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This past week my brother was up from TN. Whenever he is home we always go fruit (whatever is in season at that time) picking. </div>
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It was my little guys' first time. I honestly thought it was going to be a bit stressful but I was surprised how great he did. We were up in the Mountains of Virginia; away from all roads basically surrounded by acres upon acres of trees. I was able to give him a little freedom to walk on his own. Whereas usually I have a tight grip on him, he's a bit of a runner. :)</div>
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It was insane how many apples were on the ground. Thousands. Honestly it was a bit disheartening. Half of them looked decent. Maybe not the wash and eat kind but at least to cook with. When you think about how many go hungry and then to see how much waste was there. It's just sad.<br />
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On a brighter note though it was just what we needed. It was awesome just being out in the fresh air and the boys having the freedom to run, climb, and just do boy things (like throw rotten apples at each other). I'm so blessed that I get to spend each day with these guys. </div>
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<br />Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01731564231994990826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492675533647585032.post-48217101717970072572013-02-08T12:05:00.001-08:002013-02-08T12:05:10.494-08:00Gray for Days<div>
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<b>Ecclesiastes 3:1</b></div>
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Winter is incredibly hard for me. I crave sunshine. Color. Life. Everything just seems so gray and dead. It slows me down. Makes me tired mentally as well as physically. </div>
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This year I've tried to bring some <span style="font-size: large;">pieces of spring</span><b> inside</b>. </div>
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I adore this feeder, such an amazing variety of birds visit all throughout the day. We've been able to use this as a learning tool. Studying each species, <span style="font-size: large;">migration patterns</span>, anatomy, egg varieties, and so much more. My favorite though is the sound of their <span style="font-size: large;">chirps</span>. It's none stop all day. So <span style="font-size: large;">perfect</span>. </div>
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The temperature may say winter but the sound coming into my kitchen <span style="font-size: large;"><u>screams spring</u></span>. </div>
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<br />Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01731564231994990826noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492675533647585032.post-76895332576686771632012-11-01T14:12:00.001-07:002012-11-01T14:12:51.161-07:00Halloween 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This was a first for me this year. In the past I was always <span style="font-size: large;">anti-scary</span> but they're getting older and cute and cuddly just<span style="font-size: large;"> doesn't fly</span> anymore. It's cool though...they're boys. </div>
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So <span style="font-size: large;">vampire</span> it was. </div>
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Cole went as a <span style="font-size: large;">Marine</span>. He's proud of his daddy...a United States Marine. <span style="font-size: large;">Camo paint</span> is something that cannot be rushed. <span style="font-size: large;">Seriously</span>. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mummy Dogs</span> for dinner. 5 min prep 15 min in the oven. I was going for a theme here but I didn't realize how easy these would make cooking that night.</div>
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We hit the <span style="font-size: large;">entire subdivision</span>. They carried the small pumpkins but I had one large bag on the stroller for them to "deposit" their candy into. I weighed the bag....<span style="font-size: large;">12 flippin' pounds!</span> </div>
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For an art supplement I ordered from kiwi crates. Each month they send a box with 2 crafts and all the supplies. This was perfect, I just don't always have the time to come up with new <span style="font-size: large;">cool crafts</span>. This month was <span style="font-size: large;">Farmer's Market</span>. Not only was it crafty but we turned into a math lesson! </div>
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I swear one of my favorite things about having boys are the funny things I find around the house.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Darth</span> on my purse hook.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dinner time</span> or as Cole wants to call it...<span style="font-size: large;">Operation Fat</span>. (chicken soup does not make you fat)</div>
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Who knew <span style="font-size: large;">Patrick</span> had a thing for<span style="font-size: large;"> cake stands</span> and<span style="font-size: large;"> jadeite</span>.</div>
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And who knew Abe had a thing for camo?!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"</span>Therefore, my beloved brothers,<span style="font-size: large;"> be steadfast, immovable, </span><u><b>always abounding</b></u><span style="font-size: large;"> i</span>n the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord<span style="font-size: large;"> <u>your labor is not in vain</u>." </span></div>
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I love this. <span style="font-size: large;"><b>No work done in HIS name is wasted in light of eternal glory</b></span>. So today I will think on this verse as I wash the dishes, change poopie diapers, clean the toilets, and all those other "less desirable" daily tasks. <span style="font-size: large;">To God be the glory in all things! </span></div>
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Happy <span style="font-size: large;">1st Birthday</span> Nate! This year has<span style="font-size: large;"> flown</span> by but yet we <u><b>can't remember a day without you</b></u>. You have made our<span style="font-size: large;"> family</span> <b>complete</b> :)Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01731564231994990826noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492675533647585032.post-42164877451925419042012-09-21T15:54:00.000-07:002012-09-21T15:54:02.793-07:00{this moment}<br />
