Tag Archives: Family Life

Bragging Again. . .

Posted on 6 October 2008 by Valarie

Okay, so I have been bragging on my little girl a lot lately, so please indulge me while I brag, yet again, on her domestic skills!  My cousin, Branden, and his wife, Laura, just had a beautiful baby girl. (Otherwise … Continue reading →

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Busy Week

Posted on 3 October 2008 by Valarie

It feels like I hit the ground running on Monday morning, and things have yet to slow down!  On Monday, Faith and I loaded Pippin up and took him to the vet to be neutered.   When we picked him … Continue reading →

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Amazing Faith

Posted on 18 September 2008 by Valarie

My daughter is amazing! She is only 11 years old, but she can already sew, cook, crochet, and knit. And now, she can quilt, too! She recently decided that she wanted to make a quilt. So, she came to me … Continue reading →

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Alex’s Mad Skills

Posted on 10 September 2008 by Valarie

Yesterday was Alex’s Sweet Sixteen.  He had a slumber party with all of his buddies last weekend, since his birthday landed in the middle of the week, and then we had a private family get-together last night to celebrate.  It … Continue reading →

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Images from the Road

Posted on 24 August 2008 by Valarie

I just wanted to let everybody know that I have finally finished uploading all the pictures I took along the way and while we were in Texas this month.  If you just click on one of the pictures on the … Continue reading →

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Old Family Photos

Posted on 21 August 2008 by Valarie

I had a friend tell me that she wash hoping that I would post some pictures from my Aunt Bobbie’s photo album. And, actually, I have been meaning to, but well, one thing leads to another. So, without further ado, … Continue reading →

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The Adams Album

Posted on 14 August 2008 by Valarie

While we were in Texas, one of the most exciting things I got to do was scan all of the pictures in a photo album belonging to my Aunt Bobbie. Her grandmother gave it to her mother 105 years ago!!! … Continue reading →

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Home At Last

Posted on 14 August 2008 by Valarie

We finally got home from Texas yesterday.  My aunt is doing much better, although she is not out of the woods yet.  I am so glad that we went to see her!  She is so precious to me. I do … Continue reading →

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Texas

Posted on 9 August 2008 by Valarie

We got to Midland, Texas on Wednesday.  Even though I grew up in this part of the country, I am still always shocked to see how FLAT and BROWN it is here.  There just are not any hills or trees. … Continue reading →

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Strange Days

Posted on 31 July 2008 by Valarie

“Strange days have found us, strange days have tracked us down. . .” ~Jim Morrison~ The past several days have just been freaky!  First, Gaylon’s uncle, Charles, passed away last Tuesday.  His funeral was held Friday morning in Abilene.  So, … Continue reading →

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Silver in Raleigh

Posted on 25 July 2008 by Valarie

We went to the North Carolina 4-H State Congress in Raleigh this past Monday and Tuesday.  The Congress actually lasted all week, but we only needed to be there for those two days.  Alex and Faith both earned Silver Medals … Continue reading →

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Headed for the Hills

Posted on 3 July 2008 by Valarie

So we took the kids to camp last Saturday!  You would think it would be nice and quiet around here, but so far, that’s not really been the case.  We  had people here working on the rock on our front … Continue reading →

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What’s Up, Doc?

Posted on 28 June 2008 by Valarie

I guess my favorite movie, ever, is “What’s Up Doc?” starring Ryan O’Neal and Barbara Streisand. So, since tonight was the kids’ last night before going off to camp for two weeks, we decided to make a Family Night of … Continue reading →

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Finally!

Posted on 21 June 2008 by Valarie

I am finally finished with the Yearbook!!  Yay!  For those of you who don’t know, I have done the yearbook for our homeschool support group for the past two years.  This is my last year, because it really does take … Continue reading →

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Authenticity

Posted on 19 June 2008 by Valarie

“Ultimately man becomes sick for sheer lack of authenticity; he no longer lives as a subject: he exists as the plaything of chance and superficiality.” ~Benedict XVI~ I think everybody goes through some form of an identity crisis at some … Continue reading →

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