Monthly Archives: January 2010

Field Trips

Posted on January 30, 2010 by houseofsmooches

Days of Science We took a field trip this past week to the Greensboro Science Center.  It was a wonderfully fun day.  Carlos, Jeremiah and Natalie all told me that they had “such a fun day, mommy!”  And that’s always … Continue reading →

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Baby of Mine

Posted on January 25, 2010 by houseofsmooches

4 years ago today we stepped off our US Air flight from the “Land of Eternal Spring” into frigid cold of Virginia  — a family of four.  How much my two boys have grown up in the past 4 years. … Continue reading →

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37 years……

Posted on January 22, 2010 by houseofsmooches

37 years ago abortion was legalized in the United States.  The number of children who have died since then is astounding.  Life is precious.   Whether moments after conception, moments after birth or moments before death.  God is the creator and … Continue reading →

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Productive days

Posted on January 20, 2010 by houseofsmooches

Productive days…..I love productive days!  My three big kids slept over at a friends house last night, so this morning it was just me and Ben kicking around!  My sweet friend always offers to let Ben spend the night too, … Continue reading →

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Hospitality

Posted on January 18, 2010 by houseofsmooches

“Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.”  Romans 12:13 So do you practice hospitality?  Over at GirlTalk they have a great slew of posts on hospitality…..if you need ideas or just wonder what hospitality might … Continue reading →

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Friday Funny

Posted on January 15, 2010 by houseofsmooches

Jeremiah on running:  “I can run very fast.  I have an engine in my heart.” Carlos on junk:  as we were driving past the Good Will Carlos said, “that’s Good Will. They’re lucky, they have lots of junk.” Jeremiah on … Continue reading →

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Happy Wednesday!

Posted on January 15, 2010 by houseofsmooches

No rhyme or reason for these pictures…..just wanted to say how thankful I am for the 4 blessings that God has given to me!  Sometimes the responsibly of teaching and training Carlos, Jeremiah, Natalie and Ben feels so overwhelming that … Continue reading →

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from the Mouth of babes

Posted on January 10, 2010 by houseofsmooches
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the clean gauge

Posted on January 7, 2010 by houseofsmooches

Do you have a gauge?  You know that object or maybe lack of objects by which you measure how clean, organized or functional your house it.  You know…..no matter how neat and tidy a bedroom is if the bed is … Continue reading →

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Jesus Box

Posted on January 7, 2010 by houseofsmooches

Ok, I admit, I’m all about practical.  Forget the fluff, give me concrete.  Forget the highfalutin mumbo jumbo and give me straight up it-looks-like-this!  So it might not come as a big surprise to you that in the weeks before … Continue reading →

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