It’s that time of year again; Summer reading time!
Once again there are several resources available to help encourage children to read over the summer, and to reward those who are already avid readers.
National Summer Reading Programs

Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program 2008

Prize(s): Receive a FREE book from Barnes & Noble!
Who: Grades 1-6
Cost: Free
When: 5/29/08 - […]

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It’s that time of year again; Summer reading time!
Once again there are several resources available to help encourage children to read over the summer, and to reward those who are already avid readers.
National Summer Reading Programs

Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program 2008

Prize(s): Receive a FREE book from Barnes & Noble!
Who: Grades 1-6
Cost: Free
When: 5/29/08 - […]

I love Konos curriculum, but haven’t used it since my oldest two (now highschoolers) were very young. I feel it’s definitely time again. Character training has become an obvious need in this household lately!
The only volume I currently have is volume one, and I am desperately seeking volume 3 (the volume that covers self-control and […]

Sorry, with all the busy-ness and illness, I failed to get an 8 or 9 week belly photo.
As far as the way I feel, this pregnancy has been AWFUL. The only way I am able to get through it is to keep reminding myself that there will be a wonderful prize at the end.
The nausea […]

We have a couple of new ponds in our backyard now, as it rained from Thursday through Sunday — and boy do I mean RAINED!
We needed it, desperately — but herein lies the problem…when it rains for days (or even hours), I literally can’t function. I get sleepy, can’t wake up or “get going”, have […]

We are homeowners again!
We closed on the house yesterday.

Baby News

Sorry, with all the busy-ness and illness, I failed to get an 8 or 9 week belly photo.
As far as the way I feel, this pregnancy has been AWFUL. The only way I am able to get through it is to keep reminding myself that there will be a wonderful prize at the end.
The nausea […]

7 Weeks, 1 Day
Cozumel, Mexico

Yes, I know this is just pregnancy bloating, not real baby growth, but this always happens! I generally start “showing” between 6 and 8 weeks. So much for even attempting to “hide” the pregnancy for awhile.
I have gained 4 pounds already, and my size 6 waistline, which was loose two weeks ago, is now extremely […]

Praise God!
In all but two of my previous pregnancies I have needed progesterone supplements for the first 14 weeks. Without it, I have a high miscarriage risk (due to low progesterone count).
Yesterday, however, I received the good news that my progesterone level this time is 35, which is just fine.
We’re off to a good start! […]

I wasn’t really going to publicly share the news this soon, but my children have already spilled the beans to nearly everyone we know.
Sunday morning, May 25, I was shocked, then delighted to discover two pink lines. Yes, the stork is on its way.

Rob and I had really thought that our baby days had come […]

My Recipe Box

California Salad Bowl     
Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Yields: 8 servings
“A crisp salad featuring romaine lettuce, tomatoes, and Cheddar cheese is tossed with a delightful avocado dressing.”
Ingredients:

1 avocado, peeled and pitted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 head romaine lettuce- […]

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