tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28584670356051349792024-03-13T05:35:52.737-07:00In His Namejdmsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13775900278412038446noreply@blogger.comBlogger290125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858467035605134979.post-85899676711922563242014-03-26T16:47:00.000-07:002014-03-26T16:47:06.685-07:00Awana Games<span style="font-size: large;">Last Saturday, we all packed up for the big event! An event my youngest has worked so very hard for. An event you get chosen to be a part of! It's a big deal and we are so proud of our youngest! Yes, my friends, it's the annual Awana Games! It's huge, it's wild, and it's a load of fun! So many young kids gather in the name of our Lord to play all sorts of crazy games! It was so much fun and we can't wait for next year!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Oh...so...intense!!!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And this is my prayer, that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ-to the glory and praise of God. Philippians 1:9-11</span></div>
jdmsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13775900278412038446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858467035605134979.post-64257396105947318912014-03-14T15:31:00.001-07:002014-03-14T15:38:12.302-07:00Homestead Life<span style="font-size: large;">Well, the life of having animals can sometimes be hard. I can't imagine having a real farm! Two days ago we lost one of our chickens! I do not know the reason for her dieing. In fact the day before all the girls looked to be super healthy and well. So, when my youngest went out the next day in the afternoon, she was very shocked to see her little chicken curled up in the straw. She did handle it very well. No tears...just worry and wonder. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, I know I have been sharing so many chicken photos. I promise I will try and take different scenery! I just wanted to share a little reality to the homestead life. This is the first chicken we have lost to an unknown reason! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Also, today (not shown in these photos) the rain has come back full force! Right when I thought things would dry up, the Lord has given us more rain. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have a blessed day! And may God lead your way! </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">3-12-14 The other ladies just didn't understand what happened to their sister! Even they knew something wasn't right.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">3-12-14 It was another beautiful day! Our backyard lake was drying up!</span></td></tr>
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<br />jdmsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13775900278412038446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858467035605134979.post-25894232254689406132014-03-11T17:32:00.000-07:002014-03-11T17:32:19.447-07:00Spring IS here!<span style="font-size: large;">Well, today is a good day! Thank you to our Heavenly Father for a little sunshine! See, I knew when the ugly, nasty, and wet weather came there would be a light at the end of the tunnel. And yes, it all does make you appreciate the beauty even more! I thank the Lord for all of it. The ugly and the beautiful. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Through a day of homeschooling you could just feel a little difference in everybody's attitudes. You could feel the light shine in all of us. God is so good.
When I took my eldest girl to her first day of Driver's Training (yes, it is happening...my teen will be driving soon!), the car was warm! The sun had heated up our car seats and I didn't even need to turn the heat on! Just felt so good! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Then when I returned home, I felt "springy" and decided to walk my dog. It was fabulous and I couldn't help but feel revived! I also let the chicken ladies loose and they seem like new birds as well! Isn't it amazing at what a little sun and warmth can do?
I hope and pray more of you out there felt a little sunshine and peace today! A little more energy and a sense of Gods wonders!
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<span style="font-size: large;">God Bless you all!</span> <span style="font-size: large;">Remember too look for all His beauty!</span>jdmsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13775900278412038446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858467035605134979.post-16555693404993440892014-03-07T15:08:00.005-08:002014-03-07T15:08:43.882-08:00Is it Spring? <span style="font-size: large;">Hello there. It has been so long since I have been able to sit down here and write on this so called blog of mine. I just don't set aside time to make this blog what I "envision" it to be. What is getting in my way? Well, I hope that I can find time this month to dig in and really work at what I can add to my blog. I want to stretch my photos like never before. I also want to share all the wonderful things God has shown me in His Word! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As for today, I just thought I would share a little on our nasty weather. It has been ugly and scary. Wet and wild. And I know when that sun does shine we will all appreciate it even more! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Our chickens have been oh so confused as to what is happening in their little neck of the woods. With the weather going this way and that, the chickens have hardly been able to step outside. We've had freezing temps (with wind chills below zero) with massive winds, and then warm temps with extreme heavy rains!
