Monthly Archives: September 2010

Matching PJs

Posted on September 30, 2010 by houseofsmooches

  There’s just something special about matching PJs!  Especially when you are 5 and 2 years old!  What cute little buddies!  I’m so thankful that my “little boys” are such good friends. 

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Praise You in the Storm

Posted on September 29, 2010 by houseofsmooches

Music is one of the most amazing things that God created.  It’s all around us…….birds, insects, wind, water……and most of the time we hardly recognize it or we shut the windows to keep the music out!  I think God created … Continue reading →

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9 Years

Posted on September 29, 2010 by houseofsmooches

Today Stephen and I celebrate 9 years of marriage!  How young we were nine years ago on that crisp autumn evening!!  And no matter the trials we’ve encountered I’m so thankful that Stephen has been by my side through them … Continue reading →

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Back in the saddle again!

Posted on September 28, 2010 by houseofsmooches

Wow, I’d not intended to be “gone Fish’n” for over a week….time sure does fly when you are having fun, right! So what’s on the agenda for blogging at the House of Smooches?  So glad you asked!  Let’s see……..Boones Mill … Continue reading →

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Mark Schultz — Everything to Me

Posted on September 18, 2010 by houseofsmooches

This song by Mark Schultz is so powerful and emotional…..grab a box of tissues, you’ll need them!

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Autumn is in the air

Posted on September 17, 2010 by houseofsmooches

It’s beginning to feel a bit like Autumn and so I thought it was time for a “color change” around the House of Smooches!  Happy Autumn people!! And because I’m missing when my kiddos were little, little, I thought I … Continue reading →

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This and that around the house of smooches

Posted on September 17, 2010 by houseofsmooches

My recently turned 9 year old son is wearing size 12-14 winter shirts!  How is that even possible!! This morning our school day was a full day of home economics. I fully believe that it’s easier to teach a child … Continue reading →

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Soccer Season

Posted on September 16, 2010 by houseofsmooches

  Last Friday afternoon Carlos had his first soccer game of the season!  And his first being in the 9-12 age group.  Soccer in this age bracket is MUCH different!  And the field they play on is HUGE!!!  Poor Carlos … Continue reading →

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Adoption update!!!!!!

Posted on September 13, 2010 by houseofsmooches

I love that adoption is so normal for our family.  And while it may be the “normal” way that God has chosen to grow our family it’s confusing too.  A few weeks ago Carlos commented to me (after we had … Continue reading →

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Catching up

Posted on September 11, 2010 by houseofsmooches

  Wow, it’s been a busy two weeks! The first week was spent getting ready for Stephen’s parents, his brother and family to arrive…..figuring out beds for 7 extra people can be a little tricky!  We had anticipated that Stephen’s … Continue reading →

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