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Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child…

Spare the rod spoil the child...

Spare the rod spoil the child…

Spare the rod, spoil the child has become synonymous to I love you. Often times it’s sadly being used as justification for abuse. My heart aches when I read a parent bragging about disciplining their child on social media, using words like “I wore him/her out.” It aches even more when I read the comment “I beat them now so the cops won’t beat them later.” Yet statistics show, over half of the men in correctional populations suffered childhood abused and identified parents or guardians as abusers.Even more so, childhood abuse can result in adult experience of shame, flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, depression,alcohol and drug use, feelings of humiliation and unworthiness, ugliness and profound terror.

If that doesn’t move you enough and you think it’s not that bad. Adults abused during childhood are:
– more than twice as likely to have at least one lifetime psychiatric diagnosis
– almost three times as likely to have an affective disorder
– almost three times as likely to have an anxiety disorder
– almost 2 ½ times as likely to have phobias
– over ten times as likely to have a panic disorder
– almost four times as likely to have an antisocial personality disorder

And you wonder why that man you are dating or married to is hopelessly insecure, fearful or has a strange anger streak. Or you can’t figure out why you haven’t settled down, why your relationship keeps hitting brick walls, why you keep pushing people who genuinely love you, even your spouse, away?

“There is a fine line between discipline and abuse,” some say. But I disagree. There does not have to be the death of discipline to avoid death by discipline. Parents should set firm guidelines and have a serious talk about discipline.

Spare the rod, spoil the child is always in the spotlight when there’s a talk of discipline but one important aspect of raising children is always left out…
“And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4

This scripture particularly calls out the FATHERS. Why??? They are usually the administers of discipline in two-parent homes. Or the one feared the most when it comes to discipline. The very statement, “Wait until your father gets home,” will send chills down a child’s spine. Furthermore, I believe that the father is the main person in the family unit that could either help or hinder the way a child views their relationship with God. Being that God is our HEAVENLY Father. We look to our physical fathers as an example and expectation of the father-child relationship with God. If our physical father abused us, we expect the same treatment from God. The moment we make a mistake, we have an ever looming fear that God will quickly and severely punish us. Or, if our fathers abandoned us, we believe that it is only a matter of time before God, our Heavenly Father does the same. Men play an important and deep role in the lives of their children.

Discipline without relationship equals rebellion. Your children, as much as you love them, can work a nerve like no other at times. And get into mischief that they truly weren’t raised to be involved in. The Bible is true and follow the Lords guidance. But I recognize that there is a broad line between discipline and abuse. I have promised God to never cross it. But to raised a well-rounded young man who will one day pass these same practices down to his own family.


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St Mary's Roll of Honour

At St Mary's Shaw cum Donnington we are working on a more complete Roll of Honour. That means that rather than using the initials and surnames as shown on the war memorial in the Churchyard, we are researching the full names of the fallen; and any information we can glean about them, for a booklet that anyone can read if interested, (and to upload to our website). If you have a relative on the Roll and have photographs, or details of their war record, we would love to hear from you in our Contact Us details on the home page.

In addition to this research we plan adding the fallen of Shaw cum Donnington in conflicts since 1945. Sadly there have been many conflicts, and we wish to place them where they can be honoured annually, along with the rest.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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A reparative leave-in conditioner that softens and detangles hair. Nourishes, moisturizes and supports elasticity so hair resists breakage when detangling. Conditioners provide a protective layer that improves the appearance of split ends. Peppermint oil stimulates the scalp for an invigorating experience.

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As well as being able to spell words correctly, use a wide range of vocabulary and punctuate well, they need to grasp the meaning of grammatical terms such as noun, verb, adjective, prefix, pronoun and adverb, know what phrases and clauses are and how to use them, understand what connectives are and how they work, know how to turn a question into a command, and so on. This terminology can be a stumbling block even for children who are otherwise good at reading and writing, and make the questions hard to understand.

The SPAG test will include questions that assess the following elements of the English curriculum:

  • Sentence grammar through both identifying and writing sentences that are grammatically correct,

  • Punctuation through identifying and writing sentences that are correctly punctuated,

  • Vocabulary through identifying and writing sentences in which a word is used correctly,

  • Spelling through identifying and writing correctly spelt words.

Our Year Two children are using No Nonsense Spelling to enhance their spelling skills.


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Do your Shibas sleep on their backs?

This picture was taken by my BlackBerry camera at maximum zoom, accounting for the graininess.  I think it’s kind of decorative myself.

This is example of the “upending” that Tierce does occasionally.  He seems perfectly happy with this state of consciousness, but it seems strange, as he is such a dominant dog.  Maybe he’s just really comfortable with himself?  Who knows.

Shassi used to do this too, and we’re convinced she did it for the attention.  (That’s Puttee, our cat of several years ago.  Shassi was fine with the cats she was raised with, but woe betide the out-of-family cat who decided to take a walk on the balcony.)

Do your Shibas do this?  Do you have pictures?

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  1. Yes, my Shiba, June Bear, continues to do this all the time even at her ripe age of 15 years.

  2. YES! as a puppy she spent a lot of time sleeping on her back. i wasn’t sure if it was comfortable or if she was trying to scratch her own back on my rug..?! i need to upload all of her pictures on a website. send you a link to the pics later. =)

  3. Yes, my over a year old shiba boy Ganon does it pretty often.
    First I though he was waiting me to come and scratch his belly, but fell asleep when I didn’t notice him. It has happened more and I think he likes to sleep that way… First time was probably accident.

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My Intentions for Running as Green Party Candidate

Justin Tilson - GPO Candidate for Algoma-Manitoulin Provincial ElectionI’ve had inklings of interest to involve myself politically but have generally carried a belief that the bureaucratic nature of government simply moves too slowly for me to joyfully contribute and create within. Instead, I’ve felt that I could make a larger positive impact in my community through green and social entrepreneurship. So that’s what I have been doing: figuring out how I can make a successful living while contributing to a healthier, sustainable and resilient community on Manitoulin Island.

At the same time, I try to challenge my biases and beliefs on a regular basis and the opportunity to actively participate in the upcoming election seemed like the opportune way to do just that. So here I am, Green Party of Ontario Candidate for the upcoming provincial election on October 6th. This is new ground for me and I welcome any constructive feedback on how I can best be and act in this capacity.

Before I engage in anything I try to clarify my intentions upfront. To date, they are:

  • Promote the Green Party of Ontario as a viable and capable political party
  • Promote the Green Party values as guiding principles for a healthy and abundant future
  • Promote community owned and managed businesses and cooperatives to be the stewards of local resources and the generators of economic resilience
  • Promote ways to decouple human activities from the fossil-fuel economy
  • Connect with communities and individuals throughout the riding to learn what issues are important and poorly addressed
  • Do my best to expand the quality of the dialogue on difficult, divisive and contentious issues
  • Contribute feasible and sustainable solutions that the other parties may not be considering
  • Challenge the status quo belief that a perpetually growing economy is the only way to a prosperous future

So there we are. Let’s see where it all goes. I feel blessed for this opportunity to grow in new and unexpected ways and I welcome your participation along the way.

Love is Always the Answer

“Let us remind you that love is always the answer in any situation for whenever you are in a dark space love is the light that lights your way, love is the lantern that will guide your way. Whenever there is conflict in your life observe the conflict, don’t enter into the conflict see it for what it is, more emotional upheaval. Don’t engage in the conflict for the conflict is the inner child playing its games, uttering its utterances, doing what it has to do to be seen, that is all. The inner child is doing what is does so that it can be seen; it has to create its reality so that you know it is there, so you can heal it.”

A message from Kryon channeled by David Brown

The Beauty Way

Ojai Foundation, California I spent a deeply stirring week at the Ojai Foundation this past October with Joanna Macy, trainers from the Pachamama Alliance and a gang of beautiful, conscious folks who have dedicated their lives to a creating sustainable and just future for all. I’m still in the midst of integrating what I experienced and deciding how I wish share the blessings I received. One bit I can share right now is the Beauty Way.