Just yesterday, as I was sleeping, I could hear our neighbor plowing the yards and roads with his big CAT plow. In my deep slumber all I could feel was "what in the world is our neighbor doing?", "Please STOP!". Heaven forbid I lose any sleep! Then when I did wake up to take a look at our back yard, I realized and thanked my neighbor! He saved us from a possible house flooding! The backyard water level was up to the deck and when my oldest went to see how the chickens were doing she couldn't cross the "lake" because it was up to her knees! Our awesome neighbor had plowed sections to release the waters to the front ditches to keep the neighbors from flooding! It worked and the water levels were dropping. Fewwwwww! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today, the water in the backyard is still nasty, wet and down right ugly. However, I am so thankful at all the hard work our neighbor did to help us not have flooding issues. He still has the sub-pump running to keep the waters flowing to the front of the houses instead of sitting in the backyards. I can't wait for some sunny weather and snow free yards! It will be nice to have green grass and gardens again! But this is Idaho and you never know what sort of weather you will have to endure!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope all of you out there experiencing wild weather are doing well. I pray that we are all turning to our Lord and seeing all the beauty He has provided for us in this month of March.</span><br />
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<br />jdmsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13775900278412038446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858467035605134979.post-66739850331193698562014-01-08T16:40:00.003-08:002014-03-07T15:11:15.322-08:00Live Wisely<span style="font-size: large;">I want to live wisely. I want to listen more. I want to obey the things God is calling me to do. I want to pray more than ever and have a strong relationship with our Lord Jesus. I will not be perfect and I know I will forget, but I will try and I know that Lord will be there for me always. </span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone. Colossians 4:5-6</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I would like to spend this year focusing more on our Lord. Because I know when I do that all things come into place. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Happy New Year!</span>jdmsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13775900278412038446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858467035605134979.post-48841303708705670762013-12-01T15:23:00.001-08:002013-12-01T15:24:22.512-08:00Reflection<span style="font-size: large;">Today, I would just like to share a few pictures I took during early Autumn. These little Pine Siskins came to clean out our sunflowers! It was so fun to watch. I think at one time there were six birds visiting. It was a beautiful day and perfect day for pictures. Hope you enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I pray that you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving day! We had a very nice one. Just us four, together, enjoying each other. So nice that my girls are older and we can enjoy more things together. I am so thankful for my family! Thankful to our Lord for all He has blessed us with!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Colossians 2:6-7 (NLT)</span></i></span>jdmsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13775900278412038446noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858467035605134979.post-14808529722246572612013-10-15T17:02:00.002-07:002013-10-15T17:02:41.572-07:00Photo Day - Summer Catch Up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">8-4-13 I have lived here now for 14 years and they have been working on this castle since! There has been so much done in these 14 years, but just think of how long it took all those Medieval time people to finish their castles!!!!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">8-4-13 Here is the Captain of the ship! I love this man! He is the best Dad EVER!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">8-4-13 This summer we were so blessed with having my brother all the way from New York. I love him deeply and having him visit us made our summer perfect! Wish I could keep him here.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">8-4-13 Storms a brewing across the way! Such beauty here! PTL!</span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Love sharing great times with my family! This was such a wonderful day! Being with my brother here in my hometown was priceless! I miss him so much. Can't wait to see him again!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you mom and dad for always treating us with great times, but mostly for your incredible love!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">God has blessed this family and I am so grateful for them. Thank you Lord for all you do for us. For giving us these great moments. May we draw closer to You because of them!</span></div>
jdmsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13775900278412038446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858467035605134979.post-81068152119900249202013-08-16T14:08:00.004-07:002013-08-16T14:08:58.544-07:00School Has Begun...but first...<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It has been such a long time since my last blog. Truly time must be getting faster! I wanted to share a few firework photos of our celebration for America and also my parents birthdays! This year my parents were not able to come, but we still celebrated the fourth of July as if they were here! We love them dearly and are proud of them as well! Missed them extremely, but we were blessed with a visit from them with my brother (from New York) this month. Hopefully I will get those photos ready to share that adventure!!! </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Love fireworks!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Oooooo....Aaaahhhhhh! These were the fireworks right down at our city beach. We didn't have our boat this year (sniff sniff), but we were blessed as always with a great show!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My sweet girl enjoying beach time! </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">She played and played and met a new friend. She is my social gal!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here is my sweetie watching the Fourth of July parade downtown. It was a great little parade and thankful we have this in our town.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, now that it is August and now that we have a Freshman High School-er we decided to start school last Monday! Our curriculum is brand new and we love it so far! My eldest daughter has been showing super responsibility and getting up super early (hate to admit, but earlier than me!) and starting off with Geometry! Crazy! She has accomplished so much in just this one week! From writing her first argumentative essay, to Bible study, Logic, Biology, Geometry, Apologetics, Chinese and more! Wow...she is in for a real full year! Plus, starting on Monday both girls will be involved for the first time in volleyball! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">My youngest (5th grade now) will start school Monday and we will be in full swing of the school year! School, Music, Sports, Life, etc...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">May God Bless you all during this next month...hopefully I will be back soon for another update! </span>jdmsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13775900278412038446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858467035605134979.post-34760407145098087982013-06-17T14:42:00.002-07:002013-06-17T14:43:13.777-07:00Sharing Photos<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">It is about time I had a few photos to share. With school finished and summer beginning, I hope to take more photos. Here are a few from May! I really loved the day my husband drove us up to the mountain to spy on this cute bear family! We had no idea she was a mother bear, until we heard not one, but two baby cubs crying! Love our Heavenly Fathers earth and the perfect nature He created!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">5-17-13 Our annual Lost in the 50's Parade! Most years during this time our weather teases us with rain and possible thunder. It did sprinkle a bit, but it turned out perfect and our town enjoyed the great parade.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sweet family getting ready for the parade! Love these two!</span> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Growing up, but her sweet spirit remains pure and perfect!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">5-23-13 So we didn't see these guys first. We saw momma just walking around. Then we heard their cries! Have you ever heard a bear cub talking? They almost sound human! So cool and exciting to be able to enjoy this!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Going higher and higher!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">"Betcha I can reach the top before you!!!"</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We also saw a few does grazing the mountain grounds!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Momma resting while her cubs were running around. I do believe she was feeding one of the cubs before I took this photo. Not sure, but then she began cleaning herself. </span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So very thankful for where we live. A little bit of everything here. Thank you God for you blessings! </span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love. Romans 5:3-5</span></i></div>
jdmsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13775900278412038446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858467035605134979.post-85710943809487449502013-06-03T15:40:00.001-07:002013-06-03T15:40:25.985-07:00Late...AgainTime is moving...I am rushing, feeling like I can't stop and breath. Our fifth year of homeschooling is coming to an end. My oldest is finished and moving on to 9th grade! She finished strong and aced everything! I am so proud of her!!! <br />
Still finishing with my soon to be 5th grader. The day we decided to switch her curriculum has put us little behind, but I am so happy with our choices and I don't mind us being a little behind. We should finish in two more weeks! So proud of how far she has come and the knowledge she is gained! Thank you Lord!<br />
The garden has been planted, the grass is being mowed once a week, projects are being discussed and soon to be in action! So much to do! Tomatoes and peppers are in as of last night...hope they make it. Looks like a storm is brewing!<br />
The new chickens are growing super fast and we need to move them into the bigger coop SOON! However, we also need to cull the older chickens to make room. Fourteen chickens are way to many for our backyard. Also, we may have another rooster...not sure yet. <br />
I have lots of photos I haven't even looked at and I hope to sit down at the computer soon to show a few! Seems like I have put my "picture taking" on hold...which I haven't, I just need a few moments to share them. <br />
Church is incredible and I am so very thankful for the people we have gotten to know. Our Life Group on Sundays will be slowing down now that summer is coming and we will be meeting about once a month. I will miss our studying here together, but look forwards to planning other things...hopefully camping! I pray that we will continue to study Gods word and hold Him at the top of our list! <br />
So, I hope to continue with this blog once in a while. I want to keep in touch with those who read it. Just other priorities have taken its place. So, I will try and come back soon with another update!<br />
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May God bless you during these weeks and may you find Peace in Him!!!<br />
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<br />jdmsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13775900278412038446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858467035605134979.post-19236657593664076842013-03-31T16:25:00.000-07:002013-03-31T16:25:55.632-07:00Happy Easter<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">But he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed. All of us, like sheep, have strayed away. We have left God's paths to follow our own. Yet the Lord laid on him the sins of us all! Isaiah 53:5-6</span></span></i></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Jesus did die!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A good man named Joseph, a member of the Jewish Council went to Pilate and asked for Jesus' body.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><i>Luke 23:53-54 Then he took it down, wrapped it in linen cloth and placed it in a tomb cut in the rock, one in which no one had yet been laid. It was Preparation Day, and the Sabbath was about to begin. </i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This was a very sad time for so many! However, little did they know, this was not the end! It was the Beginning!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In Luke 24:1-7 we read: </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus!! While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, "Why do you look for the living among the dead?" He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: 'The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, be crucified and on the third day be raised again'"</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;">Jesus returns to his Disciples. He returns and says "Peace be with you." They were all startled and frightened! </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;">Can you imagine what they must have felt? They had just witnessed the death of Jesus and now he has come back and is standing with them once more! </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>He said to them, "Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself? Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have." Luke 24:39 </i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><i> </i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;">Jesus tells his Disciples to go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation! Whoever believes in Him will be saved!</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;">Then when it was time Jesus ascend in to Heaven!</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>Then Jesus led them to Bethany , and lifting his hands to heaven, he blessed them. While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up to heaven. So they worshiped him and then returned to Jerusalem filled with great joy. And they spent all of their time in the Temple, praising God.</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>Luke 24:50-53 </i></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am not a writer...<span style="font-size: large;">sometimes I just don't <span style="font-size: large;">know what the perfect words are to say<span style="font-size: large;">. <span style="font-size: large;">In this case I don't know how to describe w<span style="font-size: large;">ith words t<span style="font-size: large;">he feel<span style="font-size: large;">ings I have about our <span style="font-size: large;">Lords death and resurrection! <span style="font-size: large;">I don't feel I deserve such great love<span style="font-size: large;"> and compassion. I am so imperfect! I am fl<span style="font-size: large;">awed in every way.<span style="font-size: large;"> I <span style="font-size: large;">am a sinner! </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I <span style="font-size: large;">am incredibl<span style="font-size: large;">y</span> thankful for what Jesus did for us<span style="font-size: large;">.<span style="font-size: large;"> He <span style="font-size: large;">went through complete agony and pain<span style="font-size: large;"> for<span style="font-size: large;"> all of us. He died and rose again for all <span style="font-size: large;">of us. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">All we have to do is believe! Believe in Him with all our hearts and bring <span style="font-size: large;">Him in<span style="font-size: large;">to our li<span style="font-size: large;">ves. In return we will live with Him forever in Heaven<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: large;">This is His promise and I am so thankful to be apart of it!</span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is t<span style="font-size: large;">rue <span style="font-size: large;">for everyone who believes, no matter who we are.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Romans 3:22 </span></span> </span></i></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><i> </i></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Our Easter Eggs this year!</span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">God B<span style="font-size: large;">less you all and I pray your <span style="font-size: large;">Easter was great<span style="font-size: large;">!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Remember to refle<span style="font-size: large;">ct on w<span style="font-size: large;">hat this E<span style="font-size: large;">aster has meant to you and your family.</span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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jdmsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13775900278412038446noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858467035605134979.post-66942558469788776262013-03-30T11:41:00.003-07:002013-03-30T11:41:55.415-07:00Spring into the Knowledge of Jesus<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Spring weather here can be so confusing! One minute raining, the next beautiful and sunny, and then down comes the hail! After all that, right back to sunny!
I love it though. Love to see spring creeping in with grass growing, birds chirping, kids running and the dog rolling! Good times!
