comfort — the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person — having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure words, but pouring them all right out, just as they are, chaff and grain together; certain that a

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All's quiet on the Southeastern Front - sorry about that.It's been a rough season this year; I'm not sure why exactly. Things are looking up now. A fresh New Year is always good for a fresh new outlook.We had a nice and quiet holiday at home. We kept it really small and the kids loved everything. I loved it as well (well now that it's over I can say that - Phew!).Casey is home until next

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I need all the planning and help I can get as the holidays approach and menu planning is a life saver this week. In a season marked by tradition and family I focus on the tradition of bringing the family together at the dinner table. I look forward to a week without grab and go or answering "Where do you want to eat?" During a crazy busy time of year I cherish the indulgence of being HOME for

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"He heals the brokenheartedAnd binds up their wounds."Psalm 147:3I'll keep you posted!AmyDe

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If like me you are making some of your gifts be sure and check this out. Lots of fun and very inspiring!I'll keep you posted!AmyDe

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AAAAGGGGHHHH!Ever have those? A Day when companies, and services, and computers, and projects, and children, etc. don't behave the way they should ALL AT ONCE? Yeah - it's one of those.Time to regroup and start over.Time for another cup of coffee!I'll keep you posted!AmyDe

AmyDehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04612375838777458007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15227734.post-38920907962571665562008-11-30T08:18:00.003-05:002008-11-30T08:37:26.623-05:00

I found this today over at Owlhaven. It's good. It's what I was getting at in last nights rant. A radical concept this Christmas indeed.Be sure and check out the source: Advent Conspiracy Blog.Worthy Causes:Heifer InternationalMUST ministriesCobb ChristmasLiving Water InternationalI'll keep you posted!AmyDe

AmyDehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04612375838777458007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15227734.post-66788938753748382152008-11-29T18:00:00.003-05:002008-11-29T18:21:19.912-05:00

NO - it's NOT talk like a pirate day. I am enraged by THIS article, idea and campaign! This is NOT an advertising problem. This is a PARENTING problem. "Unfortunately, I will not be able to purchase many of the toys that my sons have asked for; we simply don't have the money," wrote Todd Helmkamp of Hudson, Ind. "By bombarding them with advertisements ... you are placing

AmyDehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04612375838777458007noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15227734.post-2685234512649129062008-11-22T18:38:00.001-05:002008-11-22T18:38:52.671-05:00

I'll keep you posted!AmyDe

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It's nearly 3 months into the 'official' homeschool calendar this year and I finally feel like we're getting somewhere.There are many ways to homeschool and a zillion places to sell you a zillion products you NEED for a proper education. While every method had its merit and most of the products are useful and helpful - taking a cue from the ever wise Matt Damon (Ha!) - we have rediscovered our

AmyDehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04612375838777458007noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15227734.post-79039704957566990752008-11-17T07:38:00.003-05:002008-11-17T08:01:47.935-05:00

The Homeschool Helpers Edition:This week I've got helpers in the kitchen. The kids are helping from the menu planning to the preparation and clean up. It's a lesson for all of us. The kids will practice their kitchen skills (they help out fairly often) and I will practice my patience (I don't like help in my kitchen whilst cooking). I can't wait to report back next week on the results. Pray

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Time to think about holiday cards (except you Andrea - since you're finished).If you haven't made your plans already (even if you have) Check out Skip to My Lou's site for some fun contests and for some unique card ideas to make life easier.I'll Keep You Posted!AmyDe

AmyDehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04612375838777458007noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15227734.post-13316747790185954152008-11-10T13:18:00.006-05:002008-11-10T14:18:27.867-05:00

This weekend Casey and I had the rare opportunity (first time in 8 years) to get away for a weekend alone because Mimi, my SIL, came to watch the kids and pets for us. I struggled with the decision to go. "Where to go? Where to stay?, Can we really afford it?" thoughts like those. Why is it so hard to take time out and enjoy life - EVEN if it means the credit card won't be paid off for an

AmyDehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04612375838777458007noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15227734.post-81175457904984830882008-11-01T23:34:00.003-04:002008-11-01T23:37:19.957-04:00