The Ojai Foundation adopted the practice and shares it with all those who visit. Having the chance to live it for a week had a tacit yet significant influence on me, helping to shift my priorities to include the “how” as well as the “what”. Another way to say it might be a greater emphasis on being in addition to doing. I have since been endeavoring to bring The Beauty Way more fully into my life. Here it is:

The beauty way is the practice of mindfulness.
The beauty way is an awareness of the effect I leave on community, space, people and land.
The beauty way is the freedom to voice choice.
The beauty way is encouraging these practices.
The beauty way is encouraging these relationships.
The beauty way is a feeling of being resolved upon entering and leaving a space.
The beauty way is present in actions.
The beauty way is the effect of space on people.
The beauty way is an awareness of cause and effect.
The beauty way is a holistic, energetic point of view, beyond neat and meticulous placement of objects.
The beauty way is bringing consciousness to details.
The beauty way is awareness.
The beauty way is engaging with, rather than traveling through, space.
The beauty way is modeling, rather than teaching, the beauty way.
Living the beauty way is in some ways equivalent to living Council.
The beauty way is being energetically clean.
The beauty way is being relationally clean.
The beauty way is actively engaging in psychological, emotional and spiritual process.

From the Ojai Foundation

New Years Insight

The day after new years, in a moment of receptive consciousness I had an interesting affirmation emerge in my mind. To understand it as I do, requires elaborating on the idea of edges from permaculture. The saying that is commonly tossed around in permaculture circles is: “the edge is where the action is”. Edges in permaculture are transitions between systems. They exist in both the natural and built environment. The edge between a pond and land, the edge between a forest and a field, the edge between inside and outside of a building, etc.

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What I Want For Christmas

I decided to move to OUR Ecovillage for the winter to rejuvenate after a long year of finishing my MBA and being present with the passing of my father Chris in the summer. I’ve come here because something very special about this place has lived in my heart/mind since I was first here in 2008 for a permaculture design course. In a nutshell, what I think it comes down to is that people here are striving to create alternative ways of being and living that establish mutually beneficial relationships between each other AND the natural world. The end result is a loving, supportive culture that thrives on diversity and is deeply integrated with the land, soil and water. People feel seen, included and are supported to show up fully, share their gifts and develop new ones. The land is developed with an aim to protect and enhance diversity, fertility and resilience while directly providing for peoples’ nutritional and housing needs. It is such a wonderfully positive story compared to the perpetual din of negativity evident almost everywhere from living without such a principled stance.
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How Does WordPress Create Permalinks?

I wanted to call the same function as WordPress uses for turning a post title into a page slug for some customizations to the Shopp Plugin I’ve been making for my client SoupCycle. It took a little digging but I found it in:

It’s function

function sanitize_title_with_dashes($title) { ... }

I couldn’t find this posted on the net anywhere so I posted it here in case others were looking for it.

Thickbox Activation on Button Click

I’ve been doing quite a bit of WordPress hacking for a couple somewhat involved projects as of late. It took a little fumbling around to figure out how to get Thickbox to activate on a button click vs. the usual link click. The js code is below. Simply wrap it in a function and call it using the onclick event of the button:

tb_show('Thickbox title here', '#TB_inline?height=300&width=305&inlineId=CHANGE-ME-INPUT-ID-OF-BUTTON&modal=false', null);

Thanks to http://www.juxtaflo.com/chad/thickbox-rollover-activation for the tip off.

TWOTSM: The Way of the Superior Man

It’s been a while since I’ve had the wherewithal to put my thoughts in written form. With the completion of my MBA, moving and the passing of my dad, life has been full enough that I felt the need to retreat from online life. Having moved to OUR Ecovillage for the winter, I am starting to feel my batteries receiving the deep recharge they have been longing for, for some time. Life is simple here: regular council, pitch in with chores, keep the fire stoked, share meals and balance working on personal and community projects.

I’m starting to feel the energy to turn my attention inward, seeking to integrate remaining, troublesome aspects of my shadow that have remained elusive. This itch led me to Banyen Books last time I was in Vancouver. Of the myriad of books on the subject of relationships, male/female dynamics and personal growth, The Way of the Superior Man by David Dieda stepped forward for some reason. I’ve learned to trust my intuition in these situations as it has usually let me to interesting places. I’d never heard of David Dieda but liked the boldness of the title and upon flipping through it, was attracted to the direct, clear transmission on living as a conscious, loving, intentional and powerful male. I’ve had some exposure to similar teachings in Yoga and through other teachers and this book seemed like a worthwhile next step. As a way of getting my writing brain back in gear, I plan to write on the chapters that speak to or challenge me in some way. Stay tuned.

If any of you out there have read it and want to comment along the way, please do.

Guh – Lost my Wallet in Toronto

If found, please call Lisa and I’s cell phone: 604-671-6370. Our phone will be off today (Sat. Sept 18th) because we are in a workshop until 4:30. Please leave a message and I’ll call you back.

in gratitude

The Art of the Start – Ch 1 to 3

Guy Kawasaki: The Art of the Start So I’m back in BGI mode for round 8 of 9. Year 3 is definitely the most interesting as it is now time to start synthesizing all of our other learning and begin the process of assembling it while we are still covering new material. I’m really glad I opted for the 3-year track. The 2-year curriculum is far too akin to trying to drink from a firehose. I feel like I’ve actually got the time to enjoy the readings and reflect on them a little before I have to charge on to the next task at hand.

I have a whole pile of books to get through this semester, most of which seem like they will be rather interesting and informative. At the top of my pile right now is Guy Kawasaki’s: The Art of the Start. It’s language is very male (not sexist), more specifically: direct. It is a no nonsense, handbook for anyone with some entrepreneurial blood in their veins.

Guy spent considerable time with Apple and also as a venture capitalist so his opinion is well qualified from what I can gather. Some gems from the first few chapters:

Ch. 1: Forget a mission statement, figure out what your mantra is (in a few words).
Ch. 2: Start with a niche focus. Clearly differentiate from your competition. Pick a “verbable” name like Google.
Ch. 3: When pitching observe the 10/20/30 rule (10 slides, 20 minutes, 30pt font).

So far I’m impressed. It is definitely a book I’ll hold on to and refer back to after I graduate and I find myself back in an entrepreneurial mode.


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Sunday, September 30, 2012

Feast of the Archangels and a Testimony!

Today, 29th September, the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of the Archangels, St Michael, St Gabriel and St Raphael.

 For my non-Catholic friends, you may remember that Archangel Gabriel was sent to the young virgin Mary to announce her being chosen as the mother of the Messiah. You will also find St Raphael in the Book of Tobit, as the angel who accompanied young Tobias on his journey. St Michael, of course, is the angel who rallied the angelic troops to defeat Satan and throw him and his minions from Heaven and who, in the Book of Revelation, is the one who will lead the angelic forces once again as Christ comes to claim His Bride on Judgement Day.

Click on the pictures for more detailed information on these Archangels from the catholic culture website.

St Gabriel
St Raphael
Each one of these archangels has its own beloved place in our hearts but St Michael has always been a favourite in our household.  My youngest has had a devotion to him from a young toddler and would make me play a youtube video of the St Michael prayer daily before I took he to pre-school. I wrote about this last year in this post giving a testimony of how I had personally felt the protection of an angel or angels in my life.

Today, I have a more recent testimony and a very timely one which I want to share with you. If you could ever be in doubt about the protective services of our guardian angels, I hope you will change your mind after your read this.

A few years ago, during a painful trial in my life, I was turning to God more and more, absorbing myself in His Word, the Eucharist and daily, lengthy visits to the Blessed Sacrament. It was in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel that I felt that I was being instructed to place myself and my family under the protection of St Michael and the Blessed Mother.  I purchased St Michael and Miraculous medals and gave to each member of my family.

