Category Archives: Family

Bella’s Bash

In case you hadn't noticed, we love babies.  We love crossed eyes, soft coos, loud burps, floppy snuggles, sweet smiles, cute cries and a reason to celebrate. With our last baby (Nicholas, our ninth) ...

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Can We Trust God?

Before our marriage Mark and I decided to  trust God with planning our family.  We would allow Him to bless us with children when and how He wished. However, after the very difficult birth that we experienced with Matthew,  Mark and I began to doubt.  God had blessed us with 3 children in two and ...

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11 Tips for Tidy Bedrooms

Since tomorrow's 4 Moms, 35 Kids open house area is bedrooms (you are going to link up, aren't you?), I thought I'd share some of our tips to make it easier to keep large family bedrooms tidy.  I'm no expert in this area.  Although I've ...

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Little Kids and Bed Making

This Thursday the 4 Moms, 35 Kids open house area will be the bedrooms (don't forget to be ready to link up).  Here is a tip to help the children manage their own bedrooms by making their ...

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Savannah’s Surgery Update

For those of you who know and love us in real life and for those of you who know and have generously taken the time to pray for our family through the blog, I wanted to give an update on Savannah our five year old. Thursday Savannah had surgery to repair a congenital problem that caused ...

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Wordless: Time Management

Nicholas (2) makes the most of  a car ride to grandma's house. More Wordless Wednesdays with the olives. This post is linked to 5 Minutes ...

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Homemade Doughnut Recipe

A perfect hands-on project for anyone reading 'Homer Price', making doughnuts is fun, messy and results in a delicious treat.  As a matter of fact this recipe is so wonderful, you should read 'Homer Price' to your children, just so you have ...

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4 Moms Open House: Kitchen and Dining Room

Welcome to the second week of  4 Moms: How Moms of Many Manage open house.  Please feel free to link up your post tour of your kitchen and dining room below and visit the other moms of many KimC, Connie and The Deputy Headmistress to see how things ...

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4 Moms Open House: Yard and Entry

Welcome to our month long open house series. Each Thursday during the month of August 4 Moms and 35 Kids ( Connie, Deptuty Headmistress, KimC and I)  invite you into our homes for a glimpse at how we  set up, organize and manage homes for our larger than ...

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Breastfeeding: How to Drink Enough Water

My best tip for maintaining an adequate milk supply when you're breastfeeding (other than to be with and nurse the baby)  is to drink, drink, drink.    You've probably heard this before, but getting enough fluid intake is the difference between a content and happy baby and baby who is left fussing for more.  ...

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