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A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.</div>
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If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' over at <a href="http://www.soulemama.com/" target="_blank">SouleMama</a> for all to find and see.<br />
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Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01731564231994990826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492675533647585032.post-5387949977647646802012-09-20T04:37:00.004-07:002012-09-20T07:53:25.164-07:00Grace<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I always find it so amazing when you read a passage of scripture that you've read countless times but this time it's as if a blinder has been lifted, seeing it for what it really means. No longer is it just words on a page but it's something beautiful that wraps around your heart.<br />
It's a verse that's words are plain but its story...it's one of<span style="font-size: large;"> love</span>.<br />
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" And Peter remember the saying of Jesus, 'Before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.' <span style="font-size: large;">And he</span> <span style="font-size: large;">went out and wept bitterly</span>." - Matthew 26:75<br />
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When first read my feelings are pity for this man, a friend denying his Savior. There's a disappointment and a self-evaluation..<span style="font-size: large;">.would I turn my back as well?</span><br />
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Here's a quote from the commentary on this scripture. "The true Peter is seen not in his denial but in his repentance. This account reminds us of not only<span style="font-size: large;"><u> our own weakness</u></span>, but also the<span style="font-size: large;"> richness of divine grace</span>." This scripture is not highlighting this man's failure but instead<span style="font-size: large;"> illuminating the beautiful GRACE of our SAVIOR. </span><br />
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I am no better than Peter. Each day in my sin I turn my back. In my fear I deny my savior. But the <span style="font-size: large;">beauty</span> of it all is that in <span style="font-size: large;">REPENTANCE</span> there is <span style="font-size: large;">GRACE</span>. <b>An unending love story of divine forgiveness. </b>Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01731564231994990826noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492675533647585032.post-34264933695534812482012-08-03T07:52:00.000-07:002012-08-03T07:52:04.043-07:00{this moment}<br />
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A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.</div>
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If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' over at <a href="http://www.soulemama.com/" target="_blank">SouleMama</a> for all to find and see.<br />
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This verse hit straight home for me this morning.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul."</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Psalm 143:8</span>Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01731564231994990826noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492675533647585032.post-46281699527064480762012-07-24T11:05:00.000-07:002012-07-24T11:05:05.896-07:0010 years ago...I went on my very first grocery shopping trip as the <span style="font-size: large;">new Mrs. Cox</span>. Among my purchases was a can of <span style="font-size: large;">Ham & Bean Soup. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fast forward</span> 1 year. The unexpired can still sat in the pantry. By this time we purchased our very first home. The can made the journey with us.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fast forward</span> to 2005. The can is now expired, but I can't throw it away! It was a piece of nostalgia. I decided to hold on to it a little longer...just for laughs.<br />
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Let's<span style="font-size: large;"> fast forward</span> again, to the present. We just celebrated our <span style="font-size: large;">10 year anniversary</span> and the can<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u> still sits</u></b></span> in my pantry.<span style="font-size: x-large;"> I don't know if I will ever throw it away ;)</span><br />
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*disclosure. This is the only expired can in my pantry. I promise you I am not a hoarder nor am I a gross person. We will never, ever, ever eat the soup.<br />
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<br />Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01731564231994990826noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492675533647585032.post-76722946968492542422012-06-27T17:14:00.002-07:002012-06-27T17:14:35.376-07:00YES!<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Just <span style="font-size: large;">ooozzzeesss</span> <span style="font-size: x-large;">FUN!! :)</span></span></div>Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01731564231994990826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492675533647585032.post-71187393687027627192012-06-15T04:34:00.000-07:002012-08-03T07:50:22.256-07:00{this moment}<br />
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A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.</div>
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If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' over at<a href="http://www.soulemama.com/" target="_blank"> SouleMama</a> for all to find and see.</div>
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*This is <span style="font-size: large;">our backyard.</span> </div>
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*I <span style="font-size: large;">struggle</span> with it. </div>
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*I have 3 boys who need space to <span style="font-size: large;">RUN</span> and <span style="font-size: large;">DIRT</span> to dig in.</div>
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*They run up and down the sidewalk.</div>
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*They<span style="font-size: large;"> dig holes</span> in my flower bed<span style="font-size: large;"> :\</span></div>
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*It hurts my heart.</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;"> *This is when I need a<span style="font-size: large;"> good shake</span>. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">*How can I be so <span style="font-size: large;">foolish</span>?</span></div>