Last week my husband was away on a business trip. I had to drop everyone to work and school and to pick them up in the afternoon as well. This meant three trips into town with our 'vintage' car. By Wednesday afternoon, when I had parked the car after my second trip to pick up my youngest from school, I heard a bubbling in the radiator. When the car had cooled down, I checked it and realized that my radiator was empty! With some alarm, I topped it up with water and some little voice prompted me to check all of my car's fluids. I discovered that my power steering fluid was also empty! I topped that up too and headed out for my third trip, which was rather lengthy since I had two stops and had to wait half an hour both times for my girls to come out.

The following morning, I should have checked the car, but in my haste to leave on time, I didn't. When I returned home, I decided to leave the car out of the garage and check the floor to see what had leaked out of it. There, all over the garage floor was coolant. I waited for the car to cool down and sure enough, the radiator was empty again!

I called my mechanic and explained the situation. He he told me that something was definitely wrong, I was losing water too fast and to top it up and bring it over to him, which I did. (He lives a short distance from my own home.) After checking, he told me that a water jacket had burst . In reply to my asking if this meant I shouldn't drive the car, he said "You CANT drive this car" and instructed me to take everything I needed out of it and he would drive me home. He also told me that my power steering pump was leaking badly.

I arrived back home in a daze, mentally calculating what this would cost me and how much of a setback it would be to my finances this month. I absentmindedly began scrubbing the gunk off the floor and spotted a shiny object where the car had been parked.

There on the floor, where it had no right to be, was a St Michael Medal.

Suddenly, like a ton of bricks it hit me!  It all fell into place for me at that moment. I had driven my car into town, a distance of 10 miles from my home, in awful traffic conditions at least three times and had waited over half an hour twice...WITH A BURST WATER JACKET. (I don't even KNOW what that is!)  Those words "You CANT drive this car." echoed in my brain. I'm no mechanic and I didn't do Physics, but my common sense tells me that my car could and probably should have shut down anywhere during that time and I would have had to have a tow truck take me to the mechanic.  Another thing...why in the world would I decide to check the Power Steering fluid? I have learned to check my water and oil after some mishaps but not that!

I only have one answer friends. Finding that medal (which by the way is not one that my children use so it cannot be easily explained how it would get underneath my car) is a reminder to me that God has his special angels protecting me and that, in my turning to St Michael's protection in those prior years, I am still the grateful recipient of his vigilant guardianship.

Praise God and thank you St Michael!

If you would like to read testimonies of how angels are daily protecting and guiding God's faithful you can subscribe to the weekly newsletter by Joan Wester Anderson here and you can also read her wonderful compilations by ordering them here.

Hope you enjoyed reading and may the angels walk with you!

Footnote: I DO NOT receive any commissions for recommending these books. I just happen to be a fan and wanted to share my love of them with you.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

The Kingship of Jesus

The Kingship of Jesus is stressed in many places throughout the New Testament. In this second week of  our study in Colossians I found myself pulled towards these truths:

Jesus is King of All Creation
Colossians 1:16 tells us that" in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him"
Deuteronomy 10:14 (47 kb)

Jesus is King of the Church
Colossians 1:18 says :
Colossians 1:18 (52 kb)

What is a King? What is a Kingdom?
Dictionary Definitions:

King - Male sovereign or monarch, chief ruler, one invested with supreme authority over a nation, country or tribe, usually be hereditary succession.

Kingdom - A country or state headed by a king and/or queen, a monarch with a king or queen as head of state.

Let's take a look at some ancient history:
  • Kings (and queens) have always been treated with a certain amount of respect.
  • A king's subjects paid taxes towards his upkeep.
  • His decrees/edicts were absolute and carried out under punishment of death.
  • His subjects served Him, were loyal to him and defended him to the death.
  • The wore outward signs of their allegiance, especially in times of battle.

Now, though the general respect for modern day royalty is not what it used to be, their sovereignty also not what it used to be...let's take a look at how most people respond to a visit from members of the British royal family:

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  • They line the streets for hours, waving flags, tossing flowers and other tributes of their affection.
  • No expense is spared to host members of royalty.
  • Heavy security is called out.
  • Though there are some who despise anything to do with the monarchy, the majority consider themselves lucky and blessed to have been able to get close enough to see them.
Now, let us consider this question:

Do we treat Jesus as a King?

Do we consider His laws and commandments as absolute, under punishment of death? Or do we find ways to water them down and make them fit into the lifestyles which we choose and the choices we make?Unfortunately, this is true of many people. They make excuses for not doing things their faith tells them they should do or for doing the wrong things by saying "God understands.", or "I cannot believe that a God who loves me would ask me to xxx". We often justify our actions based on the fact that 'it feels right'. Many are saying that the Church needs to modernize. What would Jesus say if He walked the earth now, in modern times? God doesn't change...His laws do not change...right and wrong do not change. This could mean not sticking them could mean our death...an eternal death.

Are we loyal to Him, would we defend Him/our faith to the death, if necessary?
How many of us stand up for God when others are blaspheming against Him in our presence? Would you? Would you be afraid of alienating others or, worse, victimization? Would you continue to go to Church, worship or hold bible studies in public if it were dangerous to you? I think of those who are being persecuted for their faith, right now in these modern times. If you thought this is ancient history, read this article...watch this video. Praise God that most of us still have the freedom to worship our God, but a frightening trend is beginning to take hold of our world. In the name of 'political correctness' or 'freedom of rights' and many other names, the supremacy of God, the absolute infallibility of His laws is being undermined and threatened. Where are we going to stand if the time comes to make a stand?

Are we willing to wear our faith as outer garments?
Do people look at us and see that we are Christians?  Are we bold enough to proclaim it? I have often seen those bumper stickers on cars saying things like 'Prayer is the answer.', 'Choose Jesus!' or 'Jesus is my co-pilot'. Sometimes the people driving were less than considerate users of the road and I have thought to myself  "This is why I will never put one of those on my car". Hmm...am I making excuses for myself...afraid to be advertise my faith? Perhaps an outward sign such as this would encourage me to drive courteously on the roads.

What of t-shirts that have signs or slogans that may not be popular opinion? A few years ago we participated in a walk against abortion and purchased t-shirts that said 'Abortion is murder'. After the walk, I put mine away, reluctant to wear it out in public...telling myself that it was because I did't want to  many anyone else feel uncomfortable. After all, who knows which person one may encounter may have made that choice. Hmm...am I just making excuses for not standing up for my beliefs?

Do we pay our 'taxes' for His support?
Okay...so God really doesn't want our money, but His churches do...to feed  and clothe the poor,  the homeless and ill. Are we feeding His Body by tithing...not just our money, but our time and talent too? Even the widow's mite was welcome...you may not be able to give much but every little bit counts. Many times it is the 'human resource' that is most needed. Someone to carry out the actual 'feeding',  'clothing' and visiting. Maybe your church needs someone to usher, or do collection or sing in the choir. There are many ways to 'pay our taxes' and serve God.

Our King will come to claim His Kingdom
Some day our King will come again in glory as is told in the Book of Revelations. He will come to separate the goat from the sheep. Who will He pick as His loyal subjects? Who will He consider worthy to share in His Kingdom? When that day comes, I pray that we will all have had the fortitude to have lived our lives in a manner pleasing to Him so we can enjoy a blissful eternity praising and worshipping God.

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Tuesday, September 25, 2012

My Top Ten Things I Love About My Husband

Today, I'm linking up with the series Top 10 Tuesday over at Angie's place, Many Little Blessings.  Its my first time linking up but I've been following Angie's blog for a while now and I think you'll find it a place you feel much at home.

Top Ten Tuesday at Many Little Blessings

I've been following, but not actively participating in, the Revive Your Marriage Series which is taking place on four of my favourite blogs simultaneously. This is actually the fourth week, but I thought it was high time I took some active participation.

 This week's topic is on reviving our appreciation of our husbands via praise. The challenge this week is to list five things you love about your husband. I have decided to list ten. I recently had a birthday and requested a letter from my husband on why he loves me as my gift from him. He went above and beyond so now its payback time!

