Category Archives: Kids

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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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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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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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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I Will Survive! (Homeschooling, That Is. . )

Posted on 30 September 2010 by Valarie

This was posted to my homeschool email list, and I love it!  So, for anyone who needs encouragement on the homeschool journey today. . .

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Happy Birthday, Alex!!

Posted on 9 September 2010 by Valarie

So, today Alexander turns 18 years old!  Wow.  It seems like just yesterday he was a tiny baby.   I am amazed at all the changes he has been through, and all the ways in which he has grown.  Most of … Continue reading →

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Texas, At Last

Posted on 26 August 2010 by Valarie

We are sort of settling in here in Austin.  The move went very smoothly.  We had wonderful help from our amazing friends on both ends of this journey.  In North Carolina, we had a small army to help us pack … Continue reading →

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The Wedding

Posted on 9 August 2010 by Valarie

Kendall and Lishi’s wedding was absolutely beautiful!  And yes, I cried.  The homily (homily=sermon, for all of my non-Catholic friends) was absolutely amazing.  I have never heard marriage discussed in such beautiful and inspiring terms.  Fr. Winslow was at his … Continue reading →

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It’s Getting Tougher

Posted on 28 July 2010 by Valarie

When we first started talking, well, perhaps whispering is more accurate, about moving back to Texas, it didn’t seem real.  We discussed all the things we love about Texas, such as the people, the politics, our family and friends there.  … Continue reading →

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Austin

Posted on 15 July 2010 by Valarie

Alex and I got to Austin on Tuesday afternoon.  It is, ah, much bigger than I remembered! We are staying with my friend, the amazing Donna F., who is treating us like royalty! We started the house-hunting process right away, … Continue reading →

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Daddy’s Girls

Posted on 3 July 2010 by Valarie

Tonight, my daughter has two friends over for a sleepover.  Ever since her guests arrived, the three of them have been talking and giggling non-stop.  Even during dinner, where these otherwise delicate young ladies wolfed down two pizzas, the talking … Continue reading →

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Now I’m Worried

Posted on 12 June 2010 by Valarie

So I went to sit down at the computer and look something up on iTunes.  But Kendall had already been there, playing free online games.  He left the last one pulled up:  “Infectonator World Dominator“.  No, really.  I don’t know … Continue reading →

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It’s One of Those Movies!

Posted on 9 June 2010 by Valarie

Faith went to give Alex a hug on her way to bed tonight, and as she turned to head to her room: Alex: “Your hair smells like H’s (new girlfriend) hair.  What kind of shampoo do you use?” Faith: “Oh, … Continue reading →

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