I love making the baby socks! They are cute and quick and use up leftover yarn. Unfortunately I am out of leftover yarn so I better knit up more actual socks. I have more projects in the works, I'll have pictures soon.I'll keep you posted!AmyDe

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As you consider the gift giving season I'd like to point you to a site I found through my affiliation with BuzzAgent.comVisit Hope for WomenThis is just one of many many cottage industries bringing hope to women and families around the world. Specifically for knitting interests I know of Himalaya and Mango Moon. Supporting companies like these offers not only a unique and quality gift, but also

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Ah, coffee!I could sing it's praises from mountain tops (forget that it stains teeth, is hard on my kidneys, and effects of over consumption of caffeine v. calcium absorbtion are still in question -scroll down halfway). Coffee is my friend.I'm not a regular morning coffee drinker. This week I began making coffee in the morning as things are kind of chili around here until about 11 when the sun

AmyDehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04612375838777458007noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15227734.post-56835709041209770372008-10-20T13:18:00.003-04:002008-10-20T13:37:27.330-04:00

This week I am using up what we have in the pantry and fridge (I see a HUGE grocery trip on my weekend horizon). I got industrious (so I can be lazy all week) and planned breakfasts and lunches - maybe Casey should take the kids out of the house for 6 hours more often?Monday:B: Cereal w/milkL: Hotdogs with carrots and applesD: Smoky Turkey Shepherd's Pie (thank you RR it's a fave)Tuesday:B:

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Blog Action Day: PovertyCasey called me last night with a statistic he heard on NPR. Families (of 4 or more) in America are considered the 'working poor' if they earn less than $41,000.00 annually.I find this staggering, but perhaps not for the reasons one thinks. $41,000 is a LOT of money. 80% of the world lives on less than $10.00/day (source) yet here in America $41,000 for a family of four

AmyDehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04612375838777458007noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15227734.post-66763919120260128392008-10-14T17:43:00.002-04:002008-10-14T17:54:16.505-04:00

Is there any cuter knitted item than itty-bitty baby socks?No, NO bebes in our future - these are a gift.I'll keep you posted!AmyDe

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1. What is your occupation right now? Home Maker 2. What color are your socks right now? Pink and white, but the ones I'm knitting are much more interesting. 3. What are you listening to right now? The background music to Anna's Wii Game 'Dogz" 4. What was the last thing that you ate? Peach Yogurt, Coffee & A B-Complex 5. Can you

AmyDehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04612375838777458007noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15227734.post-43171229024759655102008-10-06T10:47:00.003-04:002008-10-06T11:12:15.183-04:00

Considering last week's menu went a little like this:SubwayMcDonald'sZaxby's (at least it was salad)Ham SandwichesFrozen Pizzaetc., etc.I think Menu Planning Monday is especially important this week - both waste wise and waist wise.So I'm making it (really) easy this week and hoping for the best:Baked Chicken with glazed carrots and green beans and fruitSpaghetti with meat sauce with green salad

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Than go to the dentist.I know - more that you EVER wanted to know.Even considering my feelings for the dentist's office I HAD to go yesterday - due to the giant hole in my tooth.After anxious anticipation I arrived (certain that my future held a root canal) and the Dr. said - "Oh, that's a tiny hole." Not in my book buster - I swear entire meals got trapped in there (eeewww). Within and hour it

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She Knits!It's true that you learn something new everyday. Above is my very first short-row heel. I used More Sensational Knitted Socks as reference and away I went. It was easy (if a little tedious) and will fit Casey's heel more comfortably than a heel flap/turn. Yeah - buggar complained about having "ears" on the heels of the last pair - sucker is lucky to get handmade socks in the first

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Your Linguistic Profile:45% Dixie45% General American English5% Yankee0% Midwestern0% Upper MidwesternWhat Kind of American English Do You Speak?I think I got that 5% Yankee because I say "Rotary" instead of Round about or something else. Oh well - I'd never experienced on until we were in BOSTON so I guess that's ok. I think otherwise it's right on the money. I'm born and raised a southern

AmyDehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04612375838777458007noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15227734.post-26354677199412755092008-09-24T15:16:00.004-04:002008-09-24T15:46:27.317-04:00

We Homeschool!There I said it. Why does that feel like such confession - like coming out of some proverbial closet? I'll tell you why ('cause you knew I was gonna).I've heard people day that there are two types of families who homeschool:1. Those who are religious fanatics and want to keep their children "away from the ho-mo-sex-uals" [Please be advised that I truly do not endorse or denounce

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You Are FranceYou are very proud of the culture you come from. You can't help but be a bit snobby.You cherish your food, history, language, and art. You feel like other people can't match your taste.Elegance is important to you. You rather stay with the past than love a new trend.When in public, you look good and say the right things. Only your close friends and family know the real you.What

AmyDehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04612375838777458007noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15227734.post-7106649686600822782008-09-22T10:22:00.003-04:002008-09-22T10:47:12.500-04:00

Family Favorites Week: This week at Organizing Junkie everyone is posting their Family Favorites menu which should be wonderful I can't wait to check it out.I made my menu based on an entire week of our favorites. It's hard for me to come up with actual or technical recipes because these are all things I just cook - I don't really follow a recipe - I just put them together. I included

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Menu Planning Monday is not ALL I do I promise. MPM just seems to be the only thing I blog about - gets very boring I know. I am sewing up a storm this week and will have some photos and more interesting posts resulting - I promise."What else does she do?" you ask (or maybe you didn't, but you're already here so indulge me).I've returned to my coupon adventures over he past couple of weeks. I

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I've got a cold, but the family still wants to eat - what's up with that?The menu planning is such a help. I stay on track with our spending goals better and we eat better and healthier. I love sitting down around the table every night to an actual meal instead of to take-away. With the trying of new things we became a fine dining establishment and we now serve "whine" with every meal! I'm

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Thanks for all the comments and personal emails about my learning some girly-dos. For more detailed information try the following links:Knots (basics of what I did)Here's how to do rows of the knots:It's really kind of fun - you just have to make sure your kids will stick it out through the pulling (Anna gripes, but I just tell her to "toughen up!" does that make me a bad person?). Also be sure

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That means it's time for menu planning: (I totally forgot until just about 5 minutes ago that it's Monday - no work, no mail, whatever...)Tonight we had breakfast, bacon, eggs, and blueberry pancakes.This week let's try some new things alongside our favorites:Smoky Turkey Shepherd's PieSwordfish Burgers with Lemon, Garlic & Parsley (link is for Salmon Burgers, but it's fairly similar)Island Bird:

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GIRLY HAIRI did - I learned how to do something girly to Anna's hair. I learned from HERE and mine isn't as tidyb ,ut I tried it and it worked. Best of all it keeps the hair off her face and looks super cute (if I do say so myself).I am NOT a fru-fru type gal. Pigtails and ponytails I get pretty good - I'll even put those cutsey little do-boppys in for her, but braiding or fancy stuff - NOT

AmyDehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04612375838777458007noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15227734.post-39022644857862564182008-08-27T00:39:00.007-04:002008-08-27T07:09:40.114-04:00

Lighten Up would ya? OK - OK - it's gotten very serious around here lately - what's up with that?!? BUM-MER!Works-for-Me-Wednesday OR Me, Working-for-Wednesday - some crafting updates:The yo-yos are still taking shape and will make their debut next week (they are very excited and cannot wait - they've even been giving me photo tips - the divas).I've got 4 current (we won't discuss the long-time

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As I listen to the rain and plan my day the world keeps turning as:A friend battles red tape and paperwork while watching her hero disintegrate mentally and physically before her eyes. One welcomes a perfect new life into this world, while yet another makes the decisions preparing for the final days. Still others struggle to find their way after God has called home their compass, their beacon,

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Find me HERE today talking about finance and my personal struggle with keeping it all in perspective. Also be sure and add Lynnae to your google reader or bloglines; I learn something new and useful there everyday.My two week menu plan had a little fall-down this weekend (lunches on the weekend elude me), but we got back on track last night with taco casserole (YUM - thank you Andrea) and I'm

AmyDehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04612375838777458007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15227734.post-31455443577221326002008-08-22T05:36:00.002-04:002008-08-22T05:41:29.857-04:00

SimpleMom is having a HUGE giveaway! Please check it out and participate HERE! Visit before Midnight (CDT) August 25th to enter.Even if you aren't in to free prizes (what's wrong with you about that anyway :-0) check out her blog - it's a wonderful resource!I'll keep you posted!AmyDe

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Photo credit: Shortstuff411I don't like ironing clothing - so I don't usually do it.This morning, to avoid the "I just pulled this out of the laundry basket, where it's been sitting for 3 days" look, Casey's outfit needed pressing (don't like to fold laundry either). So being the dutiful wife that I am (and because the iron was already out for crafting) I began pressing Casey's clothes. Then I

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Photo credit: Wikipedia HereMe? I like to wake up early. I wake by at least 5:30 every morning; some of you may think I'm stark raving mad, but let me explain. It's quiet at 5:30 a.m. It's quiet in the house, quiet in the neighborhood, quiet in my little part of the world.I love early mornings and I love sunrise - it's like watching the day being born and growing up. I am not super creative

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Finally back to the menu planning - we've been eating out and going out and bringing home and NOT cooking - time's up for that.In no particular order for the next two weeks:Turkey BurgersSummer Sausage w/Mixed veggies & riceCheese Tortellini alfredo (yum is was good last night)Sweet Potato Chicken Stoup (Rachael Ray favorite)Chicken & dressing casseroleBreakfast BurritosBreakfast for Dinner (

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One Word Meme - I found this whilst looking at the lovely Sweet Jessie's lovely blog!1. Where is your cell phone? charger2. Your significant other? shower3. Your hair? walnut4. Your daughter? sleeping5. Your son? curly6. Your favorite thing? family7. Your dream last night? forgotten8. Your favorite drink? coke9. Your goal? contentment10. The room you’re in? bedroom11. Your church? visiting12.

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Yep - spent last night cleaning up water - plumber is here NOW so hopefully no more COLD showers!I'll keep you posted!AmyDe

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To some of my favorite "Hot Sexy Men" whose invitation to the "Hot Sexy Men Dinner Party" were apparently lost in the mail. For that please forgive me and know that you are welcome ANY time!Apologies to the following:David Boreanaz, Julian McMahon, Johnathon Frakes, Val Kilmer, and Michael ShanksPlease forgive me one and all!I'll keep you posted!AmyDe

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You know that icebreaker party question - "What 5 people would you have over for dinner...?"Well, Let me just say that I would waste no time on historical, political, or the so-called "important" people of our past or present. Nope, Not me - I can read about their contributions. Me? I want hot sexy men at my dinner party - including (but certainly not limited to) the following:1. John

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A heartfelt, giant "Thank You!" to all who voted for me in the blog makeover give away. It appears to have done the trick, but I'll wait to hear the official results before celebrating. Thanks especially to my Casey's techie posse at work who responded to his "random favor" request - I truly appreciate all of you.I'll keep you posted!AmyDe

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Truly, utterly, shameless, pandering - I know - it's not pretty, but then neither is the blog layout - Ha!Pick Me! Pick Me! Please go Here and vote for me in the blog makeover contest. Voting closes Sunday August 3 @ 11:59 edt.Thank you so much!I'll keep you posted!AmyDe

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I feel like I need Stacie and Clinton for my Blog. If I ever went on "What Not To Wear" I'd just go ahead and throw all my own clothes in the trash and beg Stacie & Clinton to shop with me from day one - oh and then Nick with my hair - Help me please oh god of the scissors!Anyway - I feel the same way about my blog. I have NOT THE FIRST CLUE! I chose blogger as it was free and easy. I chose

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Paper Dolls for Boys tagged us all for this Meme - so here goes:1. I sang in several choral groups in college under the fantastic direction of Dr. Z and now I have an incredibly difficult time singing in a church choir because I am such a COMPLETE choir snob.2. I CANNOT see those stupid Magic Eye pictures - even after hours of standing in the mall staring during the early 1990s. Come to find out

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