Category Archives: Kids

Christmas Reflections

Posted on 26 December 2011 by Valarie

This has been one of the best Christmas celebrations we’ve had in ages.  It is one of the few times when I’ve managed to pull it all together in time to have everything ready.  I even got our newsletters out … Continue reading →

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Thoughts On Quilting

Posted on 28 September 2011 by morningtower

I have been really getting into this quilting thing! I think the trick was to give myself permission to be imperfect. That, and the fact that I realized that our quilting teacher in North Carolina, although excellent, was a tad … Continue reading →

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Sorrows

Posted on 15 September 2011 by morningtower

Today is the Feast Day of Our Lady of Sorrows, which in itself sounds oxymoronic to me. Somehow, “feast” and “sorrows” just don’t mix well in my mind.  But in the Catholic understanding of spirituality, those two things do, indeed, … Continue reading →

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Endless Summer of Quilting

Posted on 12 September 2011 by morningtower

I love seasons, and in particular, I love to have four of them.  But apparently we are only having Summer this year in South-Central Texas.  Temperatures are projected to be back in the 100′s this week!  This is not the … Continue reading →

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Gardasil, Revisited

Posted on 27 August 2011 by morningtower

With Governor Rick Perry of Texas tossing his hat in the ring for the upcoming presidential frenzy, er, I mean campaign, everyone seems to be talking about his salad days with making Gardasil a mandatory vaccine for young Texas girls. … Continue reading →

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Ghosts of 4th of July Past

Posted on 1 July 2011 by Valarie

It’s official.  I am homesick.  I am also thinking that if I got in my car RIGHT NOW and started driving, I would get to North Carolina in time for the 4th of July party at the Gundersen’s.  I miss … Continue reading →

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Summertime Ramblings

Posted on 1 July 2011 by Valarie

After we got somewhat settled in here in Austin, I got with a couple of the moms who are in charge of our homeschool support group and offered to create a yearbook. They thought it was a great idea, and … Continue reading →

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High School, Again??

Posted on 16 June 2011 by Valarie

Somehow, my “Baby” will be starting High School this Fall.  I had been warned that this would happen, that they would all eventually grow up, and I have tried to savor every possible moment so that it couldn’t possibly slip … Continue reading →

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Birthday Time!

Posted on 14 May 2011 by Valarie

When my daughter turned one, we threw a small, family party for her, and fed her chocolate cake.  She promptly smeared it all over her face and high chair!  We laughed, and took pictures. (What else?)  Then, for the next … Continue reading →

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New Chapter

Posted on 7 April 2011 by Valarie

It has been many years, almost nineteen, actually, since we’ve had only once child at home.  With Alex going off to Boot Camp this week, and Kendall still in North Carolina, it has been eerily empty here.  Abby has been … Continue reading →

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Surprise!

Posted on 2 April 2011 by Valarie

Alexander was born suspicious. All his life, he’s been suspicious, and while in and of itself, that’s not necessarily a bad thing, it makes it almost impossible to surprise him. But, last night, we did it! In fact, he was … Continue reading →

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Big Jealousy

Posted on 10 March 2011 by Valarie

Kendall’s Godmother, Emily, is sending him and Lishi to Ireland for a wedding gift.  They will be leaving in six days! Emily has sent a detailed itinerary in the form of a PowerPoint Presentation, and I was sharing it with … Continue reading →

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Great Sewing Site

Posted on 25 February 2011 by Valarie

One of my favorite things about homeschooling is that it gives me the opportunity to spend a lot of time doing ‘Girl Stuff’ with my daughter.  We share many of the same interests, like crocheting and sewing. Abby is becoming … Continue reading →

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Father-Daughter Bonding

Posted on 22 February 2011 by Valarie

I envy the relationship that my daughter has with my husband.  I never felt close, or even very loved by my own father, and I was always afraid to even joke around with him because of his volatile temper.  Not … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Dance Pics

Posted on 12 February 2011 by Valarie

Abby and Alex went to the Homeschool Choir Valentine’s Dance last night, and both of them had an absolute blast!  They had dinner at Chili’s with several of their friends beforehand, and then arrived 30 minutes early for a bit … Continue reading →

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