Here is a link to a website that reviews all kinds of "video" games for all kinds of platforms.
http://www.bzzagent.com//p/9389785581/swymm89
Mar 17, 2009
Mar 13, 2009
BBQ Sauce
Check this new family company out. They have great BBQ sauce. Currently only the 6 Cylinder (mild) and Overdrive (HOT) levels of spiciness are available. But they are in the process of getting more to market.
These are 18 ounce bottles for around $6. Since I'll only be able to use a TINY amount of the Overdrive at a time, I think the price is very good. I also figure if I start putting something this hot on my food, I will eat less. (It might cure what ails ya as well)
Mar 12, 2009
Quotes
I just finished a biography by one of my favorite authors. "Two-Part Invention, The Story if a Marriage" by Madeleine L'Engle.
The book reaffirmed for me her strong christian beliefs. I am sure there are some differences in what she believed and what I believe. But I saw through out the entire book her deep faith and dedication to God.
Here are some quotes from her book that stuck with me.
" How can anyone even begin to have an incarnational view of the universe without an incredible leap of the imagination? That GOD cares for us, every single one of us , so deeply that all power is willing to come to us, to be with us, takes all the imagination with which we have been endowed"
"Whenever something is completed successfully, then we must move on , and that is again to risk failure."
Finally a quote she had saved and included in her book.
" They asked the abbot Macarius, saying 'How ought we to pray?'
and the old man said, 'There is no need of much speaking in prayer, but often stretch out thy hands and say, Lord, as Thou wilt and as Thou knowest, have mercy upon me.' But if there is war in thy soul, add, 'Help me', and because He knoweth what we have need of He sheweth us His mercy."
Mar 9, 2009
Keep your eyes open...
Sarah and one of the reading therapy dogs she reads with were photographed today at the Harrisburg library for an article about MaryLou and her therapy dogs. If all goes as planned, they will be in an upcoming issue of Dog Fancy.
Here is a photo I took several weeks ago. This is McKenzie, therapy dog number 2.
Mar 7, 2009
Trip with Gran
The children went to Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden today with Gran. They had a great time and took some nice photos. Unfortunately they didn't get one of Gran or of S.
A lizard D caught and then released, (Thank goodness!)
http://www.dsbg.org/ is the website. Check it out if you're in the area.
One of the beautiful quilts on display.
A bed of Pansy's one of my favorites. Thanks S!!
What do you get...
When you combine a very creative 10 year old, an old lamp, some nuts & washers and time?
You get this:
S took an old lamp that was worn out and out of date, and made a new lamp for her dad for his side of the bed.
Now I want her to make one for my side, even though I have a perfectly good lamp. BUT I will move the existing lamp to the living room beside my chair where I desperately need it.
You get this:
S took an old lamp that was worn out and out of date, and made a new lamp for her dad for his side of the bed.
Now I want her to make one for my side, even though I have a perfectly good lamp. BUT I will move the existing lamp to the living room beside my chair where I desperately need it.
Feb 25, 2009
Reading Aloud
We have always read aloud to our children. David has slowly read through the Sherlock Holmes books over the past 4 or 5 years or so. He has (I think) 2 books left in the series. I don't know what he'll read then, but he as a while to decide.
I am currently reading "Farmer Boy" by Laura Ingalls Wilder to them. This is our FIRST book by her. They have not until recently been the least bit interested in any of the stories. It was INCONCEIVABLE to me. These were the books I had cut my teeth on. These were classics.
But now they cannot get enough. After FB, I intend to read the books in the correct order. I don't know if we will skip FB or read it again when we come to it.
Reading aloud is something that I hope we will continue long into their teens. This family time is something that ties us together. Something that is a constant in our life when all else seems to be falling apart.
Yes reading FB is "school" but it is so much more than that. It is life, family togetherness.
Feb 18, 2009
How to clean a leather purse....
http://www.bzzagent.com//p/4502086568/swymm89
Good info to have. I'm sure I would have ruined my new bag if I hadn't read this.
Good info to have. I'm sure I would have ruined my new bag if I hadn't read this.
Feb 11, 2009
Tough Days Ahead
Adolescence is tough. No matter how wonderful your kids are when the hormones start to change things get tough.
Emotions boil over.
Frustration levels are low.
What works one day is totally wrong the next.
And that's just for Mom. What about the poor children??
Plenty of exercise, sometimes helps.
Plenty of sleep, sometimes helps.
Prayer and patience are indispensable.
