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“Pick One Spot”

Apr 10 2007 9:36 pm

Yesterday, we heard from Mom about how we can imitate God’s delight in beauty by making our own surroundings beautiful. One practical way we can apply this principle is... Read More ›

The Perfection of Beauty

Apr 9 2007 6:23 pm

Spring is here and among the many blessings it brings is an opportunity to worship God for one of the many aspects of His character: His beauty. Not only... Read More ›

Friday Funnies

Apr 6 2007 7:20 pm

This one, sent to us by Kimm (a regular contributor to Friday Funnies), describes my car knowledge precisely. When I first started to drive I didn’t know which pedal... Read More ›

Book Club Week 13

Apr 6 2007 3:24 pm

I get to be the bearer of some very exciting news for today’s book club post. Sharon James, the author of our current selection has kindly agreed to do... Read More ›

Gifts from God

Apr 5 2007 5:06 pm

Recently one of our readers sent us these wonderful thoughts on a quote from Elizabeth Prentiss’s book, Stepping Heavenward. They seemed a fitting post in light of the arrival... Read More ›

Mommy and Tori

Apr 4 2007 7:17 pm

Hey y’all, sorry for the delay in getting an update posted today. We have been in recovery mode and busy taking care of our girls. Nicole and Tori are... Read More ›

Birthday Diaries: Entry Thirteen

Apr 3 2007 11:06 pm

Sorry for the delay. There was a small complication. Nicole needed a DNC to remove the placenta. All went well and she is recovering although very groggy from sedation.... Read More ›

Birthday Diaries: Entry Ten

Apr 3 2007 7:12 pm

She’s hit transition. Feeling nauseated; got the shakes- all good signs. Still needs to dilate a bit more before pushing. We are getting excited! Read More ›

Birthday Diaries: Entry Eight

Apr 3 2007 5:39 pm

Still waiting…no new news. I did find a great candy store on my last exploritory trip. So we are all sugared up (except poor Nicole who is stuck with... Read More ›

Birthday Diaries: Entry Seven

Apr 3 2007 3:24 pm

Baby Tori was not moving fast enough for the doctor so he just stopped by to break Nicole’s water. Epidural is doing its job so no pain. Nicole has... Read More ›

Birthday Diaries: Entry Five

Apr 3 2007 1:26 pm

I just scoped out the cafeteria and things look promising. There is a Blimpie Subs (lunch today) and a Starbucks in the lobby. Great start. I went for a... Read More ›

Birthday Diaries: Entry Four

Apr 3 2007 11:55 am

We had a contraction! Well, I should say that Nicole had a contraction. It was rather dramatic. Nicole stood up when it first came on and she almost passed... Read More ›

Birthday Diaries: Entry Two

Apr 3 2007 11:16 am

Okay, we are all checked in to the hospital and Nicole is doing great! IV is in and she is getting filled with fluid. She is 2 centimeters dilated.... Read More ›

Birth Day Diaries: Entry One

Apr 3 2007 8:30 am

This “first thing in the morning picture” was Janelle’s idea, so you can blame her if it’s a bit too much to take in before your coffee. At least... Read More ›