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-r_XSWWQPL1o/UVckvi4rDwI/AAAAAAAAClE/IwPDKNyZUzI/s1600/3-21-13-Backyard-Chickens-I.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-r_XSWWQPL1o/UVckvi4rDwI/AAAAAAAAClE/IwPDKNyZUzI/s640/3-21-13-Backyard-Chickens-I.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hen ladies out enjoying the starting of the green grass. Even if a light hail came down!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Big Boy Bison enjoying the kids, chickens and sun!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nfhQLE5eUzs/UVck8LwQ8hI/AAAAAAAAClU/gwFPlidlT7A/s1600/3-21-13-Olline-and-Melina-i.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nfhQLE5eUzs/UVck8LwQ8hI/AAAAAAAAClU/gwFPlidlT7A/s640/3-21-13-Olline-and-Melina-i.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Crazy kids saw the hail and went out to lay in it! It was super sunny at the same time! </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k6pPG1Zr_C0/UVck8mPZdOI/AAAAAAAAClY/7tcOe62mZ3g/s1600/3-21-13-Girls-on-deck-in-ha.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k6pPG1Zr_C0/UVck8mPZdOI/AAAAAAAAClY/7tcOe62mZ3g/s640/3-21-13-Girls-on-deck-in-ha.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It lasted only 3 or so minutes. Kids!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rvZ-bx7HWyY/UVclHJAn9FI/AAAAAAAAClk/-CnSBzL9RUA/s1600/3-21-13-Olline-with-Craylol.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rvZ-bx7HWyY/UVclHJAn9FI/AAAAAAAAClk/-CnSBzL9RUA/s640/3-21-13-Olline-with-Craylol.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Our sweet youngest daughter is our chicken master! All the hens like her and she likes all of them! Even our new baby chicks love her! She has a way with the animals.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UQz0xytKk3Q/UVclKlRM24I/AAAAAAAACls/abFi73G2j8E/s1600/3-21-13-Chickens-from-behin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UQz0xytKk3Q/UVclKlRM24I/AAAAAAAACls/abFi73G2j8E/s640/3-21-13-Chickens-from-behin.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I love chickens! Have I said that before? I just love them!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NBqCQkrCQhY/UVclK-TVIhI/AAAAAAAAClw/M2iGgLzjT6k/s1600/3-21-13-Olline-chasing-Chic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NBqCQkrCQhY/UVclK-TVIhI/AAAAAAAAClw/M2iGgLzjT6k/s640/3-21-13-Olline-chasing-Chic.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here is a professional chicken catcher! She did get her too! </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, I know we are in a time with Easter bunnies, baskets, eggs and candy. What I really want to know is what does Easter really mean to you? Have you sat back a taken the time to know what all this is about? What is Easter? Why do we celebrate it? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I don't mind the egg dyeing, candy, baskets and bunnies, but I fear we are completely losing what this time is about! I love that kids do Easter egg hunts and stuff like that, but my desire is to have our kids know what the true meaning is.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">JESUS!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Should I say it again? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">JESUS!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">JESUS is the reason we celebrate Easter! Whether you know it or not, JESUS is the reason!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I know the Bible series on the History Channel has been a huge success and I highly recommend you watch it. Yes, they haven't covered everything in the Bible, but it sure gets you thinking and talking and wanting to learn more! Please, watch tomorrow nights show! <a href="http://www.history.com/shows/the-bible?mkwid=sm0o9X0dd_pcrid_21746031794_pkw_the%20bible%20history%20series_pmt_b&utm_source=google_tune&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=the%20bible%20history%20series&utm_campaign=G_The+Bible&paidlink=1&cmpid=PaidSearch_google_tune_G_The+Bible_the%20bible%20history%20series">The Bible Series on History Channel</a>, 8pm/7c. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tomorrow nights show will be of His Crucifixion ( means: The execution of a person by nailing or binding them to a cross.) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">JESUS was a humble man. He did no one harm or wrong and yet He was a huge threat. Even the chief priests and elders went against Him; Matthew 27:1-2. One of his disciples betrayed Him. One denied Him. He was mocked, spit on, beat, flogged. They made him wear a crown of thorns, shoved on His head to make Him bleed. He was made to carry His own cross. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #990000;"><i>Luke 23:44-46: It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour, for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." When he had said this, he breathed his last.</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope that we can reflect on what this all means. Jesus knew He was going to die. He knew that He was going to be nailed on the cross for a greater purpose. He did this all for US! Yes, US! Jesus was the final sacrifice. For all us sinners. For you and me! So, that now we are saved by Grace. We don't need to do any payment for our sins. They have been washed away by His blood. If we should believe in Him with all our hearts and ask forgiveness of our sins, we will live in eternity with Him!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: #0b5394;">For God so loved the world, He gave His one and only Son. That whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life!</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="color: black;">But just wait...this isn't over here! NO! Jesus died, but He also rose up! There is more to this story. I hope to write more for tomorrow.</span></span></span></div>
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jdmsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13775900278412038446noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858467035605134979.post-5866145242566755132013-03-19T16:40:00.000-07:002013-03-19T16:40:50.360-07:00Update <span style="font-size: large;">I have no idea why I struggle to keep this blog updated! At least once a week is what I was hoping for. I seem to let "life" get in my way! There has been a lot going on, but mostly just regular life! Here's a recap:
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We have been working hard at school! Here my daughter was reading Laura Ingalls Wilder: A Biography. It was a very good book. She has long since finished it and is onto reading Gone Away Lake by Elizabeth Enright. So proud that my girls love reading. I struggled with it as a kid and I prayed that the Lord would help our girls to love it...and they do! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Always lots going on during our Homeschooling. So happy with how the year is going. Love our Heart of Dakota curriculum for Olline. Melina is doing super well with her studies, but we are looking forward to a change for next year. Still praying as to what curriculum we will be using! Possibly the one from My Fathers World. She also finished her Science project she had to present in<span style="font-size: large;">front of her peer<span style="font-size: large;">s and teacher. She did her report on <span style="font-size: large;">popcorn! She did a super duper job! Aced it! Yeah!!!</span></span></span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">On this day the girls had fun making Valentine cupcakes! YUM! They were delicious!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This was the start of February! Look at that snow. However, the glorious sun came out and it was a great time to throw a toy for our Bison Boy! He has grown up so fast!