My Top Ten Things I Love About My Husband

  1. You always try to make me smile...you always did and you still do!
  2. You always encourage me...you support me in my crazy endeavours. It was upon your encouragement that I started my blog (which you always read).
  3. Even though I often look like something the cat dragged in, you're never ashamed to hold my hand in public.
  4. You prefer to be at home with us than anywhere else...thank you for placing family first!
  5. You work hard to provide for us and you've NEVER EVER told me I ought to get a job...believing that God wants me to be a homemaker and that He will provide our every need.
  6. You've tapped into that little romantic guy that's been sleeping inside you all these years...what a gift he is to me...I love him so!
  7. You've been willing to make the changes necessary for our marriage to grow and our relationship to deepen, both spiritually and emotionally. I KNOW how hard that is for you.
  8.  You share with me and ask my thoughts on things.  This is so important to me, that you trust my judgment and are willing to listen to me.
  9. I feel safe when I'm with you...my world is right and I know that whatever comes we will face it together, with God's help.
  10. Just because you are you...God made you for me and me for you and my body, soul and mind recognizes its mate. Being with you makes me happy. No matter what life throws our way, no matter if we disagree or hurt each other sometimes. My life is with you and I wouldn't have it any other way.

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Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Learning to be Christian...Lessons from Colossians

We are into the first week of the study of the book of Colossians. So far we have done Colossians 1:1-10.  I have to say that these first three days of the study has been focused, for me, on the reminder of what being a Christian entails:

  • Praying constantly - Prayer is the doorway of communication between us and the Holy Spirit of God. It is by prayer that we maintain a relationship with Him. A relationship that allows us to grow in wisdom and knowledge and understanding.  Through this relationship, we can receive all the tools and gifts of the Spirit that we need to live this life here on earth in such a manner that we can enjoy eternity forever in Heaven. Somehow I am reminded of the promises made in Baptism, the Covenant we make with God on that day, where He marks us as one of His own and our destiny is to be with Him in Heaven. We must do our part to fulfilling that destiny by abiding in Him.

  •                                  Baptism of Jesus, John The Baptist, Matthew 3:13, John 1:29

      • Prayer for others - As Christians we have a responsibility to lift each other in prayer, just as St Paul lifted the people of Colossae, praying for their continued growth in the Spirit. We should be praying, not just for those who we love and are close to, but for those who are far from God, those who daily offend Him, those in authority - our spiritual and governmental leaders. We should be praying for our enemies and those who annoy us - tough to do, but that's what Christ calls us to!  Matt 5:44-45 tells us "But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your father in heaven..."
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      • Hope, Faith, Love, Grace  - These are the themes that I received from  these first verses of 1 Colossians. We are reminded that our hope is in the promise of everlasting life through Jesus Christ. We are reminded to love all as He did and to keep alive our faith in Him and the Grace that He continually offers to us in the form of forgiveness, provision, protection...the list is endless. I believe that we ought to be extending this grace to others as well...to forgive those who offend us, to be more tolerant and thereby show His love to one and all. When He walked the earth, these are the things He taught and He exemplified, by His actions. If we are to be like Christ, we must emulate Him.
      The Sermon on the Mount, the Beatitudes, Matthew 5:1

      • Evangelization  - I feel strongly reminded that I have a duty to do what I can to bring about the Kingdom of God right here on earth, in whatever way I can, in whatever season of life I am in. Some of the wonderful GMG ladies are missionaries, spiritual leaders etc. We are each called to spread the Good News in our own circumstances...to our spouses and children, to whosoever we encounter in the course of our days. The way we treat others and the way we act will speak of our faith and spiritual walk with God.   We may not all have an active role in official evangelization, but we were all given this mandate by Jesus... Matt 28:19 :Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit."

      The book of Colossians promises to be a rich and rewarding study. Already, in just a few days, my heart is convicted and my spirit yearns for that deeper relationship with God.  If you haven't already, why don't you join us? Just click on the link above to the Good Morning Girls website and you will find all the details there on how to sign up and download your resources.

      May God's blessings be upon all of you!

      Friday, September 14, 2012

      Dear Me - A Letter to My Teenaged Self

      Today is my birthday...I'm now officially on top of the hill...assuming I live to be 90 I'm firmly in the middle ages right now! :P

      What a perfect time to link up with Emily at Chatting at the Sky where she is hosting a most intriguing blog party.  I learned about this through my dear friend Kris who participated and decided to take part myself.

      Emily recently wrote a book for teen girls entitled Graceful. To celebrate the release of the book she is hosting a linkup which  features letters written by our 'mature' selves to our teen selves. As the mother of four daughters, I think this is a beautiful venture and I look forward to sharing with them what I discover here.

      So, with no further ado:

      Dear Lisa (you've gone by quite a few names over the years from Lili to Lisedewise and the much-hated Liza Minelli to what most folks call you today...Lise)

      I wish I could step into Doc's souped up DeLorean and slip you a little note when you were about 13. What a year of changes for you! I guess you were always in that strange place  in between the uncool and the wannabes. Your search for who you were made you try on so many different cloaks. That's natural I guess, but it sometimes took you away from who God wanted you to be.

      You were always a tomboy growing up... in the teen years it became a balancing act between wanting to look glamorous (remember when you and your bf read cover to cover the Sweet Dreams Fashion Book)  and giving in to your own natural tendencies.  Remember how you and you friends and sisters used to play dress up and model for the camera? You had to have fun somehow right? Pretending to be models and the Solid Gold dancers...unfortunately deep down inside you didn't believe you could measure up...your body didn't look like theirs. Ah, but if only you knew that you were beautiful to God and an heir to His Kingdom, you'd have know you were a princess and it didn't matter if you could dance in high heels or you were too big in certain places!

      Even though you tried on the class clown cloak, the serious side of you won out and you ended up a class prefect in your senior year...boy did you lord it over those younger ones. Power definitely did not suit you at all...if only you had worn that mantle of authority with humility and gentleness...as God would have wanted you to. Alas...wisdom comes with age!

      You always knew that God was there with you, but I wish you'd embraced Him and loved Him more fully in your youth. You were so lucky, He was always such a good shepherd to you and you know full well you were saved from the consequences of many scrapes!

      Like the time you and your bf read Sweet Dream's Popularity Plan (anybody else remember this?) and decided to concoct your own with the boys in the school play and ended up getting the wrong boys' attention?

      You wanted to feel loved and accepted, if only you'd realized that He was all the love you needed all wrapped up in one precious gift. You could find complete and unconditional love and acceptance in Him. Perhaps then, you wouldn't have been so insecure growing up.

      I know you felt the severity of your father's restrictions and his harsh discipline all the way to your soul. Someday you will appreciate how he protected you and if only you could have looked beyond his stern exterior you would have seen a man who wanted affection too but didn't know how to give it as it hadn't been given to him.  Someday you will also struggle to give this to your children. What a pity that you never had the courage to reach out to him first...what a difference that would have made!
      You were so insecure in yourself...your body growing so fast you wanted to hide it and the unwanted attentions it brought, your ability to make others like you or love you. Everything falls into place in time and someday you'll be loved for who you are... flaws and all.  Meanwhile, you'd savour the unconditional love of your pets...bleeding heart animal lover that you are.  How many injured birds did you rescue...even taking one with you from the beach to nurse back to health, crying when they didn't make it. You know what? Someday humans will become more important than those animals you love so much now (and let me just whisper in your ear that at least a couple of your future daughters are going to be just like you...so bear it with a smile and remember your own days)
      Peaches, Ginger, Lady, Rex and Sheena

      Your love for reading and writing...that was awesome, but it kept you locked away from your family. I know it was your way of dealing with your  teenage drama, but it was a bit selfish.

      In fact, you sometimes were so wrapped up in yourself that you didn't pay attention to your sisters and you got upset when they came into your room. Funny that...your future eldest daughter is going to do the same!

