Tag Archives: Kids

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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My Teenage Superheroes

Posted on 27 May 2008 by Valarie

I hate spiders. I can’t even begin to describe how much. When I see one, I break out in a cold sweat, and my ‘fight or flight’ reflex kicks in to high gear. Gaylon loves to tell the story about … Continue reading →

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Chrism Mass

Posted on 18 March 2008 by Valarie

Alex and I drove over to Charlotte this morning for the Chrism Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral officiated by Bishop Peter Jugis. Priests from all over the diocese were there, to renew their vocations, along with all of the Seminarians … Continue reading →

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Leap Day

Posted on 29 February 2008 by Valarie

Things have been really busy around here lately. We have joined 4-H, and while that hasn’t taken up much time yet, I have a sneaking suspicion that it’s going to, and soon! Tomorrow night Faith and I will be helping … Continue reading →

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The Daffodils Never Lie!

Posted on 23 February 2008 by Valarie

I was talking to a friend today, who had taken Faith to the movies last week with her daughters. She told me that they really enjoyed Faith, and how delightful she is to be around. (I agree, but it’s always … Continue reading →

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Existentially Deleted

Posted on 13 February 2008 by Valarie

My kids and I often use Instant Messenger for an intercom system. I will IM them to let them know it’s time for dinner, or whatever. It works really well. So, the other day, I was on my computer, and … Continue reading →

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Happiness Is A New Ball of Yarn

Posted on 3 February 2008 by Valarie

My daughter and I love to crochet. In fact, when she and I decided to learn how to crochet a couple of years ago, she picked it up far more quickly than I did. I was struggling to master the … Continue reading →

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Pictures from the March – Part 1

Posted on 27 January 2008 by Valarie

I finally got a few pictures back from the boys’ trip to D.C. for this year’s March for Life! I am hoping to get some more in the next few days, and will post them as soon as I do. … Continue reading →

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Movie Cuddle Time

Posted on 26 January 2008 by Valarie

Tonight Faith and I curled up in my bed with her little kitten, Bandit, and watched an absolutely adorable movie: Game Plan.  Faith promised me that I would really like it, and the idea of lounging around in the bed … Continue reading →

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March For Life ’08

Posted on 18 January 2008 by Valarie

Every year, on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the March for Life is held in our nation’s capitol. The first March took place on January 22, 1974, one year after that pivotal court ruling. This year’s March will be … Continue reading →

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“Stud” Puppy

Posted on 15 January 2008 by Valarie

“Stud” Puppy Originally uploaded by Morningtower This afternoon, my fifteen year old son, Alex took me to lunch. We had a lovely lunch at Chick-Fil-A. I was just happy to be eating those Waffle Fries, after two months of not … Continue reading →

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Sweet. . .

Posted on 21 December 2007 by Valarie

My dad told me that when he was growing up back in the ’30s, women breastfeeding their babies was a common sight. In fact, it was expected. By the time my children were born, America had become so politically correct … Continue reading →

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