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Olline loves to hold the chickens! These girls are so sick of the snow and we all can't wait for some green grass! (<span style="font-size: large;">Update: Snow has melted, the grass is seeing the sun! Can't wait to get into that gar<span style="font-size: large;">den!)</span></span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Come on Bison! Bring it! Bring it! Good BOY! Good Dog! I love you buddy!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This was on Feb. 9th. Our poor Hen...named Duck! (I know...isn't that crazy? My husband named her! She lays big huge eggs like a duck too!) She got egg bound. Her egg was stuck inside her. T<span style="font-size: large;">he</span> scary thin<span style="font-size: large;">g </span>is they continue to produce eggs even if one is stuck. So we tried to give her a water bath. Melina sat with her for a while to dry her off. Today, she seems to be better. She still isn't laying, but she is eating and drinking and seems full of life. Hmmm? </span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">YEAH! This picture I just took today. We decided to get new chicks! We got them on March 6th! EIGHT of them! Two Rhode Island reds, two Barred Rocks, and four Buff Orpingtons! WE LOVE THEM! They have grown like crazy and they are only two weeks old. Their cute little feathers are coming in and they are the most active critters ever! LOVE THEM! (I think I already said that, but I just love them!) The only sad part is, we are going to have to cull our other girls. This will be my first experience with this! I am nervous. I just can't have 15 chickens in my backyard. Plus our hens are not laying, but maybe two eggs here and there. So it's time. Not sure how I feel about it though!</span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My husband and I just finished our Bible study group last Sunday as well! It was the most wonderful thing we have done. I am so thankful we joined that group. We have met the greatest people. We have learned so much as well. Learned a lot about ourselves and about God! The Holy Spirit has guided us in growing closer to our Heavenly Father and I am so excited to see where He takes us next. We will have a Life Group starting on April 7th here at our home! This is really stepping out of our box! I am a little nervous, but mostly super excited. To actually watch and see how God works in all our lives is the most thrilling thing someone can go through!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #990000;">Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there. Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit's leading in every part of our lives. Galatians 5:24-25</span></span></div>
jdmsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13775900278412038446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858467035605134979.post-13031908150114428912013-01-31T17:11:00.000-08:002013-01-31T17:12:41.289-08:00Bible Study - Creation<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today I wanted to write a little about Creation. I have been thinking long and hard about this. Even my daughters homeschool curriculum starts with a program called <u>Creation</u> to Christ. I just thought I would pick your brain about how you feel and believe on Creation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am not talking about creating dinners or desserts. Not even creating a master piece of art work. Or creating a piece of awesome sheet music. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I wanted to talk about God's Creation. The knowing that a bigger power created "Everything". In our Bible study group we are diving into a book called Starting Point: Find Your Place in the Story. <a href="http://www.startingpoint.com/splash2012/visitors.jsp">Starting Point: Find Your Place in the Story</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now, I have grown up always believe that our God created all things. Just like we read in Genesis 1:1, "In the beginning God created the Heavens and the Earth,"</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For me, I believe that God did all these things. He did create everything, the heavens and earth, light and darkness, waters and sky, plants, trees and fruit, separating the night skies and the day time, all animals, fish, etc., and also man and woman! He created us so well that He said "it was good"! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">However, many people ask, "How do we know that all this is true?", "We weren't there, so how can I trust the Bibles words?", "Some of these statements are so Far out there, too supernatural for me.", or "I only believe it, when I see it." So how do we answer these questions or statements? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One thing that amazes me is that the Bible has held it's own. It has survived for many years. Yes, I think that some of the words have been changed for us to understand better. I don't feel it has been changed in a way that it is "completely" different than it was in 95 A.D. (when Revelation, the last book in the Bible was written). I believe that the authors of the Bible have preserved it for all generations to know and understand our history. The purpose for us being here. It is the only book that has lasted as long as it has. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have you ever climbed a mountain? Went for a hike? Watched the sunrise or set? How about planted a garden and watched it grow? Or have you or know someone that's pregnant? Talk about a miracle! I think the blessings of children is a miracle in its self. It should make you know that there is a wonderful God that created that beautiful baby that hasn't been born yet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When you get to the mountain top and see all the gorgeous land out there. All the wonders and beauty. Do you stop to think that maybe there is a one true God that made all that? Just in nature we can find so many reasons to believe that God is real.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I certainly do not have all the answers...I guess what it comes down to is faith! In Hebrew 11:1 it says: <span style="color: #45818e;">Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see</span>. In Hebrew 11:3 it continues with: <span style="color: #76a5af;">By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I know that when I have faith, I "feel it" that all is true. It is hard to believe in crazy things it talks about in Genesis. If you sit down and really read it, there are some really crazy things going on! But, when I see all that is around me and when I live by faith alone. I know all of it is true. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">How it all exactly happened? Know one knows...but I do believe in what the Bible says. But are we really suppose to know it all? Are we really suppose to dissect every little bit in the Bible? Sometimes...somethings...we are not suppose to know...or understand...but can we live by Faith?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I challenge myself and challenge you to dive into the Bible. If you are struggling with faith, I ask that maybe you just read the Bible. Find a group or church that could help you with questions. Find people that have a good foundation of our Lord. In believing that through accepting Jesus into your heart you will be saved and live for eternity. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What will it hurt to read the Bible? Either nothing will happen. Or maybe great things will come out of it. Maybe you will learn some of HIStory. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I pray that in doing so, we will grow in His word and grow in our lives to do His will. The Bible is a book of books, written by real people. They wrote this knowledge down for generations to read and learn from. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am just like everyone else. I have questions. I am so not perfect! I struggle in life. I get frustrated...and the list goes on.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">However, I do know that from reading God's word I find strength. Every time I turn to Him I feel stronger and more aware of what He wants me to do.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I look forward to more Bible study groups. My husband and I are doing it together and we are surrounded by a great group of people. People that have a strong relationship with God, some that have questions, some that have studied the History of it all, and one that just picked up a Bible for the first time 6 months ago. We are blessed and I pray that you will be too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have been thinking whether or not to blog about working out! I