      Looking at everyone else's freedoms, you felt the sting of what you couldn't do and have.  My dear, if only you had appreciated what you DID have, but that's the way of youth. The grass always seems greener on the other side. If I could have slipped you a note about one thing it would be this:

      You were always anxious to grow up, to escape, to live. You felt caged in and you longed to have the freedom to discover what was on the other side of the fence. Life goes by so quickly, if only you had savoured that time of innocence and freedom...yes freedom! You didn't know it yet, but you WERE free...free of responsibility, debt and all the baggage that comes with growing up.

      You know, despite you father's strictness, you would have a lot of fun growing up. You always had cousins about and the vacation days at your grandmother's home while both your parents worked provided a lot of room for freedom. Your father graciously allowed your best friend to spend many weekends at your house so you could study and have some fun together. You didn't think anything of it, but it was his way of bending a little...he wouldn't let you go out, but you could have a friend to share some time with.

      Oh, and what about that school play you took part in when you were 15? That was one of the greatest times of your life...you really loved the drama! Maybe that's why one of your daughters loves it so much now. That took alot out of your father to drop you to rehearsals and pick you back up when you lived so far away from school. Of course, you wouldn't see that until you become me, the grown up.
      There you are, with your bad self,   diamond drawn around your eye, acting as a gang member for the school play

      My dear, if I could, I would tell you to slow down, give more of  yourself, appreciate what you have, give more grace to others and most of all...cling to the Father and let him mold and shape you. I would tell you that the most important thing in the world is...how you love!

      Why don't you join in the fun and write a letter to your teenaged self? Link up at the site below. Its a very enlightening experience. Warning...introspection required.

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Merging to Master is not the end of the line

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After weeks of planing, painful debugging sessions, and making sure that everything is covered with tests, your feature branch turns green. You are ready to merge into master and deploy to production. You hit the “Merge” button on GitHub, open your CI service and watch how master turns green. Automatically, deployment to production is triggered, and after several minutes your new feature goes live.

Woohoo! You have done a great job. Time to open your a bottle of the finest whiskey in the office and celebrate with your team. You are now ready to tackle new challenges!

Not so fast! Writing good code and deploying to production is not the end of the game, you have only done half of the job. Think about it. What is your job? To write good code that produces zero bugs, or to make a useful new feature that will improve the lives of your users? Hopefully, you choose the second answer.

If you share my beliefs, a good programmer should always aim to make someone’s life better. You must make sure, to not only write good code, but to make that code easily and instantly usable. In rare occasions, it is even better to simply remove the new feature if you have not met your users expectation.

So, what should I do after deployment? Test, measure, communicate and celebrate with your team!

Test running your new feature

You can go two ways with releasing a new feature. You can simply push to production and make the new feature available instantly to all users, or you can hide your new feature behind a feature flag.

I always prefer to use a feature flag. This allows me to deploy features that are not yet polished. Instead of wasting time and trying to find every edge case — a process which can take days or even weeks — I can push immediately and verify that the new feature delivers its basic promises.

With this in mind, my first step after pushing to production is to enable the feature for my team and to give it a test run. If I am happy with the results I continue the testing by visiting every team in my office to enable them the new feature. During this process, I gather valuable feedback and record every bug that we encounter.

A very good practice is to include existing users into the test phase. A simple email that explains the awesomeness of our new feature can go a long way. From one side, it reassures our customers that we truly care about their needs and that we highly value their feedback. From the other side we can get an outsider’s opinion, someone’s opinion who is not familiar with our code base and is not blinded with the technical limitations of our infrastructure.

Setting up metrics and alerts

Every test went well, and you and your team are convinced that the new feature has a true potential. Now it is time to set up some metrics.

First, you must make sure that the basic metrics are set up. The ones that measure overall response time, performance of the most critical method calls, and metrics for the affected records in your database.

This is the step, where you want to make sure that your feature works not only for you and your team, but it works correctly for thousands or millions of users. I always like to say to myself: “If a user has a painful experience using my software, I should feel at least double the amount of that pain”.

PagerDuty is the worst, especially when it calls during the night, but it is also the best incentive to make my software truly stable and bug free. Also, it is far better to be awaken during the night, than to wake up in the morning and handle thousands of customer complaints.

When the basic metrics and alerts are covered and tested, it is time to implement a truly valuable metric — a metric that can track the happiness of our users. This is usually much harder to measure, but you should at least make sure that you have covered the simplest things: how many clicks does it take to use the new feature, how long does it take to set it up, and what is the ratio of users who have tried, succeeded, or dropped of in the process.

Announcing the new feature

You should now be fairly confident that your new feature is good enough to be used by real people. It is time to let the world know.

First, I like to make sure that I have notified everyone in the company that a new feature is coming. That includes customer support who will suffer the most if I failed to make the software bulletproof, marketing folks who are far more capable in bringing the new feature closer to my audience, and of course the rest of the programming crew who might suffer if something breaks the infrastructure.

Then, it is time to prepare a public announcement. I always like to start with a simple blog post. Nothing too fancy, simply a “Hey guys, we produced something new. Give it a try.” post with several screenshots. You don’t need to be a marketing/seo guru to do this, but you do need to take this step as serious as the coding part.

When everything is ready, I click the “enable” button for my new feature, publish the blog post, and write a short summary on Twitter.

My new feature is now live.

Communicating with the users

Is everything ready now, can I start celebrating? Not so fast. Your new feature has just be announced, how can you be sure that it is successful?

Tracking the behaviour of early adopters is a must. We must make sure that they are happy with the change. Unfortunately, many of them won’t be happy, people don’t like change, even if it a change for the better. Now, our primary task is to collect the feedback, improve, and to collect even more feedback.

It is also totally acceptable to contact the early adopters, and ask for feedback. Engineers are usually very afraid of this part, but we really shouldn’t be. This experience can be very rewarding and an excellent way connect our feeling with the feelings of our users.

Being open and friendly is always the best way to go.

Opening the bottle of the finest whisky

Everything went great, and some folks are sending us “This rocks guys, keep up the good work!”? If yes, then the time has come to open a bottle of the finest booze.

Never skip this step. It is very important to celebrate every victory. It brings the team closer and it gives us the stamina to do this once again.

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Clara, lost and disillusioned from a hard-fought war, hopes to discover some answers about her lineage and abilities in the quiet village of Bluebell, where she once lived before being sold into slavery. However, as she and the Captain of the Royal Guard make their journey, a new threat to the kingdom arises in the form of a traitor.
This new threat has been patiently brewing since the fall of the sorceror-king Marduk and careful plans are now coming to fruition. Emmerich’s struggles with his new role as king and his ever-present nightmares leave him feeling inadequate to the task. What he needs most is Clara.
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At first, I wrote poetry before moving to fiction. Growing up in rural South Carolina meant I had to find my own ways of entertaining myself. I could often be found either reading or scribbling away in a notebook. Not much has changed since then.
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Asus Chromebook Flip C302 review: standard issue

Using the Asus Chromebook Flip C302, you can almost see how Chrome OS devices are going to stop being education machines or backup couch computers and become something different for a lot of people. Just computers (or, well, maybe just tablets).

It’s a “premium” Chromebook, which these days basically means it’s well-built, has a fast processor, and costs around $500. That puts it in the same class as the Samsung Chromebook Plus and forthcoming Samsung Chromebook Pro. The C302 is all of those things, but to me it’s a sign that both Google and its manufacturing partners are stretching to redefine how you typically think about a Chromebook.

Google, for its part, is working feverishly to make the Android app on Chrome OS viable (they’re not ready yet). Asus, for its part, produced the excellent machine I’m reviewing right now. It’s rare to use a Chrome OS laptop that genuinely feels fast, well-built, and worth more than the $300 asking price that most Chromebooks cost. But if all those companies are going to succeed at this, it can’t be rare anymore, it has to be standard.

And the C302 sets the standard — for now.

First and foremost: the C302 is fast enough for most tasks you’d imagine doing on a Chromebook, and perhaps fast enough for some stuff you wouldn’t consider, like photo editing. It has an Intel Core M3-6Y30 processor paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. I regularly use it with 15 or so tabs and web apps, and often more, without any problems.