Sometimes you just have to seperate yourself from them and allow everyone to relax.
How does a soothing cup 'a tea sound?
A relaxing cd?
A nice SCREAM??
But I must stay calm and rely on the strength that comes only from above. This is only one stop in the journey.
Emotions boil over.
Frustration levels are low.
What works one day is totally wrong the next.
And that's just for Mom. What about the poor children??
Plenty of exercise, sometimes helps.
Plenty of sleep, sometimes helps.
Prayer and patience are indispensable.
Sometimes you just have to seperate yourself from them and allow everyone to relax.
How does a soothing cup 'a tea sound?
A relaxing cd?
A nice SCREAM??
But I must stay calm and rely on the strength that comes only from above. This is only one stop in the journey.
Jan 20, 2009
Snow and Vegetable Soup
I have decided to start posting some of my recipes as I think of it. So today the kids and I made Vegetable Soup- Brown 1 # of ground meat, I used venison.
- Add 1 chopped onion,
- garlic to taste,
- 2 potatoes,chopped
- 2 ribs of celery,chopped
- about 3 cups of frozen mixed veggies, I even used 1/2 of a turnip, then wished I hadn't 'cause I like it raw and wanted to munch on it.
- Add 1 large can of V-8 juice
- and 2 pints of broth, I used turkey broth.
- Let simmer all day or afternoon. Once the raw veggies are tender it's good to go.
Daniel took this photo from our front porch around 7 this morning. He used the flash and look what it did to the snowflakes. I think it's very cool!Jan 7, 2009
"Poor Mans Pot Pie"
I made a new concoction for dinner yesterday. And since I've been inspired by Stephanie at http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/, I decided to post the recipe.
Unfortunately I did not have the foresight to take a photo with my new pink pentax :(
4 Boneless/skinless chicken thighs
1 can cream of mushroom soup
garlic powder to taste
1/4 cup finely diced onion
2-3 cups frozen mixed vegetables
elbow macaroni
1. Cook the chicken thoroughly then shred and add the onion and garlic.
2. When the onion is cooked to your taste, add the can of soup.
3. Once the soup is heated through add the veggies and continue to cook stirring to prevent sticking.
Cook enough pasta to serve 4-6.
Combine drained pasta and the meat/veggie/sauce mixture.
Enjoy.
Dec 17, 2008
Not Ashamed of the Gospel
The kids and I are going through the book of Romans using a study by David Jeremiah.
Yesterday and today we focused on Romans 1:16-17 "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.", and talked about why the gospel is offensive to some.
That led to a discussion of Martin Luther and we'll be reading a book about him as well.
Then during Latin, one of the vocabulary words was "via" meaning road. That brought to mind the song by Sandi Patty"Via Dolorosa ". So I searched YouTube. There it was. A very powerful rendition with footage from Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ"
But this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31urACOSS1o&feature=related is a group of teens/ young adults doing a dance to Sandi Patty singing. It is so powerful. I think it hit home more to me than than the depiction using footage from "The Passion" You tube can be used for so much evil, but this is so powerful.
My prayer is that I will not be ashamed of the gospel. That I will preach it to myself every day. That I will share it with my children and those I come in contact with. That because of what Christ has done for me, I will live for him.
This Christmas Season, focus on the baby, but remember He did not stay in the manger. He grew, and lived in a family and was obedient to his parents, and felt hunger and pain, and fought temptation. He died a criminals death and rose from the dead conquering death and sin.
Yesterday and today we focused on Romans 1:16-17 "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.", and talked about why the gospel is offensive to some.
That led to a discussion of Martin Luther and we'll be reading a book about him as well.
Then during Latin, one of the vocabulary words was "via" meaning road. That brought to mind the song by Sandi Patty"Via Dolorosa ". So I searched YouTube. There it was. A very powerful rendition with footage from Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ"
But this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31urACOSS1o&feature=related is a group of teens/ young adults doing a dance to Sandi Patty singing. It is so powerful. I think it hit home more to me than than the depiction using footage from "The Passion" You tube can be used for so much evil, but this is so powerful.
My prayer is that I will not be ashamed of the gospel. That I will preach it to myself every day. That I will share it with my children and those I come in contact with. That because of what Christ has done for me, I will live for him.
This Christmas Season, focus on the baby, but remember He did not stay in the manger. He grew, and lived in a family and was obedient to his parents, and felt hunger and pain, and fought temptation. He died a criminals death and rose from the dead conquering death and sin.
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