struggle in this area. For one...truthfully I have a very hard time
being motivated. Second, I have very bad knees, shoulders, neck, and
back...I am broken! My knees flare up very easily. My back gets sore
quickly. I have had surgery on my right should and my left is
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<span style="font-size: large;">I don't want to sound like a wimp, but maybe I am. I used to be able to workout any way I wanted. Through the years my body has slowly told me that "working out hurts". However, I do notice that if I do not workout, my body gets worse! I am confused. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">SO...a friend let me borrow her elliptical machine (super nice, thank you) and I thought I would try getting on that at least four day a week. To tell the truth I think I have had this machine for a few months now and I've only used it maybe...5 times...(I think?) SAD!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My goal is to use it four days a week (at least 30 minutes to start) with yoga afterwards. I feel stretching is super important, especially when my joints get so painful and sore. I do love yoga, so I'll give it a try.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also thought, that blogging about it may help me stay motivated! I need to be motivated! I do feel like these days are flying by and I haven't made any effort to take care of myself. I want to run around with my kids. I want to feel healthy and well. I want to take care of my body. Why is this so hard? I had swam for a couple years and I had to take a break due to homeschooling and the timing of the swim class. I miss it and maybe someday I will go back, but for now, I need to work something out here!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Maybe talking about it will help. I don't know. If I come back and blog about it, you will know something is sticking. If I never blog about it again...well...who knows.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I know God is there for me and all of you out there! I know I can draw strength through Him.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are things that must be done, even if we are not wanting to do them... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our children have a chore chart they work on every week. Most of the time, they do not like doing them. However, we treat it like a "job" and the kids will get paid for the chores they finish. So they enjoy the cash :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is our daughter on dog "poo" duty! She wasn't too happy about it, and not because she had to put on her dads jacket, mom's hat and boots, and go out in her PJ's. It wasn't even because she had to scoop <span style="font-size: large;">up that awful stuff. </span> It was because the poo wasn't cooperating with the shovel! It kept falling off...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So when I saw this beautiful sunset and my girl in a bit of a down mood I had to take photos. She willingly allowed me to, but she told me, "I don't want to smile today". Okay honey, no worries, just do what your doing. </span><br />
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<br />jdmsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13775900278412038446noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858467035605134979.post-51721792032910613922013-01-20T14:43:00.001-08:002013-01-31T17:38:30.448-08:00In His Word - Sunday<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">After wandering for 40 years in the desert, a new generation is ready to enter Canaan. Over these years these people had fallen; with failing faith. They refused to obey God. Finally, the new generation was ready for the promised land. Joshua was chosen, after Moses, to lead His people across the Jordan River. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> God prepares both Joshua and the nation by teaching them the importance of <u>courageous and consistent faith</u>. The nation then miraculously crosses the Jordan River to begin the long awaited conquest of the promised land. Like Joshua, we too need faith to begin and continue living the Christian life.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">"<u>Be strong and courageous</u>, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them. <u>Be strong and very courageous</u>. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Have I not commanded you? <u>Be strong and courageous</u>. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This was the study we heard at church today! I really enjoyed it. I believe it speaks volumes to us today. We are Gods people still; we are His chosen people! All of us! If we believe...be strong and courageous! Notice how many times Joshua says this...be strong and very courageous. I think we need these words in today's world, just as much as the people needed them then. "Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go!" </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">God is with us wherever we go! If we follow His word and trust in Him, we will be successful. He loves us so much. He wants to bring us to His new promised land...heaven. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope that these words from Joshua will speak to you as it has done for me today. Sometimes I feel weak and courage-less, just as t<span style="font-size: large;">he Isr<span style="font-size: large;">aeli<span style="font-size: large;">t<span style="font-size: large;">e<span style="font-size: large;">s <span style="font-size: large;">were.</span></span></span></span></span></span> However, when I turn to Him and also read His word, I find much strength and I know I can continue on with much success and happiness.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #8e7cc3;"><span style="font-size: large;">Are you strong and courageous? When you read God's word, do you find strength?<span style="font-size: large;"> If you've <span style="font-size: large;">never opened the Bible, would you like to<span style="font-size: large;">? Be strong and courageous... I think it takes pra<span style="font-size: large;">c<span style="font-size: large;">tice<span style="font-size: large;">. Let go and let God g<span style="font-size: large;">uide us.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I wanted to share with you my daughter during her art lesson. Actually, this lesson comes from her Girl Scout book. She is working on her Drawing badge. I am encouraging her to work on a few thing she likes in her Girl Scout book and this is the first one she wanted to do. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here she is concentrating on her "still life" drawing!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">She drew with three different types of medium: Pastels, Marker, and Colored Pencils.</span></td></tr>