Android apps, however, are still in beta and are as much of a mess today as they have been for the past few months I’ve been trying it. When they come out of beta (presumably next month), I’ll be eager to see if they are any better. Don’t get the C302 for Android apps until we see what they really look like.

The C302 does a better job at nailing most of the physical aspects of a good laptop than other devices you’ll find in this price range. It’s got a thin aluminum body (just over half an inch thick), and weighs just over two and a half pounds.

There are some nice, subtle touches like a magnet in the base that secures the screen more firmly when you use it in tablet mode. To get to that mode, you just rotate the screen on its hinges, which are firm enough to stand up to tapping the screen when in laptop mode. The screen is 12.5 inches with a max resolution of 2400 x 1350, but you need Superman-like vision to handle the size of text at the native scaling, so most people should settle for something less extreme.

On the whole, I’m happy with the keyboard, which is full sized and has long key travel. I find it a bit mushier than I’d like, but it’s backlit like a keyboard really should be (unlike Samsung’s Chromebooks). The trackpad is a little on the small side, but it’s accurate and doesn’t suffer from mis-taps.

Battery life is really good, too, cracking the 10-hour mark in our looping website rundown test and hitting seven or eight hours in heavier day-to-day work. In between, you’re charging over USB-C — and though people will gripe a bit about that, I’m over it: it’s the port every laptop is going to be using from here on out. Plus, I love that there is one port on the left and one on the right, so you can plug in on either side. Expandable storage is via microSD.

But there are compromises: for example, though the screen is good, it doesn’t get nearly bright enough to use outdoors. Even inside, I find myself ratcheting up the brightness up to 80 or 90 percent most of the time. The speakers are astonishingly weak for a computer this size, which is disappointing when you consider one of the use cases for a convertible is watching Netflix in Tent or Tablet mode. Oh, and I already managed to nick one of the squared-off edges just through normal use.

The obvious comparison to the C302 are Samsung’s two new Chromebooks, the Plus and the Pro. (In fact, when I reviewed the Plus so many people asked about the C302 that I felt like I had to try it out.) So lots of people just want to know which is better and I don’t have definitive opinions. I slightly prefer the Plus: it’s a bit cheaper and has a bit nicer hardware (minus the backlighting on the keyboard) without too much reduction in speed.

The Chromebook Pro might be my favorite of the three, but I haven’t had a chance to review the final devices that consumers will be able to buy. If you can wait until next month to buy a Chromebook, I probably would, just to see how it compares.

If all goes well, this C302 is just going to be an anonymous member of a vast horde of high-quality, near-identical Chromebooks with good screens, Android apps, and enough speed to do 90 percent of what you expect from them. They’ll be a little more expensive than you’re used to, maybe, but they’ll deliver as much value as a comparably priced iPad or Windows PC — if not more.

We’re not there yet, and so the highest praise I can give Asus is that this fairly innocuous and forgettable computer is innocuous and forgettable in the best ways: it looks good, it works well, and I don’t have to worry about it. It’s a great baseline for future Chromebooks to either match or try to beat. It’s not necessarily the best one, but it’s a solid starting point for what you should expect. It’s standard-issue.

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Monday, November 29, 2010

Thanksgiving Week

We all had a another great week in Oklahoma.  It was relaxing and packed full all at the same time.  This cabin was one of our favorites.  The cabin was roomy, the bed comfy, and the drive to ATV trails was only minutes away.

 We didn't get to the cabin on Tuesday until after dark so we stayed in and didn't hit the trails until Wednesday morning.  The scenery was beautiful.  Lots of colorful leaves still on many of the trees, which I loved.  It was warm enough we only needed a hoodie, except Brian of course.

Bailee was a little nervous getting back on an ATV.  Karlee drove for the first 30 minutes then Bailee gave it a turn.  We mostly stayed on wide dirt roads on Wednesday, then on Friday Bailee was comfortable for the most part and we rode on regular trails up the mountain and through the trees.

 When we went back to the cabin for lunch, we found him on our lock box. I've never seen a stick bug this big before.  Plus, his tail looks like he has pincher's on it.  Nobody wanted to touch him.
 Thanksgiving Day, was great.  It rained most of the day, which required us to stay in and relax.  Not always a bad thing.  :o)
 My MIL has always made these amazing rolls, Swedish Butter Horns, for Thanksgiving. I've now been making them for years and it wouldn't be Thanksgiving without them.  Well, Bailee said she wanted to help.  So I asked her if she wanted to help, or make them herself?  She smiled and said she wanted to make them.  So she did, as I coached her through.  She did a great job!!
 Then Mason wanted to try peeling potatoes.  Such wonderful helpers I had this year.
 While we were in the kitchen making Thanksgiving Dinner, these two went outside to play.  The purpose was to get cold so they could have hot chocolate.  I don't know if they got cold but they definitely got wet.
 We finally had a break waiting for the turkey to cook and the rolls to rise.  I'm relaxing on the couch when Carson comes running in, "Come quick! Karlee is stuck in the mattress!"  Sure enough.  She thinks she's tiny enough to fit anywhere.  I hope she thinks twice next time.

 Friday morning we went riding and it was cold.  All the kids wore two pair of pants and wool socks.  Brian actually wore a coat.

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!!

Saturday, November 20, 2010

We made it!!

This afternoon, we were able to attend the temple for the first time with all three girls.  It was Karlee's first time, she was a little nervous.  And it was McKinzie's first time back since she was 15, tears of joy were shed.

It was a great experience for all of us.  There were lots of hugs and a great feeling of the Spirit all around.  I can't wait until we can go back again.  I'm excited for when our boys are old enough to join us.

Friday, November 19, 2010

Friday Night Lights

OK, so it was Thursday night.  I'm sure you get the idea.
It was great.  The Cowboys Stadium is amazing!!  I had butterflies in my stomach when I was pulling into the parking lot.  Silly, I know.

 We were on the second level, not the best seats.  But the the super sized jumbo tron was amazing.  And every play was replayed twice.  We didn't miss a thing.

 Per Texas football tradition, both teams preformed at half time.  But of course I only took pictures of Boswell. :0)

In the first quarter it was evident that it was luck that Bos was in the playoffs.  Shortly after I took this picture we started walking out and we heard a touch down was made.  The final score was 50 to 17.  Disappointing that we didn't play better, but exciting to be in the Cowboys Stadium.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Thanksgiving feast

At Carson's school today all the 4 and 5 year olds had a feast, families were invited.  It was actually very yummy.  We had ham, turkey, mashed potatoes, a variety of veggies, rolls and lots and lots of desserts.  Now I'm really looking forward to our Thanksgiving dinner.  YUM!!

Such cute Indians!

When we left school, Carson noticed that his feathers looked like a crown on his shadow.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

38 days till Christmas

Yesterday I was talking with a friend and we were talking about Christmas and if we had started shopping.  No, was the answer for both of us.  Neither one of us felt like we knew where to start for our kids.  There was no great gift out there waiting to be bought. I had already decided to go out and walk through the toy section (clothing section for the girls) and just see what jumps out at me.  Well...the day was a huge success.  I found a few things at Target, then Toys R Us was having some great sales and I hit the jackpot.  I'm now in the mood for Christmas.  I love it!!

When Bailee got home from school she changed the radio station to one that had started playing Christmas music.  That made me feel like making Christmas I did.  (Is it normal to always have the ingredients on hand to make fudge, especially when one of the ingredients is marshmallow creme?)

I'm excited.  I'm eager to go out and do more shopping, what woman isn't?!? ;)  I even have some ideas for Brian.  It's all good!

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

busy days

My family often gives me a hard time about the amount of blogging I do.  But when I'm busy and don't have time to blog the same two, Brian and McKinzie, ask me when I'm going to post something.  They need something to read.

I am a little behind...  Karlee made the basketball team at school.  YAY!!  It's very exciting.  I think her first game will be after we get back from Thanksgiving break.

On Monday, the boys had their last gymnastics class.  It runs for 6 weeks which it perfect.