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*So <span style="font-size: large;">much</span> more.</div>
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(p.s. just noticed the crushed Diet Dr. Pepper can...just trying to keep it classy)</div>Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01731564231994990826noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492675533647585032.post-64127686046466133132012-06-12T07:30:00.001-07:002012-06-12T07:30:58.940-07:00Recipe for crazy<div style="text-align: center;">
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Oddly, we have had a major <span style="font-size: large;">bunny boom</span> in the neighborhood. They are everywhere and it is driving Dash <span style="font-size: large;">NUTS</span>! He spends his time inside running from window to window. He's got <span style="font-size: large;">cotton tail</span> on the<span style="font-size: large;"> brain</span>. </div>
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When I think of those that have served our country and lost their lives doing so, I <span style="font-size: large;">grieve</span>. For the young lives lost but also for those left behind. Especially their mamas. Undoubtedly I know the almost <span style="font-size: large;">hurting love </span>a mother has for her child. The moment you see that tiny face they own your heart...<span style="font-size: large;">forever</span>. </div>
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Then they grow bigger and it feels as if that love <span style="font-size: large;">grows deeper</span>. <span style="font-size: large;">Roots down deep into your soul</span>. You see that baby face change into the face of a young man and it <span style="font-size: large;">engulfs</span> your heart with <b><u>pride</u></b>. </div>
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This Memorial Day I watched my boys play in the<span style="font-size: large;"> sprinkler</span>. Something so sweet and simple but <b>never </b>to be taken lightly.</div>
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To the <span style="font-size: large;">Brave Ones past and present</span>, those who have laid down their most <span style="font-size: large;">precious gift</span>, I am forever <span style="font-size: large;">greatful</span>. Because of their sacrifice I can watch my <span style="font-size: large;">children play</span> without worry or fear. I can <span style="font-size: large;">worship my God</span> without inhibition. My simple thank you will <span style="font-size: large;">never be enough</span> but I will always offer it. </div>
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But we must not forget their loved ones <span style="font-size: large;">left behind</span>. Those who taught early on what it meant to be <span style="font-size: large;">brave</span>. To be <span style="font-size: large;">courageous</span> even when facing danger. To be<span style="font-size: large;"> loyal</span> their country, one that holds freedom for all close to its heart. Those that loved and supported. Those that lost and grieve. <span style="font-size: large;">My prayers are with you always. Thank you. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*</span>Stop on over at my husbands blog. He wrote a beautiful piece on Memorial Day. <a href="http://www.tomatersandwich.blogspot.com/">www.tomatersandwich.blogspot.com</a></div>
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A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.</div>
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If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' over at <a href="http://www.soulemama.com/" target="_blank">SouleMama</a> for all to find and see.</div>
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There is something just so <span style="font-size: large;">refreshing</span>...<span style="font-size: large;">renewing</span> about it. About 20 minutes before it began to pour they were sitting at the dinning room table just <span style="font-size: large;">plain frustrated</span>. Math does that to you sometimes. </div>
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I sent them out, one of the many beauties of homeschooling. I know when my kids<span style="font-size: large;"> brains shut off</span>. </div>
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They are<span style="font-size: large;"> 13.5 months apart</span>. Those first few months were C.R.A.Z.Y! Honestly...I don't remember much. We were on <span style="font-size: large;">survival mode</span> baby! </div>
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But I am so incredibly<span style="font-size: large;"> thankful</span> though that the Lord planned it that way. He has <span style="font-size: large;">knit their hearts</span> together. I hate to even use the term best friends because even those kinds of friends can come and go. </div>
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But these boys, they are like<span style="font-size: large;"> peanut butter and jelly</span>. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Love them to the moon and back!!</span></div>
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And for good measure...a picture of the <u><b>very dirty dog</b></u> they brought home for me to wash. :)<br />
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The boys are off fishing today. So it's just me and little bit. On the agenda...<span style="font-size: large;">a whole 'lotta nothing</span>! Woohoo maybe I can make a dent in my good reads stack during nap time. :)</div>Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01731564231994990826noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492675533647585032.post-14341022211150962522012-05-18T05:05:00.000-07:002012-05-18T05:06:34.520-07:00{this moment}<br />
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A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.</div>
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If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' over at <a href="http://www.soulemama.com/soulemama/" target="_blank">SouleMama</a> for all to find and see.</div>
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When I cook using one of my recipe cards I usually lay it on the counter. </div>
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I thought it would cute to have something to clip it to. This way I can use my cookbook stand. </div>
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VOILA! Not life altering...but cute. :)</div>
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