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jdmsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13775900278412038446noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858467035605134979.post-8188411497710117312013-01-18T19:22:00.000-08:002013-01-31T17:38:42.775-08:00Food Friday<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am not sure, if I have ever blogged about any sort of food! I am not sure what has gotten into me. It started today during my daughter Olline's science experiment. We were learning about anteaters and how their tongues are sticky and can stick in and out 150 times per minute! Well, we took a 2 foot string to represent the anteaters tongue and dipped it into honey (so it would be sticky) and then tried to pick up "ants" like an anteater would. Well our "ants" were raisins and white chocolate chips! The kids also enjoyed trying to use their own tongues to get the yummy "ants". So I had left over white chocolate chips and decided to make a batch of cookies from the recipe on the back of the bag. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">So glad I never made a New Years Resolution to loose weight or get super healthy!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">However, after eating a few of these babies I think I will have to make that Resolution.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">These are very sweet and super good. Really, I could only handle about two cookies! The family said they are delicious! So go buy a bag of Hershey's Premier White Chocolate Chips and follow the so easy recipe on the back! </span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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Question: Why is white chocolate called "chocolate", when I don't think it is truly chocolate? </div>
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jdmsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13775900278412038446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858467035605134979.post-5688255309030029512012-12-22T13:54:00.001-08:002012-12-22T13:55:18.045-08:00Moose Time<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">In June we were surprised with Momma Moose and her two little ones.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;">They were so cute! Life was new and everything was green. Peaceful and perfect.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here we are six months later, our big friends are back eating the neighbors trees. Here is one of the babies. (The sibling is in the back.)</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The babies are growing big!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Bison boy was thrilled to see the moose! He just sat and watched...and watched...watched!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">and still watching...for about an hour!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Moose family eating the local trees! So fun! Momma moose i<span style="font-size: large;">s</span> on the left! </span></td></tr>
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I hope everyone is having a good Christmas season! I pray we can all remember the meaning of this time of year. To remember that our Lord Jesus was brought into this world for us. For us to have a chance to know and believe in Him. He saved us! He loved us! He gave His life for us!</div>
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jdmsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13775900278412038446noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858467035605134979.post-25759659646528946872012-12-17T10:49:00.001-08:002012-12-22T13:55:23.966-08:00Woke up to the SNOW<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Well, here it is! Woke up to the big snow load! Not sure exactly how much came down while we were sleeping, warm and comfy in our beds. However, it's a big amount!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Bison loves it. He loves us to throw his Frisbee so he can dive into the deep snow to get it! </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The chickens this morning had a hard time accepting the fact that there is all this white stuff around! They didn't even want to come out of their coop. They may just stay inside where its warm and plenty of food to eat!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My husband had to make a run to town. All the neighbors are snow plowing and even towing each other out of sticky situations.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Can you see how the snow is higher than our front porch steps?</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This is plain stupidity! You think we needed to put our "summer" patio furniture away? Oooops! Better start digging!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I do say a prayer for all of us in this situation! Please be safe. May God protect you during this time of year. God Bless</span></div>
<br />jdmsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13775900278412038446noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858467035605134979.post-61421829179723674482012-12-15T09:58:00.003-08:002012-12-15T09:58:34.219-08:00Sing to the Lord<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />jdmsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13775900278412038446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858467035605134979.post-20701413508482394782012-11-23T11:16:00.001-08:002012-11-23T11:18:37.526-08:00After Thanksgiving Thank Yous<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We had a good Thanksgiving day. Just us four, together, relaxing. Well, I suppose my other family members were relaxing, while I prepared a great T-Day dinner. It was fantastic. The food was filling and delicious. Another year has passed and we are so thankful for the life we have. Thankful for my husbands job. My children. Our home. Our cars. So thankful for our families and friends! God has blessed us completely.</span> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you Lord for all you have given us. Without you and your love we would not be where we are today. Nor the people we have become. You are our guide and light and we love you so much!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am even thankful for our funny chickens. Though, they have slowed in their egg laying! However, all the eggs these ladies have given is a blessing! (ex<span style="font-size: large;">cept for the middle ch<span style="font-size: large;">icken you see here, she is NOT a good l<span style="font-size: large;">ayer. I think her egg maker isn't working, hee)</span></span></span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The ladies were enjoying the Thanksgiving morning! I think they were thankful that they are NOT turkeys!!!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. I hope your Thanksgiving last night will not stop there. I pray that we will take our thank yous and keep them going all year long. To remember why we are here on earth. That in all we do we can be thankful. </span></div>