 While Mason is waiting for his class to start he is either playing on my iPhone or playing a game with Kenna on her iPod.
We have some exciting events coming up...

Thursday night Boswell football it playing at the Cowboys Stadium against Waco.  GO BOS!!!

Saturday Brian and I are taking the girls to the Temple.  McKinzie hasn't been since she was 15 and this will be Karlee's first visit.  We are very excited!!

Then Tuesday we leave for Oklahoma for Thanksgiving!!  Beautiful scenery, ATV trails, and limited cell phone usage.  I'm not sure which one we will enjoy more.  ;0)

Monday, November 8, 2010

last check up

Bailee had her last check up with her plastic surgeon today.  He said she looked "perfect".  We really didn't need to go to a Dr. to tell us that.  ;o)

When Bailee had her accident last March she was upset that I took pictures.  I kept telling her that when it's all done she would be grateful.  She is and is now ready to share the pictures.  (I really did ask her permission.)

 On the drive from Oklahoma to McKinney, to the ER.
 In the ER.
 Next day after the accident waiting to be discharged.
 5 days after the accident.  We thought her eyeball looked pretty cool.  If only it was Halloween.
 I think this was her first day back to school.  She wore her glasses a lot hoping to hide.  It didn't really work.
 After surgery...she hurt soo much.  The meds made her sick to her stomach.  No more prescription meds after the first ones were out of her system.  Only Tylenol.
 First day after the surgery.  She didn't bruise very much, but everyday she became more and more swollen.
Four days after the surgery the stitches and nasal stints were removed.  They were supposed to stay in a week, but we were leaving for Idaho that afternoon.

She was soo tired of the pain and swelling.  She fell down and said she died.  So Brian started making an outline of her body.  Soo dramatic.

You can barely see the scar on her eyelid.  It has healed beautifully.  A couple days ago, a friend asked her how she got that scar.  Bailee was shocked she didn't know.  She thought everyone knew.  I think it made her day to tell the story again.  She thinks it's pretty

We are so grateful for the advances in medicine to put her back to her beautiful self.  We are grateful for medical insurance, which we have had more years without than with.  We are grateful for Priesthood Blessings to comfort us and give us the assurance that all would be well.

Thursday, November 4, 2010

what to do

I'm not sure what to do with Carson.

I was last to pick him up from preschool today.  It doesn't happen often, but it happens.  As I'm walking into the classroom he is choosing a toy from the treasure box.  He chooses an enormous diamond ring and immediately puts it on his finger.  This leads to getting married and "you may kiss the bride", he says.  Just as we exit the building, a Baptist Church mind you, he asks, "Do you have sex before you're married?"  I didn't flinch or pull a face, but inside I'm thinking...I guess this is what happens when a 5 year old has much older siblings.  I tell him no and he asks why.  So I tell him because it's so special that you need to be married first.  So then he asks, " Do you set a date after you're married?". (cute)  I tell him no, you go home together after you're married.  OK, he says.  Whew!!

I have many talks just like this with him regularly.  He is much more educated about topics like this than any of our other children when they were 5.  I really don't mind trying to answer all his questions.  I fear what he might say to his friends or at school to cause parents to wonder...what might be going on in our home.  He's a talker.  It's bound to happen.

fire fighter day

Wednesday was all about fire fighters at our house.  Storytime, at the library, had the local fire department come and show how not scary fire fighters were.  There were still a few kids that didn't want to get near him when he had all his gear on.

Carson thought it was the coolest thing ever.

After we checked out the truck we went back inside to check out our books.  One of the ladies asked Carson what he thought of the fire truck.  He said, "Super cool!!"  He is right everything about a fire truck is super cool.
 Adam would not turn around for the picture.  I guess the truck was too shiny.
Then Wednesday night for Cub Scouts we went to the fire station.  Super cool again.  We were able to see where the calls came into and where the fire fighters lived while on duty.  Not a bad second home for these people.

Carson has now informed me that he wants to be a fire fighter.  The thought makes me a little nervous.  Mason has for years told me he wants to be a (cowboy police) mounted police officer.  Why not a Doctor or Dentist?  How about a pilot?  Only time will tell.

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

all good

 Bailee came home with these balloons from her friend Rebbecca.  They are allowed to take their balloons with them to class, so everyone will know it's their birthday.
Then shortly before bed, this guy showed up.  Bailee's bestest friend Jessica gave it to her.  They have been friends since we moved here.  Way back in 2nd grade.

I think it was a great day for the birthday girl.


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Wednesday, February 29, 2012

bear award

Mason earned his bear last night at the Blue & Gold Banquet.  He's been looking forward to this for weeks.  Once he earned 3 beads he became very motivated to finish.

These 3 boys are in my Den.  They are lots of fun.  They did a skit at pack meeting that at first they were concerned about being embarrassed.  When they realized that everyone will be laughing at the skit and not them they really got into it.  They did a great job!

last games

The boys had their last game on Saturday.  They both played OK.  Last week they both did much better.  I think their ready for it to be over.

Saturday was also the school carnival.  We were able to make it to the carnival between games.  We only stayed for about 50 minutes.  The shortest time ever.  Plus this was the first year I didn't help out with their class booths.  I feel like such a slacker.  There really wasn't time.  This is also the ninth straight year of attending a carnival.  I'm burned out.  We still have 5 more years before were done.  :/

new lens

My new lens arrived Friday afternoon.  I was shocked it arrived so quickly.  I really wanted it before basketball was over.  I quickly attached it and started snapping pictures.  I love this picture of Adam.  I like how out of focus the grass is.

I ended up taking my camera to basketball practice.  This picture of  Carson is exactly why I wanted this lens.  I needed something with a lower aperture (1.8) to keep a faster shutter speed to get a picture, in focus, of the boys shooting.  I love it!!

Friday, February 24, 2012

Brian has been in Chicago all this week.  All of us at home are crossing our fingers that he'll remember to pick up some Garrett Popcorn.  This is The Chicago Mix, cheese and caramel together.  My mouth is watering as I type.  :)

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Karlee had a pre-UIL choir concert tonight.  I arrived early enough to play with the settings to feel good about the pictures.  No flash of course and I couldn't adjust my aperture, my lens only allows 3.5.

I brought my tripod and was able to slow down the shutter to get enough light.  I think it turned out OK.

They sounded great.  The real competition is in a week or two.
I didn't use a flash for these either.  Practice helps. :)

Today is the second day with 80 degrees.  After Bailee washed her car the boys wanted to play in the water.  So I played around with my camera too.  learning how to brighten the picture without using my flash.  Last weekend was my DSLR workshop.  I loved it.  The class focused on taking pictures manually.  He uses only 2 settings and never automatic.  I'm getting better, but I have to take a few pictures to get my ISO, aperture, and shutter speed right.  He says to practice, practice, practice until it becomes boring and you don't need to think about it.

He also recommended a 50mm lens, f1.8.  I've already ordered it and can't wait until it arrives in the mail.  :)

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

not my fav

Today I decided to do some much needed mending.  I would rather buy replacements than mend.  But I can't buy that Hong Kong cap just anywhere.  And these are my favorite jeans.  Plus Carson's backpack died Friday.  We forgot until this morning when he went to get it ready for school.  I don't want to buy him a plain boring backpack and I don't know where to find a character one this time of year.  So I guess Brian's lucky, his shirt gets mended by default.  :)

team party

Monday night was Carson's team party at Cici's.  This was actually my best experience there.  It wasn't busy so I didn't become concerned when the boys started wondering.

Carson still has a game on Saturday, but this was their regular practice night and the schools were closed so we partied instead.  His coach was great!!  I'm keeping his name and number and I think we'll request him next season.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

 Last night Brian and I went to Pappadeaux for our Valentines Date.  We planned ahead and made reservations (a must every time from now on).  We had a table in about 1 1/2 minutes once we arrived.  The place was packed, as usual.  Brian had salmon with dirty rice.  The salmon was huge.  I had shrimp and scallops with risotto.  Something new for me.  Loved it!   We also had crab cakes for an appetizer.  There have been times that crab cakes have been my meal.  They are that good.

