Category Archives: Family Life

Life Is Good!

Posted on 21 January 2011 by Valarie

We are finally starting to feel like we really live here in Austin, and are not just on some sort of weird extended vacation. And, we love it here! We love our home, our neighborhood, our church, our new friends. … Continue reading →

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The Cat and the Rain

Posted on 9 January 2011 by Valarie

It has been raining like crazy here since last night.  I have no complaint, though.  Up north in Dallas it’s actually snowing.  I am very grateful that we only have rain!  Not so with our cats, though. Last night, while … Continue reading →

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Planning for 2011

Posted on 31 December 2010 by Valarie

This time of year is always sort of weird for me.  The Christmas Crescendo has almost faded out, and the New Year is bearing down upon us.  I gave up on resolutions years ago, because they seem to always be … Continue reading →

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Kendall’s Graduation

Posted on 29 December 2010 by Valarie

Kendall’s Graduation on the 18th of this month went very well.  I’m told that had he graduated in the Spring, it would have lasted up to 4 times longer, so I am very grateful that he chose a winter ceremony! … Continue reading →

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Better Than Being French

Posted on 11 December 2010 by Valarie

Conversation between Abby and a new friend: Friend:  I don’t want to see the new Alice In Wonderland.  I think Jack Sparrow should only be a pirate. Abby:  Oh, you watch “Pirates”? Yay!  You’re a keeper! Friend:  Well, my mom … Continue reading →

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Thankfulness

Posted on 27 November 2010 by Valarie

We are home from Midland, and my overwhelming feeling is one of total gratitude and thankfulness.  The only thing that could have made this Thanksgiving better would have been having all of my children and my Mother with me.  Perhaps … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving With Family

Posted on 23 November 2010 by Valarie

We have lived so far away from most of our family for so long, that we are out of practice at spending it with anyone but ourselves! Usually, I cook up a feast, and whatever is left over, Kendall’s buddies … Continue reading →

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Texas Alliance For Life

Posted on 20 November 2010 by Valarie

Last month, Gaylon and I had the privilege of being invited to the annual Texas Alliance for Life benefit dinner with some friends.  It was downtown, at the Austin Hilton, and the food and company were wonderful! The speaker was … Continue reading →

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Capital Tour & Tea Party Lady

Posted on 20 November 2010 by Valarie

On Wednesday, Abby and I went with our homeschool group to tour the Capital Building and Visitor Center downtown. It was a lot of fun for both of us, and we learned some things that we hadn’t known before, such … Continue reading →

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Virus Season

Posted on 10 November 2010 by morningtower

It’s that time of year, and Abby has managed to come down with some sort of a virus.  Starting Sunday evening, she began running a really high fever.  By Monday, she had a very sore throat, a bad headache, overall … Continue reading →

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It’s Austin, Baby!

Posted on 27 October 2010 by Valarie

I love Austin.  It’s so. . .  WEIRD!!  We went downtown today because we needed a dress for Abby to wear to the Murder Mystery Party that our homeschool group is having this Saturday night.  Her character, Candy Cann, is … Continue reading →

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Gypsy Child

Posted on 24 October 2010 by Valarie

Abby got to attend her very first Masquerade Ball on Friday night, hosted by the Christian Choral Society of Austin.  She is not a member, but our homeschool group was invited. She had been working on a costume for All … Continue reading →

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Grill Sergeant

Posted on 13 October 2010 by Valarie

When we left North Carolina, we elected to leave our grill behind, and donated it to Kendall.  He has since put it to very good use, and has let us know, on many occasions how much he, his new wife, … Continue reading →

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Counting Our Blessings

Posted on 11 October 2010 by Valarie

I cannot believe that we have been living in Texas for almost two full months!  I am happy to report that, all things considered, we are doing very well, and are very happy in our new home. Which is not … Continue reading →

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Fun, If Not Fully Functional

Posted on 8 October 2010 by Valarie

So, yeah. I love Halloween, and thought it would be fun to use a Halloween Theme on my blog this month. I am aware that not all of my pictures are lining up quite right now, and some things are … Continue reading →

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