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jdmsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13775900278412038446noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858467035605134979.post-24433870978992048642012-11-17T10:44:00.004-08:002013-01-31T17:39:34.147-08:00Heart of Dakota Curriculum<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">11-12-12 I wanted to share our little snow we had from just last Monday. It's still amazes me how fast our weather changes. Of course, our snow has melted now. Which I am sort of thankful for, because I know we will have lots of snow soon and it will last for months! It is so beautiful though!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I wanted to share a little about my 4th graders new curriculum. It was a bold and scary decision to just cut her out of the old curriculum during the school year and start something super brand new! I love the way this curriculum is laid out. It takes you through every step. We chose <i><a href="http://www.heartofdakota.com/">Heart of Dakota</a></i><span style="font-size: large;">, </span>Creation to Christ, because I thought it would be a little more challenging for my daughter. I love that it starts with the beginning of time! What better way to learn about history than in Genesis? Right from the beginning! We wouldn't have "history" if it were not from our God! So I think this was a perfect way to go!</span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">As you can see here, this is Day 4 of our first Unit. There are four days to complete during the week and the 5th day you can move on to Unit 2, or finish up from Unit 1. That is what we did, because we had a few bumps in the road this week. So having that extra day (ours was Friday) was so perfect. You can see that it takes you through <span style="font-size: large;">each lesson. There are two pages from "<span style="font-size: large;">Reading about History"<span style="font-size: large;">, then on t<span style="font-size: large;">he second page it wa<span style="font-size: large;">lk<span style="font-size: large;">s you through Geography or Bible <span style="font-size: large;">Study, M<span style="font-size: large;">ath, Language<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Art, Poetry, and Science.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My daughter LOVES art. So I was so happy to see that the poetry incorporates lots of art! Here is her first painting (plus my older daughter was happy to do this with us!) to a Robert Frost poem! I think she did so well! Yeah for Art!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here she is working on her Student pages that go along with the program! They are beautiful thick pages that take you through each Unit! After the year is over she will have a notebook full of memories of the things she learned! What a great way to reinforce learning! The most wonderful part I have noticed, is that she hasn't complained once. We were struggling with our other program. She would get so frustrated with writing and math. She wasn't truly learning all of the history (actually I was adding in my own things to history, so she would learn more). Math was our biggest hurdle and I have to say I feel so confident that this "hurdle" in math will be overcome! <i><span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.heartofdakota.com/">Heart of Dakota</a></span></i> doesn't have their own math, but has great suggestions that they will provide the supplies for. However, we decided to go our own route and<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> <i><span style="color: yellow;"><a href="http://www.teachingtextbooks.com/">Teaching Textbooks</a></span></i> </span></span>is the way we are going. So far it has been a great choice for her. Because it started with the basics that she already knows, I may have to move her ahead. However, yesterday she did two lessons on her own and she said she learned new things she hasn't yet! The HUGE thing about that is, for her to do two lessons on her own is AMAZING! So happpyyy!</span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My oldest daughter, who's in 8th grade is doing well with her curriculum. She is doing what my youngest was doing (Idaho Virtual Academy...<i><a href="http://www.k12.com/">K12</a></i> ). It seems to work well for her. She is taking two high school classes and she has two live teachers that work with her. I still <span style="font-size: large;">wish that</span> K12 was a little more "meaty" in their curriculum. However, if she is liking it, we will keep her there. I am praying though that maybe next year a change will come for her. I love a biblical perspective on schooling and I would like to have that for my oldest as well. I know God will lead us to the right place. I know His Will will be done.</span></div>
jdmsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13775900278412038446noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858467035605134979.post-48451615096126611632012-11-12T18:39:00.000-08:002012-11-12T18:39:50.433-08:00October Catch Up<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Wanted to catch up on some photos that I haven't been able to post on this blog for so long. The October photo Catch Up started with my man having a birthday! Happy Birthday my love!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We went on a huge hike! Bison loved it! I this he was in dog heaven!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Our view was gorgeous!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EBLZDFZMpSk/UKGvs3fzxNI/AAAAAAAACaM/J2SiRu3PiH0/s1600/10-6-12-Girls-on-the-Mt-Top.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EBLZDFZMpSk/UKGvs3fzxNI/AAAAAAAACaM/J2SiRu3PiH0/s640/10-6-12-Girls-on-the-Mt-Top.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I even think the girls had a blast!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-G_Drvd3Y98Q/UKGv7Edda8I/AAAAAAAACaY/UX_kRiT9cAI/s1600/10-6-12-Hiking-Day-IMG_0889.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-G_Drvd3Y98Q/UKGv7Edda8I/AAAAAAAACaY/UX_kRiT9cAI/s640/10-6-12-Hiking-Day-IMG_0889.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I even felt like the Elves in the Lord of the Rings walking through here! (Yes, sometimes I live in a fantasy world!)</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My daughter said that the trees were coming to life and their tree hands were stretching out of the ground! Spooky!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We did our annual Halloween candy night! So much fun. We had our friends over for some homemade chicken noodle soup and Tricked or Treated all night long.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Oh, first we carved our pumpkins...then had our Trick or Treat night! I loved my daughters pumpkin!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My youngest girl was able to dress up twice. Two nights before Halloween she was a made scientist! It was the best quick costume ever! She had a Halloween party for her Girl Scouts and this is what she came up with! </span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: large;">Today we started our new school curriculum for my youngest girl! We are doing <a href="http://www.heartofdakota.com/">Heart of Dakota</a> Creation to Christ! I am very excited and after today's lessons I believe my daughter is just as excited! It all went so smooth and we learned so much. I can't wait to dig deeper into this curriculum. YEAH!!!! Thank you Lord!</span></span>jdmsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13775900278412038446noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858467035605134979.post-80466767424465097962012-11-09T16:19:00.001-08:002012-11-09T16:19:28.653-08:00Getting Caught UpWell, I have finally figured out how to get back onto my blog. It was a bunch of confusing issues and I believe I may have issues in the future! I pray not, but you never know with these google accounts!<br />
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Lots has happened since the last blog I have posted. I will not get into every detail, but look forwards to continuing with my blogging in the future. <br />
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Schooling has been occupying most of my days, so I hope to blog about once a week. One thing new that is happening is, I have decided to change my daughters school curriculum completely! I am so scared, however, looking at our new books and layout I am totally excited! This will be something completely different than what we are used to and I look forward at seeing how my 4th grader learns and grows these coming months! I pray God will guide us and who knows where this new curriculum will take us! I hope to share more of this journey with you in the months to come!<br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. Romans 12:2</i></span>jdmsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13775900278412038446noreply@blogger.com0