Monthly Archives: January 2009

Zombie Alert!

This is serious folks. In case you don’t know much about zombies here are a few zombie facts: Zombies eat brains. Zombies are slow. Zombies tend to gather in groups. You can’t technically kill a zombie because they are already … Continue reading

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Family Camping: Take Three

So it’s a little late, but we just got our pictures up from our annual Fall camping trip. You may remember Take Two last year so now after three years it is an official family tradition to go camping in … Continue reading

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A Woman Who Knows What She Wants

Livy asks for a carrot for a snack. I get out the bag of baby carrots. “I don’t want baby carrots,” she says. “I want a big carrot.” “Oh, come on,” I say, “let’s just have little ones.” “I don’t … Continue reading

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Simple Woman’s Daybook (1.26.09)

Monday, January 26, 2009 Outside My Window… I see gray skies. It is foggy and about 50. I guess it’s a good day to stay in and catch up on laundry! I am thinking… how easy it is to despair … Continue reading

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7 Quick Takes Friday (take 1)

1. Yesterday and today have been unseasonably warm, even for Central Texas. Yes, we’ve reached highs of 78 or better. You northerners may be green with envy, but consider this – if it is 80 in January, what will July … Continue reading

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National March for Life

You can watch the National March for Life live via Faith & Family’s Website today. Keep any eye out for my little brother, Zach! http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/ Let us remember in our prayers those directly affected by past abortions, and those little … Continue reading

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Simple Woman’s Daybook (1.19.09)

Monday, January 19, 2009 Outside My Window… It’s sunny and I can see my heavenly bamboo shrubs blowing in the wind. It should be 70 today. Maybe we’ll get out our bikes this afternoon. I am thinking… I will go … Continue reading

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Old Notable Quotables

While sorting through drafts of blog posts, I came across this old list of quotes from Livy. Thought I’d share for your enjoyment (they are probably from around the time Violet was born). “Holy Mary Mother of God . . … Continue reading

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Plans for Random Thoughts

Several friends have started doing regular Memes, especially the Simple Woman’s Daybook on Mondays and 7 Quick Takes on Fridays. I always enjoy reading them because you get to know the writer through these little snapshots into their lives. I’m … Continue reading

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