We were gone only 2 hours which is still a shock to me.  We had checkerboard cake with the family that was home and Carson was in bed on time.  It was a wonderful evening. :)

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

valentines day fun

Last month I caught a few minutes of Rachael Ray and the Cake Boss was a guest.  He made a checkerboard cake.  It was impressive.  A few days after, the kids started talking about me baking a cake for valentines day.  So I suggested this one.  It took awhile to find multiple size round cookie cutters, but I finally did.

In between layers I made a diffferent frosting.  It's my Mom's frosting.  It was a nice touch to have two kinds.  Plus it was fun having pink for valentines day.
I learned this frosting technique from the Cake Boss.
Tadah!!!  It was fun to make and yummy to eat!
For Mason's class party we had sundaes.  They exchanged Valentines. Then it was time to clean up.  The schools seem to be making parties shorter and shorter. It's rather frustrating.

By the time I made it down to Carson's class they were already finished with their activities.  I was dissappointed.   Although, this is a super cute picture of his class. :)

i heart

Brian's parents will often give us a gunny sack full of potatoes whenever they come visit.  Or sometimes when we visit them.  They are now all gone.   I miss Idaho potatoes.  There really is a difference.  I promise!

Sunday, February 12, 2012

I am loving Sundays.  I love having church at 8:30 am.  No I don't like waking up before 6.  This morning I didn't get up till 6:15.  I really didn't want to get out of bed.  But I love having church early.  I love having the rest of the day to hang out with family.

Geoff was a good sport today.  Carson still needed to read 60+ minutes for his Six Flags free ticket which it due Monday.  He had read Green Eggs and Ham to me already, when Carson picked up his next book.  I kinda cringed.  This book is soo long, (I knew Geoff felt the same).  I told Carson that that book was Geoff's favorite, with a smile.  Geoff was great and listened to Carson read the entire book.  Although I think he slept through parts of it.  :)

 Carson has basketball practice on Monday evenings so we have been having FHE on Sundays.  I love it on Sundays.  We aren't pressured with time or struggling with schedules, not as much anyway.
 Last weeks treat was super good and super duper easy.  This week was something new.  Yes, I found it on pinterest.  I love it!!  S'mores Cookies!!

Just like traditional s'mores over the campfire, I dropped one.  It flipped over on the stove.  One of the girls said, "At least it didn't land in the dirt!"  Good point.

This year, I know it's only February, we are rotating turns with the lessons.  McKinzie & Goeff take one week (I try to call them McRae's but the kids think it's weird), Brian and I both take a turn, then one of the other kids.  So far it's working out great and it's happened every week. Wahoo!!

Saturday, February 11, 2012

loving it

I'm loving pinterest.  The other day I said, "look what I found on pinterest" so many times that Brian started using this phrase to start his sentences.  ;)

McKinzie and I made these Valentine blocks the other day, from pinterest.  I think they turned out cute.  Because of this idea and many more from pinterest I bought myself a toy.  A Cricut!!  I'm loving it!  I went over to a friends house the other day to get some tips on how to use the machine.  She also showed me some of her vinyl ideas.  I think I'm going to use them.  Another friend is coming over on Monday to help me with a program to help design bigger projects for the cricut.

There was a time that Brian was worried what I would struggle when all our kids started school.  Like I wouldn't have enough to do.  Well I guess he doesn't need to worry.  I'm dabbling in so many hobbies there are days I'm not sure which one I should do.  :D

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Today is Mom's birthday.

This past weekend was really tough.  On Saturday I received this picture of my parents in the mail from my sister, Waynette.  I love it!  Although it made my weekend worse.  This picture is exactly how I will always remember them.  This picture was taken before Mom got sick.  I'm guessing 2009.

Monday I started thinking of doing something on her birthday.  Then it hit me!!  Attend the temple!  I sent out emails to siblings to attend the temple in honor of our Mom.  They all loved the idea.  Six of us had plans to attend today, in four different temples.  The Boise Temple is closed so Richard couldn't attend.  Brian's schedule was light enough that he was able to go with me.  It was a great session.

I have a feeling I'll be attending the temple in honor of my parents for years.  My Dad's birthday is in July.  I'm already planning on attending on his birthday too.

Thursday, February 2, 2012

 Karlee LOVES grilled shrimp!  Whenever we go out to eat that is what she orders, but she only eats the shrimp.  It's kinda frustrating when the meal costs $12+.

A few weeks ago she found a recipe for grilled cajun shrimp.  I've never made shrimp.  Last time I went to Sams I picked some up for her.  Tonight nothing was planned.  The girls didn't have homework, so we all got together to make dinner.

Bailee made the marinade while Karlee and I made a quick run to buy a spice I didn't have.  Karlee made the cajun butter, and I made the pasta.
 Every step of the way it looked and smelled yummy.

 The last five minutes were crazy.  That's all it takes to cook angel hair pasta and grill shrimp.

It turned out perfect.  The angel hair pasta actually is made with chicken.  I decided to omit it.  They complimented each other very well.  This meal is a keeper.  Thanks for your help girls!

100th day of school

Isn't he just the cutest little old man you ever did see?!?

He has been looking forward to this day for weeks.  He was so excited to use Grandpa's cane and wear a mustache.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Last night Mason had a choir concert with 6 other elementary choirs in our district.  They all did a great job!  All the schools sang two songs,  Then the last two songs all 7 schools sang together.

 The man above is the district fine arts director.  He is wearing a duct tape jacket because the students were about to sing a song called Duct Tape, written by Mark Burros who came and directed the last two songs, below. He also, during the day, had a little workshop with the students.  Mason said he was fun and would try and talk like a little boy or girl.  :)


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31 December 2008

Rockets raining in a town in Israel

My friend's hometown is being rocketed by the Hamas. The Hamas are using the BM-21-1 rockets with a range of 40 kilometres. The rocket's flight times are too short, so shelters are useless. Two rockets just landed less than two kilometres from him. One of the rockets landed in a kindergarten while another landed in a high school. The high school had just taken the precaution of cancelling classes the day before.

My thoughts are with him right now.

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Wilfrid said...

Oh dear. I often find that Israelites are the brave one. I met some and they told me that bombs going off is just they day to day life.

Hope your friend is OK. I often wonder, why can't anyone just get rid of Hamas then? OK, I probably know why but feeling frustrated by the stalemate situation in Israel.


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thai spicy shrimp dipping sauce recipe

How To Make Nam Prik Goong Siap (Thai Spicy Shrimp Relish)

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This is a very spicy dip that is thick and chunky and more like a relish. You can serve it with some fresh or cooked vegetables, or even rice. In this recipe we have used 5 chillies for one portion however you may want to reduce as this was very fiery.

The key ingredients is the toasted shrimp paste, and the unpeeled shrimp, which are grilled for a long period of time until they are very dry and crunchy. This gives the relish its distinct crunchy texture.

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  • 10 shrimp (with heads removed)
  • 2 shallots finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp shrimp paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 5 bird eye chillies
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp lime juice

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Step 1: Begin by placing 10 shrimp on skewers. The shrimp should be unpeeled and have the heads removed. Then grill them on a low heat for about 30 to 40 minutes until they are very dry and crunchy. Once they are done, set them aside for use later.

skewering the shrimp

Step 2: Now wrap 1 tbsp of shrimp paste in some foil and toast under a grill for about 5 minutes on a high heat.

Step 3: Next put the toasted shrimp paste into a mortar and pestle along with 5 bird eye chillies, and crush together for a couple of minutes. Then add in 2 finely chopped shallots, and continue crushing everything into a paste.

crushing the shrimp paste and chilli

Step 4: Next add 1 tbsp of lime juice, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and mix in with the paste.

Step 5: Finally add in the 10 grilled shrimp which are now very dry and crunchy. lightly crush them in with the paste for a minute or two and then serve as a drip with some fresh vegetables! You don’t need to crush the shrimp too much, the final dip should be chunky and thick.

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