Monthly Archives: February 2011

Friday Funny

Posted on February 25, 2011 by houseofsmooches

Almost every meal Ben asks to pray…..actually he says, “I pray for me?”  And his prayer is always the same, “dear Jesus, thank you for me.  Amen”.  When Ben asks to pray for himself, he means it!

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A month of pictures

Posted on February 22, 2011 by houseofsmooches

Just a few random pictures from the month of February! We took a trip to the Greensboro Science Center earlier this month.  We love that place and it’s so worth the drive.  Ben and Jeremiah playing in the water-way with … Continue reading →

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Parenting Encouragement

Posted on February 20, 2011 by houseofsmooches

A friend posted on her Facebook page an article from the Desiring God blog titled The Most Needed Peer Pressure in Christianity. And wow, was this just the encouragement I needed.  For several weeks……well months really….I’ve been struggling with trying … Continue reading →

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Friday Funny

Posted on February 18, 2011 by houseofsmooches

A few weeks ago I read the book Choosing to See by Mary Beth Chapman.  On the front cover is a picture of Mary Beth and Seven Curtis Chapman.  Carlos was asking me about the book and I told him … Continue reading →

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HomeSchool Thursdays

Posted on February 17, 2011 by houseofsmooches

Reason #27 why we homeschool……… …..I mean, where else can you dance with your little sister to the music on your math video……..in your PJs?

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So Much…….

Posted on February 15, 2011 by houseofsmooches

to smile about   It’s warm and sunny (well for February anyway!) and we are outside soaking up as much of this great weather as possible!  Be back when this taste of spring has ended. 

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Friday Funny

Posted on February 11, 2011 by houseofsmooches

My uncle Mitch and aunt Betty came to our church a few weeks ago.  Uncle Mitch was standing outside of Natalie’s Sunday school class talking.  She spied him and came running back from the door and said, “Mommy, Tia Betty … Continue reading →

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HomeSchool Thursdays

Posted on February 10, 2011 by houseofsmooches

All about Bible Class For several years I’ve really struggled with Bible Class…..what to do and how to do it.  Part of the struggle was finding something that we ALL could do together…..from 9 year-old  down to a 2 year-old.  … Continue reading →

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Adoption update!!!!!!

Posted on February 9, 2011 by houseofsmooches

Wow, it’s been WAY more than 6 weeks since I updated……actually November 17th was my last update…..almost 3 months.  It’s hard to update when there’s really nothing new to report! Anyway, I wanted to share some of what God is … Continue reading →

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Walking Down Memory Lane

Posted on February 8, 2011 by houseofsmooches

Take a walk with me down memory lane……… While randomly looking at pictures last night I found this shot.  Taken at my dear friend and college roommate’s wedding on January 12, 2008.  I was hugely pregnant with Ben…..noticed that Natalie’s … Continue reading →

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